Creative Scotland, Open Fund Closure: This is what happens when an infrastructure does not adapt to reflect how it actually functions. This is what happens when freelance voices are perpetually overlooked in decision making rooms, in spite of all the pandemic promises.

“This is a deeply disappointing and short-sighted move by the Scottish Government which will put artists across the country out of work." Equity's Marlene Curran responds to Creative Scotland cuts 👇 #StopTheCuts #SaveTheArts equity.org.uk/news/2024/equi…

🚨SCOTTISH Equity MEMBERS 🚨 It’s ridiculous we’re back here protesting the same issue but we won’t let this happen quietly. We need to show Scottish Government First Minister Angus Robertson that this artistic austerity cannot continue. Culture Matters. #FundTheArtsFeedTheEconomy

The Scottish Government didn't stop the fund...Creative Scotland did...in order to shame the Scottish Govt who were, in turn, trying to shame the UK Govt. We mustn't let anger make us naive as to the political games being played with our lives.

📢Stop the cuts – tax wealth instead! 📢 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Join us to protest the arts funding cuts announced by the Scottish Government! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 When: 12.30pm, Thursday 5 September Where: Outside the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood What: Speeches, banners, chants! Tell us you’ll be there

Bit of impromptu, unscripted live captioning for me tonight post-performance @ntsonline 'The Fifth Step' courtesy of Jack Lowden. #noartwithoutartists @glasgowpavilion Access Scot Theatre

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Glasgow & West of Scotland Branch meeting next week

🪄 Know your rights! 🪄 As the pantomime season approaches, don’t forget to send a copy of your contract to review to [email protected] 🧚 We want to make sure your rights are honoured. 🧚 Learn more about rights of performers and stage management

We urge members to exercise caution in relation to casting agency Mad Dog Casting Ltd, and a possibly related company called Somebody Ltd, following dozens of instances of non-payment and an escalation of legal action to recover money owed. Read more 👇 equity.org.uk/news/2024/equi…

Our delegates are representing Equity today & tomorrow STUC Women's Cttee conference. We have already heard powerful & moving motions & glad to have given support to Musicians' Union amended motion. #STUCwomen24

Natasha Gerson speaking powerfully and personally proposing our motion at #STUCwomen24 to ask for improvement in arts & sports training to give young people the support and fair treatment they deserve Equity @EquityGlasgow Equity Class Network Women's Committee (passed unanimously )

Impromptu seconding of NUJ motion on AI by @cheekybesom23 of @equityscotland and @EquityScotNC at #stucwomen24 Equity @equitywomenscommittee @equityclassnetwork

Creative arts and entertainment have shrunk by almost 15% since Keir Starmer’s government took office in July 2024, analysis by Equity has suggested 👇 thestage.co.uk/news/news/crea…

🚨Equity has serious concerns about recent casting & audition activity involving virtual auditions. We're asking members to take caution if considering an audition with Dark Matter Productions, but recent examples extend to other casting activity too. equity.org.uk/news/2024/cast…

Edinburgh TV Fest is offering 50 free passes for people in the industry from working class backgrounds, who can demonstrate how attending would impact their career development thetvfestival.com/impact-bursari…