When the Gambling Commission announced a new operator for the National Lottery, current operator Camelot went to the High Court. Will funding for the arts be affected by this dispute, asks Chris Sharratt?
In March, the Gambling Commission announced Allwyn Entertainment Ltd as the Preferred Applicant for the fourth National Lottery licence, which runs for 10 years from February 2024. Allwyn, Europe’s biggest lottery operator, was delighted. Camelot, which has been the Lottery operator since it was launched in 1994, wasn’t.
And then the lawyers got involved.
Worryingly, some people have been saying that good causes could lose out to the tune of £1bn due to the legal action. That’s... more
29 Jun 2022
Feature
With a wealth of experience leading and facilitating peer learning programmes, Amanda Smethurst reflects on the critical requirements for an impactful learning experience.
29 Jun 2022
Feature
After eight years at Contact, Artistic Director Matt Fenton is handing over the reins. Here he reflects on how the leadership role has changed.
29 Jun 2022
Feature
When it comes to maximising digital activity, the two most common challenges organisations face are budget and skills, says Katie Moffat.
22 Jun 2022
Feature
Shakespeare North Playhouse is a brand-new theatre modelled on a traditional Shakespearean era playhouse. Melanie Lewis shares the challenges of bringing this ambitious regeneration project to life.
22 Jun 2022
Feature
Cultural experiences - as offered by Our Place in Space - are vital for youngsters with special educational needs. Dan Byrne, an SEN teacher, suggests more can be done to make them accessible and fulfilling.
21 Jun 2022
Feature
While much has been written about the impact of Brexit on the performing arts, Şenay Camgöz shares insights from a new report on the challenges for the visual arts.
21 Jun 2022
Feature
The nation’s theatre buildings are in urgent need of upgrading to make them more sustainable and fit for purpose, argues Jon Morgan.
20 Jun 2022
Feature
Rebranding isn't just refreshing visual identity, it’s part of a strategic jigsaw in articulating your purpose. Rambert has been looking at ways to resonate beyond its immediate audience, as Jo Taylor explains.
15 Jun 2022
Feature
As Extant celebrates its 25th anniversary, Mary Paterson shares their plans to spearhead radical change for disabled people in the theatre.
15 Jun 2022
Feature
Engagement with longform online content may be on a downward trend but, as Adam Koszary writes, expectations for creative storytelling on social media is picking up apace.
15 Jun 2022
Feature
What should underpin our evaluation practice in the arts? Oliver Mantell reflects on the new Evaluation Principles from the Centre for Cultural Value.
15 Jun 2022
Feature
New research from the sector draws some optimistic conclusions about the prospects for museums, as Sarah Philp explains.
15 Jun 2022
Opinion
With the latest cuts to university courses in the arts, Alan Read believes the future of theatre and performance in UK Higher Education is at stake. But numbers only tell half the story.
08 Jun 2022
Opinion
Do we still need a British South Asian theatre company? That is a question Pravesh Kumar is often asked. His answer is always yes.
08 Jun 2022
Feature
If you support someone to feel good about themselves, they’re going to give you their best and, most importantly, do the best for themselves, says Vicki Igbokwe.