Creative education provides workplace ‘confidence shield’

Some 65% of performance and creative arts students feel well-prepared for work compared to 46% of other pupils, a report surveying…

The class ceiling inquiry

A new study into working-class access to creative careers in Greater Manchester will seek to provide local solutions rather than l…

Nurturing creativity in next gen arts marketers

We need to remember foundational skills to equip emerging marketers to be creative and successful, says Matt Ecclestone of the Art…

We must nurture apprenticeships – here’s how

A new report from the University of the Arts London and Birmingham City University suggests apprenticeships could be a game change…

Performing arts for life

Gavin Oldham, chair of The Share Foundation, passionately believes in the power of the performing arts to help young people in car…

My gurus: ‘Improvisational, inspirational and a bit bonkers’

Having worked for nearly 35 years in the theatre – subsidised and commercial – Joseph Smith, chief executive of Stage One*, reflec…

Sector must be proactive to retain underrepresented talent, report says

At a time when experienced workers are more likely to be considering leaving the creative industries, or have already left, the se…

Perception and potential

New research suggests young people don’t see the value of creative careers. Caroline Norbury of Creative UK thinks we need to ch…