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UK MUSIC SUPPORTS NEW BODY TO TACKLE BULLYING AND HARASSMENT IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
UK Music, and its music industry members, are backing a proposed new organisation that would lead work in the creative industries to prevent and tackle workplace bullying and harassment. UK Music has been collaborating with partners from across the creative sector – including film, television and theatre – to set up the new Creative Industries…
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MUSIC INDUSTRY LEADERS CALL ON GOVERNMENT TO FIX “DEEPLY DAMAGING” US VISA PRICE HIKE
New US visa proposals increase costs for artists by 251% Plans means 70% of acts will be unable to tour the US – and up to half of US tours could be cancelled UK music industry calls on ministers to urgently intervene The UK music industry is calling on Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch…
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Applications open for Youth Music Incubator Fund: Round 4
Grants of £5,000 to £30,000 are available to businesses, collectives, and not-for-profits working in the music industries. Youth Music launched the fund to enable organisations to create sustainable, meaningful career opportunities for young people aged 18-25, especially those who are currently underrepresented in the sector. They help creative employers support emerging talent and benefit from…
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Job Opportunity: Live Booking Assistant – ATC Live
ATC Live is a live booking agency based in London, with offices in Scotland and France. ATC Live are looking for a live booking assistant to join their growing team in their East Kilbride office. Overview This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and motivated assistant to join a busy live booking…
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Scottish Government COVID-19 Adaptations Survey
As part of the updated Strategic Framework, the Scottish Government recognised the positive steps taken by businesses and other organisations during the pandemic and the need for them to have greater permanency in its aftermath – such as increased hybrid and flexible working, enhanced sanitisation and hygiene and improved ventilation within the workplace. The Scottish…
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PRS Foundation’s ‘Power Up’ Programme Open for Applications for Second Year
The Power Up Participant Programme is designed to elevate exciting Black music creators and industry professionals and address barriers for those at crucial career stages. Creating a long-term network across the UK, each year the Participant Programme will support: 20 x Black music creators artists, songwriters, composers and producers who are involved in the creative…
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Restrictions on indoor events and hospitality will be scrapped from Monday (24 January) and vaccine passports will not be extended
Restrictions on indoor events and hospitality which have been in place since Boxing Day will be scrapped from Monday (24 January), Nicola Sturgeon has announced. The Scotsman, Tuesday 18 January Scotland’s First Minister described a “much more positive” situation in Scotland in an update to MSPs on Tuesday, pointing to a reduction in case numbers and…
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£21 million to support culture and events
Additional funds for organisations and freelancers A £21 million package to support cultural and events organisations and freelancers experiencing cancellations due to the rapid spread of the new Omicron variant has been announced. This is to help manage the significant impact of the new guidelines around social distancing and the limitations on the number of…
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MOGWAI’S ‘AS THE LOVE CONTINUES’ REVEALED AS WINNER OF THE SCOTTISH ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SAY) AWARD
SCOTLAND’S MUSIC INDUSTRY REUNITED ONCE AGAIN TO WATCH MOGWAI COLLECT £20,000 PRIZE AND COVETED TITLE, CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF THE SAY AWARD PLUS, FRIGHTENED RABBIT WIN THE FIRST EVER MODERN SCOTTISH CLASSIC AWARD WHILE LVRA IS CROWNED THE SOUND OF YOUNG SCOTLAND 2021 WWW.SAYAWARD.COM #SAYaward #TenYearsOfSAY Tonight, the winner of Scotland’s national…
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RESONATE ANNOUNCE SPEAKERS FOR 2021 HYBRID EVENT
RESONATE ANNOUNCE FIRST SPEAKERS FOR 2021 HYBRID EVENT – INCLUDING UNIVERSAL MUSIC FRANCE A&RS, NIGHT TIME INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION CEO AND BANDCAMP ARTIST & LABEL MANAGER RESONATE ANNOUNCE THEIR FIRST EVER HYBRID EVENT WHICH INCLUDES A RETURN TO AN IN-PERSON EVENT AT THE NEW HOST VENUE – PLATFORM, ARGYLE STREET ON THURSDAY 18TH NOVEMBER 2021 TICKETS…
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MMF Accelerator x SMIA – Opportunities for Funding – Online event this Friday (24/09) from 11am
Join the SMIA and MMF this Friday (24 September) from 11am – midday for an online meet-up to learn about our partnership with the Music Manager Forum’s (MMF) Accelerator Programme, and the opportunities this presents for artist and producer managers based in Scotland. Register for the event via Zoom now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElcuyqpjwuGdI129FxoTNPqOicMl3-5sTA Since it…
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Publication of Creative Scotland’s 2021/22 Annual Plan
Towards Recovery and Renewal Creative Scotland’s 2021-22 Annual Plan includes a summary programme of the organisation’s work across the year and its updated Strategic Framework – including work towards a more simplified, multi-year funding approach for individuals and organisations. The Plan also sets out Creative Scotland’s priorities for supporting recovery and renewal across Scotland’s art and creative sector in the context of the unprecedented and ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. For Creative Scotland and…
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WINNERS ANNOUNCED SCOTTISH AWARDS FOR NEW MUSIC 2021
The winners of the 2021 Scottish Awards for New Music were announced during an online ceremony streamed live from the RSNO Centre, Glasgow on the evening of Wednesday 7 July. Hosted by internationally acclaimed Scottish-based opera star, Andrea Baker, the Awards celebrated the outstanding variety and vibrancy of Scotland’s contemporary music scene. The online…
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Scotland’s first ever grime and hip hop music conference set for Glasgow this July
A new event to inspire and empower members of Scotland’s hip hop and grime communities launches this summer, helped by some of the most vital names in the scene. BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Rap Show host Tiffany Calver, Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award 2020 winner Nova, rising star Ransom FA and award-winning author/artist…
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A Redefined SMIA Membership…
In response to the challenges facing our industry, and to provide enhanced communications, opportunities and support to both current and prospective members, we’re redefining SMIA membership following consultation with both our Advisory Group and Company Board. SMIA membership remains free, and is open to anyone working in music in Scotland. Whatever stage you’re at in…
