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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Onsales are a genuinely weird traffic event: a year's demand landing in 10 minutes, then vanishing. Most websites weren't built for that, so the sector's fix is "spend more", which only works if you've got money to spend. Read more: www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...

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Why ‘onsales’ break websites - Arts Professional

Onsales can create extreme traffic patterns that most websites aren’t built to withstand. CultureSuite’s Matt Yau reflects on why the sector's default fix favours deep pockets - and how to solve the…

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

11 staff. 400+ events a year. A spreadsheet with 100,000 cells. Elvespeilet connected their event system, ticketing and website into one infrastructure. Now a new event goes live in a day or two – not four weeks. Read the full story 👇

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From 100,000 Cells to One Source of Truth with Elvespeilet – CultureSuite Article

A small Norwegian cultural hub. Over 400 events a year. And one spreadsheet that was threatening to collapse under its own weight. Here's how Elvespeilet in Norway built the infrastructure to let…

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Your members can do the maths on their membership. Sometimes they do. Priority booking. Early onsales. Discounted café spend. All weighable. All cancellable. What they can't quantify? Feeling like they belong. Sue Elliott shares her thoughts on what actually builds loyalty. rebrand.ly/9sqs1gx

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Membership: How to build loyalty - Arts Professional

Membership programmes in the cultural sector often focus on transactional perks. But, as Sue Elliott of Calgary Opera writes, enduring membership are built on something money can't easily replace.

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Most venues have a programme. JW3 London has six. Cinema, comedy, live performance, education, talks, community, and a new CultureSuite website that finally keeps up with all of it. Welcome to the Community. 🎭 jw3.org.uk

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From politics and current affairs to art and calligraphy to languages, there's always something new to learn at JW3.

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Most venues redesign when they're struggling. CAMPO did it at their peak. New artistic director. New vision. Redesigned website – but without a year-long project draining the team's resources. "Those who do not continue to innovate become irrelevant." Hard to argue with that. 🎭 campo.nu

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

How do you give your team permission to experiment? Jay Walton from HOME will share how – including one unconventional marketing move that had nothing to do with data. CultureLab UK | 3 June | £45 →

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CultureLab UK 2026

An industry event for arts and culture professionals. Join us at The Lowry, Salford on 3 June for a day of practical sessions, honest conversation and peer exchange.

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Our CTO builds his own AI servers. His music has also been scraped without permission. That tension is why he's sharing his research on choosing ethical AI suppliers. It's not a hit piece. Just an honest attempt to ask better questions.

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We use AI. Here's why we're worried about it. – CultureSuite Article

AI promises to solve the cultural sector's resource challenges. But at what cost? Hubby, CultureSuite's CTO and award-winning musician, explains why he’s taking a different approach, and shares…

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

It's happening! 👀 After years of running events in the Netherlands, we're finally bringing CultureLab to the UK. It's a day for venue leaders, marketers and digital teams to hear experimental ideas. 📍 Lowry, Salford 📅 3 June 2026 Sign up to attend →

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CultureLab UK 2026

A free industry event for arts and culture professionals. Join us at The Lowry, Salford on 3 June for a day of practical sessions, honest conversation and peer exchange.

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Cultural venues need analytics that understand their world. Not just ticket sales, but exhibition discovery, education engagement and membership journeys. We've partnered with One Further to make specialist cultural analytics expertise accessible at scale.

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Professional Analytics for Cultural Venues: CultureSuite Partners with One Further – CultureSuite Article

The collaboration brings together CultureSuite's industry-specific CMS platform with One Further's deep expertise in cultural sector analytics, creating a comprehensive solution that helps venues…

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

It's time to drop the curtain on 2025! 11 new venues. 6 new team members. 11 new partners. 19 features sponsored by our Community. Thank you to everyone who shaped 2025. See you in 2026. Find out more about what we got up to in 2025:

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Curtain Call 2025: A year of CMS evolution at CultureSuite – CultureSuite Article

A look back at 2025: 6 new faces. 11 new venues, and 19 Community-sponsored features shaped by venues from Antwerp to Omaha. Plus what's coming in 2026.

