AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLocal Arts Funding: South Oxfordshire District Council has launched a £60,000 Performing Arts Grant for community groups, with awards from £500 to £5,000 to back concerts, festivals, dance classes, accessible music and equipment. Festival Expansion: Buxton International Festival is expanding its horizons for 2026, adding more popular works alongside overlooked operas and big-name talks. Victoria Wood Musical: A new show, Fourteen Again, celebrates Victoria Wood’s songs with a small cast at Bowness’ Old Laundry Theatre. Touring Theatre: Hairspray returns with a major UK and Ireland tour in 2027, opening at Manchester’s Palace Theatre. New UK Premiere: Full casting is announced for the UK premiere of Jane Eyre at Southwark Playhouse (Aug–Oct 2026). Music & Wellbeing: UCL’s Prof Daisy Fancourt says daily arts engagement—like listening to music—can support health and wellbeing. Big Live Music News: Canadian prog rockers Saga confirm their first UK show in 20 years at Shepherd’s Bush Empire in Sept 2027. Setback for Fans: American punk band Alkaline Trio cancels UK tour dates and a 2000trees festival headline slot due to medical issues.
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