Musicians protest lack of support from UK Government
More than 400 musicians gathered outside the UK parliament on Tuesday 6 October to protest the Government’s lack of support for the music industry. Among … Read more
CoVid-19
COVID safety scheme launched for UK theatres
The Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and UK Theatre have launched a new COVID-19 safety code of conduct. Theatres with See It Safely certification will … Read more
Galway 2020 – getting back on track
Galway 2020 was hit by a winter storm and then by COVID-19 – but they haven’t let either beat them. Andrew Anderson speaks to board … Read more
South Korea arts centres reopen, but visitors stay away
Arts centres in South Korea have reopened for the first time since June. However, a number of restrictions are in place in order to prevent … Read more
Sydney Opera House commissions new series to aid COVID-19 recovery
Sydney Opera House (SOH) has launched a new programme for Australian artists. Created in response to COVID-19, New Work Now commissions will be worth more … Read more
A third of UK musicians are considering quitting the industry
A new study by the Musicians’ Union (MU) in the UK has found that 34% of musicians are considering leaving the industry because of COVID-19. … Read more
Intercultural Leadership Institute gives USD5m to support artists of colour
The Intercultural Leadership Institute (ILI) is distributing USD5m (€4.2m) to organisations working with artists of colour in the US. The money comes courtesy of the … Read more
Columbia Artists closes after 90 years
Columbia Artists (CAMI) – one of the world’s biggest and best-known agencies – has ceased operations. The company was hit hard by COVID-19 and closed … Read more
New study says singing is as safe as talking when it comes to COVID-19
A new study from the University of Bristol has found that singing does not spread COVID-19 particles anymore effectively than talking. The findings could open … Read more
Opera Australia cuts staff and facilities
Opera Australia is laying off staff and selling assets in order to survive COVID-19. The company will sell two buildings and restructure its staff. The … Read more