The Irish state announced a funding programme that will distribute more than €34 million to 2,000 artists and creative workers, delivering a basic income of €1,400 per month. The initiative is set to run for three years, aiming to give creators a stable financial base while they develop their work.
The scheme targets musicians, producers, and other cultural practitioners, offering regular payments that can help sustain careers in a volatile industry. As first reported by Mixmag, the programme reflects a growing trend of government-backed support for the arts in Europe.