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Closing out 2025 in style 🎉 Three new venues – CAMPO, TRCH Nottingham, WMC Kerkrade – join our Community. Thank you for an incredible year. See you in 2026!

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Non-profit cultural venues can get $10K/month in free Google advertising – but strict rules mean many lose access or leave it unspent. We're partnering with MondoMarketing to help you get it right with this free webinar. 📅 27 Jan, 15:00 CET Reserve your spot:

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Google Ad Grants gives eligible non-profit organisations $10,000 USD per month in free search advertising. It's one of the most generous tools available to the cultural sector. Yet many organisations…

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

We've partnered with Clonable to offer full website translation for our Community. Clonable clones your entire site and keeps it in sync automatically – no manual field-by-field translation. Community members get 20% off, plus 50% off setup for early sign-ups. www.culturesuite.co/resources/ar...

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CultureSuite partners with Clonable to deliver multilingual websites – CultureSuite Article

For venues serving multilingual audiences, our new partnership with Clonable offers the most advanced translation solution in our ecosystem – with a dedicated CMS integration that makes setup…

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

📅 21 years. 🎭 6 theatres. 🔬 Countless experiments. Meet Ruben Israel, pushing CultureTech since 2003. From "Theatre Dating" to AI recommendations, our community turns venue challenges into breakthroughs. Read how 25 years of trust reshaped arts innovation 👇

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25 Years in the Making: How Long-Term Community Fuels Cultural Innovation – CultureSuite Article

After 25 years of serving arts and culture, CultureSuite has proven that the most powerful innovations don't come from boardrooms—they emerge from a community of venues sharing challenges, insights,…

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

🎭 Why are cultural venues still struggling with digital accessibility? Our latest CultureTalk reveals: venues spend tens of thousands on redesigns but often zero on accessibility. Half of issues = simple content fixes, not expensive overhauls. 🎧 Full episode:

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CultureTalk: Breaking Down Digital Accessibility Barriers in Arts & Culture – CultureSuite Article

Why are cultural venues still struggling with digital accessibility despite decades of guidance? George Hill and Pim Teeuwisse reveal the real barriers hindering progress in accessibility and…

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

🌺 From 1930s radio broadcasts to digital innovation today – HoMA has spent nearly 100 years proving geography doesn't limit cultural connection. Our latest story explores how HoMA continues to bridge diverse cultures through technology and human-centred design: tinyurl.com/ykx42myu

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A Window to the World: How HoMA Connects Hawai'i to the World Through Art and Innovation – CultureSuite Article

For nearly a century, the Honolulu Museum of Art has connected island communities to global cultures. From pioneering radio broadcasts in the 1930s to today's digital innovations with CultureSuite, di...

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

🧭 Lost visitors rushing to find their seats? We've all seen it. To solve this, we've launched our Wayfinding Module – turning every screen into an intelligent guide that combines directions WITH live event info. No new hardware needed. Updates automatically. Learn more: bit.ly/44XVavw

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Navigating Cultural Spaces: CultureSuite Launches Innovative Wayfinding Solution – CultureSuite Article

CultureSuite launches an innovative extension to its Digital Signage solution, integrating directional guidance with live event information to create a seamless visitor journey while eliminating the…

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

🎵 Sunderland's rapid rise to Music City status! Just 12 months and a team of four locals helped redefine this town as a cultural destination. The Fire Station's revival symbolises their journey from local venue to global recognition. Read the full story here: www.culturesuite.co/resources/ar...

