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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Scottish Government demands removal of Brexit barriers facing Scottish artists and performers
The Scottish Government is demanding action from Westminster to break a visa deadlock which is said to be putting performers and artists at risk of being cut off from the rest of Europe.
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EU touring update: musicians with portable musical instruments exempt from ATA carnet
DCMS Minister Caroline Dinenage MP has confirmed that musicians travelling into and around the EU with portable musical instruments are not required to obtain a Carnet.
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#WeMakeEvents launch new campaign for government relief for the live events sector
#WeMakeEvents has announced a new campaign in a bid to urge the UK Government to provide relief for the struggling live events sector during the coronavirus pandemic.
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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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Post-Brexit entry requirements for musicians and crew entering the EU
Post-Brexit, touring in Europe sees the need for an increasing portfolio of documents to ensure trouble-free passage, to, from and through the 27 member states of the EU. LIVE (Live music Industry Venues & Entertainment) have set out the current position for post-Brexit entry requirements for touring musicians and their crew entering European member states. It is…
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Youth Arts Small Grants Scheme information session with Aberdeen Youth Music Forum
Aberdeen Youth Music Forum (AYMF) are to host an online information session Monday 15 February, 5pm-6pm with the Creative Learning Team from Aberdeen City Council around the Youth Arts Small Grants Scheme.
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Live streaming webinar for musicians with disabilities from Drake Music
Drake Music, the leading national organisation working in music, disability and technology, are running a free session aimed at solo artists focused on getting the right set-up for live streaming.
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Music Week Tech Summit returns for 2021
Music Week Tech Summit is an exploration of how the music and technology sectors can work together to help artists, managers, labels and publishers reach new audiences. Taking place on March 31, the event is going online for 2021.
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Paid opportunities for creators and industry innovators aged 18 – 25 with Palm Bay
Independent music publishing company Palm Bay are launching a brand new writer development programme to nurture, elevate and financially support those who are currently underrepresented to become the UK’s music leaders of tomorrow.
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Read the The Touring Network’s COVID-19 Impact Snapshot
The Touring Network has published a new snapshot report following their in-depth COVID-19 Response, Resilience & Recovery Report in October 2020.
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Register for Cultural Adaptations 2021
Registration for the Cultural Adaptations conference from 2 – 5 March 2021 is now open. The event will share the results and tools of the Cultural Adaptations project, and explore wider knowledge and international experiences of how creativity can help us to adapt.
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Apply to the Freelance Creatives Practice Support Fund
Edinburgh Performing Arts Development (EPAD) and Creative Edinburgh have opened the second round of applications for their Practice Support Fund for freelance artists, technicians and creatives working in Edinburgh’s creative industries.
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Chamber Music Scotland Musicians’ Recovery, Resilience, and Growth Project
The Chamber Music Scotland Musicians’ Recovery, Resilience, and Growth Project is designed to support freelance classical musicians who have been financially and creatively impacted by Covid-19, by helping them to recover and respond to the ongoing challenges brought about by the pandemic.
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Watch back: PRS Foundation’s Virtual Talent Development Conference
This year, PRS Foundation’s annual Talent Development Conference goes digital from Tuesday 26th January – Friday 29th January.
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MMF reveals the Accelerator Programme for Music Managers Class Of 2021
The Music Managers Forum (The MMF), has revealed the 22 participants for this year’s Accelerator Programme for Music Managers.
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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