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<p>The Government strongly believes in the benefits that the arts and creative industries
bring to the UK, and this includes fairs, circuses and showgrounds. The cultural and
creative industries are some of the fastest growing sectors of the UK economy, and
the Government is committed to helping them continue to grow.</p><p>Our arm’s-length
body, Arts Council England, funds local festivals and circus arts, both through performing
arts organisations and individuals who practise circus skills.</p><p>For example,
in 2021-22 Arts Council England invested over £6.5 million in circus-related activity.
Organisations such as Out There Arts in Great Yarmouth and Greenwich & Docklands
Festival in London offer a range of support for established and emerging circus artists.
Companies such as Upswing and Gorilla Circus offer performance and participation opportunities
to people of all ages, and organisations such as Circomedia in Bristol offer a range
of support for established and emerging circus artists, directors, and choreographers.</p>
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