FST uses research and advocacy to place dance, opera and theatre as a key component of Scotland’s civic and cultural life, ensuring a better understanding of the value of the sector at the highest levels; ensure national and local government policy and decision-making supports a vibrant sector; increase resources for dance, opera and theatre.
Many of our members already advocate for themselves and the sector, and others are keen to develop those skills, so we have created this research and advocacy resource page as a centre to find out about what is happening in the sector and how to be involved.
If you’re an FST member, we include our advocacy updates in our monthly newsletter to all members.
News
Culture Counts have created a Culture Spending Tracker, and provided analysis showing an overall drop in culture spending between 2013 and 2025.
There is an active campaign for Basic Income for Artists, with a Scottish Government commitment to a trial.
Culture Counts are calling for a Culture Act in the Scottish Parliament.
The Independent Review of Creative Scotland has been published. You can read our response to it here.
Recent Reports
Find more reports here.
Advocacy Guides & Resources
Consultations
We will link relevant open consultations and surveys here. Consultations are an important way to express your views on proposed changes. You can browse open Government Consultations at the links below.