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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EmuBands launch upload music feature for Facebook and Instagram
Digital music distribution service EmuBands have added the functionality to upload music to both Facebook and Instagram for both new and pre-existing music.
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Performers must be able to tour EU after Brexit, says music industry
Musicians are calling on the Government to help them work in Europe after the Brexit transition period ends on January 1.
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FluteFling online workshops in December 2020
FluteFling have created an online workshop mini series designed to develop technique and repertoire.
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Solve music industry challenges with Students as Change Agents ’21
The SMIA has partnered with Students as Change Agents (SACHA) to discover creative solutions to music industry challenges from students across the country.
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Book your spot at the SMIA Christmas Social 2020
Our 2020 festive social with a digital twist is happening on Monday 21 December 2020 from 6–8pm, featuring a Scottish music quiz hosted by Alistair Braidwood along with two special virtual live performances!
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Resonate 2020: how to watch the recorded sessions online
If you missed any of the action at Resonate 2020 you can now register for access to the recorded sessions.
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Have your say in DCMS inquiry and help protect UK music festivals
The DCMS Select Committee is conducting an inquiry into UK music festivals, following the loss of the 2020 festival season due to Covid-19.
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GIR ACADEMY presents #MENTORME with Music Publicist Giovanna Mae
Registration is live for the upcoming GIRLS I RATE #MENTORME session with Music Publicist for Lucid Publicity Giovanna Mae.
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Latest producers and songwriters to receive PRS Foundation’s Hitmaker funding revealed
Seven talented behind the scenes producers and songwriters will receive grants of up to £10k from the PRS Hitmaker fund.
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Women in music invited to take part in POWA discrimination survey
Protection of Women in the Arts (POWA) have launched a survey to help better protect and support women in the music industry from experiencing sexual discrimination.
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Take MU survey and convince Government to invest in musicians
The Musicians’ Union (MU) is calling on UK musicians to take part in a quick survey to make the best possible case for the right level of financial support during the pandemic.
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Inclusive Rock band The Fridays scoop Creative Innovation prize at the Scottish Learning Disability Awards 2020
The Fridays have been announced as the winners in the Creative Innovation category at the Scottish Learning Disability Awards 2020.
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Register for a digital music industry networking session with SMIA & Question Session
The Scottish Music Industry Association has partnered with Question Session to present a music industry networking session that focuses on positivity, innovation and exploring forward thinking ideas.
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Female drummers launch Christmas charity single to raise awareness of mental health issues and women in music
12 female drummers from the UK and US have added a twist to the classic Christmas track Little Drummer Boy by individually recording their own unique take-and produced Little Drummer Girl in support of mental health charity Tiny Changes and Action For Children.
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Brixton Finishing School launches free virtual course The AD-Cademy
Award-winning employment inclusion project Brixton Finishing School has announced the creation of The AD-Cademy, a free, 8-week virtual course for 18-25 year-olds across the UK.
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Understanding publishing rights in the music industry
Music publisher Sentric have published a guide to publishing rights as a free resource on their website.