PMN - Pacific Media Network, 19 January 2026, International

A major Pacific-led project is saving thousands of historic recordings and returning them to the communities they belong to.

Cayman Independent, 19 January 2026, Cayman Islands

The popular festival, organised by the Cayman National Cultural Foundation (CNCF), will feature a variety of dance, music and poetry performances, living heritage experiences, workshops and – as part of CAYFEST on Film – two days of film screenings.

Music Week, 19 January 2026, England

Julie’s Bicycle and Arts Council England have published a new report, Culture, Climate and Environmental Responsibility, which shows the progress made by organisations. “This year’s findings show organisations across England accelerating environmental action at scale,” stated the report. “From governance to creative programming, from operational practice to community collaboration, cultural or…

Arab Times, 18 January 2026, Kuwait

The current annual development plan report revealed a new project to transform public libraries into smart, model libraries, with funding through the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL).

Artlyst, 18 January 2026, England

A pastel by Edgar Degas led £59.7m worth of artworks into UK public collections last year, as donors used government-backed cultural schemes to settle £39.3m in tax liabilities.

ANTARA News, 17 January 2026, Indonesia

The Ministry of Creative Economy is restoring business activities in disaster-affected areas on Sumatra Island through the Creative Economy Care (Ekraf Peduli) initiative.