Interest in orchestral concerts at five-year high
Researchers find non-traditional programming is attracting newcomers to performances.
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R&D data ‘should be broadened’ to include arts
Policy briefing says R&D contributions from the creative industries are unlikely to be “fully captured, understood, or a…
Scottish project explores experiences of autistic adults
A new seven-month creative project hopes to highlight the experiences of older autistic adults with learning difficulties in Scotl…
‘Very marginal’ link between creative industries and gentrification
Analysis suggests creative firms follow existing gentrification, while artists and workers precede it, leaving an often '…
Impact of Brexit damaging music sector
ISM report says difficulty and expense related to touring in the EU is impacting the viability of working musicians and is undermi…
‘Extremely alarming’ pay gap in Ireland’s creative industries
Creatives in Ireland’s music and performing arts sectors are earning less than two-thirds of their counterparts in other ind…
Over half of galleries unaware of Martyn’s Law
Research has revealed that 55% of UK galleries are unaware of Martyn’s Law, a new piece of legislation which requires them t…
National Gallery ranked best value museum in Europe
A study looking at reviews, admissions fees, Instagram popularity and opening hours to determine which European museum is the best…
Scientists collaborate with Royal Ballet to improve performance
The Royal Ballet School has announced plans to work with scientists to unlock advances in performance science that might help trai…
Divided opinion over Scottish theatres plan
A new report calls for a commercially-driven theatre company specialising in popular work to be established in Scotland.
NPO revenue from international activity halves
Arts Council England study finds international environment has become "increasingly complex" for English cultural organi…
English Heritage to introduce ‘dress up’ for adults
Historical ‘dress up’ costumes aimed at adult visitors are due to be introduced at 11 English Heritage sites this summ…
Cultural education ‘at risk’ following ACE shakeup
Report identifies risk of patchier arts provision for young people following Arts Council England's decision to stop funding B…
Parliamentary inquiry to examine film and TV sector
A parliamentary inquiry is set to investigate the current challenges faced by the British film and high-end television industry. T…
Government wants more autism-friendly cultural programmes
Proposals for the government's forthcoming Disability Action Plan include plans to encourage more autism-friendly programmes i…
Creative recovery?
A new report from King’s College London and the World Cities Culture Forum looks at the role of cultural policy in shaping u…
Artists in London reliant on income from outside sector
Survey of artists with affordable rent studios in London finds only one in three make a living from work within the industry.
Quarter of music and theatre venues fear closure
Experts warn entertainment venues are at risk as bills and energy costs continue to soar, leaving them 'clinging on' to su…
Cultural encounters of the empathic kind
Driven by funder requirements and sector expectations, evaluation can feel top-down. Stephen Welsh argues for a more people-centre…
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…
APPG inquiry recommends action on decline of arts education
Government must urgently address a crisis in training, recruitment and retention of art and design teachers, according to an inqui…
Research explores impact of indie stores selling Black music
A major new project is set to explore the cultural impact of independent record stores that specialised in Black music from 1950 o…
Freelance theatre workforce ‘under siege’
Study finds freelance workers in theatre are underpaid and facing financial uncertainity across all career stages and regions, wit…
AHRC-funded research to examine UK museum closures
A new research project examining museum closures in the UK has recieved £1m funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Co…
