City of Culture runners-up publish bid details
Southampton publishes full bid from its UK City of Culture campaign ahead of plans to deliver re-packaged elements across the city…
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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….
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….
Former Newbury library to become theatre and community space
A former library building in Berkshire is to be converted into a studio theatre and community engagement space by the arts venue C…
Government complacency ‘jeopardising creative industries’
Inquiry into the future of UK's creative industries calls for government to place sector at the heart of its growth agenda and…
Funding boost for arts and culture activities in deprived areas
A £29m government fund includes ringfenced support to increase volunteering and arts, culture and heritage offers in 27 targ…
Reclaiming public space
A long-held vision to pedestrianise one of the most polluted areas in London has been realised. Jonathan Reekie outlines how a par…
Cornerstones of culture
AP’s editorial focus for January is on local government. Here Gerald Vernon-Jackson reflects on the role councils and local…
Call for ‘immediate action’ to safeguard local culture
Urgent action is required to protect local cultural services in the face of the cost of living crisis, a Local Government Associat…
Sunderland Museum secures redevelopment funds
Plans for a multi-million pound transformation of one Sunderland’s main cultural attractions have moved forward after fundin…
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…
Plans for creative hub in Northampton unveiled
Plans for a major new creative centre in Northampton have been unveiled as part of efforts to create vibrant space for culture in…
ACE National Portfolio 2023-26: Transfer Programme explained
What's the plan for London-based arts organisations earmarked for relocation once Arts Council England announces its next Nati…
Government pledges £60m for Birmingham 2022 cultural legacy
The UK government is to invest a £60m underspend from the Birmingham 2022 budget to increase access to culture and sport acr…
Manchester arts centre runs £100m over budget
A new arts centre in Manchester that was due to be completed three years ago is now £100m over budget, it has emerged. The A…
Festival cancelled over ‘funding fears’ following Queen’s death
Mixed reaction to decision to cancel music festival following death of Queen Elizabeth, amid claims of pressure to do so by funder…
Partners key to Coventry’s City of Culture legacy
Coventry won the prestigious title with the backing of local and regional organisations that recognised the benefits it would brin…
Worcester consults on arts and culture strategy
People in Worcester have been invited to give their views on a five-year arts and culture strategy. A draft strategy put together…
Museums that reflect Brummie-ness
As Birmingham applauds the extraordinary success of the Commonwealth Games, Sara Wajid and Zak Mensah reflect on the role of museu…
New resilience fund for at-risk theatres
A new three-year programme from the Theatres Trust aims to support theatres at risk of permanent closure.
Arts venue to open in subterranean cave
A new multi-discipline arts venue will open in a man-made system of caves below the city of Nottingham. Nottingham-based thea…
Consultants recruited for Somerset culture strategy
Specialist consultants have been lined up to help develop a five-year cultural strategy for a new unitary council being establishe…
Heritage Fund moots investment in ‘places of need’
New investment strategy for National Lottery Heritage Fund likely to feature larger grants for increased impact, with a focus on a…
Major immersive theatre event announced for London
A large-scale, free event featuring theatre and performances will take over London's Square Mile on 15 October. The event is s…
