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Chancellor cuts VAT in emergency plan to save jobs
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is to cut VAT on hospitality as part of a £30bn plan to prevent mass unemployment as the economy is hit by coronavirus.
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Scottish Commercial Music Industry Taskforce Established
Taskforce submits letter to Scottish Government, calling for vital support for the sector.
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Lifeline support for Performing Arts Venues
A targeted £10 million fund to support Scotland’s performing arts venues has been announced by Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop.
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New Funds enable Scotland’s young people to access music-making activities during COVID-19 pandemic
Young people across Scotland are set to access a wide range of remote music making activities and opportunities through £1.3m funding from Creative Scotland.
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Registration open for HMRC Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Webinar
HMRC are running a further round of webinars to support those who are applying for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) as a result of COVID-19.
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Survey: The Impact of Coronavirus on Scotland’s Music Industry
Following three months of lockdown, as some restrictions are revised, the Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) is launching an updated version of our previous Coronavirus survey, gathering new information from as many music businesses and music practitioners working in Scotland as possible in relation to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic.
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#LetTheMusicPlay
We stand alongside our peers in the music industry, artists, practitioners and music fans, to call on the UK Government to act urgently and offer vital support to the live music sector which is facing a catastrophic level of damage from Covid-19. #LetTheMusicPlay
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Scottish Government Digital Development Loan available to enhance Scottish Businesses digital capability
A free webinar for Scottish SMEs around how the Digital Development Loan could enhance your digital offering is available to book now.
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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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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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“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.