Coventry City of Culture seeks £1m due to ‘cashflow issues’
Coventry Council is set to loan £1m to the Trust behind the City of Culture bid so that legacy projects can go ahead. …
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Museums VAT Refund Scheme reopens
A government scheme providing museums and galleries with VAT refunds has reopened. Under the VAT Refund Scheme, eligible instituti…
Theatre to become ‘warmth bank’ this winter
Despite the huge financial challenges facing arts organisations this winter, James Mackenzie-Blackman is determined his theatre wi…
Government outlines energy support package for businesses
Struggling theatres, museums, galleries and music venues will receive government support with their energy bills for initial six-m…
Plymouth theatre hails ‘accessible’ payment model
A theatre in Plymouth says a year of allowing audiences to decide how much they pay for performances has made its productions more…
Ticketing firm faces collapse after ‘aggressive’ growth efforts
Festivals face possibility of losing money held by ticketing firm for upcoming events after it files for administration.
Q&A: What does Making Tax Digital mean for freelancers?
Reforms to the income tax reporting system will make it easier for freelancers to file their returns, says HMRC. But, as David Tho…
Energy prices could force closures, venues warn
Art sector leaders warn venues face permanent closure without government support, with others expecting to become 'warm banks&…
Economic value of museums and galleries on the rise
Latest government figures show the value to the economy of museums and galleries has rebounded to near pre-pandemic levels.
Recovery funds key to arts survival in Scotland and Wales
Reports suggest devolved governments’ funding was key to sector recovery and resilience but warn the pandemic exposed the ne…
Record label support for artists rises to £495m
UK record labels invested £495m supporting artists’ careers and development in 2021 through A&R, marketing and pro…
Legal ruling raises prospect of huge savings for museums
Calls for government body that sets business rates for museums and galleries to review its methodology following latest legal…
Arts businesses have six months to register banking disputes
The Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS) has announced that cultural and creative sector businesses in the UK have six month…
UK’s only LGBT+ theatre seeks new home
The UK's only exclusively LGBT+ theatre is seeking a new home after the sudden announcement of its closure. Andy Hill, the ope…
Universal music revenues up 17%
Universal Music Group’s (UMG) financial results for the first half of the year show a 16.9% growth in total revenue. The maj…
ACE to offer ‘wind down’ funding for unsuccessful NPOs
Arts Council England sets aside money to allow National Portfolio Organisations to close their operations or adopt a new business…
Weathering the inflationary storm
Faced with inflation and a squeeze on consumer spending, how can arts organisations weather this financial storm? David Reece…
Relocation dilemma for NPOs as Arts Council reports record grant demand
Stick or twist? London-based cultural organisations confronted with tough choice to move elsewhere in England or to stay put in ca…
ACE pandemic response was a lifeline for the arts, new report says
The Emergency Recovery Fund, launched by ACE the day after the country went into lockdown in March 2020, receieved 14,000 applicat…
Government schedules ACE review for 2023
Arts Council England chief pledges to make strong case to government when organisation is reviewed next year.
‘Lack of awareness’ of museums tax relief hampers uptake
Museums and galleries are missing out on money due to complexity and lack of awareness of government tax relief scheme.
Art Fund opens grant schemes worth £2m
The Art Fund is opening applications to two funding streams this summer, with more than £2m available in total. The charity&…
BBC orchestras: broadcaster to explore alternative funding
BBC to reduce licence fee funding for its performing groups as part of efforts to make £200m a year in savings.
Backlash over massive funding cuts for emerging musicians
Leading music industry figures call for royalties body to reverse 60% funding cut for new talent, despite increase in revenues.
