Responding to the Scottish Budget, Equity welcomes the confirmation of culture funding as a “welcome relief for all in the sector” and that “Equity members’ voices have been heard”.
The Scottish Budget confirmed increased funding for arts and culture in Scotland for the coming year with £34 million made available and more promised for future years. The confirmation follows campaigning by Equity for the government to confirm essential arts funding to protect jobs across the sector.
Key elements announced as part of the culture funding include:
- Culture funding confirmation a “welcome relief” says Equity
- £34 million confirmed for 2025-26, with £100m commitment intact
- Cultural organisations should now receive multi-year funding payouts
- Grassroots artists, festivals and organisations all set to receive funding
- Music venues will be exempt from non-domestic rates
Marlene Curran, Equity Scottish official, said: “Equity members’ voices have been heard in today’s Budget.
“There will be a collective sigh of relief at today’s culture funding announcement and…
