Category: Opportunities

Jobs and business opportunities of interest to Scottish Music Industry Association members

  • Gaelic speaking musician sought for online performance at Blas 2021

    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 Gàidheal, with support…

  • UK Music announce ‘MAPping! the Future’ conference on music education

    UK Music announce ‘MAPping! the Future’ conference on music education

    UK Music has announced the line-up for the new conference on music education aimed at students who want to enter the music industry. UK Music’s MAPping! the Future Conference will take place on the 16th June between 10.30am and 4.30pm. The day offers UK Music an opportunity to share career advice and top tips with…

  • Publication of Funding Guidance for Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers

    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.

  • Job Vacancy: Executive Director

    Job Vacancy: Executive Director

    The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) wants to recruit a dynamic, driven, dedicated person to lead the company. As challenges for the music industry continue to evolve, the SMIA needs someone to lead our executive team and work with our chair, vice chair and board to realise the value of the music industry in Scotland.

  • Join our new Advisory Group or Company Board

    Join our new Advisory Group or Company Board

    You work in music because you are passionate about it. You probably take an interest in what the Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) is doing because you care about music business development and have something to say. If this sounds like you, we invite you to help shape our future.

  • SAY Award 2019 PR Manager – Invitation to Tender

    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,…

  • Job Vacancy: SMIA Development Manager

    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…

  • Scottish Government’s Digital Development Loan launched

    Scottish Government’s Digital Development Loan launched

    A £2 million Digital Development Loan has been launched for Scottish companies which want to improve their digital capabilities and processes. It’s open to SMEs which want to develop areas such as cyber security, data analytics and software engineering, and/or increase the digital skills of their staff. The Scottish Government is introducing the 0% interest…

  • SMIA Workshop Freelancer Opportunities

    SMIA Workshop Freelancer Opportunities

    The Scottish Music Industry Association is looking for experienced workshop leaders to help deliver part of its training programme. Applications open: Thursday 30 August 2018 Applications close: Friday 28 September 2018 at 17:00 Please send all applications to: jobs@smia.org.uk. The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) is looking for training providers to help design and deliver…

  • Projects and Programmes Assistant (28 hours per week – fixed term of 12 weeks), Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA)

    Projects and Programmes Assistant (28 hours per week – fixed term of 12 weeks), Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA)

    An exciting, temporary position has become available at the Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) for a passionate, hard-working and highly driven individual. About Us The SMIA is a membership organisation and innovation agency which exists to represent and develop the Scottish music industry. With a sharp focus on common rather than competing interests; a commitment…

  • YMI Continuing Professional Development Fund

    YMI Continuing Professional Development Fund

    via Scottish Music Centre Deadline: 31 March 2019 at 17:00 To support those who work outwith school settings to undertake continuing professional development that will strengthen youth music in Scotland for the benefit of young people. Guidelines This fund is provided by Youth Music Initiative and administered on their behalf by Scottish Music Centre. What…

  • Arts & Business Scotland seek Events Co-ordinator

    Arts & Business Scotland seek Events Co-ordinator

    Arts & Business Scotland Deadline: 12 July 2018 at 12:00 Exciting Opportunity! Salary: £19,778 – £21,061 Contract: Permanent Arts & Business Scotland are looking for an experienced Events Co-ordinator to be based in our Edinburgh office. We are looking for a pro-active, dynamic individual with a sound knowledge of events. For full information download a…