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Reopening of cultural performances and events guidance from the Scottish Government
As Scotland moves beyond level zero, the Scottish Government has published the guidance around the range of precautionary measures still in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at cultural performances and events. The Scottish Government has put in place a range of precautionary measures, intended to reduce the spread of the virus and help…
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Recovery Loan Scheme launched to support UK businesses
The Recovery Loan Scheme has been launched to provide additional finance to those businesses that need it. It is open to help businesses of any size access loans and other kinds of finance so they can recover after the pandemic and transition period. From 6 April, businesses can access loans varying in size from £25,000, up to a…
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Latest Covid rules and level of restrictions in Scotland
The ‘Stay at Home’ rule in Scotland will be replaced by the ‘Stay Local’ message for no more than three weeks from Apr 2, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.
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Scottish economy could ‘completely regain’ ground lost during the Covid-19 pandemic within the next two years
The Scottish economy could completely regain ground lost during the Covid-19 pandemic within the next two years, according to a best-case scenario put forward today.
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As The Love – and Lockdown – Continues
Executive Director of SMIA Jason Edwards reflects on the challenges past year and how the organisation will support the industry in this time of uncertainty and change:
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Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers to re-open on 2 March
The Scottish Government’s £9million Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers, delivered by Creative Scotland and Screen Scotland, will re-open for applications at 2pm, Tuesday 2 March 2021.
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Shielding Importance for Musicians, Songwriters and Composers Highlighted by Research
The Musicians’ Union (MU) and The Ivors Academy have released joint research revealing how the majority of shielding musicians, songwriters and composers who we surveyed do not feel they can return to work until they are vaccinated.
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Scottish Government announces business rates relief to be extended for full year
Scottish retail, hospitality, leisure and aviation businesses will not pay non-domestic rates throughout the next financial year, under plans announced by Finance Secretary Kate Forbes.
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#WeMakeEvents launch new campaign for government relief for the live events sector
#WeMakeEvents has announced a new campaign in a bid to urge the UK Government to provide relief for the struggling live events sector during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Further Support for Scottish Grassroots Music Venues Announced
Eligible venues can now apply for emergency funding for the Grassroots Music Venues Stabilisation Fund, delivered through Creative Scotland.
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Free courses in Scotland: opportunities for music practitioners
Free Courses in Scotland are offering a range of free training opportunities, including Digital Marketing, Event Planning, IT user skills and Understanding Mental Health.
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Share your thoughts on Youth Arts as sector recovers from COVID-19
The National Youth Arts Advisory Group (NYAAG) are looking to find out what young people’s priorities are within the Arts and Culture sector and how young people can get involved in decisions that are made as the sector recovers from COVID-19.
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Information on lockdown and restrictions across Scotland
Details about the new restrictions in Scotland with specific reference to activities relating to those working across the music industry.
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Support from Visit Scotland’s Pivotal Event Businesses Fund
Financial support to event businesses critical to Scotland’s events sector is now available through the Pivotal Event Businesses Fund.
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‘Whole Lotta Roadies’ project fund now open for live crew in Scotland
The Fruit Tree Foundation ‘Whole Lotta Roadies’ project fund is now open to live touring crew who live in Scotland.
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Book an advice session for the Transmission Fund from Help Musicians Scotland
Artists interested in applying to the Help Musicians Transmission Fund can now apply for a funding phone session.