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Derry’s Waterside Theatre has announced it will close at the end of June due to a lack of funds.
The 372-capacity theatre was told earlier this month that it would no longer receive annual...
Arts People
The Independent Society of Musicians (ISM) confirmed its presidential trio for the next twelve months at its annual general meeting today (16 April).
Opera performer NICKY SPENCE is the new ISM...
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A combination of redundancies and roles not being replaced will reduce the public body's staff by 13.
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Creative Scotland has defended its decision to fund a film installation featuring participants engaging in "non-simulated" sex.
The REIN project, which was initially presented as “...
It’s time for the UK’s creative industry to live up to its name and push for some changes, writes Patience Wheatcroft, as she proposes a tourist tax to support the sector.
Following Arts Council of Wales’ decision to stop funding National Theatre Wales last year, Gary Raymond has an idea to support the future of English language theatre in Wales.
As Goldsmiths becomes the latest higher education institution to announce redundancies in arts and humanities subjects, Zoe Williams considers whether such cuts form part of a wider attack on creative and critical thinking.
How should the sector be preparing for further AI developments? Douglas McLennan shares a framework for thinking, including advice for dealing with new and emerging tech.
A team of researchers have reviewed creatives’ decisions during Covid-enforced lockdowns in Germany to determine what could influence career choices during another lockdown period.
Opinion
A blog post by a former government adviser has called for a cap on the number of students studying creative subjects. Orian Brook thinks the figures used to justify this argument misrepresent creative graduates’ earning power and contribution.
Feature
Being an artist, at all career stages, is a minefield waiting to be triggered without informed guidance. Simon Poulter has been canvassing artists about being sold a dream.
News
The Regional Theatre Young Directors Scheme hopes the Fair Play project will empower regional theatres to make the future of British theatre more reflective of society.
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Plans for a new arts and cultural quarter in Essex have been give the green light by a council planning committee.
Harlow Council secured £19.6m of government funding in 2023 to be spent...
Arts People
ALEXIS PATERSON, Chief Executive of the Three Choirs Festival, has announced she will be standing down after eight years following this summer's festival in Worcester.
She will move on to...
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Research led by a dance company found keeping pupils active in the classroom improved their maths and English learning.
Arts People
CLAIRE SADDLETON has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of VocalEyes, the charity bringing art and culture to life for blind and visually impaired people. She will take up the post in...
Arts People
KATE MACKONOCHIE is the new Executive Director of Cantebury’s Marlowe Theatre.
She joins the theatre, which hosts Shakespeare, musicals and stand-up, from Manchester’s Factory...
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A crowdfunding appeal to buy and deliver a mobile library to Ukraine has been launched by the charity representing public libraries in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Libraries Connected...
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As Museum Wales contends with a £4.5m deficit, it has introduced a rage of cost-saving measures, including the loss of at least 90 jobs.
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Museum workers in Liverpool will take part in 30 days of strikes over the summer as part of an ongoing dispute over pay.
The BBC reports that walkouts by members of the Public and Commercial...
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Environmentalist Chris Packham joins young people taking part in sit-in protest over museum's links with coal firm.
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University museums and collections from 21 higher education institutes will receive a share of £14m of Higher Education Museums, Galleries, and Collections funding each year until 2029/2030...
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Bolton Octagon has announced that it will offer £4 tickets to local residents on Universal Credit, Pension Credit or living in low-income households who want to attend the theatre.
Launching...
Arts People
Actors Touring Company has announced that CEO and Executive Director ANDREW SMAJE will step down after eight years of co-leading the organisation.
AMBER MASSIE-BLOOMFIELD will join as Interim...
Arts People
MARIANNE BARRACLOUGH will take up the role of Executive Director at More Music from July, replacing KATHRYN MACDONALD, who leaves the organisation after 30 years,
Barraclough joins the...