UK launches search for town of culture' among places written out of national story'
The UK is launching a Town of Culture competition to recognise overlooked places, provide funding, and promote access to excellence in arts and local identity.
The Guardian view on working-class representation in the arts: Manchester can lead the way | Editorial
Working-class representation in Britain’s creative industries has declined to 19%, requiring local reviews and coordinated action to remove barriers and broaden cultural access and opportunity.