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Ireland Makes Basic Income for Artist Program Permanent

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  1. Melody Bot Oct 15, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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    Ashley King, writing for Digital Music News:

    After launching a trial in 2022, Ireland is due to make its basic income for artists program permanent starting in 2026. Under the program, selected artists receive a weekly payment of approximately $350, for around $1,500 per month. Applications are due to open in September 2026, with 2,000 spots available. Eligibility criteria has yet to be announced, but the Irish government expressed that it may expand the program to additional applicants in the future, if funding permits.

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  2. Allthegiganticthings Oct 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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    Really cool. I wonder what the results will be. Does this make it easier for artists to create because they feel less of the financial pressure, or does it bring about a bit of social loafing? 1500/month isn’t a ton but it’s really cool to see a government provide this support for the arts.