Performing Arts
UK college to offer X Factor auditions course
Bishop Auckland College in the UK has unveiled a new course which will teach students how to prepare for auditions…
Norwegian government contemplates tearing down Picasso murals after attack
The Norwegian government is considering removing damaged Picasso murals from Oslo’s government buildings.
Getting the most from arts-business partnerships
Arts organisations need to learn to articulate the benefits they can offer to business.
River Phoenix’s final film to premiere at Miami International Film Festival
The final film of actor River Phoenix, ‘Dark Blood,’ is set to premiere at the Miami International Film Festival, 20…
Cirque du Soleil to cut 400 jobs
Following the 2008 economic downturn and a strong Canadian dollar, the Cirque du Soleil will cut 400 jobs.
Chinese dwarfs find success in shadow puppetry
Dwarfs in China traditionally face discrimination, but as puppeteers they may have found success in a perfectly suitable form of…
Mali’s cultural heritage under threat
UNESCO has sent out a plea to armed forces fighting in Mali to protect the nation’s rich cultural heritage.
Tattooed artist bucks trend in Czech presidential race
With his face and body covered almost entirely in tattoos, Vladimir Franz could be –at least physically – one of…
How to be a good audience
Performers train for years and rehearse for weeks. Is it too much to expect a little effort from audiences? Share…
Bob Dylan releases limited edition box set to dodge copyright laws
Bob Dylan has released a limited edition 50th anniversary box set, in a ploy to avoid the tracks coming out…