UK Chancellor announces tax breaks for productions
Yesterday’s UK budget announcement provided some positive news for British arts organisations, as Chancellor George Osborne (pictured) confirmed tax breaks of at least 20 per … Read more
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Approach sponsors with pride, not cap in hand
Arts organisations have plenty to offer sponsors, so they should be confident about asking for backing, says Dan Harding Like other festivals up and down … Read more
Dance industry hits back at ‘scruffy teachers’ claim
UK dance industry groups have waded into a debate surrounding teachers’ professional attire, following an Ofsted inspector’s claim that teachers at a London school appeared … Read more
Classical music’s new role model
When violinist Tai Murray was growing up, there were few Black American musicians performing in the world she aspired to. Now as a critically acclaimed artist, she’s … Read more
Globe takes Hamlet to the world
Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the actors who will perform in its most ambitious tour to date – a new production of Hamlet to be staged in … Read more
Wind in the Willows musical raises £1m
A new musical adaptation of The Wind in the Willows has become the first West End production to raise GBP1m (€1.2m) through crowdfunding. Over 400 … Read more
Local area benefits from Glyndebourne’s success
Glyndebourne has had a significant economic impact on its local area, a new report has revealed. Located in East Sussex, UK, the renowned opera festival’s gross … Read more
Mind the gap: supporting graduate musicians
Making the jump from conservatoire to concert hall is never an easy step, regardless of talent or training. Conductor Claire Lampon explains the challenges for … Read more
No Boundaries 2014: the discussion
The No Boundaries symposium, a British two-day event exploring the role of arts and culture in contemporary society, took place this week. Held simultaneously in York and … Read more
The great unknown: discovering unrecorded musical gems
As a student, Dan Shilladay hunted for obscure vinyl in the back shelves of local record stores. Now as a viola player in the Berkeley Ensemble, he’s taking … Read more