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Regulation of the Madeira Children's Song Festival Amended
The first amendment to the Regulation of the Madeira Children's Song Festival (FCIM) has been approved, introducing adjustments to the event's participation and organization rules.
Government allocates three million euros to Madeira Classical Orchestra
The Notas e Sinfonias Atlânticas Association (ANSA) will receive 3.3 million euros in financial support for music practice and training until 2028.
Regional Government awards three financial grants to cultural projects
The Government Council approved three resolutions authorizing cultural cooperation agreements with an individual artist and two associations, with financial contributions totalling 10 thousand euros.
Regional Government approves 3.3 million euros funding for Notas e Sinfonias Atlânticas Association
Ordinance No. 384/2026 authorises the budget allocation for a three-year programme contract with the cultural association, totalling 3.3 million euros.
Service Commission Renewed for Director of MUDAS.Museum
Maria Márcia Freitas de Sousa has had her service commission as director of MUDAS.Museum of Contemporary Art of Madeira renewed.
Regional Government changes payment schedule for New Year's Eve lights and fireworks
Changes to the payment schedule for the decorative lights and fireworks show for the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations have been approved.
Government rectifies resolution on Autonomy Padel Tournament
The Government Council rectified a previous resolution to correct information on seating capacity and athlete distribution for the 2026 Autonomy Padel Tournament.
Government awards support to three philharmonic bands and regional tunas
Three Madeiran cultural entities will receive financial support to compensate for VAT incurred on expenses for instruments, uniforms, and consumable materials in 2025.
Government approves three funding protocols for cultural projects
The Autonomous Region of Madeira will financially support the production of a Traditional Nativity Scene, an animated short film, and a series of three Baroque music concerts.
Regional Government approves 2.6 million euros for Christmas and Carnival lighting
Order No. 362/2026 authorises the distribution of 2.6 million euros for decorative lighting for the 2026 to 2028 Christmas, New Year's Eve and Carnival festivities.
Government allocates support to four cultural projects in Madeira
The Government Council authorized the signing of cultural cooperation agreements with four entities, allocating financial support totalling 18 thousand euros for performances, an album recording, and a festival.
Government allocates support to three cultural projects
The Regional Government Council approved cooperation agreements and financial support for three cultural initiatives, including an international mandolin festival and a theatre play.