UNBOXED: unpacked
A new evalution into UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK has been published. Vikki Heywood believes it shows the programme was a good us…
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Edinburgh Fringe ‘at crisis point’, organisers warn
Edinburgh Fringe Society calls for long-term support and investment from government in order to secure future of annual event.
Croydon announces Borough of Culture calendar
Croydon has shared its programme of arts and cultural events for its stint as London Borough of Culture. The timetable will run fr…
Growing calls for inquiry into Coventry City of Culture Trust
Politicians call for formal inquiry into handling of charity’s finances, as accounts show expenditure exceeded grants from l…
Four-day week: Realistic vision or pipedream?
Birmingham-based Flatpack Festival has adopted a four-day week on a permanent basis following a six-month trial. Neil Puffett …
Chancellor to announce £8.6m for Edinburgh festivals
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce £8.6m of funding for Edinburgh’s festivals in tomorrow's S…
Fringe operator ‘at risk’ after Coventry Culture Trust collapse
One of the main venue operators for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival has said its future is at risk following the collapse of Coventr…
London’s Vault Festival looking for a new home
London's Vault Festival is looking for a new home after being told by its venue of 11 years that it will no longer host t…
Short-term lets curb ‘risks shrinking Edinburgh Fringe by third’
Proposed new restrictions on the short-term letting of accommodation in Scotland could have a drastic impact on the Edinburgh Fest…
Birmingham 2022 Festival ‘delivered on inclusivity’, study finds
Evaluation report finds festival made inclusive practice integral to its programme, despite previous claims it had shut out creati…
Glastonbury Festival seeks permission for permanent stage
Organisers of Glastonbury Festival are applying for permission to make the Pyramid Stage a permanent fixture so it can be used yea…
Third of UNBOXED audience figures ‘came from Countryfile’
A large chunk of official audience figures for UNBOXED festival came from viewers watching Countryfile on the BBC, it has emerged….
Richard Herring: elitism of Fringe ‘makes me sick’
Acclaimed comedian announces decision not to perform at Edinburgh Fringe this year saying it has evolved into an event that only w…
Putting Southampton on the map
Despite an unsuccessful bid for UK City of Culture 2025, Southampton is determined to build on lessons learned during the process….
Rotherham Children’s Capital of Culture gets £275k boost
Rotherham Council’s cabinet has agreed to allocate a further £275,000 of funding for Rotherham as Children’s Cap…
Evaluating large-scale cultural events
With the evaluation findings from Birmingham 2022 published this week, and those from Coventry City of Culture forthcoming, Katy R…
Fringe issues accommodation warning to performers
Organisers of the Edinburgh Fringe urge prospective performers to 'scope out' accommodation early amid concerns around ava…
Unboxing the future
There has been considerable criticism of UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK – from the sector, in the press and in parliament. He…
Fringe performers ‘likely to return’ to festival
A survey commissioned by the Edinburgh Fringe Society has found 70% of performers at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe are likely…
Donelan: Lessons must be learned from UNBOXED
Culture Secretary distances herself from £120m project dubbed 'festival of Brexit' as chair of select committee labe…
DCMS ‘overstated’ economic value of UNBOXED festival
Investigation of government's flagship UNBOXED festival finds it was given go-ahead despite an 'overstatement' of its…
UNBOXED: Was it worth it?
Could the money put towards the £120m Unboxed festival have been better spent? asks News Editor Neil Puffett.
Coventry reports City of Culture boost
Coventry’s visitor economy recorded a large increase in its economic value in 2021, while the city was UK City of Culture, n…
My Gurus: Sowing the seeds of possibility
Shanaz Gulzar led Bradford's successful bid to become City of Culture 2025. Having now taken up the reins as its Creative Dire…
