Monday, 16 October 2017
Only launched in May last year, Grammofy has said its model was not financially viable, and it has been unable to build the “mid-term financial solidity to fund the man-hours needed to continue delivering a high-quality product.”
Grammofy to shut down (Classical Music Magazine)
Friday, 13 October 2017
A council-commissioned report into the failed Hope & Glory festival, which was cancelled at the last minute following reports of crowd crushing, found the organisers culpable but also recommended the council be more involved in future event plans. The organiser has refused to accept responsibility, questioning the impartiality of the report.
Organisers blamed for Hope & Glory Festival fiasco (Music Week)
Friday, 13 October 2017
In a Facebook post promoting its show ‘A Nazi Comparison’, Craft Theatre quoted critic Andrew Haydon as saying: “Spectacular… intellectual rigour… wacky physical humour.” But Haydon’s actual review in The Stage gave the production one star and said: “This spectacular lack of intellectual rigour is however dwarfed by the wild unevenness of the production itself, which veers between wacky physical... read more
Friday, 13 October 2017
Sheila Pratschke criticised the increase for 2018 as a “huge disappointment”, saying current funds would limit efforts to broaden support to artists. She requested a “significant uplift” from 2019, noting the Government had promised to double arts funding by 2024.
Friday, 13 October 2017
Hackney Empire has cancelled its plans to host the London premiere of Music Theatre Wales’ production, ‘The Golden Dragon’. The decision follows a backlash against the show, set in a pan-Asian restaurant, for having an all-white cast.
Friday, 13 October 2017
A collection of children’s illustrators and comic creators across Europe have joined forces through a new network, Pop Up Projects, to ensure knowledge and opportunities are shared across the continent after the UK leaves the European Union.
Illustrators join forces to retain ties after UK’s EU exit (The Bookseller)
Thursday, 12 October 2017
A new installation at the Gardermoen, Oslo’s largest airport, will exhibit the artist’s 1905 work Hode ved Hode. The artwork will then be switched annually across the ten-year period.
Thursday, 12 October 2017
Following a nine-month construction project, the Salford-based arts organisation has opened a new building which includes HQ offices, a training space and two fabrication workshops.
One million pound arts hub opens in Salford (Manchester Evening News)
Thursday, 12 October 2017
Theatre groups, including Derby Arts and Theatre Association (DATA), believe a proposal to replace the Assembly Rooms with a 3,000 capacity venue is wrong, and the local council should instead invest in renovations to the current building.
Derby theatre groups demonstrate against council Assembly Rooms plan (Derby Telegraph)
Thursday, 12 October 2017
Following research at 40 schools, the Chief Inspector of Schools in England has expressed concern that some lower-attaining pupils are not being given the opportunity to study some arts subjects after the age of 12, and warned of risks to social mobility.
Thursday, 12 October 2017
From 2018 the orchestra will relocate to Rome, leaving its current home in London. Although British players will be able to audition for the 2018 and 2019 intakes, future participation will depend on the terms of the UK’s departure from the European Union.
EUYO announces move to Italy (Classical Music Magazine)
Tuesday, 10 October 2017
Aimed at local authorities, NHS hospital trusts, health bodies and clinical commissioning groups, the guide, produced by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations and Association of Directors of Public Health, notes the positive impact on health and wellbeing of taking part in arts and culture.
Tuesday, 10 October 2017
Six arts organisations will receive a share of £275k from the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo this year, including Creative Scotland, which will use its £150k donation to set up a new fiddle, drumming, piping and Highland dance talent development fund.
Friday, 06 October 2017
A consultation on data protection that will inform an update of the Code of Fundraising Practice to mirror upcoming GDPR legislation has been launched by the Regulator and will run until December. Proposed changes include ensuring rules on data protection are more accessible and expanding definitions of key terms.
Fundraising Regulator opens Code Consultation on Data Protection (UK Fundraising)
Thursday, 05 October 2017
Eurosceptic politician Bernard Jenkin said the UK did not need to wait for a deal with the European Union to set up a new visa system, warning those at the Conservative Party conference that the music sector was facing “paralysis”. Digital Minister Matt Hancock suggested a new visa regime could be in place soon.