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Southbank Centre to be 'reimagined' for a day in anniversary celebrations
19+ hour, 5+ min ago (616+ words) Ruth Hardie, Sabrina Mahfouz, Paulette Randall, Gareth Pugh, Carson McColl and Danny Boyle (left to right) discussed the upcoming immersive performance The directors and designers of the venue's centrepiece celebration said they discussed throughout the creative process how they could…...
In other news: Navy museum's £2.5m bid, ballet trainee programme + Welsh theatre
21+ hour, 33+ min ago (298+ words) Members of Scottish hospitality group CODE Concepts outside the Pend, a new culture hub set to open on 15 May Our weekly round-up of stories from the UK sector and further afield. The former headquarters of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society…...
AMA Conference 2026 - Together
18+ hour, 55+ min ago (221+ words) The UK's biggest conference for arts, culture and heritage marketers returns this summer, heading back to Leeds for three days of learning, connection and inspiration. Arts Professional is proud to be Media Partner for the AMA Conference 2026. Taking place at…...
Ten new faces including young trustees join Compton Verney
21+ hour, 42+ min ago (240+ words) Young trustee DAZO (left) has a strong interest in African art and cultural heritage, while Sophie Bostock (right) works at National Trust property Croome Court Ten trustees are to join Warwickshire art gallery and park, Compton Verney. Artist and academic…...
Access, opportunity and the future of classical music
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (778+ words) Questions of access, opportunity and early-years support are so important for ensuring the next generation of musicians can thrive The Royal Academy of Music has launched the UK's first fully funded Foundation Year at a UK music conservatoire. It's head…...
Pride in place: Show, don't tell
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (830+ words) Cultural Development Gathering-26: Project Legacy was held at Stoke-on-Trent in March Following last month's Cultural Development Gathering in Stoke-on-Trent, Five10Twelve's Jason Jones-Hall shares some of the key takeaways from the day. When we talk about pride in place, it's often…...
Germany to establish body to oversee cultural restitution
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (596+ words) The British Museum has been facing persistent calls to return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece The council will serve as a central point of contact for governments across the world to request and facilitate the return of cultural artefacts, with…...
Northampton NPO to open £5.2m 'artist-led' venue
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (251+ words) The town's historic municipal offices have been restored for public use following major renovation works. A new arts centre will open in Northampton on 1 May, with the organisation behind it saying the venue will ensure the long-term sustainability of artistic…...
Soho Theatre faces disability discrimination claim after axing freelancer
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (640+ words) The claimant began working at Soho Theatre in March 2022 A technician had future shifts cancelled by the London venue in October 2023, after a manager said they heard "negative feedback from performers. A freelance technician lodged claims for unfair dismissal and…...
Norwich Theatre strengthens commercial arm with three non-executive directors
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (337+ words) Key (left) and Chandratillake (right) are among the recruits to a board chaired by James Cowen Three non-executive directors are to join Norwich Theatre, bringing "significant experience" in commercial development as the organisation pursues a new "phase of growth". CHAMINGA…...