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Support for Traditional Arts projects through Tasgadh grants from Fèisean nan Gà idheal
Musicians across Scotland can apply for grants of up to ÂŁ1,000 for traditional arts projects including music, dance and storytelling through the Tasgadh fund.
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Job opportunity: Marketing and Communications Manager with Dandelion (Event Scotland)
Salary: ÂŁ41,538 per annum Full-time fixed term post to October 2022 Location:Â All Scotland Deadline: Sunday 22 August 2021 at 00:00. Event Scotland are looking for an experienced, creative and organised individual to support the delivery of the Marketing & Communications strategy for their Dandelion project. Dandelion is commissioned by EventScotland and funded via the Scottish…
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The SAY Award 2021 Design Commission: Register your interest now
The SAY Award 2021 is looking for designers and artists living and working in Scotland who are developing innovative ideas and processes with a focus on sustainability to create bespoke awards for the albums recognised, highlighting the enduring links between music, art and design. This year is the SAY Award’s tenth birthday, and the project…
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YMI funding: Access to Music Making and Strengthening Youth Music open for applications
The YMI Access to Music Making and Strengthening Youth Music funds are now open for applications through Creative Scotland’s online Funding Management System. You can find out more about the funds, along with details of how to apply at the links above and on the YMI page of the Creative Scotland website. Access to Music Making The purpose of the Access…
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Gaelic speaking musician sought for online performance at Blas 2021
A call has gone out for a Gaelic-speaking musician as part of a project celebrating the life and legacy of St Columba. Colmcille1500 – 1500 years on from the saint’s birth will promote the heritage of the saint whose abbey of Iona linked Ireland, Scotland and beyond. To mark this, Fèisean nan GĂ idheal, with support…
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Music biggest mental health support for 1 in 5 people during COVID-19 lockdowns, survey finds
More than a fifth of people said live streaming and music had been the biggest support to their mental health through lockdown, new figures suggest. Of the 2063 people surveyed, 16% agreed that knowing thousands of other people also tuned in to live streams with them made lockdown much less of a lonely experience. Almost…
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Updated guidance for musicians in Scotland as Covid-19 restrictions ease
All of Scotland is currently at level 0 of the five Covid-19 protection levels (0-4). Musicians can find an overview of the updated protection levels and timetable on the Scottish Government’s website. Please refer to guidance for the performing arts and venues sector and events sector guidance for further information on focused live music/events entertainment. Discos, silent…
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Anti-racism & cultural proficiency training from Intercultural Youth Scotland
Intercultural Youth Scotland (IYS) is now offering free anti-racism & cultural proficiency training for groups, organisations and individuals seeking to collapse barriers that might be in place for Young Black people. Intercultural Youth Scotland (IYS) is Scotland’s leading charity for Black and People of Colour (BPoC) youth. IYS is the only major organisation that is…
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Conversations and Coping Strategies: dealing with self-doubt from Help Musicians
EVENT OVERVIEW: If you’re a performer, composer, sound engineer, or hold any other career in the music industry, join Help Musicians and qualified Mental Health Nurse Andy Uzzell to build a toolbox of coping strategies across these six sessions, each tackling a different issue you may find yourself grappling with. GET TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/conversations-and-coping-strategies-dealing-with-self-doubt-registration-159097201011
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Apply for the Nurturing Talent – Time to Shine Fund
Creative Scotland’s ‘Nurturing Talent – Time to Shine Fund is now open to support the creative ideas and ambitions of young people aged 11 to 25.
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BBC Radio Scotland explore links between music, nature and wellbeing
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, BBC Radio Scotland’s Bruce MacGregor examined the links between nature, wellbeing, and music as part of Thursday nights’ folk and trad show, ‘Traveling Folk’. Nature has long been an influence for musicians and singers, but over the last year we’ve all come to appreciate nature in a whole…
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Job opportunity: Stage and Transport Manager with Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Location: Edinburgh Contract: Full-time permanent, starting in August Salary: ÂŁ25,000 to ÂŁ27,000 depending on skills and experience The Scottish Chamber Orchestra are looking for a capable, adaptable Stage Manager with previous relevant experience, to support the Scottish Chamber Orchestra’s work throughout Scotland and abroad. The Stage Manager works closely with five Concerts Department colleagues to ensure…
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Job opportunity: Temporary Lecturer at West College Scotland
West College Scotland wish to appoint individuals to join the bank of temporary lecturing staff within their Creative and Digital Industries Sector. Candidates must be passionate about supporting and motivating our students and hold a qualification at SCQF level 8 (e.g. HND) or above in a relevant subject area. You must be able to teach…
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Job opportunity: Music Lecturer with UWS
Location: Ayr Salary: ÂŁ44,045 – ÂŁ49,552 per annum pro-rata Deadline: 13 June 2021 School of Business & Creative Industries 1 x Full time 1.0 FTE/35 hrs per week 1 x Part time 0.5 FTE/17.5 hrs per week University of the West of Scotland are looking to appoint two Music Lecturers on a full and part…
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Free Online Guitar and Songwriting Workshop from Academy of Music and Sound
Join the AMS Edinburgh team for an open day with something extra. Enjoy two workshops with tutors Michael Mackay and Marina Rolink, followed by a presentation about studying at AMS and a Q&A session for you to ask anything and everything about their courses. GET TICKETS
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Building Mental Resilience in the Music Industry from Help Musicians
EVENT OVERVIEW: Wellness professional Jack Williamson will introduce you to nine different ways to stay mentally resilient during testing times, providing you with tools and techniques you can implement day-to-day to help you build your own resilience. The session will take place remotely via Zoom on Thursday 24 June from 10.15am. TICKET COST: FREE GET…
