‘A risk to the long-term health of the music sector’: The ISM responds to Government scaling back furlough contributions and extending the SEISS
The ISM responds to the government's latest announcement on the extention of the SEISS
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NEW ISM REPORT: The music sector will not survive COVID-19 and Brexit without an extension to the transition period
The ISM has today published its fifth report, titled Will Music Survive Brexit?, into the impact of Brexit on the music profession.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces extension of furlough scheme until end of October
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the extension of the furlough job retention scheme until the end of October.
ISM calls for the Government to extend the financial support schemes to prevent the music sector from collapse
The ISM has written to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak calling for the extension of the financial packages in place for workers to prevent the music sector from collapse.
Lords’ letter calls for Government to provide robust financial intervention for arts sector in crisis
A letter signed by 50 members of the House of Lords has been published in the Telegraph urging the Government to provide robust financial support to music and the performing arts, which ‘face ruin’ as a result of COVID-19.
Mayor of London announces £2.3m Emergency Culture Fund for cultural and creative industries
The Mayor of London has launched a £2.3 million emergency fund to support cultural and creative industries at risk due to the impact of the coronavirus.
Government of Northern Ireland creates £1.5m Coronavirus fund for struggling arts sector
The Government of Northern Ireland has announced a £1.5m Creative Support Fund for the arts sector.
