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COVID-19 Impact
Cornerstones of Culture: Commission on Culture and Local Government
The Commission on Culture and Local Government, December 2022
This report sets out the issues surrounding publicly funded culture and presents a set of ambitions for more resilient, diverse, inclusive and place-led approaches to culture. The pandemic was a powerful reminder that people reach for culture in times of crisis, as well of those of joy and celebration. Access to culture and creativity provides hope and inspiration and enriches people’s lives. That access must be fair for all.
Key discussion points include:
- What is the role of local publicly funded culture in place?
- How can it support locally led recovery from the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis?
- What is the role of the council in supporting this?
- What more can be done to encourage thriving local cultural ecosystems?
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Cost of living crisis
Cultural Participation Monitor - Autumn 2022
Audience Agency, November 2022
Findings from the Autumn 2022 wave of our Cultural Participation Monitor look at how, as the threat of Covid recedes in most minds, the cost-of-living crisis takes its place as the latest arts engagement challenge, even while personal creativity seems to be on the rise. Key findings include:
- Fears surrounding Covid are softening.
- Recent arts, culture and heritage attendance has risen to an impressive 90% among respondents, with film and museums/heritage proving especially popular.
- While willingness to attend continues to trend upwards however, people do anticipate that their future in-person participation will be less frequent than pre-pandemic.
- The vast majority of respondents say that they are worried about the effects of the cost-of-living crisis on them and their household, with a whopping 92% intending to scale back on entertainment spend outside of the home.
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Creative Industries
Economic Strategic Documents (southofscotlandenterprise.com)
EKOS, commissioned by South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE), November 2022
The overall aim of this research project is to provide insight and knowledge that will help to further develop SOSE’s understanding of the creative and cultural industries sector in the South of Scotland. This report presents a detailed analysis of the creative industries sector in the South of Scotland region, its impact, and future opportunities in order to:
- inform support strategies and activities for 2022-23 and beyond;
- provide a detailed understanding of the sub-sectors operating in the South and identify areas for focused support;
- address COVID-19 recovery by gaining a better understanding of what is required for the sector to rebuild;
- help to understand the role of the creative and cultural sector in SOSE’s ambitions to help the region in the transition to a net zero economy
Understanding the growth potential of creative clusters
DCMS, Frontier Economics, November 2022
The creative industries have grown rapidly over the past decade and are well placed to contribute to the success of the UK in the future. However, it is important to ensure that this success is shared throughout the country, not just in London and the South East. This research project developed a framework for comparing how the economic environment and the potential obstacles to growth differ across the UK. The report uses the framework to analyse 5 key areas:
- Access to finance.
- Access to talent.
- Innovation.
- Broad environment.
- Exporting.
Supporting creative enterprises – exploring the impact of training and advice programmes
Dr Stephen Knox, guest blog for Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe), November 2022
The creative industries represent a key economic sector (the Scottish Government estimate that creative industries contribute £5.5 billion to GDP) and 2019 the industry was one of the fastest growing sectors in Scotland. However, the industry was hard hit during the pandemic, with the survival of many creative enterprises under threat. Key to the recovery and continued growth of the sector is effective support policies and programmes that not only incentivise business development but encourage cultural and social impact.
This blog takes a closer look at training and advice programmes which aim to develop the individual capacity of creative practitioners by increasing business awareness, skills, and knowledge by using 16 different programmes delivered in the UK over the last two decades as cases studies.
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Cross sector
Failures in Cultural Participation
Leila Jancovich and David Stevenson, December 2022
This open access book presents the ongoing research by Jancovich and Stevenson investigating the value and importance of learning from failure in policymaking. It aims to shift the debate from the ‘value’ of culture to considerations of how policies can be designed and implemented, and argues for an honest and transparent acknowledgement of failure at individual, organisational and governmental levels.
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Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion
'It's about handing over power' The impact of ethnic diversity initiatives on curatorial roles in the UK arts & heritage sector 1998-2021
Art Fund, Museum X, Culture&, November 2022
This report is a combination of two pieces of work by Black-led organisations Museum X, in 2021, and Culture&, in 2022, and was commissioned by Art Fund to assess the impact of ethnic diversity initiatives on the curatorial workforce in the UK arts and heritage sector.
This report highlights the key initiatives in the UK that have targeted diversification of curatorial staff in the arts and heritage sector which are supported by accounts from key individuals in the workforce, and recommendations for action.
Equality & Diversity in Global Repertoire
Donne, Women in Music, 2022
This research aims to improve our understanding of the response of worldwide orchestras to the current and very important issue of equality and diversity in global concert repertoire. The results presented in this report were determined through in-depth analysis of composers’ works scheduled for the 2021–2022 season by 111 orchestras across 31 countries.
Key findings include:
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Of the 20,400 compositions scheduled, only 7.7% of the works were written by women, of which, 5.5% were white women.
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Only 2.1% of the works were written by global majority women composers.
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92.3% of the works were written by men, of which 87.7% were white men.
UK Music's Diversity Report 2022
UK Music, November 2022
This is the fourth Workforce Diversity Survey published by UK Music following the formation of the UK Music Diversity Taskforce in 2015. In contrast to the previous reports, which had a sharp focus on gender and ethnicity as the two key areas for progress identified by the Taskforce, this report includes new statistics and evidence relating to disability and social mobility.
