News
Stay informed with the latest from the SMIA, including our own news, developments, and exclusive features, alongside key music industry updates from Scotland and beyond.
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Job Opportunity: Finance & Funding Development Manager with The Stove Network
The Stove Network is seeking a Finance & Funding Development Manager to take a senior role within a dedicated core team running an award-winning, creative organisation that is playing a leading role in community-led placemaking initiatives in Dumfries and South West Scotland.
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Job Opportunity: Marketing and Development Manager with The Touring Network
The Touring Network seek a Marketing and Development Manager to champion rural touring as a central, celebrated and indispensable part of the cultural life of Scotland.
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PRS Foundation’s new ‘Power Up’ initiative launched to tackle anti-Black racism in music
PRS Foundation has announced the launch of Power Up, a new initiative designed to tackle anti-Black racism and disparities within the music industry.
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ISM launches new visa and work permit advice service
The Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) has launched a new service to offer ISM members visa and work permit advice.
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Creative Scotland and Crowdfunder launch Crowdmatch 2021
Creative Scotland has launched Crowdmatch 2021 in collaboration with Crowdfunder – the UK’s largest crowdfunding platform – offering expert coaching and match funding to support Scotland’s creatives to run successful crowdfunding campaigns. The second iteration of the programme will launch with a series of introductory, free to attend webinars on Wednesday 27 January 12:00 – 12:45 and Thursday 4…
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Further Support for Scottish Grassroots Music Venues Announced
Eligible venues can now apply for emergency funding for the Grassroots Music Venues Stabilisation Fund, delivered through Creative Scotland.
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Free courses in Scotland: opportunities for music practitioners
Free Courses in Scotland are offering a range of free training opportunities, including Digital Marketing, Event Planning, IT user skills and Understanding Mental Health.
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Transitions initiative from RCS open for applications
Fair-access initiative Transitions from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) is now open, offering an industry-leading arts education programme for young people who want to excel in the performing and production arts. The Transitions initiative will aim to support students until they have secured a positive destination, preferably in a degree course at conservatoire or university level. Each…
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Take part in the Youth Arts and Culture Recovery Jam
The National Youth Arts Advisory Group (NYAAG) and #YSHive and tare looking to hold a jam session with young people and members of the Arts and Culture sector to explore the main priorities for young people in the Arts and how young people can be involved in decisions that are made as the sector recovers…
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Upcoming funding deadlines for PRS Foundation
PRS Foundation have compiled a list of deadlines for all upcoming funding opportunities they are offering – here, you’ll find those that apply to Scotland with links to PRS for more information on how to apply:
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Share your thoughts on Youth Arts as sector recovers from COVID-19
The National Youth Arts Advisory Group (NYAAG) are looking to find out what young people’s priorities are within the Arts and Culture sector and how young people can get involved in decisions that are made as the sector recovers from COVID-19.
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Saffron presents 7 Days of Sound
A music tech initiative challenging the gender imbalance in the industry is launching a brand new week-long digital event ‘7 Days of Sound’, designed to connect, empower and inspire a global community of women and non-binary people in music tech.
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Develop an innovative idea with JUMP -the European Music Market Accelerator
JUMP – the European Music Market Accelerator is now open to experienced professional developing an innovative idea addressing one or more of the music industry’s needs.
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EDGE 17 open for applications
Applications are open for Scottish EDGE, a funding competition aimed at identifying and supporting Scotland’s innovative, high growth potential entrepreneurial talent.
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Information on lockdown and restrictions across Scotland
Details about the new restrictions in Scotland with specific reference to activities relating to those working across the music industry.
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Opportunities for chamber ensembles from Chamber Music Scotland
Chamber Music Scotland are running free workshops centered around amplifying marginalised voices within classical music and increasing diversity in programming.