The Federation of Scottish Theatre (FST) is the membership and sector support body for professional dance, opera, and theatre in Scotland. We advocate, connect across, and lead necessary change within the performing arts, enabling a thriving sector that that is integral to a vibrant, diverse, and equitable Scotland. This response was submitted to the AMA […]
FST was invited to provide evidence to the Europe, External Affairs, and Culture Committee at the Scottish Parliament as part of its pre-Budget scrutiny process. This helps to inform what recommendations are made around Culture funding. FST submitted written evidence (below) and FST CEO Kenny McGlashan provided evidence in person at the Committee. You can […]
FST broadly welcomes the findings of the Review. We recognise Creative Scotland’s importance to the sector and the huge effort invested in gathering evidence. At the same time, we agree with many contributors that the recommendations need to translate into clear, measurable changes – both within Creative Scotland and across the wider culture support system.
Sent on Thursday 22 August 2024, the letter calls for increased leadership from the Cabinet Secretary, and requesting that the Scottish Government to do the following:
On 2 October 2023, FST wrote to its members with an update on the funding crisis, informing them about the actions undertaken by FST and advising how they can get involved.
Following the funding crisis in October 2023, FST wrote letters to: Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and CultureShona Robison, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Deputy First MinisterChristina McKelvie, Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development
FST submission to the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee: Pre-budget scrutiny for 2024-25
Funding for Culture inquiry – submission made by FST in September 2022 after consultation with the FST Members.
Letter from Angus Robertson MSP to Federation of Scottish Theatre, from 2 March, following the amendments to culture budget for 2023/24.
FST Information Sharing Session Presentation
Find out more about FST’s recent advocacy and the planned info sessions which are open to the performing arts sector, members and non-members. There are also links to websites which will help you find your MSPs and approach them regarding the budget cuts.
Sent on Friday 27 January 2023, the letter calls on the Scottish Government to reverse the proposed cut to Creative Scotland and reasserts the value of culture and the impact of the current economic climate on the performing arts.