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Access the latest COVID guidance, advice and tools for all sectors across Scotland
The Scottish Government have gathered together information and support for all company sizes and sectors across Scotland affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Scottish Pubs and Restaurants to reopen in July as route out of COVID Lockdown continues
People in Scotland will be allowed to meet up with two other households indoors from 10 July and pubs and restaurants can re-open from 15 July.
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Music Venue Trust: An Open Letter to the UK Government
The Music Venue Trust has published an Open Letter to the UK Government highlighting the importance of Grassroots Music Venues and their urgent need for support. We also urge you to contact your local MSP to encourage them to #DoTheRightThing.
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AIM Crisis Fund Extends Support Into June/July
the AIM Crisis Fund is extending and covering a greater period of lost work as the Coronavirus pandemic evolves.
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Register now: XpoNorth 2020’s immersive conference experience for Scottish creatives
Creatives across Scotland are invited to register for a free spot at XpoNorth 2020, taking place in a fully digitised format this week across Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 June.
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Scotland Enters Phase 2 of Lifting Restrictions In Route Out Of COVID Lockdown
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has today announced a raft of new changes to social distancing guidelines as the country to move to Phase 2 of lifting restrictions.
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“Cultural Catastrophe’ Predicted By New Report On Impact Of Covid-19 On UK Creative Industries
The Creative Industries Federation has today warned of a “cultural catastrophe” as newly commissioned research from Oxford Economics reveals that the UK’s creative industries are on the brink of devastation.
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Music Venue Trust announce ‘Save Our Scottish Venues’ virtual festival
The Music Venue Trust (MVT) have announced the virtual festival fundraiser Save Our Scottish Venues.
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Musicians’ Union Release Live Performance Risk Assessment Advice for Freelancers
The Musicians’ Union (MU) have put together new guidance for freelance musicians, to help musicians prepare themselves for when venues to begin reopening.
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AIM Crisis Fund accepting more applications from music freelancers and contractors
The Association of Independent Music (AIM) are accepting further applications for access to their Covid-19 Crisis Fund, which is providing financial aid to freelancers and contractors in the music industry who have been hit hard professionally by the coronavirus pandemic.
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£2.5m Help Musicians fund at capacity
A £2.5m fund set up to help musicians during the coronavirus crisis is set to reach capacity after just five days. More than 3,500 people have applied for financial assistance since Friday, says the charity Help Musicians UK.
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Government urged to ease social distancing for musicians
The government is being urged to ease social distancing for musicians, so more of them can get back performing and recording.
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Musicians’ Union publish COVID-19 Recording Session Variations To Ensure Safety Of Performers
The Musicians’ Union (MU) has published a few variations to their regular recording session agreement for musicians, taking into account the safety measures that need to be put in place during the Covid-19.
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World Economic Forum Research Shows COVID-19 Affect On Music Industry
The World Economic Forum has released research on long term effects of coronavirus on the music industry, with a particular focus on sales and streaming, advertising, distribution and fan engagement.
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Submit Your Sounds to Isolation Creation on Selector Radio
The British Council have opened up Selector Radio for UK based artists to submit sounds to be played on the global radio station.
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Free HMRC Webinars On Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
HMRC are offering self employed people a free webinar designed to provide an overview of the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme.
Category: Coronavirus
Help, information and tools relating to health, work, economy and productivity during the Coronavirus COVID-19 crisis.