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Five Films For Freedom 2026
Five Films For Freedom 2026
Our annual online programme of short films celebrates global stories in suppo
Venice and the British Pavilion
Predicting History: Testing Translation
Predicting History: Testing Translation
2026 Artist Announcement
2026 Artist Announcement
The world-renowned British artist, Lubaina Himid RA, CBE, will represent Great Britain and deliver a major solo exhibition of new work at the British Pavilion in 2026.
What is the Venice Biennale? | British Council
What is the Venice Biennale? | British Council
What makes the Venice Biennale one of the most prestigious celebrations of art and architecture?
Music
Selector Radio
Selector Radio
Selector Radio picks out the best new UK music and shares it with millions of
Selector After Dark
Selector After Dark
Experience the sound of the UK club scene in a new, uninterrupted one hour mi
Selector Sessions Live
Selector Sessions Live
Catch up with our archive of over 100 sessions from some of the finest UK artists featured on Selector Radio, including: Nectar Woode performing solo at The ...
Behind the Music Podcast
Behind the Music Podcast
Our podcast keeps you bang up to date with the latest debates and wisdom, bri
Selector on Spotify
Selector on Spotify
The Selector Archive
The Selector Archive
Cultural Protection Fund
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CPF 🤝 International Mother Language Day 2026
CPF 🤝 International Mother Language Day 2026
Hear from Aksana Khan, CPF's Marketing, Communications and Engagement Manager, on the importance of language preservation on International Mother Language Day.
Cultural Protection Fund renewed to 2029 🎉
Cultural Protection Fund renewed to 2029 🎉
Discover what this three year extension means for global efforts to protect heritage endangered by conflict and climate change.
Download CPF's latest 2024-2025 Annual Report
Download CPF's latest 2024-2025 Annual Report
Concluding the latest three-year funding cycle, the 2024-25 Annual report reflects CPF’s continued commitment to putting people at the heart of cultural heritage protection.
International Seasons and Festivals
UK/Brazil Season 2025–2026
UK/Brazil Season 2025–2026
British Council Collection
British Council Collection
British Council Collection
Our Collection comprises almost 9,000 works of art, craft and design showcasi
News and Features
New Report: Cultural Mobility and Connection: Ireland and the Four Nations of the UK | British Council
New Report: Cultural Mobility and Connection: Ireland and the Four Nations of the UK | British Council
About the Global Creative Economy Council (GCEC)
About the Global Creative Economy Council (GCEC)
New Report: Why Technology Needs Artists
New Report: Why Technology Needs Artists
Biennials Connect
Biennials Connect
UK Films Database
UK Films Database
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