There’s no way the new London Concert Hall can find the funding it needs, nor keep to its £288m budget, nor plough ahead with a plan that has acoustic shortcomings. Why is anyone still supporting the idea – and how would its (unlikely) creation go down in areas of the country facing derelict housing and grim unemployment, asks Norman Lebrecht.
Mike Masnick reflects on the views of an independent musician that the European Union’s copyright directive will shift power from individuals to “middlemen gatekeepers”, and reduce the number of places where independent artists can distribute their work.
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A report to the City of Edinburgh Council’s culture committee says the £34k previously awarded to the Mela will be used for a new multicultural festival, following difficulties...
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BECTU’s ‘Dignity at Work’ policy comes in response to a survey the organisation conducted last year, which found more than 50% of women in the creative industries had seen or...
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In an interview with Greek newspaper Ta Nea, British Museum chief Hartwig Fischer said the sculptures – which were removed from Athens by British colonialists in the 19th century – would...
The RSC has committed to “holding the mirror up to nature” by casting disabled actors in its forthcoming productions. Dalya Alberge explores what it might mean for theatre to become truly representative of society.
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As part of a push to increase diversity, the company will take on four new choristers from BAME backgrounds for its 2019/20 season. ENO is also offering three placements providing an opportunity for...
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The city’s council leader Adam McVey said introducing entry fees for visitors, while maintaining free access for city residents, was one possible outcome from a review of cultural services. The...
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NHS England has said it will recruit more than 1,000 ‘link workers’ to connect patients with suitable community activities such as arts groups. The health service’s long-term...
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Amid reports of “strained” relations, the Man Group hedge fund says this year will be the last that it sponsors the prize. The fund’s £1.6m annual support for the award has...
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Thirty education academics have signed an open letter to the Department for Education expressing doubts about its recently-announced model music curriculum. The signatories question the democratic...
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The joint Arts Council England and De Montfort University initiative will follow 100 children born in Leicester for the first 25 years of their lives.
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Arts organisations in the new Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch city region have backed a new long-term enquiry into placing culture at the heart of local life.
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JACKIE SHEARER and JULIE TAIT have been appointed as joint Artistic/Executive Directors, to work with the communities of Bute to bring the refurbished Rothesay Pavilion back to life. Shearer is a...
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The former Head of Music at Thomas Keble School, Stroud, has been appointed as Participation Manager at Three Choirs Festival. LUCY WILCOX will establish a new programme of education and...
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DEREK ALDRIDGE is moving from Swindon’s Wyvern Theatre and Arts Centre to become the new venue Director at G Live, Guildford, after nine years with the venue. He previously held positions with...
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Scottish Contemporary Art Network has appointed CLARE HARRIS as Director. She comes from a background in publishing and communications and previously worked for CCA, Trongate 103, and Glasgow...
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Following consultations with local stakeholders, Marketing Lancashire and the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership have pledged to bid for the coveted title when the call for applications is announced...
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Across the UK, but especially in London, arts workers are considering their futures in the sector as salaries have fallen out of step with the cost of living.
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The national funder’s latest international strategy sets out ambitions to showcase Wales’ artists on a global stage and use culture to bring communities together.
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More than 100 people and organisations have signed The Cultural Inclusion Manifesto, making an urgent plea for strategic partnerships between Special Educational Needs organisations and cultural institutions.
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Data released by the Society of London Theatres reveals West End theatres took £766m at the box office in 2018 – an 8.6% increase on the previous year, with a 3% growth in audiences....
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The cultural sector has become a self-endorsing closed shop and it’s high time for a shake-up. Simon Dancey throws down the gauntlet and commits to leading the charge.
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Limited opportunities are preventing the authentic voices of disabled directors and writers from being heard. The sector needs to stop talking and take action, says Nicola Miles-Wildin.
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Hull’s year as UK City of Culture may be over, but a partnership between the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the University of Hull will continue to harness the benefits of culture for local people, says James Williams.