Two future Borough of Culture editions announced
The London Borough of Culture programme is set to return in 2025 and 2027. Applications will open in May, with all boroughs that h…
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Brixton Academy facing indefinite closure
The Metropolitan Police has urged Lambeth Council to revoke Brixton 02 Academy’s licence permanently following a crush which…
London tourist attractions could face strike action
London attractions including Tower Bridge and the Barbican could face industrial action following a vote by City of London Corpora…
ACE seeks ‘urgent’ talks on future of Bristol Beacon
Concerns raised about the future of trust operating Bristol Beacon, as soaring refurbishment costs prompt the city's council t…
Kilburn Library in need of major refurbishment
Kilburn Library in Brent is in need of a £765,000 refurbishment to tackle structural concerns about the building, according…
Oldham Coliseum: Review into state of building ordered
Independent reviews into theatre building and previous governance to take place as Board Chair calls for 'full transparency…
Theatre Peckham appointed to run Canada Water Theatre
Southwark Council has appointed a new operator for Canada Water Theatre, the performance space in the Piers Gough-designed Ca…
Brixton Academy remains closed for health and safety review
The O2 Academy Brixton is to remain closed while it undergoes a 'thorough' health and safety review by Lambeth Council. Th…
Businessman confirmed as new operator of North Shields theatre
North Tyneside Council has appointed a local entrepreneur as the new operator of The Exchange Theatre in North Shields, ending the…
Lewisham, London’s Borough of Culture engaged majority of local schools
Lewisham starts work on a cultural strategy following successful stint as London Borough of Culture focused on young people, commu…
Norwich Theatre Royal becomes a Real Living Wage employer
As part of Norwich’s designation as a Living Wage City, Norwich Theatre, Royal has signed up to the Living Wage Foundation&r…
Eastbourne community arts programme awarded £480,000
A community arts programme in Eastbourne scheduled to coincide with the 2023 Turner Prize has been awarded £480,000 in fundi…
Formal probes into Coventry City of Culture Trust confirmed
National Audit Office and Charity Commission confirm inquiries into financial management of the charity, after ex-senior staff byp…
Oldham Coliseum takes final curtain call
Sell out event marks the closure of Oldham Coliseum as campaign to secure new theatre in the town gets underway.
Plan to reopen Nottingham Castle gets green light
Nottingham Castle will reopen to the public after plans were formally approved by the city council. The museum and heritage site c…
Historic South London house to reopen as arts centre
An historic building owned by Southwark Council is set to reopen as an arts centre and events venue. The Grade II listed Kingswood…
Manchester railway arches to become spaces for artists
Three historic railway arches in Manchester are to be transformed into new training and rehearshal spaces for artists. The £…
Birmingham Council rubberstamps £3m-a-year for culture
The funding will be split between 10 organisations over the next three years, with money also earmarked for local arts development…
Campaigners protest ongoing closure of Swindon museum
Campaigners in Swindon calling for a museum to reopen held a tea party earlier this week to mark three years since its closure. Sw…
North Shields theatre to reopen with new operator
The charity that runs the Exchange Theatre in North Shields has announced that it will close the venue after failing to reach an a…
Oldham Council ‘unable to hand full ACE grant to Coliseum’
Local authority says it is 'not able' to handover entirety of £1.85m offered to it by Arts Council England to Oldham…
Museum’s artefact database ‘inaccessible’ after cyber attack
A cyber attack linked to Russian hackers that took place more than a year ago is continuing to prevent a museum from accessing its…
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…
Hunt extends tax relief for theatres and museums
Theatre sector welcomes commitment in Spring Budget to extend higher rate tax relief for a further two years, saying it will help…
