Gender pay gap increases at major music labels
The gender pay gap has increased at three major music labels, according to data from Music Week. Based on data from April 2021, Un…
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Empowering your people
If you support someone to feel good about themselves, they’re going to give you their best and, most importantly, do the bes…
Phoenix Dance Theatre reverses layoff decision
Phoenix Dance Theatre will no longer lay off four employees in June as previously planned. Under plans revealed by performers'…
Leeds theatre lay-offs ‘appalling’, says Equity
Phoenix Dance Theatre Leeds’ decision to lay off its creative team has been branded “appalling” by Equity’…
Generation post-pandemic
The first post-pandemic generation is about to enter the creative industries. Anoushka Dossa has been examining their expecta…
Music festivals pledge to tackle sexual violence
More than 100 UK music festivals have made a pledge to tackle sexual violence by creating a safe environment for audiences, perfor…
Museums Association creates front of house charter
The Museums Association (MA) has launched a charter to improve working conditions for front of house museum staff. Created in conj…
Equity claims ‘landmark’ holiday-pay ruling
Performers' union Equity has hailed a "landmark victory" after an employment tribunal ruled that 16 of its members h…
Creative apprenticeships drop to lowest level in a decade
Sharp fall in creative apprenticeships prompts call for a "radical rethink" of career routes into the sector.
The future of work
With 86% of internships in the creative sector unpaid, it’s hard for disadvantaged young people to get a foothold. Russell M…
A model of leadership for uncertain times
Research about co-leadership in the arts mostly focuses on sharing the executive function between artistic and operational roles….
Sector must ‘do less’ to protect freelancers
The danger of burnout is growing as arts and culture become increasingly central to regeneration agendas.
Union deals secure better rights for theatre pros
Performers and stage managers can expect a better work-life balance, whilst playwrights get more control over digital reproduction…
Ireland launches Basic Income for the Arts
Up to 2,000 artists will be supported for three years, reflecting a sea change in how arts workers are valued.
Shock as ALRA closes without warning
Trustees missed the warning signs in 2020, reporting a "very low risk" of closure just six months ago.
What does ‘living with Covid’ mean for your workplace?
As new regulations come into force for employers, James Tamm and Nick Wilson run though what organisations need to understand abou…
Research project seeks arts workers’ ‘most pressing concerns’
A new research project aims to "build consensus around the most pressing priorities for promoting quality work" in…
Museums express ‘deep concern’ over Whitworth Gallery row
The planned removal of Alistair Hudson as director "speaks to the silencing of dissent", according to an international m…
Inc Arts wins accolades for inclusive change
Inclusion and diversity organisation Inc Arts has won four accolades from Anthem Awards. The awards recognise "purpose and mi…
Fringe Festival volunteering ‘leans into ableism’
Allegations of discriminatory practices ignite calls for the festival to adopt new principles to tackle inequalities.
Living with Covid plan could erase ‘significant minority’ of audiences
The end of restrictions and free Covid testing pose challenges for workforce safety and encouraging cautious customers back.
Equity challenges Universal Credit rule change
Changes to Universal Credit eligibility could unfairly affect creatives, performers' union Equity says. Under new rules, new c…
ACW diversity overhaul to reshape portfolio and leadership
Big changes are coming for Wales' arts funding body after critical reports highlighted gaps in its engagement with ethnic mino…
Arts sector battles a ‘great resignation’
Ongoing insecurity seems to be driving an increase in fixed term contracts, as staff demand more pay and flexibility.
