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Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 January 2026. It was answered by Ian Murray (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Decolonise Fest: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how much funding (a) her Department and (b) the Arts Council has allocated to Decolonise Fest since July 2024.

Answer

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has not allocated any funding to Decolonise Fest.

The Arts Council England, which awards funding independently of the government, has awarded a grant of £18,808 in 2025.

In addition, the Decolonise Festival has also received £3,500 funding via the PRS Foundation, a charity funding new music and talent development that receives Art Council Funding.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
107383
Session
2024-26
Related items
Decolonise Fest: Finance
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Finance Department for Culture, Media and Sport Arts Council England Decolonise Fest
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk