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Poll: Skills and Training Needs

Dougal Perman — Tue, 10 May 2011 12:46:17 +0000

To get a better understanding of the issues affecting the music industry in Scotland, we’re going to run a series of polls through our website and social networks. Please contribute to the first one by selecting an answer below and clicking vote.

Let us know what you think about these, and other issues affecting your business in the comments on this post.

EIFF Composers MiniLab

Caroline — Thu, 05 May 2011 16:18:39 +0000

The Edinburgh International Film Festival has announced that applications are now open for an exciting talent development programme for 2011. The Composers MiniLab will offer 8 Scottish composers masterclasses and workshops with leading professionals from the world of music and film.

Over 2 days, participants will meet with successful composers, music supervisors and film directors to talk about the real world of composition from those who live it everyday. Participants for the programme will also receive a full festival Industry pass.

For more information, please visit: http://www.edfilmfest.org.uk/talentdevelopment/composers-mini-lab

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 18 May 2011.

SMIA Twitter

Caroline — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:40:53 +0000

Remember to follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/thesmia for the most up to date news on the SMIA and the Scottish music industry.

SMIA AGM

Caroline — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:03:20 +0000

We would like to invite all members to our AGM which will take place at 5pm on Tuesday the 18^th of January. It will be held in the function room of The Universal, 57-59 Sauchiehall Lane, Glasgow. Agenda to follow.

Please confirm your attendance by emailing caroline@smia.org.uk

We hope you’ve all had a wonderful Christmas and wish you a very prosperous New Year. We look forward to seeing you at the many exciting SMIA events we have lined up in 2011.

New BPI Report Shows Illegal Downloading Remains Serious Threat to Britain’s Digital Music Future

Caroline — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:55:49 +0000

The UK’s digital music market continues to expand, but record levels of illegal downloading present a serious threat to the country’s online music future, confirms a major new report – Digital Music Nation 2010 – published by recording industry trade body the BPI today.

The report, featuring new research from both Harris Interactive and UKOM/Nielsen, for the first time provides a comprehensive picture of the legal and illegal digital music landscape in the UK.

The UK is one of the world’s most advanced digital music markets. With 67 legal services, the UK offers music fans unprecedented choice over how to access their favourite bands online and awareness of digital music offerings is at an all-time high. Around a quarter of record industry revenues now come from digital.

But while the UK digital music market has expanded, widespread illegal downloading means it is growing much more slowly than it ought to be. The lack of action against illegal downloading continues to undermine the potential for the digital music sector to expand, eroding value for investors, discouraging innovation and harming Britain’s musical culture. These effects are now felt right across the UK’s creative industries.

http://www.bpi.co.uk/press-area/news-amp3b-press-release/article/new-bpi-report-shows-illegal-downloading-remains-serious-threat-to-britains-digital-music-future.aspx

Dates Announced for goNORTH 2011

Caroline — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:14:53 +0000

Organisers have confirmed that goNORTH 2011 will take place across the 9th and 10th of June next year in Inverness. goNorth celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2010 with its most ambitious and successful event to date, bringing a host of world-class panels, workshops and a global marathon of live showcases to the north of Scotland. goNorth has grown to become Scotland’s premier music industry event, and now offers a much wider range of activity across creative industries, from screen and broadcast to designer fashion. Over the years, the event has featured keynote speakers such as Alan McGee, Jazz Summers and Anthony Wilson.

“goNORTH has become firmly established in terms of the industry calendar and last year’s event was incredible. In 2011, we are looking forward to not only maintaining the standard people have grown to expect from goNORTH, but building on it”, said director Shaun Arnold. “We are working hard to continue developing new ideas and encourage input from a broader range of creative industries. The event is such an important platform, and we pride ourselves on generating a dynamic and vibrant environment where people across all levels of experience can get together, make connections, watch some of the most exciting new bands around, and most importantly, have a really great time.”

Organisers have also confirmed that they are working hard to introduce some exciting changes to next year’s event, and are due to announce further details across the coming months.

www.gonorth.biz

SMIA bringing MMF professional development programme to Scotland

Caroline — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:37:20 +0000

The SMIA is delighted to announce that we are bringing the MMF Music Management Professional Development Programme to Scotland. Starting in spring 2011, the course will consist of ten masterclasses taking place throughout the year. Each session is stand alone however collectively the 10 classes will provide a comprehensive programme. We are currently working with the MMF to create the programme that is most suitable for our members and will announce the topics shortly.

For more information on MMF training courses please visit www.mmf-training.com

Olympic Games Tender

Caroline — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:11:03 +0000

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has announced commencement of its tender process to appoint one or more production services companies to work as partners in the delivery of its Sports Presentation programme across the Olympic and Paralympic Games. These companies will undertake the commissioning of production elements including post production, performances, staging, etc.

To be able to tender for this contract, businesses need to be registered on CompeteFor – www.CompeteFor.com – the chosen website for advertising London 2012 opportunities. Further helpful information, top tips and downloadable guidance materials on CompeteFor is available via the Business Gateway website at www.bgateway.com > Sales and marketing > Tender for London 2012 Olympic contracts.

The closing date for registering interest in these contract opportunities, which needs to be done via the CompeteFor website, is 5 pm on 5th November 2010.

For more information contact Caroline Cooper at caroline@smia.org.uk or on 0141 553 2784