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Creative Scotland commission research around economic recovery of creative sectors
Creative Scotland are commissioning research to address when and how will the economic recovery of creative sectors in Scotland take place.
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Government confirms next steps to bring furloughed employees back part time
The Chancellor has outlined further details on the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, including improved flexibility to bring furloughed employees back part time in July and a new taper requiring employers to contribute to furloughed salaries from August.
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Chancellor extends Self-Employment Support Scheme and confirms furlough next steps
Self-employed people whose work has been affected by coronavirus will receive a second grant in August, the government says.
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Help Musicians launches second phase of Covid-19 Financial Hardship Funding
Help Musicians today announced plans to open a new financial hardship fund targeted at self-employed musicians who do not qualify for Self-Employment Income Support Scheme and other unemployed musicians who are experiencing significant financial hardship.
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First Steps Out Of Scottish lockdown to begin on Friday
People in Scotland will be able to meet their friends and family outside from tomorrow, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.
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New COVID Test and Protect System Launched by NHS Scotland
Test and Protect is NHS Scotland’s new approach to controlling the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the community.
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Support for music retailers on offer to ensure safe re-opening
As the UK works towards the the re-opening of music retail in the UK, Music Industries Association have created a range of useful resources to support the process and ensure the re-opening of public-facing businesses is conducted as safely as possible.
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SMIA Workshops: Maintaining a Healthy Work/Life Balance During the Coronavirus Crisis
Since lockdown, many people are working from home and are struggling to strike a healthy work/life balance because the lines are more blurred. This workshop will deliver tips to help create or maintain more balance.
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BBC Scotland – Coronavirus: Scotland’s Response
The SMIA’s General Manager Robert Kilpatrick spoke with BBC Scotland at The Glad Cafe regarding the impact the pandemic is having on the music industry alongside Glasgow Barrowlands, Karine Polwart and Castlesound Studios.
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Scottish Government publish COVID-19 Framework for Decision Making
The Scottish Government has today (21 May) published COVID-19 Framework for Decision Making – Scotland’s Route map through and out of the current lockdown.
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Music Venue Trust Launches #SAVEOURVENUES Crowdfunding Campaign
The Music Venue Trust has launched the crowdfunding campaign #saveourvenues to help independent music venues facing closure due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
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SMIA Workshops: Current Funding Opportunities for Music Professionals
There are always a number of great opportunities for funding your ideas and projects, and at the moment due to the pandemic, there’s even more funds available than normal. Join us to find out more about what opportunities exist for you.
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XpoNorth 2020 Digital Edition Announced
Scotland’s leading Creative Industries Conference XpoNorth announce an immersive digital edition of XpoNorth 2020 that will take place across the original dates of Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 June.
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Extra £2million of support added to Creative Scotland Bridging Bursary For The Arts and Creative Sector
Creative Scotland have announced an extra £2million of funding to the Bridging Bursary (Arts and Creative) funding programme, taking the total to £4million.
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Can live streaming save the music industry in lockdown?
During the coronavirus crisis, musicians are taking to social media to broadcast gigs from home. But is anyone earning any money from them, and is this sustainable?
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Emergency PPE for the NHS
One of Scotland’s leading cultural venues, SWG3 in Glasgow, is spearheading a campaign to help raise £50, 000 for the production of personal protective equipment in Glasgow. The venue is supporting Kelvinside Academy, which has recently transformed its Innovation School building into a PPE manufacturing and distribution point.
Category: Coronavirus
Help, information and tools relating to health, work, economy and productivity during the Coronavirus COVID-19 crisis.