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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.
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SMIA Workshops: Current Funding Opportunities for Music Professionals
There are always a number of great opportunities for funding your ideas and projects, and at the moment due to the pandemic, there’s even more funds available than normal. Join us to find out more about what opportunities exist for you.
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XpoNorth 2020 Digital Edition Announced
Scotland’s leading Creative Industries Conference XpoNorth announce an immersive digital edition of XpoNorth 2020 that will take place across the original dates of Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 June.
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Extra £2million of support added to Creative Scotland Bridging Bursary For The Arts and Creative Sector
Creative Scotland have announced an extra £2million of funding to the Bridging Bursary (Arts and Creative) funding programme, taking the total to £4million.
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SMIA Launches Advisory Group Amid Coronavirus Crisis
The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) announces the appointment of its inaugural Advisory Group, made up of music practitioners operating across different sub-sectors of Scotland’s music industry.
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Can live streaming save the music industry in lockdown?
During the coronavirus crisis, musicians are taking to social media to broadcast gigs from home. But is anyone earning any money from them, and is this sustainable?
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Emergency PPE for the NHS
One of Scotland’s leading cultural venues, SWG3 in Glasgow, is spearheading a campaign to help raise £50, 000 for the production of personal protective equipment in Glasgow. The venue is supporting Kelvinside Academy, which has recently transformed its Innovation School building into a PPE manufacturing and distribution point.
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How Virgin EMI put on their three-day livestream festival
Virgin EMI staged one of the biggest label livestream events since the coronavirus lockdown kicked in.
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Live Nation announce ‘Crew Nation’ global relief fund
The live music we enjoy wouldn’t be possible without the staff who work hard behind the scenes. Live Nation have announced ‘Crew Nation’ – a global relief fund committing $10 million to the cause.
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Coronavirus Self-employment Income Support Scheme – Explained
For those of you looking for clear and concise information regarding the self-employment income support scheme – Andrew James Crawford have got you covered!
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Support independent Scottish venues through the Coronavirus
We are extremely saddened to see the doors of Scotland’s invaluable independent venues close during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis. While it is absolutely crucial these steps are taken as a precaution in the interest of staff and public safety, they now need your support more than ever in order to safeguard their futures and continue…
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Support for the self-employed during the Coronavirus pandemic
UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a financial package to assist self-employed individuals facing financial difficulties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of self-employed individuals will receive direct cash grants though a ground-breaking UK-wide scheme to help them during the outbreak.
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Scottish Government Information on Help with Business Rates
Greater clarification has now been provided on the business (non-domestic) rates relief (discounts) offered by the Scottish Government. Music businesses are listed in the Leisure category covered by the scheme, which includes arts centres, cinemas, music venues, studios, live music venues and theatres.
