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Deadline approaching for youth creativity and music fund in Scotland
An open Access Fund offering grants to individuals and organisations who run youth arts and music programmes closes this Thursday 12 November 2020.
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Updates for musicians: Guidance for Scotland’s Five Tier System
The Scottish Government have published updated guidance following the First Minister’s announcement of Scotland’s new five tier Strategic Framework which indicates different levels of protection that might be needed based on different levels of transmission for the virus.
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Blueprint to reboot staging of live events in Scotland announced
Bespoke guidelines for a host of different indoor and outdoor cultural and sporting events are expected to be produced by the end of the year as part of a new recovery programme aimed at boosting the economy and reviving the tourism industry across the country.
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Furlough scheme extended until March 2021
Workers across the United Kingdom will benefit from increased support with a five-month extension of the furlough scheme into Spring 2021.
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Creative Scotland launches Culture Collective grant initiative in response to COVID-19
A new £1.5million Scottish Government initiative launches today to establish a network of creative practitioners, organisations and communities to respond to the impact of COVID-19 by providing employment opportunities and actively engage people in shaping the future cultural life of their community.
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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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SMIA Workshops: Culture Organisations and Venues Funding Application Advice
With the recent announcement of the Creative Scotland ‘Culture Organisations & Venues Recovery Fund’ the SMIA presents a workshop with Jennifer McGlone which provides an overview of the fund and some advice for those thinking of applying.
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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.