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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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Scotland Enters Phase 2 of Lifting Restrictions In Route Out Of COVID Lockdown
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has today announced a raft of new changes to social distancing guidelines as the country to move to Phase 2 of lifting restrictions.
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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.
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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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Musicians’ Union Release Live Performance Risk Assessment Advice for Freelancers
The Musicians’ Union (MU) have put together new guidance for freelance musicians, to help musicians prepare themselves for when venues to begin reopening.
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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.
