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Support independent Scottish venues through the Coronavirus
We are extremely saddened to see the doors of Scotland’s invaluable independent venues close during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis. While it is absolutely crucial these steps are taken as a precaution in the interest of staff and public safety, they now need your support more than ever in order to safeguard their futures and continue…
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SMIA Workshops: Formalising Your Music Business
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 Workshop David is a partner in…
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SMIA Workshops: Building A Career In Scotland’s Music Industry
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 on Monday 30th March 11am – 1pm. About the Workshop The Scottish…
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Shortlist Announced Scottish Awards For New Music 2020
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 winners…
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SMIA Members Spotlight: David Blair (Barrowland Ballroom)
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 market and venue.…
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SMIA Creative Conversations: Emma Pollock
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…
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I Work In Music: Mobo la Ji
The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) presents ‘I Work In Music’ – a new series consisting of educational and entertaining interviews with professionals from across the full spectrum of the music industry in Scotland. In the first episode we meet Mobo la Ji of Forij. Forij is a progressive collective of visual artists, musicians, DJ’s…
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‘I Work In Music’ trailer
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:
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Let Touring Musicians Travel: Support Musicians Working in the EU Post-Brexit
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 years Be free or cheap Cover all EU member states Get rid of the need for carnets…
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Musique Sans Frontières — Scottish Music Is Open For Business
“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,…
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SMIA Workshops: Music Industry Contract Essentials, Copyright and Monetising Intellectual Property
This workshop was delivered by Jonathan Tait – an Entertainment Law Solicitor with a music industry background. Jonathan has many years of music industry experience including A&R, artist management, tour management and much more. He shares his broad and expansive understanding of the workings of the music industry and enables you to understand how to protect…
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SMIA Members Spotlight: Nicole Stapinski (Moonstruck On Clydeside)
Tell us a bit about you and what you do… Hello hello! My name’s Nicole Stapinski and I’m the founder / director of Moonstruck on Clydeside — a non-profit, independent promotions start-up with roots in Glasgow and New York (where I hail from). If you know your pop culture references… the hint’s in the title! I…
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The Art School Venue’s Contribution To Glasgow
“When it comes to The Art School, the venue’s social and cultural capital was worth its weight in gold.” I miss The Art School. Its loss saddens me. I think I can speak for everyone involved in the SMIA when I say that to lose a grassroots music venue has a significant impact on a…
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Born To Be Wide: Harmonising With Edinburgh’s Festivals
Join Born To Be Wide for their ‘Harmonising with Edinburgh’s Festivals’ panel to coincide with their 16th birthday celebrations on Thursday 6th February at the Pleasance in Edinburgh from 7pm. Harmonising with Edinburgh’s festivals: developing partnerships with the Scotland’s music scene. Edinburgh is known globally as the Festival City, hosting a broad range of international…
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SMIA Workshops: Touring in Rural Scotland
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 ‘Touring in Rural Scotland’ workshop at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, taking place on Tuesday 25th February 11am – 1pm. About the Workshop Are you band,…
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Independent Venue Week 2020: Scottish Shows
ABERDEEN Krakatoa Friday 31st January – Atlas Empire + Gulls + New Kings TICKETS OTDSaturday 1st February – Derange + Fragments + Virtues TICKETS OTD EDINBURGH Leith Depot Monday 27th January – 3 Mushrooms + The Angry Beaver Conspiracy + Acolyte TICKET LINK TBCTuesday 28th January – The Party Slogan + The Heartbreak Diet +…
