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Tickets for Good removing the barriers to cultural experiences

Making tickets cheaper to grow audiences, Tickets for Good partners with the Spektrix platform.

Melvyn Bragg during his speech in the House of Lords, video still. Image: Courtesy of Campaign for the Arts. A British man in his 70s with grey hair and glasses giving a speech among other members in the House of Lords.
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‘The arts are not the cherry on the cake – they are the cake,’ says Melvyn Bragg

In his speech in the House of Lords, Melvyn Bragg advocates for crucial support for the arts in the UK…

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The world’s most anticipated museums opening in 2024

Nine new museums will open in 2024, focused on everything from wine to Egyptology, gaming, protest, equality and more.

Frida Khalo Museum exterior. Image: Wikimedia Commons. A blue rectangular building shown from street view where people are gathered outside.
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Famous artist homes that are now museums

Creativity starts at home – well it did for these famous artists. Their homes are now museums you can visit.

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Career Advice

19 jobs to consider for a career change in 2024

Whether you have visions be in the spotlight, to lead from behind the scenes, or to go our on your…

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10 British artists currently showing in Australia

UK's best head Down Under, and Australian audiences are loving new and old works delivered by these 10 artists.

Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran. Photo of man in red pants with long hair in exhibition.
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Theatrical ceramic-based installation shakes up tradition at Tramway, Scotland

Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran has changed the face of ceramics in Australia; now he is bringing his vision to Scotland.

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Shane MacGowan: a timeless voice for Ireland’s UK diaspora

MacGowan gave visibility to the second-generation Irish in England, says Dr Sean Campbell.

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Has Aardman, the studio behind Wallace and Gromit, run out of clay for future animations?

The specific clay used in Aardman's 'Chicken Run' and 'Wallace and Gromit' may not exist in a few years' time.

Typewriter artist James Cook recreates view of Big Ben on site. Image is a hand holding up an image of Big Ben while looking down from a rooftop opposite the Palace of Westminster in London.
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Typewriter artist creates sensations with hidden messages

London-based artist James Cook uses typewriters to create masterful pieces.

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