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2,000 artists to receive 325 euro every week in pilot scheme

A new scheme will see 2,000 artists given a basic income of 325 euro per week, after plans were rubberstamped by the Government. The Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme was launched by ministers on Tuesday. The scheme is to open for applications ...

05 Apr 2022 at 16:55

Host ’embarrassed’ as UK refugee scheme rejects teenage Ukrainian musician

A UK music teacher who has made arrangements to host an “extremely talented” young Ukrainian musician said she is “embarrassed” after being told she is ineligible for the Homes for Ukraine scheme. Deanne Campbell, 52, from Stocklinch in Somerset ...

26 Apr 2022 at 13:55

Charity announces funds for touring musicians hit by Brexit red tape

A UK charity has announced financial support for musicians navigating costs and red tape while touring Europe post-Brexit. Help Musicians was established more than 100 years ago to support professional musicians of all genres and ages in times ...

29 Mar 2022 at 14:55

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Dungloe musician Kevin Bonner back doing what he does best

Kevin Bonner is a musician from Dungloe, who began singing from a young age in various local venues. He left the music scene due to family commitments but has returned in recent years with a broad repertoire of songs from country and folk, to ...

14 Jul 2023 at 09:33

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Music sector workers can apply for €4m support scheme through online portal next week

The online portal for a €4million support scheme for music sector workers is set to open next week. The funding is part of the Music and Entertainment Business Assistance Scheme (MEBAS) 2022, which provides financial support through grants ...

20 Jan 2022 at 23:33

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Fiddle to the fore in Dunkineely

It’s all about the fiddle in Dunkineely this weekend, with a concert in the Community Centre on Saturday night, November 19, fiddle classes, a film on the travelling fiddler John Doherty, and sessions around the town. One of the fiddlers ...

15 Nov 2022 at 17:33

Brexit restrictions on British bands touring in EU to be eased

Restrictions imposed on British musicians touring in the European Union due to Brexit are to be eased. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said he will make it easier for hauliers to move equipment between Britain and the bloc for music ...

06 May 2022 at 14:25

TfL urged to end ban on busking on the Tube during national mourning

Transport for London (TfL) has been urged to reverse its decision to suspend busking on the London Underground during the period of national mourning for the Queen. TfL has shut its nearly 40 pitches, which span 25 stations in the ...

14 Sept 2022 at 20:08

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Local world class musician Gino Lupari launching new solo album

Gino Lupari is possibly the world’s best known bodhran player. He got his first bodhran aged 14 and taught himself how to play. The Magherafelt man then teamed up with long-time friend and co musician Cathal Hayden and the rest ...

18 Jan 2024 at 13:33

English National Opera to receive up to £24 million to support new base outside London

The English National Opera is to receive funding of up to £24 million from Arts Council England (ACE) to support its move to a new base outside of London. On Wednesday, the opera company announced it has been invited to apply ...

12 Apr 2023 at 21:10

Welsh National Opera musicians to vote on industrial action in dispute over pay

Members of the Welsh National Opera are being balloted for industrial action in a dispute over pay and conditions. Those in the Musicians’ Union will vote in the coming weeks on whether to launch a campaign of action, saying ...

21 Jun 2024 at 09:36

Musician busking at every London Tube station experiencing ‘acts of kindness’

A musician on a mission to become the first person to busk at every London Underground station while raising money for charity said he is experiencing “acts of kindness” on his journey. Dan Tredget, 27, from Perth, ...

21 Jan 2024 at 15:22

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