Arts Funding & Access: Glasgow’s Ignite Arts says rising costs and demand are stretching its specialist music support for d/Deaf children, even as it keeps running inclusive workshops. Community Wellbeing Through Music: In Glasgow, Livingwell concerts with Live Music Now Scotland drew 55+ residents together, with tenants calling the shows welcoming and loneliness-busting. Festive Theatre on a Budget: Halo Arts brings back its touring panto, “Wee Jock and the Beanstalk,” with low ticket prices aimed at schools and community venues across Glasgow. Cultural Heritage Protection: UNESCO has adopted a “Cultural Property” initiative at Oman’s Bahla Fort, backing pottery, copper, metal and woodworking crafts through the World Heritage Volunteers campaign. Animal Welfare Debate: Sri Lanka’s Animal Welfare Coalition pushes back on claims that a proposed Animal Welfare Act would target elephants in cultural processions, saying the goal is to prevent cruel restraint. Arts Policy & Industry: South Korea’s culture ministry outlines plans to make K-culture a growth engine and attract 40 million foreign visitors, with AI support and copyright updates. Creative Economy & Governance: Arts & Business NI and Millar McCall Wylie expand “Leaders on Arts Boards” to grow arts board expertise across Northern Ireland. Music & Technology Shock: A new report warns AI-generated music is flooding streaming, raising fears it could swamp the market and blur credit for human artists.