Our work in arts

The world’s first global, digital LGBT film festival is back! From 16–26 March 2017, audiences in London are enjoying BFI Flare, the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) film festival. At the same time you, and people all over the world, can watch five films from the festival for free online. Show that love is a human right On Tuesday 21 March, we are once again asking the world to watch a movie together. Over the course of one single day, you can show that love is a human right simply by watching one of the films, joining people from around the world.

The Selector is the British Council’s weekly international radio show bringing you the best new music the UK has to offer. A two hour programme hosted by DJ Goldierocks, The Selector covers all genres of contemporary music and features interviews and exclusive live sessions from some of the most exciting British artists making music in the UK today. Listen to the show live and catch up with previous shows on The Selector’s website. Follow The Selector on Twitter @SelectorRadio and on our Facebook page.

The British Council promotes innovative and diverse aspects of the UK arts including visual arts, architecture, design, dance, drama, music, film, literature and creative economy.