Wednesday, 03 May 2023
It can be difficult to know what to consider when evaluating the economic impact of events or programmes. This handbook from Culture Counts outlines key success factors.
Monday, 24 April 2023
Renowned conductor Simon Rattle tells Louis Chilton that the BBC and ACE are operating a 'pincer movement' against classical music.
Amid worsening human rights in the country, Iranian artists continue to create and exhibit work, despite the challenges. Gareth Harris reports.
From an art deco cinema to the M&S Archive, Jenny Elliott shares some of Leeds’ must-see hidden gems during the city’s Year of Culture.
Creatives provide an emotional lifeline for the public when in crisis, but they lack access to mental health care in an industry with unique challenges, writes Amanda Parker.
Small music venues should be prioritised over building new arenas, says Mark Davyd of the Music Venues Trust. And every ticket for a largescale arena should include a contribution to the grassroots circuit.
Tuesday, 18 April 2023
Freelance UK reflects on a new report highlighting the ‘absolute nightmare’ of post-Brexit UK visa requirements.
BBC 6 Music is bearing the brunt of the Conservatives’ battering and bruising of the music industry, says Stewart Lee.
Can museums act as mediators in Northern Ireland’s hard-won peace? This is ‘cautious optimism,’ says Sarah Allen, for a society still grappling with the legacy of its troubled past.
Ukrainian orchestra’s key members denied UK visas, causing costly ‘catastrophe’ worth more than £88k. Helen Pidd has the details.
As Arts Council England attempts to rescue the beleaguered ENO, it struggles to salvage its own reputation, argues Nancy Durrant.
Thursday, 30 March 2023
Since 2010, the Conservative government has been fixed on defunding, devaluing, and disintegrating the UK's arts and culture sector, claims Katie Goh.
Wednesday, 29 March 2023
Inclusive representation in museums rarely results in change because colonialism is ingrained in the very structures of these institutions, argues Kelli Morgan.
Policymakers require input from academics to aid policy development, says Ian Stanton, as he outlines ways arts researchers can contribute to decision-making.
London-based non-profit A New Direction shares a toolkit designed to help arts organisations promote accessibility and inclusivity in their practices.
Without international intervention, heritage sites in Afghanistan hang in the balance under the Taliban. Sarvy Geranpayeh reports.
Wednesday, 22 March 2023
In uncertain times, the natural instinct is to play safe. But, as Kully Thiarai argues, the sector thrives when it pushes boundaries to find new ways to astound audiences.
Culture Commons has been analysing the Spring Budget, exploring the potential impacts of the announced measures on the creative industries and what was overlooked.
Art exhibitions in Istanbul poignantly capture themes of catastrophe, displacement and ruin, as well as recovery and rebirth. Jennifer Hattam reports.
Are concerns about disruptive theatregoers simply “cultural elitism”? Arifa Akbar asks if we need to redefine what it means to be a ‘good’ audience.