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OPPORTUNITY: APPLY TO PLAY AT SXSW 2024
Applications for South by South SXSW Music Festival are currently open, offering potential Showcasing Artists an unparalleled opportunity to gain visibility and connect with key influencers from the music industry. Bands from all genres can apply to perform in Austin, Texas, from 11th-16th March 2024. This premier platform connects artists with a global audience of…
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NEWS: THE SOUND OF YOUNG SCOTLAND AWARD 2023 OPENS FOR APPLICATIONS
Today, we’ve opened applications for an award to support new Scottish talent; the Sound of Young Scotland Award. Emerging Scottish artists can now apply to win a funding package worth over ÂŁ10,000 to support the creation of their debut album, with the award supported by Help Musicians, Youth Music and the Scottish Government’s Youth Music Initiative…
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OPPORTUNITY: APPLY TO PLAY REEPERBAHN FESTIVAL 2023Â
Applications are still open for participation in the Reeperbahn Festival 2023. The festival takes place in Hamburg, Germany from the 20th to the 23rd September 2023 and offers an opportunity for emerging international artists and industry professionals to take part in this globally recognised event. The Reeperbahn Festival is Germany’s largest platform for the…
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OPPORTUNITY: YOUTH MUSIC AWARDS PAID WORK EXPERIENCE
Youth Music are offering several exciting opportunities for young individuals aspiring for a career in the music industry to be involved in the running of The Youth Music Awards 2023. The Youth Music Awards 2023, in association with Hal Leonard Europe, is set to take place on Wednesday, 18 October 2023 at Troxy, London.…
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NEWS: Here, There and Everywhere: UK Music Report Reveals Music Tourism’s Powerful Impact
UK Music, the collective voice of the UK music industry, has unveiled its Here, There and Everywhere report, which reveals the huge contribution of music tourism to the UK economy.  The new report outlines the impact of the eagerly anticipated resurgence of live music in 2022 – the first full year of post-pandemic festivals, gigs…
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OPPORTUNITY: PERFORM AT THE FOLK ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Folk Alliance International invites artists to apply for a coveted spot in the Official Showcase of their 2024 Conference. The Conference is the world’s largest congregation of the folk music industry, representing an array of genres, from Appalachian to Zydeco, Americana, Blues, Celtic, Bluegrass, Hip-Hop, Singer-Songwriter and beyond. To be held at the Westin…
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OPPORTUNITY: JOIN THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR DUMFRIES MUSIC COLLECTIVE
Dumfries Music Collective (DMC) is calling for applications to join its newly formed Advisory Committee. Since its founding in 2012, DMC has grown from an annual event into a year-long program significantly contributing to the music scene in Dumfries and Galloway. While prior experience in the music and creative industries is advantageous, it is…
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OPPORTUNITY: STIRLING COUNCIL CULTURE + EVENTS TEAM POSITIONS
Stirling Council is recruiting for two engaging roles within their Culture and Events Team. These positions provide an exciting chance for individuals passionate about music, the arts, and event programming to contribute to the city’s cultural landscape. ——————————————————– Cultural Venues Programmer Location: The Tolbooth Jail Wynd Stirling, FK8 1DE Salary: ÂŁ37,014 – ÂŁ39,171 per year…
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NEWS: PITCH SCOTLAND 2023 ANNOUNCES MORE SPEAKERS + ARTISTS
Pitch, Scotland’s international convention of hip hop and underground culture, has announced more speakers and artists for their key full weekend event which takes place across Glasgow venues Saint Lukes, Many Studios and the Drygate Brewery on Saturday 19th August and Sunday 20th August 2023. LaJoyce Brookshire, a publicist for legends such as Aretha…
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OPPORTUNITY: PRS FOUNDATION GRANTS AND PROGRAMMES MANAGER
Location: PRS Foundation Offices, London Bridge – 3 days in person in the office per week Salary: Up to ÂŁ38k p.a. D.O.E Hours: 35 hours per week worked between office hours, with flexibility required from team members around evening and weekend work and UK travel to and from events and meetings. Contract: Permanent with 6-month…
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OPPORTUNITY: THE GATHERING 2023 PERFORMER OPEN CALL
The Touring Network is currently inviting applications from professional performers for The Gathering 2023 held in Birnam and Dunkeld on Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th of October. This is a unique opportunity for tour-ready performers to perform to a crowd consisting of promoters, venue representatives, funders, and creative professionals from the region and beyond. …
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OPPORTUNITY: RADIO BUENA VIDA ACCESS TO MUSIC MAKING WORKSHOPS
Radio Buena Vida is running a series of workshops this Summer, aimed at young people between 18 – 25 years old who have faced personal or financial barriers to accessing music-making and music education, focussing on DJing, mixing, music production, music curation and selection, radio broadcasting and radio presenting. Applications will be considered up to…
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NEWS: SAY AWARD 2023 CALLS FOR ELIGIBLE ALBUM SUBMISSIONS
We’re proud to announce that Scotland’s national music prize, The Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award is back for 2023, with eligible album submissions now open. The SAY Award will return to Stirling’s Albert Halls for this year’s award ceremony, where the artist with the winning album will collect a ÂŁ20,000 prize alongside the coveted…
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OPPORTUNITY: HEN HOOSE MENTORING & GUIDANCE
Hen Hoose has joined forces with PRS For Music to offer x3 women/non-binary PRSÂ members the opportunity for career mentoring and guidance. Starting in August and taking place over 4 months, each successful applicant will be paired with mentors that suit their genre of music. Hen Hoose is a songwriting collective and music production house…
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OPPORTUNITY: THE BURRELL COLLECTION COMMISSION CALL
The Burrell Collection is seeking sound-based explorations of the museum from Glasgow-based musicians and sound artists. They are inviting proposals from Glasgow-based artists and these can be in the form of a piece of music or ambient soundscape, possibly incorporating found sounds or location-based recordings. Final pieces should be at least 30-45 minutes in…
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OPPORTUNITY: WE ARE HERE SCOTLAND’S CREATOR FUND ROUND 3
Round 3 of We Are Here Scotland’s Creators’ Fund is now live. This fund aims to provide practical funding opportunities for Black people and People of Colour who are artists and creatives across Scotland. It also offers one-to-one mentorship from experienced industry professionals. To date, the fund has raised almost ÂŁ8000, thanks to donations…