Arts People
Currently Chairman of the National Trust and Post Office, and formerly an economist for HM Treasury, TIM PARKER has been appointed to the Grange Festival’s board of trustees.
Now the UK has officially triggered Article 50, what does Brexit mean for the arts in the UK? Artists, musicians and policy makers talk optimism and realism with German newspaper, DW.
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Hartlepool Council’s decision to take over The Northern Lights Academy – which was closed in 2015 while new management was sought – will see it open in September as a “centre...
News
According to HMRC figures, theatre productions in the UK will have saved £40m this financial year as a result of the tax policy introduced in 2014 – £15m more than in 2015/16.
Feature
Cost cutting is as essential as fundraising, but it’s not often given equal consideration. Michelle Wright shares tips for arts organisations looking to reduce costs without compromising quality or long-term growth.
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The top ten most popular attractions remain in London, although visits are down at most attractions in this group.
Arts People
After co-founding a successful dance company, Francesca Moseley reflects on her career as a producer, the support she has received and what it’s like to work freelance.
Case study
After updating its approach to data collection and sharing, Sadler’s Wells noticed a surge in email sign-ups for its visiting companies. Sebastian Cheswright Cater and Matt Kirby tell the story.
News
Publisher DC Thomson is launching a new charitable trust to take forward its £18m plan to transform its 200,000 sq ft West Ward Works building into an arts venue. It will host live performances...
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As the UK triggers Article 50 to start the process of leaving the European Union, AP embarks on the process of extending its coverage to embrace readers and contributors from across the whole of Europe. Liz Hill issues a call to action.
(IN SPANISH) Slashed funding and reductions in overtime have forced Spanish ballet, theatre and orchestral companies to turn down invitations to perform internationally. Jesus Ruiz Matilla weighs in on the challenges for state-funded art in Spain.
(IN GERMAN) Intense competition between music fans and ticket scalpers for seats at Hamburg’s recently opened Elbphilharmonie raises questions about cultural justice, writes Christoph Twickel.
(IN DUTCH) Cultural value is deeper than simple financial returns – the creative industries drive imagination, optimism and connections between people, argues Director of Nederlandse Reisopera, Nicolas Mansfield.
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(IN ITALIAN) Between 2013 and 2016, box office revenues rose by an average of 25%, and the number of subscribers increased by 137%, owing to an increase in performances and free events.
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(IN FRENCH) At a recent event in Paris, Emmanuel Macron was joined by academics and musicians to explain how learning music from an early age can fight against inequality.
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Plans approved by Merton Council will allow Polka Theatre in Wimbledon to extend and renovate its building, creating a new theatre, rehearsal studio, box office and shop.
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In a letter to Sadiq Khan, Matt Hancock MP said the Met Police’s 696 form – which asks those hosting events to provide artist and promoter details – is reducing the diversity of...
Jack Hutchinson reports on a new initiative that hopes to create symbiotic relationships between corporations and emerging artists.
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The Arts Council collaboration with Durham University will produce a report in Spring 2019, which will also consider arts in the curriculum and the role of the EBacc.
Opinion
Joe Hallgarten proposes a new solution to the uncomfortable fact that attendance at taxpayer-subsidised arts events remains stubbornly skewed by social class.
Case study
Many international dance companies tour the UK thanks to the Dance Consortium, but venues, young dancers and many others also benefit from its work. Ros Robins explains how.
Case study
Following the launch of the Cultural Coastal Network, Polly Gifford explains why it’s needed and what it hopes to achieve.
Music education is deteriorating, and part of the problem is the overly academic focus of lessons in schools, argues Charlotte Gill.
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South London Gallery has pushed ahead with construction on the project after raising £3.3m of the necessary £4m, which will see the Firestation open as a mixed-use cultural centre from...
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The Georgian Theatre, which has increased its capacity to 300 by expanding into the building next door, reopened with a series of live music concerts at the weekend.