The Royal Opera House (pictured) has ended its long-term sponsorship relationship with British oil and gas company, BP. The relationship had spanned more than three decades, with BP acting as a sponsor of the Royal Opera House since 1988. A spokesperson told the Guardian in a statement: “We are grateful to BP for their sponsorship …
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 …
Sale of Pavilion Theatre to ATG falls through
Glasgow’s Pavilion Theatre has confirmed that there will be no further discussions with Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) over the potential sale of the venue. The 1,449-capacity theatre was put up for sale last year with a reported price tag of £3.9m ($4.6m/€4.4m). Theatre manager Iain Gordon, who has been at the venue for over four …
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 …
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. …
The Ticket Bank to make London culture more accessible
New London initiative, The Ticket Bank, will make around 1,000 tickets available each week for those that do not normally have access to cultural events and activities. The scheme will be launched in the new year and will see unsold theatre tickets given to those struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. The Ticket Bank will also …
English National Opera offers update following DCMS meeting
The English National Opera (ENO) has offered an update following its meeting with the DCMS Select Committee surrounding its funding cuts. Last month, Arts Council England (ACE) announced that the ENO would have its £12.6m ($15.5m/€14.6m) annual funding cut, with a possibility of relocating. Instead, the organisation will receive £17m over three years. The move …
Westminster City Council launches new culture budget
Westminster City Council has launched a new £1.8m ($2.2m/€2.1m) budget to fund culture projects across London. The budget will be allocated over four years, and will fund a number of projects that will make culture more accessible to residents and visitors to the English capital. Westminster City Council is aiming to break down social and …