Month: November 2025

Catherine Mallyon CBE has been appointed as the next Chair of Creative UK, the national membership body representing the UK’s cultural and creative industries.She will take up the role in March 2026, succeeding Belinda Budge, who is stepping down after completing her tenure.
Currently Chair of Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust and Executive Director, Transition, at Sadler’s Wells, Catherine brings wide experience across the arts and creative sectors. She previously served as Executive Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company until 2023 and as Deputy Chief Executive of the Southbank Centre.
Her board and advisory work includes positions with Arts Council England, the Arts and Humanities Research Council, and the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Cultural Leadership Board. She also chaired advisory boards for the Bristol + Bath Creative Cluster and the Centre for Cultural Value at the University of Leeds.
Creative UK Chief Executive Caroline Norbury OBE said Catherine’s appointment marks an important new chapter for the organisation. She added: “An exceptional and inclusive leader who is renowned throughout our sector, I have no doubt that Catherine will be a driving force for our organisation as we look to the next chapter of our growth.”
Reflecting on her new role, Catherine said: “Creative UK demonstrates the extraordinary societal impact of our creative industries, whilst showcasing the UK as a global leader in creativity and innovation. I am looking forward to working alongside the inspiring team and Board to grow and enable the UK’s shared creative future.”
Belinda Budge welcomed her successor, describing her as “a powerful advocate for the importance of creativity” and said she looks forward to a smooth transition ahead of March 2026.
Catherine is also an Honorary Fellow of St John’s College, University of Oxford, and holds an Honorary Doctor of Letters from the University of Warwick. She was awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Birthday Honours list.

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Kylie Minogue will headline night two of Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard at The O2 in London on Sunday 7 December.

The pop superstar joins Alex Warren and Louis Tomlinson for the second night of the UK’s biggest Christmas party, alongside Tinie Tempah, Jax Jones, Cat Burns, MK, WizTheMC and Capital Buzz Artist Rose Gray.
The line-up was revealed on Capital Breakfast this morning by Jordan North, Chris Stark and Siân Welby.
Already announced for night one on Saturday 6 December are Ed Sheeran, RAYE, Anne-Marie, Leigh-Anne, Rizzle Kicks, Mimi Webb, Moliy and Sonny Fodera.
Ashley Tabor-King, Global’s Founder and Executive President, said the event “brings together the biggest names in hit music for one incredible weekend”, while James Rea, Global’s Chief Broadcasting and Content Officer, called it “the ultimate Christmas music event”.
Fans can experience the show live at The O2, stream it on Global Player and YouTube, or watch it later on ITV1 and ITVX.
Here’s the full artist line-up per night:
Night One – Saturday 6 December
* Ed Sheeran* RAYE* Anne-Marie* Leigh-Anne* Rizzle Kicks* Mimi Webb* Moliy* Sonny Fodera
Night Two – Sunday 7 December
* Kylie Minogue* Alex Warren* Louis Tomlinson* Tinie Tempah* Jax Jones* Cat Burns* MK* WizTheMC* Rose Gray (Capital Buzz Artist)

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