27th November 2023

Lancaster City Council has launched a new membership scheme for The Platform and vowed to continue running the art venue, which was facing the threat of closure.

Petition with more than 5,000 signatures delivered to Westminster Council's Leader in bid to 'save Covent Garden street performers'.

23rd November 2023

The Audience Agency and Culture24, who were both part of ACE's National Portfolio until they lost funding in April this year, have joined forces.

Bristol's Arnolfini gallery said it "could not be confident the event would not stray into political activity", which would be at odds with its remit as a charitable organisation.

New data suggests that musicians reporting low mental wellbeing are leaving the music industry over time. 

22nd November 2023

Concerns raised over absence of long-term plan for the creative industries, but grassroots music industry welcomes measures to freeze alcohol duty and support the lowest paid.

Culture, Media and Sport Committee told it is vital government gives tourism strategic importance and ensures international musicians continue to come to the UK.

21st November 2023

Campaigners say 99% of traders on the Piazza are not in favour of Westminster Council clamping down on street performers.

Concerns raised over future diversity and vitality of arts and humanities research as the number of UK-based doctoral students being funded nearly halves in the space of four years.

Government has distributed £4.8bn across three funding rounds, with an estimated £1.1bn designated to cultural projects.

20th November 2023

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