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From Local to Global: Sunderland's Journey to Becoming a Music City Destination – CultureSuite Article

In just twelve months, a team of four locals established Sunderland as an officially recognised Music City, joining a global network where music drives both cultural and economic growth. We explore…

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

New CultureTalk podcast just dropped! Content strategist Georgina Brooke shares how cultural orgs can build digital fandoms, generate revenue through memberships, and create sustainable content strategies that go beyond platform algorithms. Listen/watch now:

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CultureTalk: How Content Strategy Shapes Cultural Engagement with One Further’s Georgina Brooke – CultureSuite Article

From building digital fandoms to navigating algorithmic challenges, One Further's Senior Content Strategist Georgina Brooke shares practical insights on creating effective content strategies for…

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

CultureSuite is redefining website design for cultural venues with Live Design. No more endless revisions and misunderstandings. Instead, real-time collaborative sessions put arts organisations in control of their website. See how we're transforming the sector:

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CultureSuite Redefines Website Design with Live Design Methodology – CultureSuite Article

A fresh approach to website design that eliminates frustrating back-and-forths in decision-making and puts cultural venues at the heart of the creative process.

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

"Making Media Accessible" shows cultural venues how to ensure videos, audio & virtual tours reach everyone. With 1 in 6 people globally having disabilities, proper captions, transcripts & descriptions aren't optional. They're essential. Read more:

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Making Media Accessible: A Guide for Arts and Culture Venues – CultureSuite Article

From performance clips to virtual tours and promotional content, multimedia brings arts and culture venues to life online. Ensure everyone can experience these rich materials with our comprehensive…

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Digital strategy expert Steve Plummer advocates for 'digital evolution' in cultural orgs where technology isn't a destination but a continuous journey of adaptation and growth that puts people before platforms. Listen to the podcast on Spotify:

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CultureTalk: Putting People First in Digital Strategy for Cultural Organisations with Steve Plummer

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Every day, potential visitors search for cultural experiences worldwide, but can they understand your website? Breaking Language Barriers is our guide to making cultural websites multilingual to help you expand reach and enhance visitor experiences. Learn more:

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Breaking Language Barriers: Multilingual Websites for Cultural Venues – CultureSuite Article

Discover effective strategies for reaching diverse audiences through thoughtful multilingual content that preserves your cultural message across languages while enhancing accessibility and inclusion.

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

"The AI conversation isn't about technical upskilling. It's about emotions" Jocelyn Burnham on why playfulness might be the key to healthy AI adoption in arts & culture. Full interview:

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CultureTalk: Playful Innovation and AI’s Role in Culture with Jocelyn Burnham

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

🤖 We've just launched our first AI tool – a Text Editor extension for Peppered CMS! Now, arts marketers can summarise, translate, and refine content without leaving the platform. This is our first step in discovering what cultural venues truly need from AI. Learn more: buff.ly/wcqPLGT

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Simplify your Content Workflow with Peppered's New AI Text Editor – CultureSuite Article

Discover our latest innovation for Peppered CMS—a powerful AI Text Editor extension that helps arts and culture marketing teams create content more efficiently. Now available in beta, this integrated…

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Accessible writing isn't about losing creativity. It's about connection. Learn how you can craft content that scanners love and readers appreciate. Practical tips to make your words work harder, reach wider, and inspire everyone. Get practical guidance: buff.ly/3EPOAMx

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Writing for Everyone: Accessible Language in Arts and Culture – CultureSuite Article

Transform how you communicate with your patrons online using these practical tips for creating clear, scannable content that engages diverse audiences. From structure to writing effective CTAs,…

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

🤖 "Learning about AI is not the same as loving AI" A refreshing take from AI for Culture's Jocelyn Burnham on how cultural organisations can develop AI literacy without feeling pressured to embrace every new tool. Listen to the podcast:

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CultureTalk: Playful Innovation and AI’s Role in Culture with Jocelyn Burnham

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

The key to AI personalisation in arts & culture? It's all about intention. "Recommendation engines are as useful as the motivation we have for installing them in the first place." Jocelyn Burnham shares wisdom on avoiding echo chambers while preserving artistic discovery.