The report, which also explores workforce diversity in terms of gender, disability and age, includes a 15-point plan for change in the industry.
Slow Train Coming? Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in UK Music Higher Education
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Music Studies, November 2022
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Music Studies (EDIMS) is a cross-organisational network that aims to promote, support and share good practice in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion in music higher education (HE) in the UK. This report aims:
- To provide data on the demographic patterns of staff and students in UK music HE on which to base arguments for progressive change.
- To illuminate some of the experiences of marginalised staff and students in UK music HE.
- To document the ongoing work around, and the challenges in carrying out, equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives in music HE.
Racial Justice Audit Analysis of Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s UK Grant-making
Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Oct 2022
This report presents findings from the second annual audit of Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s UK Grant-making using the Funders for Race Equality Alliance (FREA) racial justice audit tool. The report compares the results to previous years to identify areas for further improvement and inform shifts in practice. In this blog, Ushi Bagga, Head of Programme – Arts, and Nina White, Data and Information Officer, reflect on the results.
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Health and Wellbeing
Culture For Health Report
The European Commission, November 2022
The aim of this scoping review is to synthesise existing evidence on the positive effect of arts and cultural activities on health and well-being. This means the review is not limited to a few research questions but seeks to provide a clear indication of the volume of existing literature, the key concepts, focus points and the types of studies that exist. It also identifies knowledge gaps in the existing literature. Finally, it gathers policy recommendations and identifies challenges, further expanding the scope of the report beyond the proposed policy directions and specific policy measures.
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Sustainable Development
Creative Industries and the Climate Emergency: The Path to Net Zero
Creative Industries Policy & Evidence Centre, Julie’s Bicycle, BOP Consulting, October 2022
This landmark report brings together for the first time a sector-by-sector overview of the creative industries, and the huge amount of activity taking place to work towards net zero. The report identifies key successes but also highlights the barriers to progress for each sub-sector and where further action is needed. Government support to encourage the industry-led action would be welcome and specifically more investment for applied research is needed. It is hoped the report will highlight gaps in our knowledge, demonstrate where sectors can learn from each other, and serve as a much-needed call to action.
Museums in the climate crisis - Recommendations for the sustainable transition of Europe
NEMO, November 2022
This report reflects the status quo of European museums in the climate crisis, opening with seven key recommendations for policy makers and the sector that will help tap the full potential of museums as contributors and allies in the sustainable transition of Europe. 578 museums from 38 European countries contributed to the report by answering a survey that NEMO ran from April to June 2022.
Environmental Sustainability in Contemporary Dance: Emerging Issues, Practices and Recommendations
European Dancehouse Network, November 2022
This publication provides the context, references and examples of where and how dance intersects with environmental sustainability, and which set of actions can lead to effective action. It includes discussion surrounding sustainability narratives and themes in contemporary dance, approaches to creation, productions and presentation, and several recommendations for public authorities and related bodies at EU, national, regional and local levels.
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Screen
Female professionals in European film production
European AudioVisual Observatory, Patrizia Simone October 2022
This report provides an overview of the gender disparity among film professionals working in the European film industry. In addition, the report explores the gender composition of professional teams and identifies the share of films led by female-majority teams.
Scripted production: assessment of skills shortages and gaps in the UK nations and regions
Screen Skills, Lisa Howe and Dr Jack Cortvriend, October 2022
From autumn 2021 to spring 2022, as studios, facilities and locations around the UK faced high demand from scripted physical production, this qualitative study set out to explore crew shortages, skills gaps and related workforce issues by nations and regions. Seeking to highlight commonalities and differences between UK geographies, and the likely reasons behind any variation, the key findings presented will be used to prioritise support and target areas of greatest need.
Investments in original European content: A 2011-2021 analysis
European Audiovisual Observatory, Gilles Fontaine, September 2022
This report builds on a dataset detailing the investments in audiovisual works of the main broadcasters and global streamers in Europe provided by Ampere Analysis. It presents a number of key findings including:
- Total investments in original European content sharply increased with the entry of the global streamers in the European market.
- These investments came at a net addition: facing new competition and new standards for TV shows, private broadcasters also increased their investments while public broadcasters faced budget constraints.
- The streamers’ investments in original European production grew faster than their acquisitions.
Online Nation 2022 report
Ofcom, June 2022
For most people in the UK, being online is a major part of daily life. Being online allows people to connect with others, sometimes in ways they may not be able to do offline. Ofcom data shows how we benefit from a range of online services, from messaging and calling platforms to gaming platforms, online news outlets and online shopping. However, this report also presents data that shows how the internet can pose risks through exposure to potential harmful content or behaviour from other users.
The Impact of Subsidies on Film Quality: Empirical Evidence from France, Korea, the United Kingdom, and United States
Jimmyn Parc, Camilo Umana-Dajud, and Patrick Messerlin in The Journal of Arts Management, Law, and Society, 2022
There is a widespread belief that the higher the level of subsidies, the better the performance of film industries (both in quantity and quality). This article focuses on film quality—evaluated by audiences and critics—and scrutinizes this assumption through four selected countries—France, Korea, UK, and US.
Policy Approaches to Green Film Practices: Local Solutions for a Planetary Problem
Hunter Vaughan in Film and Television Production in the Age of Climate Crisis, 2022
This chapter lays out the historical emergence of green production practices and studies, delves into illustrative case studies from around the world, and identifies promising collaborations between academia, industry, and policy development.
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