Wednesday, 25 October 2023
A recent survey of all cinemas - from small chains to multiplexes - conducted by the Independent Cinema Office found almost half of independent cinemas are operating at a loss.
Yvonne Murphy analyses the history of state-delivered arts funding and considers its future role in sustaining and encouraging the creative sector.
A Scottish grassroots music venue that hosted the funeral of a teenage music fan is one of hundreds under financial pressure across the country. Laura Kelly reports.
Following the announcement of Arts Council England-commissioned research on freelancers, lighting designer Paule Constable shares the harsh reality facing self-employed creatives.
Tuesday, 24 October 2023
Drawing comparisons with American football, Alan Harrison says arts organisations in the US fall on hard times because they are not focused on impact.
Wednesday, 18 October 2023
Two major museums in Doha, Qatar, project the Palestinian flag on their façades as the conflict between Hamas and Israel unfolded. Tom Seymour has the details.
Missing items in collections are ‘not unexpected’ as moving objects are a normal part of what museums do, says Museum Association Director in response to recent media coverage. Geraldine Kendall Adams reports.
In his review of Frieze London, Jonathan Jones laments the loss of artistic rebellion and challenge in the corporate-driven atmosphere of art fairs.
John Wright explores the role of socially-engaged artists and suggests ways to inform future practices, policymaking and pathways to a more equitable cultural sector.
Simon Tait discusses National Lottery Heritage Fund’s decade-long vision to invest £3.6b into people, places and communities.
Wednesday, 11 October 2023
A struggling school in Bradford introduced up to six hours of weekly music for every pupil, with remarkable results. Josh Halliday interviews headteacher Naveed Idrees, the architect of the school’s success.
Lost opportunities, visa hassle and extortionate costs - Suna Erdem speaks to the musicians navigating a complex web of new challenges post-Brexit.
The grief evoked by the felled Sycamore Gap tree is rooted in a long history of lost landmark trees, their destruction and renewal, writes Helen Parish.
In the aftermath of the pandemic, Sean Carlson and Joseph Capriglione examine New York City's cultural evolution drawing on insights from industry experts.
Shadow Culture Secretary Thangam Debbonaire maps out clear measures to put the creative industries ‘at the heart’ of Labour’s economic agenda if voted into government. Interview by Tom Seymour.
Tuesday, 03 October 2023
Classical music is often considered elitist, boring and old-fashioned, but that’s no reason to celebrate public disdain for it, says Alexandra Wilson.
Across the USA, regional theatres are struggling to keep the doors open. Mark Kennedy investigates the venues rethinking how to connect with audiences.
Research shows active engagement with music can be a boon for mental and physical health. David Robson discusses the benefits of prescribed listening and how to build a medicinal playlist.
Museums have been grappling with the tension between institutional permanence and the need to be radical for almost as long as they have existed, says Simon Tait.
Following a double U-turn on Scottish arts funding, Culture Secretary Angus Robertson said he was a "passionate supporter of the culture sector", prompting Scott Begbie to ask why Holyrood won't help.