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'Forecasted Arts Council cuts is a huge setback to Manchester arts scene' - John Leech MP
January 16, 2007 3:05 PM
Liberal Democrat MP for Manchester Withington, John Leech, has attacked Arts Council plans to cut funding to crucial local arts companies, institutions and events.
John Leech MP said:
'This is a massive blow to Manchester's arts scene. The Queer Up North festival, for example, is unique to Manchester and is held in high regard. However, because Queer Up North rely heavily on the Arts Council, it is unlikely that the festival will go ahead this year.
'This has a knock-on effect for smaller organisations and individuals. The Pansy Project has previously been able to tour across the world due to financial support from Queer Up North made available through the Arts Council.'
Chorlton based theatre company LipService, who have toured throughout Eastern Europe, Pakistan, USA and Germany, and who have frequently received awards for their integrity, are also set to lose out if the proposed funding goes ahead.
'Manchester has recently been named the second most creative city in the UK, and funding cuts will hamper the progress so many individuals and organisations have worked tirelessly to make,' John Leech MP added.
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