GIG for GAZA

Jun 1, 2021

A fundraiser organised by the Musicians Union of Ireland & SIPTU with proceeds to the Middle East Children’s Alliance. Live on YouTube & Facebook this Monday (31st May) from 8pm. Please donate what you can here

Universal Basic Income for the Arts

Jun 1, 2021

Workers in our arts, culture, live performance and events industry need this emergency support if they are to survive this crisis and rebuild our creative futures to sustain and unite people in a post Covid world. Sign the petition today.

GIG for GAZA

Jun 1, 2021

Musicians union welcomes €50 million funding for Live Performance sector

Mar 10, 2021

The Musicians Union of Ireland (MUI) has welcomed the Government’s announcement of €50 million in measures to support the Live Performance sector.   Welcoming the announcement, MUI executive member, Niamh Parsons, said the support was long overdue although...

Rynagh O’Grady Tribute

Feb 9, 2021

Irish Equity has lost another great stalwart with the sudden death of actress, Rynagh O’Grady. She was a concerned activist for both Irish Equity and British Equity for many years. Born in Dublin in 1954, Rynagh trained at the Abbey School of acting in 1969 and made...

Budget 2021 and the Arts

Oct 23, 2020

See relevant information here:Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP)The new weekly payment structure is as below: for individuals who earn €400 and over- the rate of payment is €350for individuals who earn between €300 and €399.99 per week – the rate of payment...