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Virtual reality shows and 360-degree films are planned as part of the National Theatre’s new work department. The first project, a verbatim documentary about a refugee in the Calais migrant...
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Visual, applied and socially engaged artists in England now have a certified trade union to represent them.
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Nesta is joining forces with arts funding bodies to deliver the White Paper commitment of a new crowdfunding scheme to deliver match funding in the arts and heritage sectors.
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New industry-wide research finds the majority of live cinema audiences are regular cultural attenders, but a significant proportion are inspired to try wider arts events for the first time.
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Artistic Director of Pentabus since 2011, ELIZABETH FREESTONE will step down at the end of the year to pursue a freelance directing career.
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TV producer PHIL REDMOND CBE has been appointed Chair of the Liverpool-based Cultural Partnership, the organisation aimed at making Liverpool the cultural and creative powerhouse of the north.
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CAROLINE MILLER, who left Dance UK in March ahead of the organisation’s merger with three other dance bodies, will begin a new role as Executive Director of Orlando Ballet in Florida from...
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CAROLINE NEWTON, currently Associate Artist Manager at Harrison Parrott, is to join Birmingham Contemporary Music Group as Executive Producer. She will replace JACKIE NEWBOULD and will work alongside...
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Chief Executive of Highlands and Islands Enterprise since 2010, ALEX PATERSON is to join Historic Environment Scotland as Chief Executive later in the year. Acting CEO and Director of Conservation DR...
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ALTHEA EFUNSHILE, the outgoing Deputy Chief Executive of Arts Council England, is to become Chair for the government-backed National College for the Creative and Cultural Industries, founded by...
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There will be 200 fewer performances and 45 fewer productions at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe than in 2015, attributed to a drop in the number of temporary venues being used. The...
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Echoing similar calls by English creatives, more than 100 members of Wales’ cultural communities – including writer Philip Pullman, actor Michael Sheen and harpist Catrin Finch –...
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Sir Antonio Pappano’s salary rose to £737,424 for the year ending 30 August 2015, made up of £101,186 in base pay and ‘additional fees’ for conducting performances. In...
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Case study
A 100-metre high public artwork isn’t always the answer. Peter McCaughey reflects on why he took a more dispersed approach to an art strategy for a housing project in inner Glasgow.
Cat Palmer explains why she thinks more arts organisations should include challenge events as part of their fundraising strategy.
Henri Neuendorf talks to curator Francesco Bonami about whether, in the age of celebrity curators, his field is as important as it’s always been.
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Case study
Hastings is at long last celebrating its place in history with a festival of contemporary arts. Polly Gifford tells all.
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Case study
Turning the city of Belfast into a gallery has captured residents’ imaginations and changed the way they view their home.
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Case study
An In Harmony programme has embedded Royal Liverpool Philharmonic in its local community. Susanne Burns reveals how the orchestra helps shape Everton’s sense of place.
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Feature
What exactly is placemaking and how can it work in the UK? Torn between cynicism and hope, TC Peppercorn takes a closer look.
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A new five-year global arts strategy and £30m Cultural Protection Fund will help strengthen the UK’s cultural connections with the rest of the world.
Could the answer to English National Opera’s problems be an inexperienced American director with lots of optimism? Charlotte Higgins meets Daniel Kramer.
A visual approach to concert ‘listening guides’ is attracting attention at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Mark Sinclair finds out more.
Running a programme for women conductors has given Keith Cerny insight into the challenges they face.
It’s not all about digital marketing – Sara Trumpp thinks direct mail is still a powerful tool if you use it right. She shares her tips.