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Town of Culture: The playing field so far
As Bradford wraps up its festivities as UK City of Culture 2025, towns across the country are signalling their intention to become the first Town of Culture. Unveiled by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy in September, the new competiti…
Raising ticket income sustainably
Pricing strategy continues to challenge venues trying to raise income without losing the trust and diversity of their audiences, a…
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Freelancers: Building a values-led, financially thriving practice
Freelancers are too often treated as bolt-ons to institutional plans but, as Minoti Parikh argues, the sector is structurally depe…
How touring musicians can earn income on the go
What are the challenges of life as a touring musician? Is it possible to develop sustainable income streams on the road? Daniel Gr…
The invisible backbone: Freelance enablers in the arts
Behind every performance, exhibition and education or community project, significant numbers of undervalued freelancers are making…
Autumn Budget: What to expect and what industry leaders are calling for
As the 2025 Autumn Budget announcement approaches, cultural organisations across the UK are looking to the government for clarific…
How easy is it for overseas creatives to work in the UK?
The Migration Advisory Committee has launched Stage 2 of its review into the UK’s Temporary Shortage List. Louise Haycock and Je…
Don’t let your digital platforms grow stale
Web design and development standards are always changing – but it might not be as hard as you think to keep up with innovation,…
