ACE grants three year extension for ENO relocation
English National Opera Chair says the longer time frame will help the company “successfully deliver a new base out of London…
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Theatres Trust awards £64k to futureproof theatres
The trust says improvements to accessibility and energy efficiency will help the supported theatres ensure their long-term surviva…
Oldham receives ACE funding for cultural activity
Oldham Coliseum Theatre company to play role in cultural activity over the next three years ahead of new theatre opening in the to…
Barbican receives £25m for upgrade works
Renewal works will transform underused spaces within the Barbican Centre for new creative use, as well as improving existing venue…
Second round of Create Growth Programme opens
An additional £10.9m of funding is available to support creative businesses and 'unlock economic growth' in the Engl…
Radio 3 Controller: BBC Singers have ‘long-term future’
Sam Jackson, Controller of BBC Radio 3, has insisted disbanding the BBC Singers is not on the broadcaster’s agenda. In his f…
Coventry Culture Trust: ACE aware of ‘acute difficulties’ in 2021
Public spending watchdog reveals Arts Council England knew of serious financial problems at Coventry City of Culture Trust 18 mont…
Arts projects in Northern Ireland get £2.25m boost
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland (ACNI) is investing £2.25m of National Lottery funding in a series of arts projects acr…
PwC study warns of ‘economic harm’ to ENO if it relocates
Report by global consultancy firm highlights risks involved with controversial plans for English National Opera to establish a new…
Libraries ‘worth at least £3.4bn’ to economy
Libraries across England generate at least £3.4bn in value a year to the economy through the services they provide, a study…
Salford receives £750,000 from ACE for arts and culture
A three-year programme of cultural activities will be launched in Salford after the city received funding from Arts Council Englan…
Theatre Bristol announces closure following ACE funding loss
Former National Portfolio Organisation that provides support for artists and freelance creatives is to close after the loss of all…
Bradford City of Culture 2025 receives £20m cash boost
Bradford City of Culture organisers say investment from DCMS, Arts Council England and National Lottery Heritage Fund will en…
Demonstrators call on Bristol’s mayor to restore arts funding
Further delays to funding decisions initially planned for October 2022 may result in closures, Bristol's arts organisations ha…
Cheltenham launches collaborative cultural strategy
Cultural organisations from across Cheltenham have agreed on a new collaborative cultural strategy that will see them working toge…
Creative Scotland warns of ‘extremely challenging’ funding climate
The funder says it could be forced to reduce the number of organisations it supports if it does not recieve an uplift in fund…
It’s time we moved to Denmark
What can the UK learn about cultural policy from its tiny Nordic neighbour? Robin Cantrill-Fenwick finds out – stopping off…
Irish arts council incorrectly offers over 100 artists grants
The Arts Council of Ireland (An Chomhairle Ealalíon) incorrectly issued grant letters to 141 applicants earlier this week followi…
BBC offers reassurance on future of classical music
Broadcaster shares update on how it plans to provide a future for its concert orchestra and BBC Singers, in letter to the Musician…
Creative Scotland reopens fund for theatre and dance touring
New funding is available for Scotland-based artists, producers and venues planning to tour live theatre and dance work in 2024. Cr…
Four Nations International Fund announces second round
The second round of the Four Nations International Fund has been confirmed, with applications due to open in September. The fund i…
ACNI says government funding ‘simply not enough’
Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s Chief Executive and Chair speak out on the impact of a 5% reduction to the level of gover…
Arena operator pledges support to grassroots music venues
ASM Global to support grassroots music venues with donations, training and marketing support.
Art Fund: ‘Rainy day for museums’ prompts rise in grants
Grant giving charity ramps up financial support for museums to try and help them deal with the impact of global crises.
