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PRS Foundation’s POWER UP announces 40 Black music creators and industry professionals involved in year 1 of the programme
POWER UP have announced the music creators, industry professionals and executives who will make up Year 1 of the Participant Programme, a key feature of the long-term initiative launched to address anti-Black racism and racial disparities in the music sector. Managed by PRS Foundation and launched in February this year, the Participant Programme elevates exciting…
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New feature length music documentary to celebrate the songs, Â stories and journey of Scotland’s all-female bands
A new feature-length documentary seeks to explore the social impact of women in Scotland making music collectively in a male-dominated industry and rightfully acknowledge their place within the history of popular music. ‘Since Yesterday: The Unsung Pioneers of Scottish Pop’ celebrates the songs,  stories and journey of Scotland’s all-female bands from 1960 to 2010. The production…
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Job opportunity: Learning & Participation Manager with Dunedin Consort
Role: Learning and Participation Manager Post: Part time Closing date: 14 June 2021 Dunedin Consort are looking to recruit a highly motivated, confident and enthusiastic individual to join Dunedin Consort in a job share with the current Learning & Participation Manager, on a part-time basis (2.5 days per week). This role is a job share…
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AIM launch ‘Level Up’ – Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Training Programme
AIM are launching a full Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Training Programme named ‘EDI Level-Up’, led by expert diversity consultants Arit Eminue and Vick Bain. Working towards a fair music industry is at the core of AIM’s mission. EDI Level-Up is a carefully curated programme which will break down barriers, and help participants create work…
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Job opportunity: Marketing and Communications Manager with The Citizens Theatre
Role: Marketing and Communications Manager Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 (depending on experience) Deadline for applications: 12noon on Thursday 27 May The Citizens Theatre is looking to appoint an experienced and ambitious Marketing and Communications Manager to deliver impactful marketing campaigns for productions and projects. The post holder will be responsible for generating attendances and income…
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New mentoring programme for Care experienced young people from Paragon
Inclusive arts organisation Paragon are running a new mentoring programme for Care experienced young people, giving industry knowledge from an experienced team of musicians and dancers. Sample is delivered in blocks of 12 sessions, which will take place twice a month over a six month period. The timing and schedule will be worked out in advance…
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MMF launches updated mental health guide at The Great Escape
The UK’s Music Managers Forum has today published a new version of its ‘Guide To Mental Health’, updating the free resource it originally produced in partnership with Music Support and Help Musicians back in 2017. The new expanded version of the guide has been co-authored by Sam Parker of specialist music mental health consultants Parker…
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Youth Music Initiative CPD Fund 2021 open for applications
The Youth Music Initiative CPD Fund 2021 is now open for applications. Through the YMI CPD Fund 2021, Creative Scotland will provide grants of up to £750 for individuals, and up to £5,000 for organisations which help people delivering youth music develop their skills and confidence, and to help the youth music sector develop, strengthen…
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New report from ISM reveals music businesses under threat due to the Brexit Trade Deal
A new survey by the Incorporated Society of Musicians has revealed how the Brexit Trade Deal has affected businesses such as tour operators, instrument manufacturers and retailers as well as those involved in recording, music publishing and sale of music. One performer said ‘the era of being a UK-based concert artist is pretty much over’.…
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Brexit: Impacts on Scotland’s Music Industry
Hear from three industry experts about their experience of the impacts to the music industry caused by Brexit, the mitigations they’ve put in place to deal with them, and their advice on how to move forward. The panel will focus on the effects particularly to Live Music and Events, Artist and Producer…
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Call for mentors: shesaid.so and Keychange we.grow mentoring programme
shesaid.so and keychange have launch a call-out for senior music industry professionals and artists to volunteer as mentors for the Keychange participants to support the we.grow mentoring programme, which will run June 2021 – September 2021. The mentors must have a minimum of 7 years experience in the music industry, and will be paired with…
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Nigeria Music Mission Webinar from BPI
The British Music Industry and Department for International Trade (DIT) have been running Trade Missions to various music markets for the past 20 years. During the global pandemic where no travel has been permitted these have taken the form of webinars with the latest of these now giving an insight into Nigeria. Speakers include: Chim…
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Job opportunities: Musician/Teachers with Sistema Scotland
Sistema Scotland is looking for two Upper Strings and Lower Strings Musician/Teachers to join their teams in Big Noise Torry, Aberdeen and in Govanhill, Glasgow. You will work with children from pre-school, primary school and secondary school, as well as adults. This is a unique opportunity to join our organisation as part of the dynamic…
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AIM announces ‘Future Independents’ digital conference for next generation of DIY artists and labels
The Association of Independent Music (AIM) has announced ‘Future Independents’ – a brand new digital conference empowering the next generation of DIY artists, labels, managers and entrepreneurs with the knowledge they need to level up in the modern music industry. This free-to-access event will be broadcast online on Thursday 3 June 2021. The topics of…
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Job opportunity: Lecturer in Music at Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh Napier University are looking for an enthusiastic and open-minded individuals to join their Music programmes academic team based in our Merchiston Campus as part of the School of Arts & Creative Industries (SACI). The teaching team is dedicated to research- and student-led teaching across our undergraduate (BA (Hons) Music), taught postgraduate (MA Music), and…
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Job opportunity: Administrative Assistant with Creative Informatics
The Creative Informatics delivery team seek a part time Administrative Assistant to support the Creative Informatics delivery team and wider programme. As Administrative Assistant you will play a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day work and record keeping of the team. Your work will help enable Creative Informatics to engage, support and report on our work…
