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Conductor accused of bullying wins unfair dismissal case
An acclaimed conductor who was sacked from his teaching post at National Opera Studio has won a case of unfair dismissal against his former employer. Mark Shanahan, who was head of music at the National Opera Studio, which trains…
Equity had ‘serious concerns’ about Turbine Theatre prior to closure announcement
Performers’ Union Equity raised “serious concerns” about how employees were being engaged at Turbine Theatre less than a week…
Growth opportunity for creative industries from venture capital, study finds
There are “exciting opportunities” for increased investment in creative sectors through venture capital and other forms of growth…
Growing ticket bot use ‘threatening’ gig industry
Consumers will eventually be unable to purchase gig tickets to in-demand events without using automated solutions like bots, cyber…
Application process for NPO extension funding delayed
Arts Council England (ACE) has delayed the opening of applications for the extension of its National Portfolio funding, saying it…
London’s Turbine Theatre to close
London’s Turbine Theatre will close due to a lack of income, the venue’s artistic director, Paul Taylor-Mills, has said. Announcin…
British Library installs ‘immense’ solar heat system as it aims for net zero
The British Library has unveiled a solar heat project to help maintain the temperature and humidity conditions needed to preserve…
ACE floats prospect of additional funding for opera
Arts Council England (ACE) will consider using existing grant schemes to channel more money into developing new opera works as par…
Heritage Fund announces £30m anniversary funding
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has announced £30m of funding for 15 projects to mark its 30th anniversary. The grants include…
Seat-filling ticket agency suffers serious data breach
A ticketing agency that provides customers with cheap seats to struggling shows has issued a warning following a major data breach…
Starmer orders new search for V&A chair
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has re-started the process of appointing a new chair for V&A after earlier attempts to fill the po…
Future of theatres unclear amid prolonged RAAC closures
Four theatres that closed in 2023 because of RAAC concerns still have no reopening date announced, while five other venues are not…
Arts leaders relying on ‘hierarchical’ styles
Leaders in the cultural sector are relying on “traditional, hierarchical” styles of working, compared with more collaborative…
East London theatre closes due to RAAC
The Kenneth More Theatre in Ilford has closed until at least 2025 after potentially dangerous reinforced autoclaved aerated concre…
Changing Faces
Edinburgh culture director steps down amid museum row
JOAN PARR will depart her post as director for culture and wellbeing at Edinburgh City Council (ECC) in January after three years…
Torch Theatre chief steps down to regain ‘equilibrium’
Torch Theatre has announced the departure of executive director BENJAMIN LLOYD following five years in post. He joined the Pembrok…
Budleigh Festival appoints new artistic director
KATE ABBEY has been appointed the new artistic director of Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival, taking over from ANNIE ASHWORTH,…
Artistic director departs Belfast International Arts Festival
Belfast International Arts Festival has announced that RICHARD WAKELY will step down as artistic director and CEO at the end of th…
