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Government increases support for self-employed across the UK
To reflect the recent changes to the furlough scheme, the UK-wide Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) will see self-employed individuals receiving 80% of their average trading profits for November.
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Scotland’s Events Recovery Fund opens for applications
EventScotland in conjunction with Scottish Government will open Scotland’s Events Recovery Fund on Monday 2 November.
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Scottish festival boss to pilot new COVID testing plan for future of live music
The head of Scotland’s TRNSMT Festival has outlined how he is pioneering for a quick Covid-19 testing strategy that could pave the way for the full return of music festivals next summer.
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UK live music industry set to lose 170,000 jobs by Christmas
The UK live music industry is set to lose up to 170,000 jobs by Christmas, with many jobs already gone, accounting for up to two-thirds of those working in the sector.
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Emergency Covid-19 funding announced for ‘flagship cultural venues’
Three flagship venues will receive funding as part of the ongoing emergency coronavirus (COVID-19) support for cultural and heritage organisations.
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Publication of Funding Guidance for Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers
Funding Guidance for the Scottish Government’s £5million Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers through Creative Scotland has been published today and is available to access on the Hardship Fund page.
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BeCreative (BTO): Free 20 minutes legal consultation
BeCreative, BTO’s Music & Creative Industries team, is currently offering a free 20 minutes legal consultation to help you address the challenges posed by the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Do you Have Questions About the Culture Organisations and Venues Recovery Fund? We are Compiling a List.
The Culture Organisations and Venues Recovery Fund is open to several sections of the cultural economy. If you have questions about the fund contact Creative Scotland directly and submit them to us too.
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SMIA Workshops: Creative Scotland Culture Organisations & Venues Recovery Funding Application Advice
With the recent announcement of the Creative Scotland ‘Cultural Organisations & Venues Fund’ the SMIA presents a workshop with Jennifer McGlone on Thursday 17th September at 1pm which will provide an overview and advice for those thinking of applying.
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NHS Scotland: Test & Protect App
Using the free Protect Scotland app, along with sticking to current public health measures, will help us to stay safe when we meet up, socialise, work or travel.
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Culture Organisations and Venues Recovery Fund launches
Creative Scotland today publishes details of the Scottish Government’s Culture Organisations and Venues Recovery Fund, which forms part of the £31.5m emergency funding for culture announced by the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, on 28 August.
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Evidence of need: working as part of the Scottish Commercial Music Industry Taskforce to Lobby Government
Read the Scottish Commercial Music Industry Taskforce Report for Scottish Government (July 2020).
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Coronavirus Crisis Impact on the Scottish Music Industry — Overview for the First Minister
The SMIA’S Executive Chair Dougal Perman attended a special CIAG meeting held with the First Minister and cabinet secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture Fiona Hyslop.
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Details Of Events Industry Support Fund Announced
The Events Industry Support Fund will comprise of a one-off grant of £10,000 to support businesses in the events industry, particularly those in the supply chain that are facing hardship and will be awarded as they are received.
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Outdoor events given green light to resume in Scotland within days
Outdoor events in Scotland will be allowed to resume on Monday, with music venues, arts centres, theatres and comedy clubs given the green light to reopen on Monday 14th September with social distancing measures in place.