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CultureTalk: Playful Innovation and AI’s Role in Culture with Jocelyn Burnham

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

🚦 Making your venue's website easy to navigate and accessible to everyone is crucial. From better heading structures to effective CTAs, part 4 of our accessibility series shows you how, with real examples from The Joyce Theater and Lowry. Read more: buff.ly/3WQogYG

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Clear Digital Pathways: Mastering Headings, Buttons & Navigation – CultureSuite Article

Learn how to create intuitive website navigation with accessible headings, buttons, and menus that work for everyone visiting your cultural website.

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Step inside Viernulvier – Belgium's cultural powerhouse that never sleeps. From manual spreadsheets to seamless integration, this former socialist palace is using technology to power round-the-clock arts programming. A must-read for anyone interested in cultural innovation: buff.ly/3WEGg8q

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24 Hours at Viernulvier: How Technology Powers Belgium's Cultural Powerhouse – CultureSuite Article

From manual spreadsheets to seamless integration: explore how Viernulvier's digital transformation is creating a new model for cultural venues across Europe that only sleeps two hours a day.

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Part 2 of our Accessibility series explores alt text – the art of making images accessible to everyone. Good alt text transforms "Image of painting" into a vivid description that brings culture to life for all visitors. Learn how → buff.ly/40QhaWJ

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Beyond Alt Text: Making Your Visual Content Accessible for Every Patron – CultureSuite Article

Master the art of writing effective alt text and learn essential techniques for making your venue's visual content accessible to all patrons, while maintaining your artistic vision.

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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Can’t be repeated often enough ‘The UK’s creative industries are vital to the economy. Valued at £124bn, they are worth more than the life sciences, aerospace and automotive industries combined. Arts and culture alone contribute an impressive £34.6bn.’ on.ft.com/42hzVmL

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The UK should take a leaf from France’s book to boost arts funding

Tax breaks for corporate sponsors can benefit the creative sector at a time of dwindling public funds

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

"Our website is accessible - we fixed it last year." This common myth puts arts venues at risk. Accessibility isn't a one-off project – it needs to be woven into your daily content workflows. Start with our introduction to digital accessibility: buff.ly/4jgCKdW

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Digital Accessibility for All: Understanding WCAG 2.2 in Arts & Culture – CultureSuite Article

Discover how WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards impact arts and culture venues, and learn practical steps to ensure your digital presence welcomes everyone through your virtual doors.

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

The traditional approach to building websites for arts and culture venues is broken. Every 3-5 years, rebuilding from scratch creates unsustainable costs & technical debt. See how venues like Donmar Warehouse & Lowry are breaking free from this cycle. buff.ly/4j8pN5U

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Why Arts & Culture Venues Are Abandoning Traditional Website Builds – CultureSuite Article

Discover how Peppered CMS is making website development for arts and culture venues more sustainable using a future-proof approach that eliminates the need for costly rebuilds while ensuring…

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

"We're a theatre in a village—not a city. The atmosphere here reflects that," says Lizzy van der Hoeven, Marketing Manager at WestlandTheater De Naald. Step inside De Naald, where everyone knows your name and cultural magic happens on a human scale. Read their story: buff.ly/3ZYhAd8

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Small Stage, Big Impact: How WestlandTheater de Naald Connects Community and Culture – CultureSuite Article

Discover how WestlandTheater de Naald, a small Dutch theatre with big ambitions, creates intimate cultural experiences that bring their community together. Marketing Manager Lizzy van der Hoeven…

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

🎭 2024 Round-Up in Numbers (thread) 📈 Platform Growth - 200+ Peppered CMS releases - Trusted by 100+ cultural venues around the world - 12 new venues onboarded in 2024 - 6 new Peppered integrations - ISO 27001:2022 certified hosting - Peppered is now a BIMA award winner

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CultureSuite @culturesuite.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

"Every venue brings unique insights that shape our platform's development" – Coen van der Poll, CultureSuite CEO. That's how we've grown to 100+ venues worldwide. By listening, collaborating, and ensuring every innovation benefits the entire community. Learn more: buff.ly/3ZxxiLU

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