ACE extends National Portfolio as review into public body continues
Nearly 1,000 organisations supported as part of the Arts Council England National Portfolio will be invited to apply for another y…
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Arts-rich curriculum vital for children with additional needs
Engaging young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) requires a broad and arts-inclusive curriculum, the c…
French bill paves the way for restitution of colonial artefacts
The French government will consider the restitution of cultural objects that were allegedly stolen, looted or sold under duress un…
Ambitious British screen industry facing financial block
Propelling British-backed film, television and video games requires a rethink of the current financial system on which they depend…
Indicators of cultural vitality: Hope not harm
How can practitioners and policymakers measure the cultural vitality of their communities? A new project from the Centre for Cultu…
Soundproofing proposal aims to protect music venues from noise complaints
The government is considering changes to planning and licences rules that would bring more protection to music venues facing noise…
EHRC gender guidance ‘unfeasible’, says museums body
Museums and Galleries Scotland (MGS) has raised concerns over the practical application of the Equality and Human Rights Commissio…
ACE extends deadline for new building fund as ‘archaic’ Grantium fails
Arts Council England (ACE) has blamed “high traffic” for technical issues preventing users from accessing its online applicati…
New inquiry to examine hurdles facing live events
The Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) Committee has invited organisers of major cultural and sporting events to give evidence to thei…
Nearly half of performing arts freelancers earn less than the living wage, survey finds
44% of performing arts freelancers earned less than the national living wage in the 2023-24 financial year, compared to 34% the ye…
The elephant in the corridor
When it comes to culture and the creative industries, any new government strategy provokes new questions. The latest Creative Indu…
North-South funding ‘chasm’ persists, despite regional funding ‘rhetoric’, report says
The cultural funding “chasm” between regions remains “stark” despite a narrowing gap between London and the North of England, acco…
Music labels agree to raise artists’ pay in government-backed deal
UK music creators are set to benefit from a new government-backed deal on streaming payments and expenses, which has been voluntar…
Huddleston to take over as Shadow Culture Secretary
NIGEL HUDDLESTON has been appointed Shadow Culture Secretary in a reshuffle by Conservative Party leader KEMI BADENOCH. He succeed…
Actors and artists removed from skilled visa list
Actors and drawing or painting artists are among a series of professionals the government is removing from its skilled worker visa…
‘Capital projects are not a silver bullet,’ MPs told
Funding capital projects in the cultural sector without supporting sustainable business models is “throwing money down the drain�…
Historic cities call on government to host sustainable tourism discussions
Council leaders in two of England’s key tourist destinations have called on government to facilitate a discussion on sustainable…
Ireland extends basic income for artists pilot by six months
Ireland has extended its Basic Income for the Arts scheme by six months. The pilot programme began in September 2022 and was due t…
Response to Creative Industries Sector Plan ‘more positive’ than expected
Sector response to the publication of last month’s Creative Industries Sector Plan has been “overwhelmingly more positive” than ex…
NDA ban will address ‘huge problem’ for creative freelancers
The proposed reforms to non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) will provide important protection for freelancers as well a “huge step…
Freelancer bullying claims in Scottish creative sector
Freelancers have raised concerns about an environment of bullying and exploitation at arts organisations funded by Creative Scotla…
Raising lotteries cap risks arts funding, says report
Increasing the current £50m cap on ticket sales for society lotteries to £100m could lead to a decrease in National Lottery fund…
ACW to undergo restructure putting 18 jobs at risk
Arts Council Wales (ACW) will undergo an organisational restructure and review its grants system following negative feedback in re…
‘I would like fewer people in the sector working freelance’ says Bryant
Over the next 10 years, there should be fewer freelance workers in the creative industries and more people with “secure ideas” o…
