As part of the SMIA’s innovation-led development programme, designed to help nurture business talent and build infrastructure in Scotland’s music industry, we will be hosting this free entry ‘Formalising Your Music Business’ workshop in partnership with XpoNorth at The Ironworks in Inverness, taking place on Monday 30th March 2pm – 4pm. About the…(Read More)
As part of the SMIA’s innovation-led development programme, designed to help nurture business talent and build infrastructure in Scotland’s music industry, we will be hosting this free entry ‘Building A Career In Scotland’s Music Industry’ workshop in partnership with XpoNorth at The Ironworks in Inverness, taking place…(Read More)
The Scottish Awards for New Music are delighted to announce the 2020 shortlist of nominees selected by a panel of key figures in the music world from over 300 nominations submitted across twelve categories. The SMIA are pleased to support this year’s awards in the form of The SMIA Award for Creative Programming. The…(Read More)
Tell us a bit about you and what you do… Hello SMIA! I work as Market & Ballroom Assistant at The Barras Market and Barrowland Ballroom. Handily my favourite music venue in the world so it’s a real dream job! I’m basically hands-on with everything to do with running and maintaining the…(Read More)
SMIA Creative Conversations are a series of inspirational events hosted by the Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA). The events take the form of a chat show style interview, with a different music industry practitioner being interviewed at each event. The purpose of SMIA Creative Conversations is to allow insights, experience and best practice to be…(Read More)
The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) presents ‘I Work In Music’ – a new series consisting of educational and entertaining…
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The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) presents ‘I Work In Music’ – a new series for our members consisting of educational and entertaining interviews with professionals from across the full spectrum of the music industry in Scotland. Launching on 19/02/2020. Filmed and edited by OnRed Productions Watch the trailer below…(Read More)
The Musicians’ Union is calling on Government and Parliament to back a Musicians’ Passport for musicians working in the EU post-Brexit. Please sign the petition to show your support. The Musicians’ Passport must: Last a minimum of two yearsBe free or cheapCover all EU member statesGet rid of the need for carnets and…(Read More)
“Music has no borders” — Mike Kamp, publisher of Folker Magazine, at Showcase Scotland 2020 Showcase Scotland is a wonderful music industry activity. At the business end of Celtic Connections, 180 delegates a year come to Glasgow to network, share experiences, experience showcases from some of Scotland, and the world’s, most exciting contemporary folk, traditional…(Read More)
This workshop was delivered by Jonathan Tait – an Entertainment Law Solicitor with a music industry background. Jonathan has many years…
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