[ad_1] We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Manchester’s new venue Co-op Live has appointed Gary Roden as executive director and general manager. Roden spent eight years at Ticketmaster UK, most recently as the senior vice-president of client development and commercial. You can read our full story here. Connect …
Lucy Frazer appointed new Culture Secretary for England
[ad_1] UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced the creation of a new Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the appointment of an eighth Culture Secretary in five years. Following a Cabinet reshuffle, Lucy Frazer takes over the restructured DCMS department, which no longer has responsibility for digital due to the creation of …
Sheffield’s new Theatre Deli space to open in March
[ad_1] Theatre Deli’s new Sheffield venue is set to open in March with performances of MAD(E) by Mandela Theatre. The theatre charity has announced that the space’s opening production will run between March 21 and 25, with more events to be announced for the spring and summer. Autumn will present the first full season at …
Data analysis shows live music audiences overtaking theatre
[ad_1] 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 …
Arts Council England postpones Investment Programme announcement
[ad_1] Arts Council England (ACE) has postponed its Investment Programme announcement, which should have taken place today (Wednesday). The 2023-26 programme was supposed to be a big moment for a number of arts organisations, with ACE originally suggesting that it would try to move funds away from London. Initial reports in February suggested that there …
Cinema drawing in adults faster than theatre in post-pandemic environment
[ad_1] New analysis of data recently published by the UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has shown that patrons are returning much faster to cinemas and exhibitions than live music shows and theatre productions. However, the data shows a positive trajectory in post-pandemic arts attendance by English adults. The analysis was undertaken …
UK Government’s Unboxed festival to be examined by National Audit Office
[ad_1] The UK Government’s Unboxed festival, an arts festival with free events taking place across the UK, is to be examined by the nation’s independent public spending watchdog. The review has been requested by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Committee. In a letter published today (Tuesday) the Comptroller and Auditor General, …
Areas outside of London to receive extra arts funding
[ad_1] The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced that over 100 locations in England, outside of London, will be prioritised for new arts funding. The plans have been revealed with the aim to better distribute funding to previously overlooked or neglected areas. An additional £75m ($99.8m/€89.6m) will be provided by 2025 …