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Ireland's basic income scheme for artists is being made permanent. Would it work in the UK?

Struggling Irish creatives have been given good news. Ireland’s Basic Income for Artists pilot scheme has been made a ...
Mixmag

Irish government to start paying musicians basic income of €325 a week

Ireland’s government has approved plans to permanently implement a basic income scheme that will support up to 2,200 artists, creative workers and musicians next year. After being piloted in 2022, the ...

Ireland’s basic income scheme for artists points at how governments could help sectors in crisis

The Irish government has announced that a pilot scheme providing artists and creatives with a weekly stipend of €325 (£283) ...
NME

Irish government approve basic income scheme set to support over 2,000 creatives next year

Ireland’s government has approved plans to permanently implement a basic income scheme for over 2,000 creative workers and musicians in 2026. READ MORE: The Mary Wallopers: “There needs to be a voice ...