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Members in Wales Urged to Apply to Freelance Fund

The Welsh Government’s Cultural Recovery Fund – £53 million of support for arts and culture in relation to Covid-19 – includes a specific Freelancer Fund with £7m of funding.

Published: 25 September 2020 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:31 PM
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We would strongly advise members based in Wales to check if they are eligible for the fund as soon as possible. Photo credit: Shutterstock

The eligibility information for the Freelancer Fund is already available on the Welsh Government’s website, and we understand it will be updated with further information next week.

The fund will open for applications on Monday 5 October.

We would strongly advise members based in Wales to check if they are eligible for the fund as soon as possible – and to then apply for the fund as soon as they can after it opens, especially if they have fallen through the gaps of UK and Welsh Government support so far.

We hosted a meeting for MU members to discuss the fund with Gerwyn Evans from Creative Wales on Tuesday 29 September. We will keep members informed of any similar events moving forward.

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The MU Returns to Great Escape Festival 2024

As part of our work with the Council of Music Makers, the MU will be taking part in various panel events during the festival’s industry conference, which is being held 15 - 18 May in Brighton. Some of our Officers will also be available for one-to-ones for any members attending.

Published: 23 April 2024

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