25th July 2023
Confirmation that artists submitting proposals for a project worth half a million pounds will not have their costs covered comes amid concerns about a lack of diversity in public art.
24th July 2023
Leading figure in music education warns the top-down nature of planned government reforms has created 'more challenge, more crisis-management and potentially less creativity' in local areas.
Policy suggestions include VAT cuts on repairs, disincentives to demolition and a National Retrofit Strategy to meet net zero targets.
Open letter to Education Secretary, with more than 1,150 signatures, calls on government to review and reform Ebacc and Progress 8.
20th July 2023
Admission restrictions to be placed on so-called 'low-value' degrees with high drop-out rates and poor employment prospects.
Oldham Coliseum Theatre company to play role in cultural activity over the next three years ahead of new theatre opening in the town.
Renewal works will transform underused spaces within the Barbican Centre for new creative use, as well as improving existing venues and public spaces.
19th July 2023
An additional £10.9m of funding is available to support creative businesses and 'unlock economic growth' in the English regions.
Industry body UK Music wants the needs of the country's music infrastructure to be central to local government decision making.