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Posts Tagged ‘COVID-19’

The Touring Network launch major new Crowdfunder campaign to Keep Rural Arts Live in the Highlands & Islands

August 17, 2020

The Touring Network has announced its major new Crowdfunder campaign to Keep Rural Arts Live in the Highlands & Islands.

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UK Venues Signal ‘Red Alert’ For Live Events

August 12, 2020

Music venues, theatres and their workforces have taken part in a day of action around the UK to highlight the crisis facing the live events scene.

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Socially Distanced Record Store Day To Debut Later This Month

August 10, 2020

Further details have been released of the newly adapted version of Record Store Day which debuts later this month.

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Live events industry body moves #WeMakeEvents campaign into ‘Red Alert’ to save UK events

July 30, 2020

The live events industry has issued a Red Alert call to action to locations throughout the UK as part of the #WeMakeEvents campaign.

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Music Venues Remain Closed As Scotland Continues Through Phase Three Of Lifting Lockdown Restrictions

July 30, 2020

The Scottish Government has announced today that entertainment venues including theatres and music venues could open on 14 September.

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Passport: Back To Our Roots campaign launched to support grassroots venues

July 27, 2020

A new campaign has been launched to encourage established artists to support grassroots music venues.

A new campaign has been launched to encourage established artists to support grassroots music venues.

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Live events sector in Scotland to receive £10 million funding boost as venues remain closed

July 27, 2020

The Scottish Government has announced a £10 million investment to support the live events sector as a restart date remains unknown.

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AudioUK releases COVID-19 music production guidelines

July 24, 2020

Trade body AudioUK has released a new set of publicly-available guidelines for producers to safely work on productions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Government Too Slow To Help At-Risk Arts, Say UK MPs

July 23, 2020

A committee of MPs has said the government has been too slow to respond to the impact of coronavirus on live music and theatre.

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Scottish Government updates guidance for the live events industry

July 22, 2020

The Scottish Government has given the go ahead for live events to be held as drive-in entertainment from today, Wednesday 22 July.

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SMIA Workshops: Maintaining a Healthy Work/Life Balance During the Coronavirus Crisis

July 15, 2020

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Scottish Government Announces £2.2 Million Fund To Support Grassroots Music Venues

July 11, 2020

The Scottish Government’s Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop has announced a £2.2 million fund to support grassroots music venues.

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UK Government Confirms VAT Cut Applies To Music Industry Concerts and Events

July 9, 2020

The government has clarified today that music concerts and shows will benefit from the VAT cut which forms part of a £30bn plan to prevent mass unemployment as the economy is hit by coronavirus.

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Scotland Moves Into Phase 3 of Route Map Through and Out of COVID-19 Crisis

July 9, 2020

The Scottish Government has today announced a series of measures to be implemented in stages as the country moves into Phase 3 of Scotland’s route map through and out of the crisis.

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Chancellor announces £2bn ‘kickstart scheme’ to create more jobs for young people

July 8, 2020

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a £2bn ‘kickstart scheme’ to create more jobs for young people.

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Chancellor cuts VAT in emergency plan to save jobs

July 8, 2020

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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