Labour Party Conference 2025
Following the Labour Party Conference earlier this week in Liverpool, we’ve brought together some key articles and reports from the conference on the issues and developments shaping the culture sector. From policy discussions to wider debates on society and the economy, these pieces offer insight into how decisions made at the conference could influence the future of arts and culture. By sharing this round-up, we hope to provide a helpful resource for cultural leaders and organisations navigating the changing political landscape.
Arts Professional: Art Fund leader demands ‘laser-like focus’ on creative subjects in schools
In a panel, hosted by Creative UK at the Labour Party Conference, entitled Creative Learners, Future Leaders: A Curriculum for Growth, representatives from the likes of the National Theatre and Music Mark discussed issues including the sector skills gap. Read more.
Art Fund calls for creative learning and school visits to be embedded into the curriculum. Read more.
Campaign for the Arts: Labour Conference 2025 explainer. Read more.
The Art Newspaper: Town of Culture competition will highlight ‘creativity, history and identity’, says UK government. The newly announced initiative follows the popular City of Culture scheme, which has been running since 2013. Read more.
Exeter University: Pioneering placemaking and regional identity in the creative industries foregrounded at the Labour Party Conference. Read more.
Blog: A National Recovery by Aleksander Szram, Artistic Director at Trinity Laban. Read more.
Equity: Support collective bargaining in the arts” Equity urges government. Read more.
Arts Professional: Nandy launches UK Town of Culture competition to tell ‘working-class’ stories. The contest is to complement the success of the existing UK City of Culture scheme, the government says. Read more.
Musician’s Union: MU General Secretary Addresses Artificial Intelligence and Music Streaming at Labour Party Conference. Read more.
