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Scotland reopens beer gardens and outdoor cafes as lockdown eases
People in Scotland will be able to return to beer gardens and pavement cafes as they open for the first time in 15 weeks.
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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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£1.57 billion investment to protect Britain’s world-class cultural, arts and heritage institutions
Tonight (Sunday 5 July 2020), the UK Government announced a new support package for arts and culture which makes specific reference to music industry several times through the press release.
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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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Scotland to relax 2-metre rule in some areas
The Scottish Government has announced the two-metre social distancing rule will be relaxed for some sectors.
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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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Learn more about the Creative Scotland Open Fund: free online events for creative individuals and organisations
Creative individuals and organisations across Scotland are invited to join a free online event designed to support their application for The Open Fund.
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Understand Support Available to you with Help Musicians’ Funding Wizard
Help Musicians’ Funding Wizard provides musicians a quick way to find opportunities for support tailored to your individual circumstances.
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Crowdfund Creative Scotland to award up to £5,000 to creative projects across the country
Creative Scotland and Crowdfunder have teamed up to launch Crowdfund Creative Scotland which will award up to £5,000 to creative projects during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Audio and Radio Emergency Fund open for applications
Freelancers and those who work within radio and podcasting can apply for relief through the The Audio and Radio Emergency Fund. The fund has been created to help those in the radio and audio sector who are facing hardship because of the coronavirus crisis.
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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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Access the latest COVID guidance, advice and tools for all sectors across Scotland
The Scottish Government have gathered together information and support for all company sizes and sectors across Scotland affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Scottish Pubs and Restaurants to reopen in July as route out of COVID Lockdown continues
People in Scotland will be allowed to meet up with two other households indoors from 10 July and pubs and restaurants can re-open from 15 July.
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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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AIM Crisis Fund Extends Support Into June/July
the AIM Crisis Fund is extending and covering a greater period of lost work as the Coronavirus pandemic evolves.
