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Festivals take-off
It's summer and that means festival time is upon us! This weekend sees the launch of yet another batch, including…
New directions
Last year, Neil Butler's company UZ Events took over the running of the Bradford International Festival – and came under…
Dirty ditties
The Tiger Lillies sing about everything from bestiality and prostitution, to paedophilia and war. Their macabre ditties and blasphemous ballads…
Artists holding a 'Mirror II Nature'
Once upon a time in London, observes Seven Seven Contemporary Art founder Alan Bond, artists were dependent on commercial galleries…
Creative Partnerships rolls out to 20 more regions
The government yesterday re-confirmed funding and roll-out plans for Arts Council England's Creative Partnerships scheme beyond its two-year pilot.
Moving 'Above and Beyond'
There's no doubt about it. The UK has a strong disability arts sector, with organisations like Graeae theatre and dance…
Embracing ability
The best way to win an Oscar, so movie pundits and history indicate, is to play a character with a…
Time to recognise the Young 'not-so-British' Artists
Two months ago, Arts Hub spoke to a London-based artist in the process of curating her first contemporary art exhibition.…
On the fringe
In the past, the Bath Fringe festival has featured cutting-edge theatre companies and performers, some of which have moved onto…
Doors open for contemporary art in Northampton
The town of Northampton only has one main museum and gallery space - and most of that, considering the town's…