BBC moves ahead with Introducing cuts
The BBC has confirmed it will cut back its BBC Introducing programme, which profiles up-and-coming grassroots musicians. The plans…
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Government backtracks on controversial copyright changes
Plans to amend copyright law to allow artificial intelligence developers to exploit protected works without the permission of crea…
Diving in at the deep end
Initially unsure about how to put her art degree to good use, Shonagh Manson has forged a career centred on ensuring artists and c…
Richard Herring: elitism of Fringe ‘makes me sick’
Acclaimed comedian announces decision not to perform at Edinburgh Fringe this year saying it has evolved into an event that only w…
Musicians’ census aims to ‘kickstart industry change’
Musicians urged to take part in first ever Musicians’ Census in order to map the total population of musicians and build a p…
Southbank Centre and Apple unveil plans to support Black creatives
Initiative to improve access to the arts for emerging Black creatives has announced details of residencies in London, Manchester,…
Theatre industry backs new regulatory body for creative sector
A new organisation being formed to prevent and tackle bullying and harassment across the creative industries has received support…
Music leaders call for rethink on BBC Introducing cuts
Proposed shake-up of BBC radio programmes will see a reduction in music shows that have provided a platform for emerging artists s…
U-turn on plans to cut funding for music charity
Plans to cut funding to music charity that has supported Mercury-nominated acts such as Floating Points, Ghostpoet, and Laura Mvul…
MPs criticise government’s ‘scatter gun’ culture policy
Report into government progress on issues related to music streaming highlights lack of joined-up cultural strategy as a problem t…
Equity secures pay rises for performers and creatives
Pay rises and improved terms are on the cards for performers working with members of the Independent Theatre Council after it agre…
Fringe issues accommodation warning to performers
Organisers of the Edinburgh Fringe urge prospective performers to 'scope out' accommodation early amid concerns around ava…
Bursary scheme for emerging migrant producers launches
A new bursary scheme has been launched to support and develop the career of a first-generation migrant theatre producer. PROJEKT E…
Low-cost counselling service for arts workers launches
A low-cost counselling service for people working in the arts sector has been launched by non-profit organisation Wellbeing i…
Not all actors have to go to drama school
As the National Youth Theatre Rep Company approaches its 10th anniversary, its co-founder and Artistic Director Paul Roseby shares…
Gateshead’s Trinity Centre to undergo £1.4m redesign
A former church in Gateshead is set to become a community and arts hub after restoration plans secured funding from the National L…
ACE relaunches support fund for creative practitioners
An Arts Council England (ACE) funding stream aimed at individuals working in the cultural sector has opened for its 16th edition….
Support programme for Northern Ireland artists massively oversubscribed
Nearly three quarters of applicants for a support programme for artists in Northern Ireland have been rejected. The BBC reports th…
Fringe performers ‘likely to return’ to festival
A survey commissioned by the Edinburgh Fringe Society has found 70% of performers at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe are likely…
Leeds 2023 signs fair pay union agreement
Leeds Culture Trust has agreed that all creatives working on the LEEDS 2023 cultural programme will be paid fair wages and have sa…
My Gurus: Sowing the seeds of possibility
Shanaz Gulzar led Bradford's successful bid to become City of Culture 2025. Having now taken up the reins as its Creative Dire…
Grassroots call for radical change
New research that identifies how the pandemic heightened artists’ precarity highlights radically different perspectives for…
Mentoring scheme launches to support Ukrainian students
A new mentoring and financial aid scheme will support Ukrainian art students and universities. The UAx Platform, launched at the T…
Opera in need of a collective voice
As the dust settles on ACE's announcement of its new portfolio, Mark Pemberton unpacks the numbers to see what the outcome is…
