ACTION – TC and DP will assist ST with the planning of the event. Update (ST) - Quotation for Sat 4 Aug is now £250 for the hire.
10. Creative Apprenticeships in Scotland ST informed the board about the CC Skills consultation on Creative Apprenticeships in Scotland which the SMIA has been asked to take part in. The board discussed and decided to fill out the questionnaire individually rather than as an organisation. ACTION – CC will post about the consultation on the SMIA’s Facebook and Twitter pages and encourage members to take part by 30th of May.
11. AOB Debate on Independence GK stated that the SNP are interested in the SMIA’s opinion on copyright policy in the run up to the referendum. ACTION – GK will organise a meeting between himself, S. Henderson and Pat Kane to discuss further by 18th of June. Public Agencies Event ACTION – The board will discuss the proposed public agencies event at the next board meeting. Cross Party Parliamentary Group on Contemporary Popular Scottish Music ACTION - TC will speak to the board about restarting the Cross Party Parliamentary Group on Contemporary Popular Scottish Music by 18 th of June. Music Hack Event ST explained to the board what the Music Hack event entailed. ACTION – GK will contact people who may be interested in registering to take part in the event. Commonwealth Games GK stated that the Commonwealth Games event committee are keen to get involved with the music industry in Scotland, and in particular Glasgow. ACTION – GK will send the Commonwealth Games event committee contact details to ST by 11th of June. SMIA Library
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