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Arts Council England a victim of ‘London-centric’ media coverage, CEO says

Darren Henley says regional arts leaders do not have same newspaper coverage as those in the capital

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2025

Arts Council England defends support of classical music amid loss of trust

Arts funding body responds to criticism as Wigmore Hall in London says it will operate independently from 2026

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2025

OPINION - Arts Council philistines are driving the ENO off the cliff

Lord Sumption — former Supreme Court judge plus medieval historian — has the reputation of being the cleverest man in England. To this can be added that he’s an ornament to the London arts scene. I’m talking about his resignation from the board of the English National Opera. By quitting…

Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2023

We don’t want to bring down the curtain on ENO, but opera has to change

Funding shake-ups have come as a shock, but offer the art form an opportunity to find a new direction and new audiences, says Darren Henley of Arts Council England

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022

Arts Council chief: to survive funding slash, opera should move to car parks and pubs

Darren Henley said decision to push ENO to leave London will force it to embrace positive changes

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022

ENO to relocate as arts funding diverted away from London

English National Opera to create new base, possibly in Manchester, but will still manage Coliseum

The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2022

Tributes shared for Dead Kennedys and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer DH Peligro after fall

DH Peligro was described as a "wild man, bringer of joy and giant hearted man" in a touching tribute by Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea.

ABC News · Oct 31, 2022

Red Hot Chili Peppers and Dead Kennedys drummer DH Peligro dies in fall at home

The drummer has tragically died, aged 63, due to head injuries after falling at his LA home.

Daily Record · Oct 30, 2022

Drummer for Dead Kennedys and Red Hot Chilli Peppers DH Peligro dies, aged 63

Police say he suffered a head injury in a fall at his home

Wales Online · Oct 30, 2022

Dead Kennedys and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer DH Peligro dead after fall at home

Dead Kennedys and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer DH Peligro has tragically died aged 63 from head injuries after falling at his home in Los Angeles

Daily Mirror · Oct 30, 2022