So long culture, we hardly knew ye (2 replies)

In light of recent local financial problems, some bad news for those who enjoy local culture. None of this can be good for the Midlands. Hopefully a new gov't might be able to help

Some of Birmingham's best loved arts and cultural attractions face cuts to their grant funding from the city council. There will be a cut to ALL funding for culture projects and local arts development, including support for 10 local arts forums.

Support will initially be retained for Black History Month and Birmingham Heritage Week in 2024/25 but those events will face a 100% cut from 2025/26.

Grants to regularly-funded arts organisations will face 50% cuts this year and 100% next financial year, including:

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
B'ham REP Theatre
B'ham Royal Ballet
IKON Gallery
B'ham Opera Company
FABRIC
Sampad
Ex Cathedra & Legacy Centre of Excellence
B:Music

Birmingham International Dance Festival will lose its £350,000 funding

Funding to attract tourism will also be cut by £25,000.