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Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody cranks up volume on call for arts funding – Tom Collins
The arts sector struggles with abysmally low levels of spending – making us all poorer as a result
New £600,000 mental health and arts programme launched
Artists have seen an 11% decline in real income over the last decade
Great Scott! A jazz bar in east Belfast
Offering an important platform for showcasing jazz musicians from Belfast and further afield, Sophie Clarke speaks to pianist Scott Flanigan about his experience running Scott’s Jazz Club
Major €400k funding award announced to develop ‘exceptional’ Irish language theatre production
It is the largest ever grant for a once-off theatre production on the island of Ireland.
Newington project shows the power of music and memory
Memories of Belfast’s rich musical past have been shared in an inspiring podcast involving carers from Newington Day Centre, St Malachy’s College and Oh Yeah Music Centre
Musicians and bands to receive £395,000 to replace worn-out instruments
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland has announced the 43 funding awards totalling £395,000.
English National Opera announces relocation to Greater Manchester
A new business model will see the ENO’s main base relocated to Greater Manchester by 2029.
Cuts to English National Opera will lead to its demise, music directors warn
The company plans to axe 19 posts and employ its remaining musicians on part-time contracts.
ENO plans to cut staff and put the rest on part-time contracts – union
ENO said it understands this is a ‘very challenging and stressful time’ for staff.
Arts Council adjusts funding plans for English National Opera move out of London
The public body has extended the deadline for a new ENO main base outside London by three years.