GCSEs: Music on the up, but arts decline continues
While this year's GCSE results reveal an increase in the proportion of students taking music, the overall trend is still one o…
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British Museum receives landmark £103m bequest
The British Museum has received a significant donation of artefacts valued at £103.3m, thanks to a bequest from Sir Joseph H…
Derby dance company enters liquidation
National Portfolio Organisation Déda has entered voluntary insolvency due to financial issues. The announcement follows research…
Cornish shipwreck museum put up for sale
A Cornish museum with a collection of more than 7,000 shipwreck-related items has been put up for sale. The Shipwreck Treasure Mus…
Nandy pledges Labour will foster Scottish creative talent
On a visit to Edinburgh, the Culture Secretary paid tribute to "the magic" of the city's festivals but did not ackno…
British Museum collaborates with National Archives to improve record keeping
The British Museum is working with The National Archives to improve how it adminsters its records. The move follows an internal au…
North West suffers most music venue closures
Analysis of grassroots music venue closures during last year finds the North West to be the most impacted area, followed by London…
New guide for devised and collaborative theatre practitioners
A new guide is hoping to clarify issues around copyright and collaboration agreements when working on devised and collaborati…
National Theatre ‘at risk of shutdown without DCMS subsidy’
According to DCMS, without a proposed £26.2m subsidy for repairs and renovations, the National Theatre could be forced to le…
Surrey theatre to remain closed for foreseeable future
A theatre in Surrey that closed for safety reasons in 2023 is to remain shut with no current plans to reopen. The Harlequin Theatr…
Government to investigate ticket touting
Labour government says it will introduce consumer protections on ticket resales and ‘put a stop’ to ticket touting.
Walthamstow museum to undergo £4.5m redesign
The Vestry House Museum in Walthamstow, north-east London, is to undergo a £4.5m redesign that will add creative workspaces,…
Somerset House announces phased reopening
Somerset House has credited the support of its 'unrivalled community' of artists and creative businesses following a major…
Government yet to decide on ACE Chair appointment
Nicholas Serota's second term as ACE Chair is due to end in less than six months but the search for a successor is yet to begi…
Welsh National Opera chorus to vote on strike action
Welsh National Opera (WNO) chorus members of the performers' union Equity are being balloted for industrial action in a disput…
Hampshire theatre loses planning appeal
A bid to keep a 450-seat venue in Hampshire that was operated without planning permission has been turned down. The BBC reports th…
Revised redevelopment of Octagon Theatre to go ahead
Somerset County Council has given the go ahead for a revised redevelopment of Yeovil's Octagon Theatre. The local authority an…
Museum faces five year wait for new home
It could take up to five years to establish a new permanent home for Buxton Museum and Art Gallery, Derbyshire County Council has…
Project seeks artists to tackle climate change
Artists and creative practitioners are being invited to apply for funding to take part in an initiative to tackle climate change….
Creatives sought for mentoring scheme expansion
Mentoring charity Arts Emergency is seeking volunteers from the creative and cultural sectors to join them as it expands its reach…
Music education ‘must adapt to industry demands’
A report has called for music education to incorporate practical and industry-relevant content and focus on skills such as network…
Entries for arts A-levels down nearly a third since 2010
Campaign for the Arts says "urgent action" is needed from the new government to halt the decline in popularity of arts A…
Cultural heritage drives economic growth by boosting creativity
Report identifies 'tangible link' between a region's heritage, creativity and economic performance.
Manchester-based former NPO closes
Photography network Redeye is a one of a number of former NPOs to close after failing to secure funding as part of the 2023-26 Nat…
