Experts warn of ‘significant weaknesses’ in tools protecting artists’ work from AI
Two of the tools most favoured by artists to safeguard their work from AI have “significant weaknesses” that mean work can still b…
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Creative industries blueprint ‘lacking action and investment for performing arts’
The Government’s Creative Industries Sector Plan is “light on action” for the performing arts sector, the chair of the Culture, Me…
Equity calls on club owner to halt ‘exploitative business practices’
Equity has joined with the grassroots performers’ collective, Cabaret Unpaid, to demand that the club owner, Alex Proud, stop “e…
Leading actors back new theatre in Hertfordshire
Several leading actors are supporting the development of a new theatre in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Ralph Fiennes, Dame Joanna Lum…
Creative freelancers facing ‘exploitation, bullying and harassment’
The rights of freelancers working in Scotland’s creative sector are being “ridden roughshod by shoddy employers and poor emplo…
Ticket resale site becomes first to adopt levy to support grassroots music venues
A fan-to-fan ticket resale site has become the first ticketing company to introduce a levy for LIVE Trust, the funding initiative…
Culture sector ‘depends on freelancers not just organisations’
Direct funding and structural support for artists should be considered equally as vital as investment in arts organisations, the f…
UK and EU pledge to support cultural exchange and touring artists
A wide-ranging new deal between the UK and the European Union includes pledges to support touring artists. The agreement, publishe…
Heartbeat of Nottingham’s creative sector
Over the last five years, Fisher Gate Point in the centre of Nottingham has become a thriving hub for artists and community alike….
Equity pushes for increased funding for arts in Northern Ireland
The performers’ union Equity has used its annual conference to campaign for a real-terms increase in funding for Arts Council Nort…
Jewish creatives warn against ‘false censorship’ of art critical of Israel
Art must not be censored under the “false guise” of protecting against antisemitism, a group of Jewish creatives has warned. The g…
Artist-supported amendment to AI bill defeated in Commons vote
An amendment to proposed government legislation designed to give greater protection for creative work has been defeated by MPs.The…
Funding in support of excellence
Last year, the Jerwood Foundation underwent a merger enabling it to rethink its role. Its executive director, Lara Wardle says fun…
Initiative aims to tackle ‘class crisis’ in UK writing
A new initiative created to support working class writers has been launched by New Writing North. The Bee consists of a website, l…
Fund for grassroots music sector surpasses £500,000 milestone
Over £500,000 has been pledged from UK tour ticket sales towards a fund that will support the grassroots music sector. The LIVE T…
Nandy orders review of Music Export Growth Scheme
A government-backed scheme supporting emerging musicians in overseas markets will be reviewed following outcry over comments attri…
Music Venue Trust partners with whiskey brand to support bands to tour grassroots venues
US whiskey brand Jack Daniel’s has partnered with Music Venue Trust to support small grassroots music venues. The initiative sees…
Former bank to become new cultural venue after securing grant
A former bank in Sheffield city centre is set to be transformed into a new cultural venue after securing £1 million in funding fr…
Equity calls on video games industry to introduce union-negotiated agreements
Equity has called on video game bosses to improve pay, terms and conditions for performers in the industry.A protest at the BAFTA…
Elbow team up with Co-op Live arena to help grassroots Manchester venues
Bury band Elbow has partnered with Manchester’s Co-op Live arena to help grassroots venues in the city. Funds for new equipment at…
Nandy: UK will not make tariff deal if it harms creatives
Any trade deal with the US to lower tariffs on goods exported to the country will not go ahead if it is harmful to creatives, Cult…
BBC commits to new radio drama slot
Performers’ union Equity has welcomed confirmation from the BBC that longform audio drama will remain a feature on national radio….
MPs to examine challenges in live comedy
Challenges facing live comedy will be the focus of the opening session of the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee’s work e…
New model for Scottish artists
Shân Edwards is the founder and director of the Scottish charity Outer Spaces, helping to forge new ways for artists to make work…
