Finland State Share Tender

One hundred performing arts activity units have been approved for the three-year term or for the time being for the state contribution to the performing arts. Of the music business units 31 were admitted to the state contribution. Other performing arts business units such as theater dance and circus were included in the state contribution.In the field of music 26 operating units were approved as eligible for the state contribution so far. With the exception of one all units of activity that are currently eligible for state participation are those that have previously received state participation under the Theater and Orchestra Act. Five business units were approved as eligible for a three-year term. Of the music business units 13 are symphony orchestras 14 are chamber and orchestras two of which focus on baroque music. The two orchestras are the so-called. entertainment orchestras. One orchestra focusing on childrens music one folk music ensemble and one chamber choir will also receive a state share. In addition one jazz band production platform will receive a state share.Of the other performing arts business units 58 were approved as eligible for a state contribution so far. Eleven business units were approved for a three-year term. A total of 12 new units in the theater dance and circus sectors which have not previously received a state contribution were approved.Of the other performing arts there are 53 speech theaters 14 dance theaters and two circus arts. There are six of the above in Swedish and nine who clearly specialize in childrens performances. The decision is based on an overall assessment that takes into account the objectives of the state contribution from the perspective of the diversity of performing arts cultural diversity and the national and regional availability and accessibility of services. The various fields and genres of the performing arts are represented among the units of activity accepted so far. Performance activities are offered to different audience groups. The business units are also located nationwide and regional considerations have been taken into account.Cultural services are a significant part of the vitality of regions and the Finnish civil society. It is important that cultural services are available across the country. The state contribution system forms the backbone of arts and cultural services and at the same time leverages municipal and private money to finance culture says Minister of Science and Culture Antti Kurvinen . - I think that with this decision we have succeeded in reaching the spirit of state contribution reform to consider the scope of performing arts broadly and to ensure the availability of artistic and cultural services regionally and nationally for different client groups. The goal of the flexibility of the state contribution system is also being achieved and new players have been included in the financial system at the same time as it has been possible to increase funding for various players Kurvinen continues.The Ministry received 115 applications one of which was withdrawn. Of the applications 36 are in the field of music and 79 are other units in the field of performing arts. All operating units currently receiving a state contribution as well as 30 operating units that have not previously received a state contribution for their operations applied for the state share. The State Cooperative Board for the Performing Arts has provided the Ministry of Education and Culture with an expert opinion on the applications.Personnel years and unit prices of performing arts in 2022According to the 2022 draft budget a total of about 94 million euros will be available for state contributions to the performing arts in 2022. This appropriation includes an increase of EUR 8 million for the implementation of the state contribution reform for the performing arts. The total increase will be around EUR 12 million compared to 2021. In addition the budget for actors in the free field to be supported through the Center for the Promotion of the Arts will increase by EUR 6.8 million in the overall reform of the state contribution system. A total of 3931.5 person-years would be granted to the performing arts business units which is 430.5 person-years more than in 2021. The music business units will be allocated 1155 person-years and the other performing arts business units 2776.5 person-years. The unit price of the music business units excluding VAT is EUR 54321 in 2021 for orchestras EUR 49763 and the unit price increased by VAT is EUR 55983 in 2021 for orchestras EUR 50962. The unit price excluding VAT for other performing arts is EUR 62254 EUR 2021 60016 and the unit price increased by VAT is EUR 64539 EUR 2021 62339 in 2021.In fixing the personnel years and unit prices of the business units for 2022 the Ministry has also approved a three- or six-year financing plan depending on whether the business unit is included in the state contribution for three years or indefinitely. The financing plan is not binding but the plan serves as a basis for deciding on the personnel years for the following years and is not intended to deviate from it unless required by the state budget or significant changes in the operations of the operating unit. The unit price is instead reviewed and confirmed annually.