Culture

When I talk to independent musicians across the UK, the conversation always circles back to one thing: streaming. It funds tour buses for some, pays studio rent for a few lucky ones — and for most it sits somewhere between “useful exposure” and “paltry income.” Lately there has been a flurry of changes and proposals around streaming royalties: shifts toward user‑centric (fan‑powered) payment models, calls for greater transparency,...

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I spend a lot of time talking to artists, community leaders and small organisations trying to navigate the patchwork of cultural funding in the UK. One question comes up again and again: how are culture grants actually distributed across regions, and what can grassroots groups do to win funding? I’ll walk you through what I’ve learned — the realities behind headline figures, the typical decision processes, and practical steps you can take...

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