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Nominees announced for Scots Trad Music Awards

NOMINEES have been announced for the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards, with more than 110 artists and organisations in the running across 22…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 7, 2023

Labour bid to 'immediately' reverse Creative Scotland funding cut rejected by MSPs

A SCOTTISH Labour bid to reverse the £6.6 million funding cut for Creative Scotland was rejected by MSPs.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2023

Culture sector brands funding cut 'huge betrayal' during Holyrood protest

WORKERS in Scotland’s culture sector have railed against the re-imposition of a £6.6 million cut to Creative Scotland funding.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2023

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Arts organisation chief warns 'biggest casualty of cuts is trust in government'

THE head of a leading organisation that champions Scottish traditions has joined the chorus of condemnation over a multi-million-pound funding cut…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2023

Warnings for Scottish culture after £6 million cut to arts body funding

ARTS body Creative Scotland could have to cut the funding it provides to organisations unless there is a “significant change” in its overall…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2023

West Lothian theatre facing threat of closure thrown lifeline by Regal trust

Bathgate's Regal Reconnect team will take on management of Howden Park Centre at the end of August

Edinburgh Live · Jul 11, 2023

MSPs seek views of culture sector over rising cost ‘perfect storm’

Holyrood committee will also examine how the latest Scottish Government budget affected the industry

Insider UK · Jun 26, 2023

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Ukrainian artists to find haven in Scotland

IN March last year, Lyubov Panchenko was found unconscious in her home in the Russian-occupied town of Bucha, in the Ukrainian province of Kyiv…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 26, 2023

West Lothian theatre could be saved by charity trust behind art deco cinema

Reconnect which runs the Regal, Bathgate's art deco cinema/ theatre could be the long term solution to the running of Howden Park Centre as doubts on local authority funding for services continue

Edinburgh Live · Jun 21, 2023

The illustrated Fair Work guide for Scottish creative and cultural sectors

Today Culture Radar have published a practical guide to putting Fair Work into practice for employers in the creative and cultural sectors in...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 14, 2023

Scotland’s queer community to receive £195,000 from lottery to elevate LGBTQ+ voices

Scotland’s queer community will receive £195,000 from the National Lottery to share LGBTQ+ voices and stories.

The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2023

Late night contemporary arts festival announces ten events across Scottish city

A CONTEMPORARY art festival has announced ten major commissions for its first iteration outside London – in Dundee.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 7, 2023

Scottish councils to receive extra £100 million Budget boost

The windfall came from extra Barnett consequentials and a forecasting error

Insider UK · Feb 22, 2023

John Swinney U-turns on culture cuts as councils get 11th hour cash boost

JOHN Swinney has announced a U-turn on plans to slash cultural funding as he unveiled a last-minute cash boost of £100 million.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2023

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The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Scottish councils to receive extra £100m boost, reveals John Swinney

The Deputy First Minister revealed the additional money had come from the UK Government because of a forecasting error.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 20, 2023

Union leaders warned 8500 jobs could be at risk by cuts in arts industry

Eight unions representing actors, musicians, artists, writers, crew and technicians called for a rethink over £7m cuts in the arts agency’s grant…

Daily Record · Feb 10, 2023

Dumfries Midsteeple Quarter looking for artist to breathe new life into town centre

The group is looking for an artist to create something "bold and eye-catching" that will draw attention to the rebirth of the site

Edinburgh Live · Feb 8, 2023

Edinburgh Dance Base cut classes and warn of job losses due to 350 per cent bill rise

Edinburgh's Dance Base has been running for 30 years but have announced they need to reduce costs after a 350% rise in energy bills. Programmes will be cut as well as staff redundancies.

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The National (Scotland) · Jan 24, 2023

Scottish street orchestra forced to close due to 'severe funding challenges'

AN award-winning Scottish street orchestra has been forced to close due to “severe funding challenges”.

Insider UK · Jan 20, 2023

Culture sector’s financial concerns are heard ‘loud and clear’ – Robertson

Statement comes as Scottish Government makes budget cuts for the sector

The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2022

Scottish Trad music awards mark 20th anniversary in style

SCOTLAND’S trad music awards celebrated their 20th anniversary with a once-in-a-generation night to remember at Dundee’s Caird Hall on Sunday.

Insider UK · Dec 2, 2022

Screen Scotland buys Edinburgh film festival assets

Intellectual property purchase should mean the event will be staged again in 2023

The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2022

New podcast aims to showcase Scottish poetry to global audience

Audio series ‘The Lantern Poetry Podcast’ will explore new Scottish and world poetry in its pilot.

Daily Record · Nov 28, 2022

Linlithgow MSP Fiona Hyslop hosts 'Poetry in Parliament' event aimed at providing powerful perspectives on climate change

The event featured several poets showcasing their work with an emphasis on climate change.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 13, 2022

Glassmaking in Scotland faces a fragile future, businesses warn

LEADERS in Scotland’s renowned glass sector are calling for more support for the industry to protect jobs and nurture new talent.

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