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£1m funding approval will help transform Stalybridge Civic Hall into a cultural hub Stalybridge Civic Hall could soon become a more vibrant space for cultural and creative events if proposed funding plans for additional internal renovations are approved by our Executive Cabinet next week. Following completion of the roof replacement, the proposed upgrades to the internal space will help make the Civic Hall a more flexible venue for markets, festivals, theatre performances, and exhibitions. These improvements reflect input from local residents and stakeholders from consultation undertaken. If works are approved, completion will bring a series of exciting pilot events for 2025/26 to test the potential of the refreshed space, launching with The Royal Exchange Theatre’ ‘The Den’ project when it makes it exciting return to Tameside next May. A long-term plan will follow to secure the Civic Hall’s future as a key cultural and community hub. Read the full story here https://lnkd.in/duxm-ThR

Adelaide Fringe 2024 was a massive season and it took herculean efforts from everyone to get through! Incredible numbers attended, just over 1 million ticket sold and 4.6 million attendances .. (if anyone has questions about the difference between those numbers please ask! It's quite simple, there's lots of ways to attend that doesn't involve a ticketed show) it was fantastic to see so many tourists come to Adelaide for Fringe 2024 - they bought huge numbers of tickets and spent big in local hotels and restaurants. in many ways a big triumph, but of course there is more to the story and one of the scariest elements is the fact that festival presentation costs have gone up by about 30% in the last year or so .. the ticket sales were up by around 4% (1,040,305) and the average ticket price remained the same around $33. So it doesn't take much to look at the sums and realise it is very tough to make it all balance. Lots of festivals have cancelled and closed down in recent months because of these rising costs in the supply chains. We are going to work harder than ever to try raise enough money to shore up the Fringe in future - Adelaide Fringe is a precious jewel of the nation and we need all the help we can get to survive this storm.

Have you read this month’s Land & Business magazine from The CLA? 📰 Englefield House and the wider Estate is featured as a case study about diversification for rural businesses, highlighting the Heritage Live Festivals summer concerts as an example of a unique social experience and commercial opportunity for Estates. Our Estates Director, Edward Crookes and Events Manager, Peter Carson, spoke with Jasmin McDermott at The CLA about the intricacies of planning these large events, the importance of working with an organiser who is aligned with the Estate’s values, as well as the benefits these types of events have for those who live locally and work at Englefield. Edward said: “The filming and events operation forms an important part of the estate’s enterprises in diversifying our sources of income; they make a vital contribution to the costs of maintaining the historic fabric of Englefield House, the park and gardens. “They are hard work for the team, but also great fun and a busy events calendar enriches estate life for those who live and work here.” To read more about this year’s summer concerts, click here: https://lnkd.in/dcKzZYWU The full CLA article can be viewed here: https://lnkd.in/eW4rFdbP #EnglefieldEstate #EnglefieldHouse #RuralBusiness #LandedEstate #Diversification #EventsVenue

This problem is never going away...unless Eden Park does. I get it...Eden Park has significant emotional heritage amongst Aucklanders (primarily for Rugby) and given that it's the largest stadium, it makes sense to hold (increasingly more) concerts and events there... ..unless you live near by. I've been involved with Motorsport for many years, and Ruapuna (Templeton, Christchurch) has constantly faced noise complaints (and Environment Court action) from residents. For an Auckland perspective, think Western Springs. Ruapuna was first opened for Car Racing in 1963 and is located on the far Western side of the City (pretty much on the border with Selwyn). Back then (as mostly now) it's surrounded by farmland, but over the years residential developments have grown and neighbouring suburbs of Hornby, Broomfield and Hei Hei are now well within "earshot" of Ruapuna. As the demand for residential housing increases, Christchurch will continue to move West. Out in general...but the City has natural constraints to the South (Port Hills), the East (Pacific Ocean) and North (Waimakariri River). A similar parallel can be drawn with proposed changes to the Christchurch Airport noise corridor, where this currently restricts housing development along the flight path (this also affects some Selwyn land owners). Now...I'm firmly in the camp of "Ruapuna was here first"... ...but as our population grows...what should take priority...Housing or a (large number of) petrol heads who want to tear around a racetrack on a Sunday (and pretty much every other day of the week if allowed)? Back to Eden Park. If you were designing a major metropolitan city from scratch...would you put a sports and entertainment venue in the middle of a major residential suburb...no. Its reasonable to argue that Eden Park was there first (certainly for pretty much all of the local residents), so you knew before you bought the house... ...but practicality says that maybe (its overdue) time to move.

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It has been great to work with our policy group over the past few months to co-produce this report on accessibility in venues for people with visual impairment. Find out more by downloading our report below and spread the word using the hashtag #AccessibleVenues. 

Festivals in the UK are a blast, but safety should always come first. Whichever festival you're heading to, our latest blog offers top-notch festival safety tips to ensure you have fun while staying secure. From keeping your valuables safe to knowing the layout, these practical tips will help you enjoy every moment without worry. Full blog: https://bit.ly/3YfwdIk What’s your go-to festival safety tip? Share with us below ⬇️ #FestivalSafety #StaySafe #UKFestivals

My first article on Italy Magazine is about street art festivals transforming Italy's rural area. "In recent years, a wave of urban art initiatives has helped transform some of Italy’s depopulated villages, rekindling the vibrancy of communities left behind due to brain drain, low birth rates and other big-picture cultural and infrastructural issues. Such festivals — often run by local enthusiasts or cosmopolitan artists with roots in the host villages — are helping to redefine Italy’s sleepy hamlets not as relics of bygone eras, but as living, breathing cultural centers." https://lnkd.in/dcsJuv-s

Shaping Festival Financing and Expenditure: A Fair Assessment of Bangladeshi Earnings Capable Residents Bangladeshi earnings capable residents plan to finance from their bonuses, salaries, and savings etc. as the sources of festival financing to meet the expenditure related to celebrate the festivals. Peoples spent more on purchasing dresses, festivals items for the festival day entertainment and transportations. Study finds that males are spending more than the females to celebrate the festivals. Study finds positive correlation between festivals financing and expenditure. However, there is a negative correlation exists between the scope of savings and festival expenditures. Bangladeshi people have a little chance to save from festival financing. Ranking shows that, peoples give more emphasize on religious festivals than other types of festivals like family festivals, social festivals, national festivals etc. To celebrate festivals, people spend more on purchasing new dresses. People can save a portion of money during … https://lnkd.in/ghk7c8BY