Coventry Culture Trust: Potential misconduct identified
Administrators submit report identifying potential misconduct at Coventry City of Culture Trust while investigations into the circ…
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Communications in a time of crisis
When the proverbial hits the fan, how prepared are you to handle the public messaging? Helen Palmer shares her experience of crisi…
Agency for female and gender-minority composers launches
A new agency representing gender minority composers has launched in London. Operated by Register, a music agency specialising in l…
‘More than 1,500’ artefacts stolen from British Museum
The number of items allegedly taken from the British Museum’s collection by senior curator Peter Higgs is thought to exceed…
British Museum to review security following artefacts theft
The British Museum has said it will conduct an independent review of its security after items from its collection were found to be…
Bristol Council criticised for delayed Beacon report
Bristol City Council has said it will miss a deadline for a lessons learned report into its budget-busting refurbishment of a city…
Succession – without the drama
Succession is often a challenging experience for both the outgoing leader and those left to pick up the reins, as Claire Antrobus…
National Portrait Gallery staff to have sustainable gender-neutral uniforms
Staff at London's National Portrait Gallery will wear new gender-neutral uniforms made from recycled materials when the galler…
Three essential trends for theatre managers
With many conflicting demands on theatre managers’ time, Robin Cantrill-Fenwick identifies three key trends to help keep the…
Music managers’ programme ‘skills up’ independent sector
A programme for independent music managers has helped build sustainable long-term businesses and support the careers of artists, a…
Edinburgh Fringe show cancelled after staff revolt
An event featuring SNP MP Joanna Cherry that was set to take place at The Stand in Edinburgh has been cancelled due to staff conce…
Petition to prevent Brixton Academy closure tops 50,000
A petition to save the O2 Academy Brixton from permanent closure has topped 50,000 signatures. The venue’s licence was…
EXCLUSIVE: Guildhall settles legal case with acclaimed conductor
An employment tribunal was due to consider claims relating to unfair dismissal, breach of contract and protections under whistlebl…
Redundancies at National Science and Media Museum
The museum is set to close for 13 months to undergo a £6m upgrade, resulting in more than 20 front-facing staff being made r…
Riverside Studios enters administration
Hammersmith-based arts venue Riverside Studios is entering administration. The venue, which features a cinema and two performance…
Co-leadership is key to diversity
In the cultural sector, leaders too often fail to reflect the diversity of society – in ethnicity, gender and disability. So…
Drama school to close despite successful campaign
Drama school READ College has announced that it will close at the end of the academic year, despite reaching a fundraising target…
How to get ahead in arts management
If you don’t have industry connections, trying to break into the sector can be overwhelming. So, courses that provide work e…
Culture organisations ‘struggling to retain staff’
Galleries, theatres and museums struggling to attract and retain staff due to rising wage demands in face of cost-of-living crisis…
National History Museum criticised for gagging clause with oil sponsor
The National History Museum has been widely criticised for a contract it signed with a Danish oil company. The contract was…
Theatre company to offer full-time PAYE contracts for actors
In response to the current economic climate and the lack of job security, Creation Theatre is set to create a repertory company wi…
Deadline extended for museums’ VAT refund scheme
The closing date for a government scheme allowing museums and galleries to claim a VAT refund has been extended by two months. The…
Taking the pain out of digital projects
Getting the go-ahead for a new digital project is exciting. Here Katie Moffat lays down the ground rules to ensure progress is smo…
North East to pilot £2.25m tourism project
The North East has been chosen as the location for a government pilot programme aimed at developing tourism. NewcastleGateshead In…
