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Arts Council England postpones Investment Programme announcement

Arts Council England (ACE) has postponed its Investment Programme announcement, which should have taken place today (Wednesday).

Cinema drawing in adults faster than theatre in post-pandemic environment

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.

UK Government’s Unboxed festival to be examined by National Audit Office

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.

Areas outside of London to receive extra arts funding

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced that over 100 locations in England, outside of London,…

Third and final round of Culture Recovery Fund announced

Applications for grants worth a total of £300m will soon open for the UK’s cultural, heritage and creative sectors in…

UK festivals may not survive without insurance scheme, MPs say

UK festivals may not survive if a government-backed insurance scheme against the risk of cancellation is not made available soon,…

UK government launches research into value of culture, heritage

The UK government has launched an “ambitious” new programme of research aimed at helping the sector make a stronger case…

Glastonbury organisers join calls for government insurance scheme

Organisers of Glastonbury Festival have urged the UK government to provide “direct financial support” due to difficulties in obtaining cancellation…

TM Sport, SecuTix and SeatGeek develop guidelines for return of fans

Ticketmaster Sport, SecuTix and SeatGeek Sport have joined forces to develop a set of guidelines to support the return of…

Premier League warns limited return of fans will lead to losses

The Premier League has welcomed the UK Government’s new plans to welcome a limited number of fans back to stadiums,…

MPs launch inquiry to ensure survival of music festivals in 2021

MPs are set to consider evidence on how UK music festivals can survive in 2021, as COVID-19 has caused revenues…

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