Creative children, stronger families
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Creative UK launches anti-bullying resource
Creative UK has unveiled a bullying and harassment resource designed to help improve and professionalise behaviours across the cre…
Lowry invests in mental health support
The Lowry has invested in a wellbeing service to provide mental health support for its 650 staff. The Manchester venue has signed…
Early career musicians struggling with mental wellbeing
New data suggests that musicians reporting low mental wellbeing are leaving the music industry over time.
Arts therapy project gets AHRC backing
Psychological therapists will be able to access training to deliver arts therapy in their communities.
Staying warm this winter
As winter approaches, with energy bills remaining stubbornly high, Libraries Connected Chief Executive Isobel Hunter say…
Music initiatives launched to help dementia suffers
Two music programmes designed to provide support to people with dementia and their carers have been launched by The National Acade…
Treat intimacy co-ordinators like fight directors, says new consent guidance
Bectu and Equity have issued intimacy and consent guidance for drama schools, recognising the widespread use of intimacy practitio…
Arts projects in Northern Irleand get £170k boost
Arts Council of Northern Ireland (ACNI) has announced funding for 22 arts organisations across the country to deliver a series of…
Former NPO announces sudden closure
Creativity Works cites an unsuccessful funding application to Arts Council England as a factor in its sudden closure.
Majority of libraries ready to become ‘warm banks’ over winter
The vast majority of libraries across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are prepared to offer people a place to keep warm during…
Creative sector regulator secures funding for launch
Regulatory body will launch by the end of next year, providing advice and support to people working in film, television, music and…
Arts Marketing Association to trial four-day week
Arts Marketing Association (AMA) is trialling a four-day working week. The trial, which began yesterday (2 October) and will run u…
Mental health of arts professionals needs urgent action
The many stresses experienced by people working in the arts are frequently – and rightly – in the news. David Cutler t…
Framework to support creative health projects
A new tool aims to offer “clarity and consensus” to all stakeholders involved in arts and culture initiatives that sup…
Brand allegations: Bectu urges regulator action
Union calls for broadcasters to fund setting up of new creative sector regulatory body to support people suffering abuse, harassme…
Ex-dancers allege ‘toxic’ culture at top ballet schools
Former students of Royal Ballet School and Elmhurst Ballet School claim they were bullied and encouraged to lose weight.
Theatres close due to aerated concrete concerns
Some theatres are being forced to postpone or relocate performances after the discovery of aerated concrete, while others disclose…
Wales resumes arts, health and wellbeing funding
The Arts Council of Wales (ACW) has announced the reopening of its lottery-backed Arts, Health and Wellbeing Fund. From the autumn…
Scientists collaborate with Royal Ballet to improve performance
The Royal Ballet School has announced plans to work with scientists to unlock advances in performance science that might help trai…
Events industry: Ensuring crowd safety ‘increasingly difficult’
Concerns raised over lack of government support to improve live event safety in the wake of tragic crush at Brixton Academy, as na…
‘Art Doctors’ to work with libraries in Kirklees
An arts project aimed at reducing loneliness and isolation is launching in West Yorkshire after receiving £30,000 funding fr…
Dancing for wellbeing
When arts organisations embed participation into their core purpose, they can connect with exciting and radical ideas and ensure p…
ABTT survey flags two key pipeline challenges
Pay and work-life balance are among the key factors affecting recruitment and retention in technical theatre roles, a survey has s…
