Industry / Power
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Book Review Ireland has produced political memoirs. It has produced literary fiction that dissects power. It has produced feminist scholarship rooted in academia. What it has rarely produced is a forensic cultural manifesto that drags an entire creative industry into the light and demands structural reform. Why Not Her? A Manifesto for Culture Change is…
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The UK government has formally launched the review of the BBC’s Royal Charter, the constitutional framework that sets the broadcaster’s mission, governance, public purposes and funding model. The current Charter expires at the end of 2027. The next Charter will define the BBC’s direction from January 2028 onwards. This is not routine administration but a…
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If you are a working musician in the UK or Ireland, Feb 2026 is shaping up to be a period of serious structural funding rather than symbolic gestures. Here’s what’s live, confirmed or opening soon. 🇮🇪 Ireland: Structural Support Expands Ireland has confirmed that the Basic Income for the Arts scheme will continue from 2026…
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Over the last few years, conversations about equity in music criticism have shifted from fringe to front page. One organisation doing this work not with flash but with depth is Why Not Her? — a platform committed to amplifying women in music, challenging industry bias, and reshaping what cultural discourse looks like. Their mission isn’t…
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The UK grassroots music landscape is not just under strain — it’s structurally fragile. The Music Venue Trust’s 2025 Annual Report reveals troubling facts that should alarm anyone invested in the future of live music. The charity reports that over half (53%) of grassroots venues made no profit in 2025, with a shock 6,000 jobs…
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