Funding shortfall puts Margate art school at risk of closure
The Margate School has announced it is at risk of closure due to a funding shortfall of £150,000. The independent post…
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Newcastle theatre launches warm space fundraiser
An independent theatre in Newcastle-upon-Tyne has launched a Crowdfunder appeal to cover costs associated with becoming a warm spa…
Major upgrade of Somerset theatre moves to tender
Plans to upgrade Somerset’s Octagon Theatre are set to move forward this month, after councillors agreed to begin the tender…
Plans for Worcester arts centre submitted
Worcester City Council has submitted plans for a new arts centre, despite a significant budget gap. The city council is perseverin…
Derby Museums ‘face reduced hours or closures’
Proposed cuts to council funding for Derby’s museums could result in reduced hours or closures, leaders of the charitable tr…
Art to help out?
Since 2020 the sector has faced a series of crises, first Covid and now an even more uncertain future related to the cost of livin…
Scrapping of energy price cap ‘a hammer blow to theatres’
Decision by government to end cap on business energy prices described as 'hammer blow to the theatre sector'.
Extend tax relief for theatres and orchestras, says Robertson
Scotland’s Culture Secretary says the UK Government’s tax relief for theatres and orchestras must be extended due to t…
Glyndebourne cancels opera tour following ACE cut
East Sussex opera house cancels scheduled 2023 tour saying cuts to annual funding it receives from Arts Council England have rende…
Mandatory digital tax reporting for freelancers pushed back
Creative freelancers will have longer to transition to a mandatory digital tax system, after government shelves scheduled rollout…
Weathering the cost-of-living storm across the UK
Research rings warning bells about the potential effects of the cost-of-living clouds rolling in across all four nations. Anne Tor…
Deadline extended for museums’ VAT refund scheme
The closing date for a government scheme allowing museums and galleries to claim a VAT refund has been extended by two months. The…
Independent theatres ‘face closure without strong Christmas’
With ticket sales still below pre-Covid levels and cultural spending taking a hit due to the cost-of-living crisis, this Christmas…
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…
Unlocking creativity is the way to safeguard our planet
Artists, poets, designers and creative practitioners hold the key to solving some of the most challenging issues of our time. Caro…
Rise in English Heritage income and membership
English Heritage recorded a 16% increase in income in the past year, according to the conservation charity’s annual report f…
Good causes funding sees record return
The arts will benefit from a record return in Good Causes funding after The National Lottery announced its highest ever sales for…
National Trust’s commercial arm records financial growth
The National Trust's commercial arm has posted strong financial results in its latest annual report following a string of staf…
UK at risk of ‘serious loss of writing talent’, union warns
Rising energy and food costs are severely impacting the viability of writing as a career, a new survey has found. The Writers&rsqu…
Jeremy Hunt urged to support orchestras in Autumn Statement
The Association of British Orchestras (ABO) has called on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to put in place measures to support the UK’…
Fresh delay for Creative Scotland’s new funding framework
Creative Scotland has announced a further delay to the introduction of its new Future Funding Framework, which is intended to repl…
Arts workers least likely to be able to remortgage
A survey on mortgages has found arts and culture employees are the least likely to be able to switch their current mortgage deal….
Scottish museums and galleries to get energy support
Museums and galleries in Scotland can apply for funding to help make buildings more energy efficient to counteract rising costs.
Edinburgh Film Festival goes out of business
The Edinburgh International Film Festival has been shut down with immediate effect after the charity that runs it, the Centre for…
