Sector-specific information for those working in the Creative Industries

We will continue to update this list as new information is released. Information on funding and grants can now be found under opportunities while training can be found under CPD. If you would like to add anything please contact sarah@leanarts.org.uk.

Technological support for delivering work online

• Blog that covers many aspects of working remotely for musicians
• Digital tools for Artists to run a remote career
• Shifting podcasts to online discussions
• Eventbrite have a new resource for event-creators, including 'how to host an online event' 

Mental Health Support

British Association of Performing Art Medicine (BAPAM) have a directory of medical practitioners, including therapists and psychotherapists, and you can book a virtual session with them- often this can be for free

Music

•  Help Musicians have created Corona Musicians, a central source of support and advice for all musicians during the coronavirus period. Bookmark it- they will update regularly as the situation develops.
  
  
• Association of Independent Musicians: AIM's Covid-19 Business Guidance For Music SMES 
  
  
• Musicians Union: Advice for musicians 
  Sign up for updates from the MU here.
  
  
• Incorporated Society of Musicians: Advice for musicians

Visual Arts

• Dazed: Advice from artists on how to adapt, change, and cope during Covid-19

Theatre

• Equity: Coronavirus Advice 
  
  
• Theatre Support: Links to support for theatre professionals during coronavirus

Film

• BFI: Message about Coronavirus to industry from BFI Chief Executive Ben Roberts
  
  
• BFI: Q&A/info for screen sector 
  
  
• Film & TV Charity helpline 

• Directors UK: Covid-19 FAQs

Publishing

• Society of Authors: Includes information on funding and resources
  
  
• WGGB - The Writers’ Guild: Advice for authors 

Events

• Function Central: Information about planning an inclusive event after Covid-19