Theatre shows could be impacted by possible industrial action

West End theatre shows could be impacted by industrial action around Easter time, as performers discuss walking out on strike if their pay demands are not met. According to a report from the BBC, performing arts trade union Equity has put in a 17% pay rise request to the Society of London Theatre.  Equity told …

Tickets for Good celebrates major year in 2022

Tickets for Good has revealed a major year of growth in 2022 and announced new projects for 2023.  The platform initially began with its ‘Ticket Bank’ project in 2019 before the Tickets for Good NHS platform was introduced in May 2021, to offer key workers from the pandemic tickets to events. Since its launch, the …

Made Media and Easy-connect enter strategic partnership

Made Media and Easy-connect have entered into a strategic partnership to support cultural organisations in reaching new audiences and increasing revenue.  London-headquartered Made Media works with cultural and creative organisations to create solutions that drive strategy, while Vienna-based Easy-connect works with arts institutions to digitise sales and communications channels. The partnership will enable Made to …

ENO and ACE reach funding agreement to plan for future

The English National Opera (ENO) has revealed that Arts Council England (ACE) has agreed to invest £11.46m (€13m/$14m) between April 2023 and March 2024, to sustain a programme of work at ENO’s current London home while starting to plan for a new base outside of the English capital by 2026.  Further investment for 2024 through …

Data analysis shows live music audiences overtaking theatre

Data-driven consultancy Data Culture Change, in partnership with Campaign for the Arts, has analysed data from the UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)  which shows a slowdown in the upwards trajectory in post-pandemic arts attendances. In the three months from July to September 2022, the DCMS found that more adults in England …

Theatres, museums and heritage sites in the UK struggling to survive

Theatres, museums, castles and other heritage sites and visitor attractions in the UK are being forced to cut costs in order to survive.  According to a survey conducted by market research agency OnePoll and commissioned by Ecclesiastical Insurance, organisations like this are making staff redundant, turning down the heating, closing off rooms to the public …

Funding to support arts touring in New South Wales

New South Wales residents will be able to enjoy an even wider range of experiences and entertainment, thanks to new funding through the NSW Government’s Regional Arts Touring programme.  The A$540,000 (£301,000/$364,000/€342,000) funding will support artists in creating and producing popular and engaging shows, making the arts more accessible for residents and providing an economic …

Creative Scotland ‘disappointed’ by Scottish Government funding cuts

Creative Scotland has said it is “disappointed” by the decision from the Scottish Government to cut its funding by more than 10%. The organisation’s board met yesterday (Monday) to discuss the implications of the funding cuts. Creative Scotland’s anger follows the Scottish Government’s 2023-24 budget announcement last week that included cuts worth almost £7m ($8.5m/€8m) …

Queensland arts organisations to receive funding through Plus1 programme

Queensland arts organisations will receive a boost from the local government to support growth through the new Strategic Partnerships Fund.  Nine arts companies will receive funding through the national Creative Partnerships Australia (CPA) Plus1 programme. The Queensland Government will invest up to A$376,500 (£206,000/€236,000/$250,000) in nine arts organisations to leverage additional revenue through the scheme. …

DEAG to open new London arts and exhibition space in 2023

DEAG has continued to expand in the culture sector, and has announced it will operate a new exhibition and show space in London. Through its Kilimanjaro Group subsidiary, the Germany-based entertainment company will operate Arches at London Bridge and has concluded a long-term lease agreement for the venue for an initial period of 15 years. …