scottish government – Federation of Scottish Theatre

Response to FST letter re: funding crisis from Angus Robertson

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Response to FST letter re: funding crisis from Angus Robertson, received on 2 November 2023

FST’s email to our Members sent on 2 October 2023:

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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:

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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

Letter from Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture to Federation of Scottish Theatre

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Letter from Angus Robertson MSP to Federation of Scottish Theatre, from 2 March, following the amendments to culture budget for 2023/24.

Federation of Scottish Theatre’s Information Sharing Sessions in response to the Scottish Government’s proposed cuts to the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture portfolio

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FST Information Sharing Session Presentation

Funding crisis update from FST | Info-sharing sessions | Contact your MSPs

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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.

Federation of Scottish Theatre’s letter to John Swinney, acting Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy.

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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.

FST’s response to the Scottish Government’s 2023/2024 Budget

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FST is dismayed by the decisions outlined in the newly announced 2023/24 Scottish Government budget, including reduction in funding to Creative Scotland of over 10%. This follows long-term under-investment in the sector, the impacts of the COVID pandemic, and is happening during the worst cost crisis Scotland has experienced in decades. The effect on the […]

Scottish Government: ‘Covid Sense’ campaign

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‘Covid Sense’ Campaign has been developed to recognise the current stage of the pandemic both in terms of current public mind set and reflecting the changes in regulations taking place.

FST Members’ Meeting 19 January 2022

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FST’s Feedback on the Scottish Government’s Strategic Framework

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FST’s formal response to the Scottish Government consultation on the Strategic Framework.

Latest news on extending the current vaccine certification scheme

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Today (Tuesday, 16 November), the First Minister confirmed there would be no immediate changes to the current Covid regulations in place in a statement to parliament.