Performing arts industry body, the Federation of Scottish Theatre (FST), today released the following statement: Additional funding welcome Venues across Scotland to close to protect communities Following the Chancellor’s announcement today, FST is engaging with Creative Scotland and Scottish Government on the detail of how the welcome additional funds can best support the businesses and […]
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Crossing Borders: A guide for musicians and ensembles travelling with musical instruments containing protected species
The International Federation of Musicians (FIM) and PEARLE* – Live Performance Europe have published updated guidance on travelling with musical instruments containing protected species. If your instrument contains parts of species that are protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and your trip involves crossin international […]
Funding boost for Scottish performing arts businesses to support parents and carers in the workplace
Performing arts industry body, the Federation of Scottish Theatre (FST) and strategic partner Parents and Carers in Performing Arts (PiPA) welcome Scottish Government Workplace Equality Fund support for plans to improve business resilience through increased access for parents and carers in Scottish performing arts companies.
Made in Scotland 2020 applications open
Scottish dance, theatre and music artists invited to apply for funding to present work at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2020.
FST appoints co-chairs of its Board of Directors
Federation of Scottish Theatre have just appointed co-Chairs of their board: Belinda McElhinney, Executive Producer of Take Me Somewhere – Glasgow’s new festival of contemporary performance and Liam Sinclair, designate Executive Director / Joint CEO of Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre are sharing the role in a first for FST.
Brexit insecurity threat to Scottish arts and culture
More than a quarter of artists and art workers are considering or planning to leave Scotland because of Brexit according to a new survey. This figure was almost twice as high amongst foreign Scotland based artworkers.
Creative Carbon Scotland launch tickets for their #GreenArts Conference
The Green Arts Conference: Culture Change is the conference for Scotland’s sustainable cultural community organised by Creative Carbon Scotland featuring key speakers, interactive workshops, a networked community of #GreenArts practice and sustainable event design.
FST increases the number of free and subsidised courses in their 2018/19 Training Programme
Federation of Scottish Theatre have just launched the training programme for Autumn / Winter 2018/19.
FST Launches Go, See, Network Share Fund
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Go, See, Network, Share Fund to provide financial support FST Full and Individual Members to enable them to attend key sector events, both domestic and international, where attendance provides significant opportunity for continued professional, creative and project development.
New Awards Support Theatre for Social Change at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Last week saw the announcement of two new awards for shows presented at the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The SIT-UP Awards will aim to harness the power of plays to achieve greater social impact by supporting theatre companies before, during and after their productions allowing them to encourage audiences ‘to do something’ if they are affected by work they have seen on stage.
UK Theatre and SOLT launch Theatre Helpline
UK Theatre and Society of London Theatre (SOLT) have launched the Theatre Helpline, a free 24-hour phone and email service supporting theatre professionals with any issue affecting their health and wellbeing.
First 2018-19 FST Bursary Awards Announced
We are delighted to announce the first batch of awards for FST’s 2018-19 bursaries.