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MMF launches Accelerator Programme for Music Managers in partnership with YouTube Music and Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA)
– New independent fund to support independent music managers based in England and Scotland through the precarious early stages of their career – Twelve-month grants of up to £15,000 made available, as well as extensive training, mentoring and advice from industry professionals – Accelerator Programme endorsed by managers representing artists including Anne-Marie, Biffy Clyro, Frank…
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Paolo Nutini confirmed as the Most Played artist to have been Shortlisted for The SAY Award
On today’s inaugural National Album Day, the Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) has teamed up with music licensing company PPL to produce a Top 10 chart of the most-played artists who have been Shortlisted for the prestigious Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award, based on 21st century UK radio and television airplay. Celebrating, promoting…
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SMIA presents: Cashflow and Managing Your Finances Workshop
We will be hosting a Crowdfunding Workshop at Glasgow’s The Old Hairdressers on October 30th from 14:00pm – 17:00pm with Gillian Caughey. Gillian is the founder of Fearless Financials, a Glasgow based accountancy practice focused on helping creative businesses, social enterprises and charities use their numbers to thrive. Money is a precious commodity no matter what…
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SMIA Presents: Crowdfunding Workshop
We will be hosting a Crowdfunding Workshop at Glasgow’s The Old Hairdressers on October 30th from 10:00am – 13:00pm with Tim Wright is Director and co-founder of twintangibles – a management consultancy that helps organisations create value from accessing the crowd economy. A leading thinker and practitioner on crowdfunding Tim is co-author with Daniela Castrataro…
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SMIA Workshops: US Visas for Performing Artists
In an exclusive workshop for SMIA members, Julianne Wagner, Associate Case Manager for TAMIZDAT, explains in detail the requirement, legal position and processes surrounding travelling to, and doing business in, the US for musicians and music business professionals. This intimate workshop was captured (using a Mevo camera) in the SMIA Workspace in Glasgow. Learn more…
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Off The Record: Edinburgh and Dundee Events
We’re very excited to be heading to both Edinburgh and Dundee in November for the next Off The Record events – a platform for 16-25s pursuing a career in the music industry with a host of speakers including SMIA’s Robert Kilpatrick. Edinburgh Sat Nov 17th: https://bit.ly/2Pqe6fM Dundee Sat Nov 24th: https://bit.ly/2Oa3Rro Off The Record started life as part of…
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An Interview with 57 Degrees North
The SMIA has been a proud partner Independent Record Label market: Aberdeen since 2014. Ahead of 2018’s event, taking place on 3 November at The Lemon Tree in Aberdeen, we spoke to founder/organiser John Anderson from 57 Degrees North about why it was set-up, what it’s achieved over the years and what to expect from…
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Resonate: Growing Scotland’s Music Industry Event at Glasgow’s BAad
This year’s Resonate event will take place on Thursday 15th November at Glasgow’s BAad where our very own Robert Kilpatrick will be taking part in the Scotland and Emerging Markets panel amongst some great company. Resonate Music Industry Conference was birthed in 2017 when 23rd Precinct Music decided the time had come to bring a top…
