UK Parliament - House of Lords Library, 30 June 2026, United Kingdom

The organisation Freedom in the Arts published a report in 2026 detailing its concerns about cancellations and boycotts in the arts sector. The report set out a number of findings and recommendations on the issue. This briefing summarises the report and provides government and Arts Council England statements on freedom of expression in the arts ahead of a House of Lords debate.

UK Parliament - House of Lords Library, 29 June 2026, United Kingdom

The UK’s music industry has been described as “a cultural and economic powerhouse”. The live music sector in particular has been labelled a “significant contributor” to this success, generating £6.68bn in consumer spending and supporting over 230,000 jobs in 2024. However, stakeholders have argued the sector is facing challenges, particularly at the grassroots level. This briefing explores these …

On the Move, 16 June 2026, International

This publication grows out of the Cultural Mobility Webinar organised by On the Move in collaboration with HowlRound, which brought together practitioners, policymakers and advocates to explore how municipalities are developing travel grants, bilateral and multilateral exchange programmes, artist residencies and other initiatives that support the international mobility of artists and cultural pro…

Council for Culture, Netherlands, 16 June 2026, Netherlands

To what extent is artistic freedom in the Netherlands under pressure, what are the possible causes, and what lines of action are available to government, the cultural sector and education to protect that freedom?

National Centre for Culture, Poland, 16 June 2026, Poland

The 2025 edition of the 'Polish Culture Yearbook' is devoted to the theme of sustainable development in culture. The volume examines this issue from multiple perspectives, including the current condition of the cultural sector, creativity, cultural tourism, systems of financing and subsidies, as well as initiatives undertaken by specific institutions and cities applying for the title of European …

Manatū Taonga - Ministry for Culture & Heritage, New Zealand, 15 June 2026, New Zealand

This research report explores who volunteers in arts, culture, and heritage activities – what they do, and what motivates them. The report builds on findings from the New Zealanders’ Cultural Participation in 2025 report and highlights the important role volunteers play in bringing events, creativity and community experiences to life.