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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NEWS: SAY AWARD 2023 CALLS FOR ELIGIBLE ALBUM SUBMISSIONS
We’re proud to announce that Scotland’s national music prize, The Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award is back for 2023, with eligible album submissions now open. The SAY Award will return to Stirling’s Albert Halls for this year’s award ceremony, where the artist with the winning album will collect a £20,000 prize alongside the coveted…
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NEWS: PITCH SCOTLAND FIRST WAVE ANNOUNCEMENT & ARTIST OPEN CALL
Pitch, Scotland’s international conference of hip hop and underground culture, announces the first tranche of artists and speakers taking part in the event set for the weekend of Saturday 19th August and Sunday 20th August across three venues in Glasgow. Taking place at live music venue Saint Luke’s, creative hub Many Studios and Drygate…
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News: The SMIA Announce Newly Appointed Company Board
The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) today announces the appointment of ten new Directors who have joined our Company Board. The newly-appointed Directors are Andy Duggan (Agent – Music Division, WME), Anneliese Harmon (General Manager, Music Managers Forum), David Mogendorff (Head of EU Artist Services, TikTok), Dougie Brown (Event Producer, Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival),…
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OPPORTUNITY: STAGEHIRE SCOTLAND – STAGE CREW REQUIRED
Stagehire Scotland presents a unique opportunity for hardworking and dedicated individuals interested in joining a professional stage crew for upcoming summer events. This role, while physically demanding, offers participants the chance to be a part of Summer’s major events across Glasgow and beyond. The duties involved in the role include: Constructing and dismantling stage…
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NEWS: RISE UP! FESTIVAL 2023
Rise Up! Returns this Friday 5th & Saturday 6th of May 2023 to celebrate Black and People of Colour creatives in Scotland, featuring a weekend of events at the Music Hall and the Lemon Tree in Aberdeen. The event has been curated by We Are Here Scotland and commissioned by Aberdeen Performing Arts, bringing…
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Meet The Industry Event by Heel Toe Promotions
Heel Toe Promotions are hosting a Meet The Industry Event – a student ran all-inclusive day of live music performances, trade stalls, networking opportunities, and music industry panels. Taking place Sunday 30th April 12pm-6pm at Princes House in Glasgow, all ticket proceeds will be donated to the Clutha Trust. Offering a “pay what you can”…
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RECORD STORE DAY 2023: PARTICIPATING SCOTTISH RECORD STORES
Record Store Day 2023: Participating Scottish Record Shops Record Store Day is back once again, with 16 of our own Scottish record shops officially participating in the celebration. Taking place on Saturday, April 22, 2023, Record Store Day has become an annual celebration of independent record stores around the world. This special day brings together music…
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Opportunity: SMIA Equalities and Industry Development Officer
Company: Scottish Music Industry Association Ltd. Location: Remote working / Glasgow (hybrid) Reports to: CEO (daily operations) and Creative Director (projects) Salary: £28,750 p.a. (£11,500 pro-rata) Contract Term: 1-year fixed term Working hours: Part-time – 16 hours per week (based on a 2 day working week) The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA), in strategic partnership…
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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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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…