Barbican apologises after Palestinian talk cancelled
The Barbican Centre has apologised for pulling a live-streamed talk last minute that was due to be hosted by co-founder of Palesti…
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Report uncovers discrimination of Black disabled music creators
The majority of Black disabled people working in the music industry say they have experienced discrimination and feel unsupported…
Initiative to diversify dramaturgy launched
Tamasha theatre company has announced a three-year national programme aiming to support new writing and rebalance a Eurocentric ap…
Age discrimination in the art world
Though opportunities for young artists may be laudable, Liane Lang thinks age boundaries are discriminatory.
Free Musicians Union membership for refugees
The Musicians Union (MU) is offering refugees a year’s free membership. The scheme, which launched last week, allows musicia…
Calls for action on sexual harassment at festivals
Women and Equalities Committee hear more training, reporting mechanisms and improving the gender-balance of line-ups could help re…
University develops guidance on trans-inclusive practice for museums
The Research Centre for Museums and Galleries (RCMG) at the University of Leicester is developing guidance on trans-inclusive prac…
How can R&D address regional inequality?
In a new report, Katy Shaw explores how incentivising and investing in cross-sector co-creation can create a new culture as well a…
How to be an LGBTQIA+ ally
In response to Covid, Phil Douglas developed a training offshoot that was not only a financial lifeline but an essential resource…
Support scheme for writers from low-income backgrounds launches
An East London theatre company is helping writers from low-income backgrounds develop their craft with a new playwriting award. Th…
Diaspora community-led museum practice needs recognition
A new report published by National Museums Scotland (NMS) calls for diaspora community participants in museum projects to be value…
Research highlights gender disparities in dance sector
Study finds dance companies in receipt of most funding – and exerting greater influence on the sector – are more likel…
ACE faces harassment claim over employee’s gender beliefs
Arts Council England employee claims she was ‘harrassed and victimised’ due to her views.
EXCLUSIVE: Performing arts school ‘institutionally racist’, report finds
A performing arts school co-founded by Sir Paul McCartney has been found to be 'institutionally racist' according to a rep…
Culture& announces Sotheby’s scholarship programme
A new scholarship programme is set to offer full-tuition scholarships and living expenses support for students from diverse backgr…
Jerwood Arts launches inclusivity toolkit
Jerwood Arts has launched a new toolkit to help drive socio-economic inclusivity in the cultural sector. The independent arts fund…
A wise women manifesto
To mark International Women’s Day, and in response to colleagues feeling 'frozen out' of academia, Lizzie Coombes, G…
Is there an Athena factor in creative arts?
It is becoming increasingly difficult to recruit and retain talent in the arts and cultural sector, particularly for women, writes…
Labour backs ‘cultural corridor’ across North
Shadow Culture Secretary Lucy Powell sets out Labour's vision for the creative industries, pledging to devolve powers to local…
Returning to work
A new initiative to champion the needs of freelancers with caring responsibilities is being launched, specifically focusing on ret…
Diversity data: colour or ethnicity?
With all the ambiguity around ethnicity terminology, Kevin Osborne is gradually coming to the view that identifying people by thei…
Drama school launches MA course in queer performance
Course designed to teach and advance queer performance to open to students at South London creative arts college later this year.
Artistic Directors of the Future announces closure
The charity, which has worked to increase leadership representation of arts professionals from the Global Majority, did not disclo…
Scottish hip hop is making a breakthrough
Arusa Qureshi had the good fortune to receive a music bursary as a child. She argues that such funding is vital to fostering unexp…
