Tuesday, 20 October 2015
The unions called for the revised funding status via submissions to the Scottish Affairs Committee, labelling local authority support “vital for the sustainability of the UK’s creative industries”.
Tuesday, 20 October 2015
Ipswich Borough Council has given the green light to plans to turn a car parking area outside of the New Wolsey Theatre into a public square that will host outdoor performances.
Monday, 19 October 2015
A feasibility study for a new world-class home for the London Symphony Orchestra has concluded in support of the plan. The Centre for Music would be built on the current Museum of London site.
Government: 'Concert hall complex on Museum of London site is feasible' (Architects Journal)
Concert hall complex on Museum of London site deemed feasible (Classical Music Magazine)
Monday, 19 October 2015
As well as providing a more conveniently located home for the Royal Opera and the Royal Ballet’s costumes, the centre will offer the first employer-led degree in costume construction.
Friday, 16 October 2015
The south London gallery has doubled the size of its exhibition space, created two new artists’ studios and an education and events space, and secured the freehold of its building.
Friday, 16 October 2015
Eight contemporary dance companies – among them Phoenix Dance and Spilt Milk – are to partner with the National Rural Touring Forum to tour their work to rural venues in 2016–17.
Thursday, 15 October 2015
A report by the Greater London Authority found 76% of the total Gross Value Added generated by the music, performing and visual arts sector in 2012 was created in London: £3.2bn of the £4.2bn generated nationally.
Thursday, 15 October 2015
The Grade II listed theatre is to reopen, having closed in 2011 for a £4.5m revamp which included the installation of a backstage area, extra performing spaces and a proper stage.
Tuesday, 13 October 2015
Museums and galleries have been somewhat protected from cuts, experiencing a 7% reduction in funding from local authorities between 2003/04 and 2013/14, according to new research by Arts Council England.
Local authorities spend 7% less on museum services (Museums Association)
Monday, 12 October 2015
Plans to transform a former rubber works into a centre for Edinburgh Printmakers, with studios, exhibition spaces, a cafe-bar and retail units, have secured £6.6m in funding.
Monday, 12 October 2015
Newport Street Gallery in south London, which will display items from Hirst’s personal collection, has opened to the public with free admission.
Monday, 12 October 2015
The City of Edinburgh Council is proposing to cut funding to The Festival City Theatres Trust, which runs the King’s and Festival theatres, from £769k to around £646k for 2016-17.
Budget cuts to ‘force up Edinburgh theatre prices’ (Edinburgh Evening News)
Thursday, 08 October 2015
The Wellcome Genus Campus Conference Centre, which is set to open in Cambridge, will house a Culture Zone to showcase art inspired by science.
Thursday, 08 October 2015
The 1,800 seat concert hall is to be refurbished and new, flexible performance spaces are to be created in a move by Croydon Council to set up Fairfield as “a rival to London’s best”.
Wednesday, 07 October 2015
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s budget has been cut by 8%—£870,000—forcing it to make savings by cutting its own operational costs and grants to its main clients. The MAC and the Lyric Theatre are set to lose around £68,000; the Ulster Orchestra is to lose around £125,000.