Arts

Basic income scheme for the arts becomes permanent in Ireland

Basic income scheme for the arts becomes permanent in Ireland

Culture minister, Patrick O’Donovan, called the scheme the ‘first of its kind’. The basic income scheme for the arts has become permanent in Ireland. The initiative will provide a weekly payment of €325 to 2,000 eligible artists over a cycle of three years. At the launch of the scheme, Culture minister, Patrick O’Donovan, called the […]

4 months ago

Venues and artists around Ireland back campaign for supporting Irish entertainment sector

Venues and artists around Ireland back campaign for supporting Irish entertainment sector

The hashtag #ThisIsWhoWeAre has been trending in Ireland today. A new campaign has begun this morning to create supports for those in the entertainment sector who feel they have been left without support for the last six months due to the COVID pandemic. As per the campaign’s statement: “The entertainment industry has been decimated by […]

6 years ago