Working Class Participation in the Arts Has Collapsed

  • Regional funding inequality

    “The arts and culture funding gap between the North and London is £450 million”

    IPPR ‘State Of The North’ report

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  • Rentierism

    93% of music and cultural venues are owned by a landlord other than the cultural producer that operates them

    Music Venue Properties Scheme

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  • Impenetrable industry barriers

    Only 16% of professionals in the creative industries are working class

    Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre

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  • Elitism in art funding

    Elite art forms like Opera and Classical music receive 85% of the Arts Council music budget, whilst working class art forms like brass bands and folk music receive less than 0.6% each

    Uk Music

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