Jul 31, 2024 | In the news
With a change of government, new faces are taking charge of cultural policy in the UK. Here’s Arts Professional’s guide to the current movers and shakers in the Houses of Parliament and devolved Assemblies. Read more here.
Jul 31, 2024 | In the news
Three quarters of musicians who previously worked in the European Union have experienced a post-Brexit decline in their bookings, with more than half saying touring to the EU is no longer “financially viable”. Read more here.
Jul 31, 2024 | In the news
UK circuses have petitioned the new government to grant them cultural heritage status and recognise them as part of the country’s “cultural fabric”. Read more here.
Jul 31, 2024 | In the news
Steve McQueen, Tracey Emin, Steve Coogan, Adjoa Andoh, Danny Dyer, Jesse Darling and many more spell out what must be done to restore Britain’s cultural lifeblood, from ending elitism to supercharging libraries – and flooding schools with music. Read more...
Jul 30, 2024 | In the news
Royal Shakespeare Company bosses have carried out a “period of consultation” impacting its New Works department, as the organisation becomes the latest to implement changes affecting its relationship with writers. Read more here.
Jul 29, 2024 | In the news
Human rights lawyer Helena Kennedy has been appointed chair of the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority, the regulatory body established as a one-stop shop for those working in the creative industries who have experienced bad behaviours and misconduct....
