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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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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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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.
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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.
