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GLASTONBURY’S EMERGING TALENT COMPETITION 2024
Glastonbury Festival is calling for entries to its Emerging Talent Competition for 2024, open to new musicians and bands from the UK and Ireland. The winner will receive a £5,000 Talent Development prize from the PRS Foundation and a slot on one of the festival’s main stages, with two runners-up each awarded £2,500. Details:…
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Applications open for the MMF’s 2024 Accelerator Programme for Music Managers
The Music Managers Forum (MMF) and YouTube Music are delighted to announce that applications for the 6th year of the Accelerator Programme for Music Managers are now open. The deadline for submissions is 10am Monday 26th February 2024. Full details can be found here. Launched in 2019, Accelerator remains the world’s only independent funding and professional development program designed exclusively…
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OPPORTUNITY: YOUTH MUSIC NEXTGEN FUND OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
The Youth Music NextGen Fund is now open, inviting young musicians and music-adjacent creatives across the UK to apply for grants up to £2,500. This is your chance to bring your creative ideas to life and advance in the music industry. What the Fund Offers: Grants up to £2,500 for individual projects. A focus…
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OPPORTUNITY: ONLINE COURSE IN MUSIC SYNC & PLACEMENT
The University of the Highlands and Islands is offering 15 free places for an online course in Music Sync and Placement. This is a single semester course aimed at upskilling musicians in placing music in visual media, a key skill for musicians navigating post-pandemic changes in film, television, and advertising. Course Highlights: 200 hours of…
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OPPORTUNITY: GLOSS FREE ELECTRONIC MUSIC WORKSHOP
The Glasgow Library of Synthesized Sound (GLOSS) invites you to join their free electronic music workshops starting January 2024 in Glasgow. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced musician, these workshops are a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the diverse world of electronic music. What’s on Offer: Two levels of workshops tailored to…
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OPPORTUNITY: BBC INTRODUCING SCOTTISH ACT OF THE YEAR 2024
Calling all emerging musicians in Scotland! BBC Introducing is searching for the Scottish Act of the Year 2024. What’s on Offer: Two recording sessions with BBC Radio Scotland. A performance slot at TRNSMT, Scotland’s biggest music festival. A bespoke PR campaign to boost your profile. How to Enter: Upload your track to the…
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OPPORTUNITY: ABERDEEN PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS JAM FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE
Aberdeen Performing Arts invites singer-songwriters to join their Jam for Climate Justice series. This project aims to spark new musical collaborations centred on climate justice, culminating in a live performance at the Lemon Tree during Climate Week North-East. What’s on Offer: Collaborate with another artist to compose a song on climate justice. Perform the…
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OPPORTUNITY: DRAKE MUSIC SCOTLAND BOARD MEMBERS
Drake Music Scotland is looking for up to four new trustees, including a new Chair of the Board. They are dedicated to promoting diversity on our Board and encourage applications from individuals with lived experiences of disability. This includes those with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, long-term health conditions, mental health challenges, and autistic and…
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OPPORTUNITY: FESTIVAL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Location: The Hebrides, Isle of Lewis Salary: £30,452 + pension contribution Contract Type: 1-year initially (extendable) Position Type: Full Time (35hrs/week) Annual Leave: 28 days The Hebridean Celtic Festival Trust is hiring a Festival Operations Coordinator! Join an award-winning and internationally acclaimed festival on the beautiful Isle of Lewis. This is a dynamic role…
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An End Of Year Member Message From Robert Kilpatrick; CEO and Creative Director
Dear SMIA Members, It’s hard to believe that we’re now quickly approaching the end of 2023. On behalf of the SMIA team and Company Board, I’d like to wish you a relaxing festive period and all the best for the new year. We’re aware that this can be a difficult time for many…
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Dougal Perman, our SMIA Board Chair 2016 – 2023; Farewell Reflections
Dougal Perman was SMIA Chair from April 2016 to March 2023. He reflects on his time as chair, how the organisation has changed and how he found the role. “Music, maths and love — the three universal languages.’’ So said great family friend, John, to me when his wife was tutoring me in maths…
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NEWS: WE’RE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE JEN HUNTER AS SMIA CHAIR + MORE
Today we announce the appointment of Jen Hunter as our Chair of the SMIA Board, with Robert Kilpatrick also announced as CEO and Creative Director on a permanent basis following being appointed to the interim role earlier this year. Jen Hunter will now lead the SMIA’s Company Board and support Kilpatrick in the setting…
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OPPORTUNITY: GENERAL MANAGER – SMIA
Company: Scottish Music Industry Association Ltd. Location: Glasgow / Hybrid Reports to: CEO and Creative Director Salary: £32,500 (£26,000 pro-rata) Term: Permanent (subject to on-going funding) Working hours: 32 hours per week (based on a four day working week) Company Description The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) exists to strengthen, empower and unite Scotland’s…
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NEWS: THE SCOTTISH ALTERNATIVE MUSIC AWARDS RETURN
The Scottish Alternative Music Awards (SAMA) return this year to Glasgow marking their fourteenth edition of the event, celebrating and putting a spotlight on underground music genres and artists from Scotland. This year’s nominations represent 7 music awards, and were selected from 21 UK based industry professionals from organisations including Clash Mag, Tenement TV,…
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OPPORTUNITY: MUSIC EXPORT GROWTH SCHEME 2023
The Music Export Growth Scheme is an initiative offering grants between £5,000 – £50,000 to support UK-registered independent music companies in marketing UK music projects internationally. This scheme is designed for those looking to introduce successful UK music projects to overseas markets. Who Should Apply? UK-based music companies with a turnover of less than…
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OPPORTUNITY: Bar & Catering Manager – Cultural Venue
Location: The Tolbooth Jail Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1DE Salary: £32,667 – £35,571 per year Contract Type: Fixed Term Position Type: Full Time Hours: 35 hours per week Stirling Council is seeking a Bar & Catering Manager for the Tolbooth and The Albert Halls in Stirling. This role is pivotal in leading the bar and…
