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OPPORTUNITY: CREATIVE BALANCE STEERING GROUP
Creative Balance is a new research project exploring mental health and wellbeing, and what improvements can be made for Black People and People of Colour in the Scottish creative industries through support from We Are Here Scotland and supported by funding from The Baring Foundation and Creative Scotland. They are looking to form a…
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OPPORTUNITY: DF CONCERTS – GIG MARKETING MANAGER
Location: Glasgow, Scotland Salary: Competitive, based on experience Working Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, with additional event work as required) Contract: Fixed-term (Maternity cover for 12 months) DF Concerts and Events seeks a dedicated Gig Marketing Manager to oversee marketing campaigns for its key brands, with a…
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OPPORTUNITY: SKIDDLE INDUSTRY DROP IN – GLASGOW
Date and Time: Thursday 16th of November, 12:00 – Late Location: Barras Art and Design (BAaD), 54 Calton Entry, Glasgow G40 2SB Tickets: Free, secure your ticket here. Join the Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) at the Skiddle Industry Drop-In event, a gathering that brings together Scotland’s leading music professionals and artists for a…
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OPPORTUNITY: SOUTH AYRSHIRE YMI MUSIC HEROES PROJECT
The South Ayrshire Council’s Youth Music Initiative is seeking passionate and skilled Singing and Musicianship Tutors for the upcoming Music Heroes Project. This initiative will be pivotal in nurturing the musical abilities of Primary 3 pupils throughout South Ayrshire. Purpose of the Project To enhance singing and musicianship skills amongst young learners. Provide engaging,…
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OPPORTUNITY: OFF THE RECORD VIRTUAL EVENTS
Off The Record is hosting a series of virtual events spanning over three evenings on November 28th, 29th, and 30th. Aimed at 16-25 year olds, each evening will delve into a specific aspect of the music industry: Releasing, Promotion, and Live. The events will feature panels, Q&A sessions, 15 Minutes of Knowledge segments, and networking…
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OPPORTUNITY: ANGUS YMI SMALL PROJECTS GRANT
Angus Council Education Service is offering YMI Small Grants aimed at local freelance musicians and music facilitators from the Tayside region. The grant aims to enrich children’s learning focusing on positive health and wellbeing through music. Purpose of the Grants Financial support up to £3,000 to execute creative and impactful music projects. Foster children’s…
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OPPORTUNITY: “THIS MUST BE THE PLACE” BOOK LAUNCH – IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SMIA
Date and Time: Thursday November 16th 5:15 – 7pm Location: University of Glasgow Concert Hall, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ Tickets: Free, secure your ticket here. Join us for an evening with Shain Shapiro, CEO of Sound Diplomacy, as he launches his debut book, “This Must Be The Place: How Music Can Make Your…
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OPPORTUNITY: OFF THE RECORD MUSIC ROLES
Off The Record has multiple roles open for 16-25 year olds based in Scotland who are eager to work in the music industry. These roles offer a unique chance to get involved in content creation, social media coordination, and event delivery. ——————————————————– Social Media Coordinator Salary: £12 per hour Contract Type: Freelance Hours: 8 hours…
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NEWS: YOUNG FATHERS WIN THE SCOTTISH ALBUM OF THE YEAR AWARD WITH ‘HEAVY HEAVY’
Young Fathers ‘Heavy Heavy’ was announced as winner of The Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award at the prestigious Ceremony in Stirling’s Albert Halls this past Thursday 26th October. Young Fathers claimed the title ahead of a Shortlist including Paolo Nutini, Becky Sikasa, Joesef and more, taking home £20,000 and the coveted title of Scottish…
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OPPORTUNITY: MUSIC WORKSHOPS AT “WE MAKE MUSIC INSTRUMENT LIBRARIES”
The Music Education Partnership Group is compiling a list of individuals throughout Scotland keen on leading music workshops in libraries. About We Make Music Instrument Libraries: This initiative, launched in 2022, aims to place musical instruments into public libraries across Scotland, allowing the public to borrow them for free. In addition to lending…
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OPPORTUNITY: GLASGOW LIFE – TECHNICIAN (BANK) x 10 – (PART-TIME)
Location: Glasgow City Salary: Hourly rates between £11.64 – £14.55 Working Pattern: Varied/flexible hours over seven days or as venue events dictate Contract: Permanent (Staff Bank) Glasgow Life is looking to recruit Technicians on a permanent contract working in the staff bank, across City Halls & Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and Kelvingrove…
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OPPORTUNITY: LYRA MUSIC COMMISSION
Lyra presents the “Bright & Wild 24 – Music Commission”, a unique project centered on inventive music performances for the 2024 Bright & Wild festival. This exclusive venture is designed against the inspiring theme of ‘Face the Dragon’. Lyra invites Musicians/Composers to engage and work with the members of their Youth Music group (ages 8-11).…
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NEWS: RESONATE 2023 – SCOTLAND’S MUSIC INDUSTRY CONFERENCE UNVEILS PROGRAMME & SHARLEEN SPITERI KEYNOTE
Scotland’s music industry conference, Resonate, is back with its excellent 2023 line-up, scheduled for Thursday, 23rd November at Platform in Glasgow. This year’s highlights feature a keynote address by Sharleen Spiteri, vocalist of Texas. Resonate, an annual music conference organised by the team at 23rd Precinct Music, is designed to accelerate learning, networking, and…
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A Guide To PPL
For anyone involved in the music industry, understanding and taking advantage of PPL’s offerings is not just recommended, but essential. It’s a step towards ensuring that your hard work, talent, and creativity are rightfully rewarded. PPL, which stands for Phonographic Performance Limited, is a UK-based music licensing company that collects and distributes royalties for recorded…
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A Guide To YouTube for Artists
Introducing YouTube Music YouTube Music is more than just a platform for your songs. It provides the tools you need to engage with fans, grow your audience, and develop your online presence. Ever noticed that musical note next to an artist’s name? It shows that an artist is using YouTube For Artists + all the…
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NEWS: THE SAY AWARD SHORTLIST 2023
Today we revealed the SAY Award 10 Shortlisted albums in the running for the £20,000 prize and coveted national title, plus Paolo Nutini’s ‘These Streets’ is announced as the winner of 2023’s Modern Scottish Classic Award (chosen by this year’s Longlisted artists) and the five finalists for this year’s Sound of Young Scotland Award have…