Everywhere else in Europe does it – it’s time for London to follow suit and start charging for museum entry, argues Simon Jenkins.
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The Incorporated Society for Musicians (ISM) has released a Manifesto for Musicians ahead of the general election, calling for the new government to tackle the stigma around mental health, support...
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Deep-sea divers, scientists and instrument makers have been involved in Danish company Between Music’s production, which will see musicians play custom-designed instruments while submerged in...
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Culture Unstained, part of the Art Not Oil coalition, plans to crowdfund support for an alternative to the Royal Shakespeare Company’s £5 ticket scheme for 16 to 25-year-olds, which is...
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Visitors are invited to suggest alternative uses for Gallery 1 at the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) in Glasgow during Dutch artist Marlie Mul’s five-month show, which aims to question the...
Arts People
As she prepares for the opening of a rock musical in central London, producer Hannah Elsy shares a week in her busy working life.
Arts People
Don’t worry if you’re not doing what you love just yet, but stay open to opportunity and risk, advises the BRIT School’s Simon Stephens.
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External guidance can help transform cultural organisations. Lucy Jamieson introduces two business advisors who will be sharing their expertise through the Prosper programme.
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Theatre makers in the capital are the focus for a new network aiming to improve working practices and support for artists.
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A memorandum of understanding will formalise a long-standing relationship between the University of Cumbria and the Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust. It aims to facilitate research and...
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Two years after the Italian culture ministry appointed 20 new leaders to the country’s museums and galleries – including, for the first time, seven foreigners – an appeal by two...
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The Museums Taskforce Wales sub-committee has published a series of recommendations calling for a strategic approach to funding, the development of a case for cultural giving, and more freedom for...
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The central London theatre was evacuated mid-performance on Saturday afternoon after police were alerted to a security threat. The police declared the incident “not suspicious” about two...
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The reasons why the Switch House extension finished four years late and more than £45m over initial cost estimates remain under wraps, as Freedom of Information requests by the Architects...
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Funding delays and a dispute with the council stalled the grade II-listed building’s redevelopment, which began in 2011 and will create a 2,500-seat venue.
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The UK and Poland were the only EU countries that didn’t contribute to a major new report on how arts organisations and policy makers can help migrants.
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The pilot Great Place Scheme, which uses culture and heritage to deliver social and economic agendas, has been rolled out to Scotland and Wales.
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Ticket sales are down at some arts organisations as a “direct and understandable result of the attack”.
Arts People
DEBBIE WILLIAMS JARDINE, a Founder Director of Déda dance centre in Derby, will join DanceXchange as Interim CEO for a year from June. She will lead the organisation through to the end of...
Arts People
Opera festival The Grange has selected WAYNE MCGREGOR as its first Director of Dance. He will oversee the artistic direction of Dance @ The Grange.
Arts People
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) has selected THOMAS SØNDERGÅRD to be the 58th leader of the orchestra’s artistic team, succeeding Music Director PETER OUNDJIAN from September 2018...
Arts People
Dance Consortium has appointed FIONA ROSS as Learning and Participation Coordinator. Ross, who was previously Director of Learning and Engagement at Sadler’s Wells, will divide her time between...
Arts People
Following the departure of LINDSAY KEMP as Artistic Director of the London Festival of Baroque Music after ten years in post, SÉBASTIEN DAUCÉ has been appointed as the first annual Guest Artistic...
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How do fringe festivals ensure quality when anyone can choose to stage an event? Cath Mattos reveals her approach at the Wandsworth Arts Fringe.
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Effective fundraising is similar to developing a new product or service – it too requires a stepped approach using business techniques, says Mahmood Reza.