Author: Daria Jaszcz

In celebration of 15 years since Glasgow’s recognition as the UK’s first UNESCO City of Music, Glasgow Life announces an award scheme for local musicians.   This initiative commemorates Glasgow’s vibrant contribution to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network and alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Glasgow stands proud amongst fifty-nine UNESCO music…

Hit The Road are a touring project aimed at young people aged 14-19 years old in an early stage of their music-making career. ‍Hit the Road will present three tours of Scotland, themed by music genre. Participants are also invited to training workshops with industry professionals covering all aspects of the reality of touring, while…

Location: Glasgow Salary: Starting at £22,109 (rising to £31,441 with experience) Contract Type: Full-time Permanent Position Type: In-house / Hybrid (3 days per week in office) Work From Home: Flexible with occasional travel Department: Artist Relations & Marketing Reports to: Head of Artist Relations & Marketing   EmuBands is on the lookout for a dedicated…

The Four Nations International Fund is a prominent initiative aiming to bolster collaborations within the arts and creative industries across the UK and with European and global counterparts. Applicants can seek between £1,000 and £7,500 from a total fund of £320,000.   In 2023, the second round of the fund offers:  Support for in-person, digital,…

The UK & International Open Awards, championing disabled artists in England, Scotland, and Wales, are now live. This monumental initiative offers a combined fund of £600,000 to commission artists both nationally and internationally.   This fund is supported by Arts Council England, Arts Council of Wales, British Council and Creative Scotland.   These awards empower…

The Youth Music NextGen Fund is a pioneering grant designed to empower and propel the aspirations of young musical creatives across the UK. The focus is on championing the innovative ideas of budding musicians and industry talents, ensuring financial constraints don’t deter their ambitions.   Purpose of the Funds  Financial support up to £2,500 to…

Jazz Promotion Network (JPN) is offering a limited number of bursaries to enable Scottish jazz industry professionals to attend the 2023 JPN Conference. With the help of Creative Scotland, they are offering partial travel bursaries and free conference tickets to attendees from Scotland.   Eligibility Criteria Jazz Promotion Network invites Scottish jazz professionals who: Are…

Wide Days are expanding their showcase programme, offering more opportunities than ever before for artists, bands DJs and composers based in Scotland, offering the chance to perform to Scottish and international music industry deluges and fans.    Wide Days is set to take place in Edinburgh on the 1st/2nd/3rd of May 2024 offering a full…

Beyond Borders was established in 2010 to support high quality co-commissions and tours, stimulating collaboration between composers, performance groups and music organisations across the four UK countries and, since 2014, the Republic of Ireland.   The grant offers support of up to £15,000 for commissions, recordings and compositions created within the last five years.   This co-commissioning…

The International Society for Contemporary Music (ISCM) World Music Days 2024 will take place in the Faroe Islands 22 – 30 June 2024, offering a unique opportunity to showcase your work on the global stage.   The Scottish Music Centre (SMC) and New Music Scotland (NMS), as Associate members of the ISCM are entitled to…

Location: Perth and Kinross   Salary: £10,000 fixed fee   Contract Type: Freelance   Position Type: Project-Based   Work From Home: Flexible     Solas Festival is searching for a dedicated Festival Director to oversee and curate the upcoming Solas Festival 2024. The selected individual will work closely with the Board of Trustees and the…

The Culture Ediburgh Diversity and Inclusion Fund has been introduced as an innovative grant aimed at amplifying and elevating the voices, art, and narratives of ethnically diverse artists and creatives in Edinburgh. Its commitment is towards nurturing a richer and more inclusive arts and culture environment within the city.   Purpose of the Funds Support…