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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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Scottish Government updates guidance for the live events industry
The Scottish Government has given the go ahead for live events to be held as drive-in entertainment from today, Wednesday 22 July.
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Scotland Moves Into Phase 3 of Route Map Through and Out of COVID-19 Crisis
The Scottish Government has today announced a series of measures to be implemented in stages as the country moves into Phase 3 of Scotland’s route map through and out of the crisis.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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Second Coronavirus Bill To Further Help Scotland’s Response To Outbreak
Emergency measures to protect people facing financial hardship and allow public services to operate effectively have been introduced to the Scottish Parliament in response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
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Further business support opens to applications
The second phase of the Small Business Grant scheme is now open for applications. The second phase ensures that – in addition to existing grants of £10,000 or £25,000 for the first property – businesses may now qualify for grants of £7,500 or £18,750 on all subsequent eligible premises.
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Scottish Government COVID-19 Update
Scotland’s First Minister has outlined a key part of the approach that will be taken when Coronavirus has been sufficiently suppressed and we are able to start moving on to the next phase.
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COVID-19 Help and Information
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is a serious, real and present issue affecting all of us. The virus, and our necessary response to the threat it poses, will impact on every aspect of our lives, especially public health and the economy.
