Written Question · S2W-00718 · Session 2
What events have been funded by Events Scotland; for what future events funding from the body has been agreed; how much the funding was, or…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what events have been funded by Events Scotland; for what future events funding from the body has been agreed; how much the funding was, or will be, in respect of each event, and what the criteria are for support from Events Scotland and, in particular, whether there are any criteria relating to the si'e, cost or location of the event.
The answer
The Major Events Strategy, launched by the First Minister in November 2002, sets out sixteen basic criteria that are adhered to when evaluating potential events for EventScotland support. These criteria include a commitment to prioritise events that highlight and promote the unique appeal and proposition of individual locations throughout Scotland, events that focus on quiet times of the year and events, which are available, achievable and affordable.EventScotland has funded or approved funding for the following events:Event | Date | Funding
Balmoral Road Races Women's Mile | May 2003 | £35,000
International Festival of the Sea | May 2003 | £100,000
Fort William Mountain Bike World Cup | May 2003 | £30,000
Tiree Wave Classic, Final of the Triple Crown Windsurfing Championships | October 2003 | £25,000
MTV Europe Music Awards | November 2003 | £125,000
Balmoral Road Races Women's Mile | May 2003 | £35,000
International Festival of the Sea | May 2003 | £100,000
Fort William Mountain Bike World Cup | May 2003 | £30,000
Tiree Wave Classic, Final of the Triple Crown Windsurfing Championships | October 2003 | £25,000
MTV Europe Music Awards | November 2003 | £125,000
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-00718 by reference.