The show must go on? Increasing cancellations due to Covid-19
Sector bodies have thanked audiences for continuing to attend shows as a growing number of performances, tours and events are canc…
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UK government opts out of Creative Europe
The UK will not seek to stay in the programme next year or commit to funding any alternatives to the chagrin of the Scottish Gover…
‘Diversity deadline’ won’t affect future NPO funding
Despite ACE threats of sanctions, most NPOs are ruled to have ‘met’ diversity targets – with only 11 facing…
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Culture of censorship’ as arts workers fear backlash
ArtsProfessional’s Freedom of Expression survey reveals gagging orders, bullying and a culture of fear are causing arts and…
Who is Oliver Dowden? Meet the new Culture Secretary
Dowden’s record suggests he will focus more on the digital part of his portfolio than culture.
‘Dire circumstances’ for arts funding
DCMS is being told to revise its budget and local authorities plan to cut back on arts and culture services.
Not worth the effort? Contenders drop out of UK City of Culture race
Two of seven cities that expressed interest in the title for 2025 have decided not to bid, and a third is reconsidering its stance…
‘It’s career suicide’: arts sector muzzled over Brexit
ArtsProfessional’s Freedom of Expression survey reveals widespread fears of being labelled pro-Brexit and evidence of Brexit…
Is this the end of DCMS?
The department is refusing to comment on widespread rumours it will be downsized or disbanded in February.
‘The shackles are removed’: arts sector responds to Harry and Meghan’s decision
Cultural sector figures question the benefits of royal patronage and consider whether the couple's departure from senior royal…
ACE treads carefully with ‘intrusive’ new social class metric
Arts Council England will begin collecting data on the socio-economic background of its NPO workforce next year, but will need to…
‘The bullies have won’: sector reacts to General Election result
An arts charity has experienced a groundswell of support and sector bodies are doubling down on calls for immigration reform.
Glasgow School of Art defends ‘hurtful, outdated and offensive’ lecture
Students’ association President pushes for change following upset over a guest speaker’s allegedly racist and transpho…
Younis leaves Southbank Centre after less than a year
The venue’s Creative Director has been outspoken on diversity in the sector, warning of the risk of “cultural aparthei…
“Gutted”: heartbreak as UK blocked from European Capital of Culture
The European Commission has said Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union means participation in the 2023 title “w…
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