Arts policy
Arts Council England defends support of classical music amid loss of trust
Arts funding body responds to criticism as Wigmore Hall in London says it will operate independently from 2026
Harriet Sherwood
29, Mar, 2025 @8:00 AM
Performing arts leaders issue copyright warning over UK government’s AI plans
In a statement, 35 signatories from dance, theatre and music industries express concern about ‘fragile ecosystem’
Dan Milmo Global technology editor
18, Mar, 2025 @5:00 AM
Hilary Keenlyside obituary
Management consultant who helped to transform floundering British arts institutions into stable businesses
Helen Marriage
12, Mar, 2025 @4:35 PM
The Guardian view on Labour arts policy: time to make history again | Editorial
Editorial: Sixty years ago this week, Jennie Lee launched Britain’s first culture white paper. Lisa Nandy must pick up the baton
Editorial
23, Feb, 2025 @6:30 PM
Arts Council England to shelve new funding plan after outcry from producers
Controversial plans dubbed ‘worst idea in the world’ would have stopped producers from applying for new grants before current projects end
Lanre Bakare Arts and culture correspondent
18, Feb, 2025 @5:38 PM
‘The greatest propaganda op in history’: Trump’s reshaping of US culture evokes past antidemocratic regimes
The president’s full-court press to dominate media and control cultural institutions is straight out of the authoritarian playbook
David Smith in Washington
16, Feb, 2025 @11:00 AM
Wales is the land of song. Now it’s being silenced by cuts that threaten our culture | Will Hayward
Language, history and arts are what make us a nation – and they’re at risk when funding is slashed to levels among the lowest in Europe, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward
Will Hayward
10, Feb, 2025 @12:17 PM
Paul McCartney says change in law over AI could ‘rip off’ artists
Former Beatles member says government should protect creative workers as consultation on copyright continues
Guardian staff and agency
25, Jan, 2025 @10:11 AM
Graham Marchant obituary
Founding administrator of Opera North who went on to become a leading light of the Arts Council, the Southbank Centre and a number of dance companies
Ruth Mackenzie
17, Jan, 2025 @5:25 PM
‘National catastrophe’: drama school funding crisis in England sparks concern
Actors Samuel West and Paapa Essiedu join calls for urgent action to protect and expand access to arts
Sally Weale and Simon Hattenstone
11, Jan, 2025 @8:56 AM
Helen Mahoney obituary
Other lives: Project manager committed to improving access to the arts who worked with charities in the north of England
Robin Jackson
24, Nov, 2024 @5:09 PM
‘Dance music should bring people together’: Amsterdam tries to reclaim its night culture
High costs, property prices and stifling regulations have, along with Covid, damaged the city’s vibrant club scene
Senay Boztas in Amsterdam
02, Nov, 2024 @4:00 PM
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