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Scottish Music Industry on brink of collapse – Leading figures call on the Scottish Government to act immediately
Today, Monday 26th April, the Scottish Commercial Music Industry Task Force (SCMIT) have written a letter to the Scottish Government calling on it to act immediately to prevent the collapse of the Scottish Music industry. SCMIT was established by commercial music businesses in April 2020 to respond to Covid-19 and includes all sub-sectors of the…
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Announcing our 2021/22 Priorities
Since April 2020, the SMIA has sat with the Scottish Commercial Music Industry Taskforce (SCMIT) – a lobbying group comprised of promoters, festivals, agents and artist managers – who have been leading voices in the implementation of both the Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers (HFCF) and the Culture Organisations and Venues Recovery Fund (COVRF), and…
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BUSINESS UNUSUAL: EP01 WHOLE LOTTA ROADIES
The Covid-19 pandemic has presented significant and wide-scale challenges for Scotland’s music industry. ‘Business Unusual’ is a new mini-series which shines a light on inspiring music activity which has took place throughout the pandemic. In Episode 1, we speak to ‘Whole Lotta Roadies’; a project launched in 2020 which saw the creation of a brand-new…
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New Music Scotland announce the Scottish Awards for New Music 2021
New Music Scotland are pleased to announce that nominations for the fifth annual Scottish Awards for New Music are now open. The Scottish Awards for New Music celebrate Scotland’s creatively ambitious and vibrant contemporary music scene, showcasing some of the most innovative, experimental and ground-breaking work taking place in Scotland. The awards highlight the depth…
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Developing a Data Driven Creative Company (Bespoke course for the creative sector)
Register now for Edinburgh Futures Institute’s Executive Education course, ‘Developing a Data Driven Creative Company’. Specifically designed for the creative industries, the course begins on 19 May 2021 and runs weekly on Wednesdays for six weeks. Featuring deep expertise from University of Edinburgh staff and experienced industry professionals, this live online course includes case studies…
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Marketing Society Scotland Star Awards sees The SAY Award 2020 PR Campaign Shortlisted
The PR campaign for 2020’s Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award has been Shortlisted for a Marketing Society Scotland Star Award. As part of the Communications Category, the Shortlist for Best PR campaign is as follows: In a year like no other, we worked with Material PR on the delivery of our most impactful…
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The Snuts take on Demi Lovato for Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart
The Snuts’ debut album ‘W.L.’ is battling Demi Lovato’s seventh studio record ‘Dancing With The Devil… The Art of Starting Over’ for Number 1 on this week’s Official Albums Chart. The West Lothian rising stars are leading the pack, racking up the most vinyl and download sales of the week so far. Should The Snuts…
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Moving Forward: Approaches to managing Brexit for the Scottish music industry
The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) today (11 March) unveils it’s ‘Moving Forward: Approaches to managing Brexit for the Scottish music industry’ report; published following the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December 2020 and the signing of the EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement.
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Scottish Government announces further support for freelancers and the events sector
The Scottish Government has today (Thursday 11 February 2021) announced a further £17.5 million of emergency coronavirus (COVID-19) funding to support creative freelancers and the events sector. Of the £17.5 million announced, £8.5 million will go towards the events sector – distributed through the Pivotal Event Businesses Fund and the Events Industry Support Fund 2,…
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Independent Venue Week host seminar for Scottish music industry practitioners
Independent Venue Week are also hosting an online panel discussion for Scotland-based music industry practitioners today – Friday 5th February – from 10.30 – 11.45am
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Updated Story – SMIA Overview: PRS for Music’s new Online Live Concert licence for small-scale livestreamed gigs
Updated Story – 01/02/21 Citing feedback from its members, PRS for Music have today announced an amendment to its controversial tariff for small-scale livestreamed shows which was announced last week. Following significant back-lash from across the industry, the amendment means that artists performing their own material during the period the live sector is forced to…
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Publication of Funding Guidance for Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers
Funding Guidance for the Scottish Government’s £5million Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers through Creative Scotland has been published today and is available to access on the Hardship Fund page.
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SAY Award 2019 PR Manager – Invitation to Tender
The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) is looking for a PR Manager to run the PR campaign for its flagship project, the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award. Since its inauguration in 2012, The SAY Award has grown to become Scotland’s most popular and prestigious music prize. Wielding a £20,000 prize for the winner,…
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Job Vacancy: SMIA Development Manager
CLOSING DATE EXTENDED – 18.00 ON FRIDAY 1 FEBRUARY 2019 The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) is looking for a Development Manager to help the company achieve its objectives of representing and developing the music industry in Scotland. This new role will have two elements: Raise finance and secure additional funds for the company. Sell…
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MMF launches Accelerator Programme for Music Managers in partnership with YouTube Music and Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA)
– New independent fund to support independent music managers based in England and Scotland through the precarious early stages of their career – Twelve-month grants of up to £15,000 made available, as well as extensive training, mentoring and advice from industry professionals – Accelerator Programme endorsed by managers representing artists including Anne-Marie, Biffy Clyro, Frank…
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Paolo Nutini confirmed as the Most Played artist to have been Shortlisted for The SAY Award
On today’s inaugural National Album Day, the Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) has teamed up with music licensing company PPL to produce a Top 10 chart of the most-played artists who have been Shortlisted for the prestigious Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award, based on 21st century UK radio and television airplay. Celebrating, promoting…
