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Greater investment as part of the Invest 2035 Industrial Strategy in our sector, will ensure that there are more opportunities for performers to be cast in a greater variety of productions, both on a domestic and international stage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Key points from the announcement include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a360 million package of support to drive growth, including \u00a340 million investment for start-up video game studios, British music and film exports and creative businesses outside of London<\/li>\n<li>British Business Bank will increase its support for the sector to help the UK\u2019s Creative Industries realise their full growth potential, while government also launches Soft Power Council to drive investment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We understand that this is the first step in the Government\u2019s commitment to realise our sector\u2019s economic potential and we look forward to working with the Department of Culture, Media and Sport as it moves forward with its implementation of those plans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spotlight\u2019s Managing Director, Matt Hood said \u201cOur performers are an essential component of the success of the plans announced today. Our subscribers are cast in everything from gaming to film, radio to theatre, and it is through showcasing them that the UK can demonstrate the attractiveness of our creative economy on a global stage. It is performers who are the face of our industry and I welcome any investment that will ensure more opportunities for their talent to shine.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/60-million-boost-for-creative-industries-to-turbocharge-growth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about the announcement on Gov.uk.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spotlight responds to announcement of \u00a360 million investment in the UK creative industries. 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