Financiers seek to narrow Roberts-Smith costs claim Companies that backed disgraced veteran Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation lawsuits against media outlets want the scope of documents to assess costs narrowed. AAP · Jul 21, 2023
Major League Cricket: Finally, cricket breaks through in the land of the free The ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC) is taking the US by storm, boosted by the presence of IPL-owned teams and surpassing expectations in terms of ticket sales and fan fervour The Times of India · Jul 20, 2023
Energy can be a catalyst for peace In our ever-evolving world, the vital role of energy has become increasingly apparent. Historically, conflicts have erupted due to scarcity and competition for limited energy resources. However, it is plausible and imperative to change the narrative surrounding energy, transforming it from a force for war into a powerful catalyst driving… Bangkok Post · Jul 10, 2023
Take a piece of the opera home: English National Opera has its first ‘yard sale’ in a decade this weekend From giant bears to vintage wedding dresses, the archive sale is full of surprises Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2023
Bradford’s City of Culture 2025 preparations receive £10m funding boost The Government money is to support Bradford’s programme of cultural activity over the year, which will see around 1,000 performances take place. The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023
Kerry Stokes’s private company could have benefited financially if Ben Roberts-Smith won war crimes defamation trial, court hears Detail around Seven Network chief emerges in hearing over who will bear costs of legal dispute between former soldier and media outlets The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2023
Seven's loss as Ben Roberts-Smith legal bill looms Seven Network and Kerry Stokes' firm will hand over material to three news publishers pursuing them for the legal costs of Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation loss. AAP · Jul 5, 2023
Funding cuts threaten the future of Welsh National Opera Arts Council England’s plan to reduce WNO’s funding by 35% is 'the reverse of levelling up' Wales Online · Jun 29, 2023
Ben Roberts-Smith agrees to pay media outlets’ legal costs over failed defamation case Commonwealth seeks access to evidence gathered during the defamation trial to use in ongoing war crimes investigations, federal court hears The Guardian - AU · Jun 29, 2023
Seven chased for legal costs of Ben Roberts-Smith loss Seven Network and Kerry Stokes' private company are being pursued for costs by three media organisations after Ben Roberts-Smith's massive defamation loss. AAP · Jun 29, 2023
Gender-critical woman wins harassment claim against Arts Council England Employee had said LGB Alliance had ‘transphobic staff’ and ‘neo-Nazi, homophobic and Islamophobic’ supporters The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023
Sadiq Khan says Government is ‘pulling the curtain down’ on London arts scene The Mayor warned that 10 per cent of London’s arts organisations are at risk of leaving the city altogether Evening Standard · Jun 21, 2023
Liverpool demands ‘level playing field’ in race to become ENO’s new home City writes to arts secretary amid reports ministers backing Manchester and Birmingham to host English National Opera The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2023
London Assembly objects to push to move English National Opera Arts Council England previously announced plans to remove the English National Opera because it is a national portfolio organisation. The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023
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PC Gamer · May 29, 2023 Nvidia's bringing its AI avatars to games and they can interact with players in real-time. With voiced dialogue. And facial animations Nvidia announces ACE for Games at Computex 2023.
The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023 The flaws in Nicholas Hytner’s plan to save the performing arts Letters: Jamie Hale, Richard Eyre and Chris Hodgkins respond to the director’s proposals
The Independent UK · May 17, 2023 English National Opera reflects on ‘challenging’ year as new season is revealed The company will stage The Handmaid’s Tale, 7 Deaths Of Maria Callas and La Traviata during its 2023/24 season.
Manchester Evening News · May 16, 2023 New home for Oldham Coliseum company confirmed as bosses promise 'modern and sustainable' venue The theatre company has announced it will be the anchor tenant for the new space opening in 2026
The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2023 Turbocharge philanthropy, conga to Beethoven, ditch the ukuleles: 10 ways to save classical music After cuts by Arts Council England and the BBC, Simon Rattle says UK opera houses and orchestras have never faced greater peril. How can they fight back? Top musicians outline their battle plans
The Independent UK · May 9, 2023 Russell Watson: English National Opera would be great for the north Watson, originally from Salford, Greater Manchester, spoke before performing with the English National Opera for a Eurovision event in Liverpool.
Liverpool Echo · May 8, 2023 Liverpool 'could be new home of English National Opera' Liverpool is a "really strong contender" to become the new home of the opera company, its chief executive has said
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2023 Violin virtuoso joins ‘real battle’ to save classical music from UK funding cuts Soloist Nicola Benedetti has added her voice to those speaking up for a genre now facing severe financial constraints
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2023 ENO chief says Liverpool and Manchester ‘strong contenders’ for new home Stuart Murphy says other cities in running but stresses chances of either northern city hosting opera company
The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023 Simon Rattle is right: Britain is becoming a cultural desert – and that’s a political choice The arts and classical music say much about us as a country. Labour should fight for their place in our national life, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle