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Free events to explore Women and People of Marginalised Genders in Music
Come Play With Me, PRS Foundation and Youth Music present a week of panels and discussion in celebration of Women and People of Marginalised Genders in Music.
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Free Intro to Music Production Class from Music Production For Women
Music Production for Women is hosting a free Intro to Music Production Class (1 hour) based on Ableton Live on 6 Jan (8pm GMT) open to anyone to join. The session is aimed at beginners and will walk you through the basic concepts of production. Sign up now.
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Petition for a Europe-wide Visa-free work permit for Touring professionals and Artists
A petition has been created to seek Europe-wide Visa-free work permit for Touring professionals and Artists.
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Apply to the PRS Hitmaker Fund by 8 January 2021
Musicians from across the UK have until 8pm on Friday 8 January to apply for support from the PRS Hitmaker Fund.
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Streaming grows for sixth straight year as UK turns to music during lockdown
Music has helped people get through lockdown, with streaming growing for a sixth straight year in 2020, according to new figures.
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UK Music report calls for action to save live music in 2021
UK Music has published a new report calling for government measures to safeguard a summer of live music in 2021.
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Applications open for round 2 of Youth Music Incubator Fund
Grants of £5,000 to £30,000 are available to businesses, collectives, and not-for-profits working in the music industries through the Youth Music Incubator Fund.
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Interview: Founder Richy Muirhead reflects on the 2020 Scottish Alternative Music Awards (SAMA)
We caught up with SAMA founder Richy Muirhead to reflect on the success of this year’s digital awards and on the future of alternative music in Scotland:
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Scottish Government publish guide for the culture and creative sectors after Brexit transition
The Scottish Government have published a guide for the culture and creative sectors on the changes that can be expected from 1 January 2021 following the end of the Brexit transition period.
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Call for Three-Year Government Funding Agreements for Scotland’s Culture Sector
Culture Counts has written to Fiona Hyslop MSP, the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture, to ask for the announcement of a three-year culture budget in January 2021.
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Take part in #SleepOut to support our industry colleagues who have fallen through the cracks
#WeMakeEvents has collaborated with #ExcludedUK on an urgent action to raise awareness of the 3 million people who have fallen through the cracks of government support. On Friday 18 December, thousands will ‘Sleep Out’ overnight to raise awareness and funds for families struggling to pay the bills, and worried they’ll lose their homes this Christmas. You…
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UK Music publish Careers Information Pack for schools
UK Music have published a Careers Information Pack for information and advice about the broad range of careers available in the industry.
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Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) appoints Jason Edwards as Executive Director
The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) today announces the appointment of Jason Edwards as Executive Director, who commences post in January 2021.
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Love Singing: project call out for community choirs and songwriters
Love Music are seeking 5 community choirs and 5 songwriters to be part of a new community engagement initiative, Love Singing.
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CMU Insights: Streaming Explained Webinar Series
CMU’s weekly webinars will return in 2021 – and among the upcoming sessions is a three part series all about the streaming business.
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Scottish ban on background music in hospitality venues lifted
Hospitality venues are now permitted to play low-level background music again.
