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Transitions initiative from RCS open for applications
Fair-access initiative Transitions from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) is now open, offering an industry-leading arts education programme for young people who want to excel in the performing and production arts. The Transitions initiative will aim to support students until they have secured a positive destination, preferably in a degree course at conservatoire or university level. Each…
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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.
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Applications open for round 2 of Youth Music Incubator Fund
Grants of £5,000 to £30,000 are available to businesses, collectives, and not-for-profits working in the music industries through the Youth Music Incubator Fund.
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Creative Scotland launches Culture Collective grant initiative in response to COVID-19
A new £1.5million Scottish Government initiative launches today to establish a network of creative practitioners, organisations and communities to respond to the impact of COVID-19 by providing employment opportunities and actively engage people in shaping the future cultural life of their community.
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SMIA’s Representation and Lobbying Activity Recently
The SMIA has had an active role in lobbying for music industry support, making recommendations and negotiating on the details of their criteria.
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Live events sector in Scotland to receive £10 million funding boost as venues remain closed
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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PRS Foundation’s Sustaining Creativity Third Round Of Funding Opens to Support Black Musicians
PRS Foundation’s Sustaining Creativity Fund has opened for a third wave of applications, with support from Spotify’s Covid-19 Music Relief Fund, and generous donations from music fans and the music industry.
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MOBO Help Musicians Fund Open For Applications
The MOBO Help Musicians Fund is open for applications from solo artists, producers, songwriters or groups working within any genres of music of black origin.
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Scottish Government Announces £2.2 Million Fund To Support Grassroots Music Venues
The Scottish Government’s Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop has announced a £2.2 million fund to support grassroots music venues.
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Lifeline support for Performing Arts Venues
A targeted £10 million fund to support Scotland’s performing arts venues has been announced by Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop.
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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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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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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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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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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 not only what opportunities exist for you but also tips on how to write the most effective application. It…
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Pivotal Enterprise Resilience Fund Reopens
The Scottish Government’s Pivotal Enterprise Resilience Fund (PERF), a £90m support package for SMEs that are vital to Scotland’s economy and have been impacted by COVID-19 will reopen for new applications from 10.30am today.
