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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Apply to the PRS Hitmaker Fund by 8 January 2021
Musicians from across the UK have until 8pm on Friday 8 January to apply for support from the PRS Hitmaker Fund.
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Streaming grows for sixth straight year as UK turns to music during lockdown
Music has helped people get through lockdown, with streaming growing for a sixth straight year in 2020, according to new figures.
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UK Music report calls for action to save live music in 2021
UK Music has published a new report calling for government measures to safeguard a summer of live music in 2021.
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Interview: Founder Richy Muirhead reflects on the 2020 Scottish Alternative Music Awards (SAMA)
We caught up with SAMA founder Richy Muirhead to reflect on the success of this year’s digital awards and on the future of alternative music in Scotland:
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Scottish Government publish guide for the culture and creative sectors after Brexit transition
The Scottish Government have published a guide for the culture and creative sectors on the changes that can be expected from 1 January 2021 following the end of the Brexit transition period.
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Call for Three-Year Government Funding Agreements for Scotlandās Culture Sector
Culture Counts has written to Fiona Hyslop MSP, the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture, to ask for the announcement of a three-year culture budget in January 2021.
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Take part in #SleepOut to support our industry colleagues who have fallen through the cracks
#WeMakeEvents hasĀ collaborated with #ExcludedUK on an urgent action to raise awareness of the 3 million people who have fallen through the cracks of government support. On Friday 18 December, thousands will āSleep Outā overnight to raise awareness and funds for families struggling to pay the bills, and worried they’ll lose their homes this Christmas. You…
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UK Music publish Careers Information Pack for schools
UK Music have published a Careers Information Pack for information and advice about the broad range of careers available in the industry.
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Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) appoints Jason Edwards as Executive Director
The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) today announces the appointment of Jason Edwards as Executive Director, who commences post in January 2021.
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Love Singing: project call out for community choirs and songwriters
Love Music are seeking 5 community choirs and 5 songwriters to be part of a new community engagement initiative, Love Singing.
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CMU Insights: Streaming Explained Webinar Series
CMUās weekly webinars will return in 2021 ā and among the upcoming sessions is a three part series all about the streaming business.
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Charity single for NHS workers honoured at Scots Trad Music Awards
A single and video created by musicians across Scotland to raise funds for NHS workers battling the pandemic has been honoured at the annual MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards.
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Apply to play at The Great Escape 2021
Artist registration for The Great Escape 2021 is now open.
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Take part in Creative Scotland’s Covid-19 survey of the sector
Creative Scotland is asking for responses to a survey about the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic for Scotlandās creative sectors.
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Free session on incoming mobility routes with Latitude Law and Arts Infopoint UK
A webinar focused on supporting UK arts, cultural and heritage organisations adapt to changes to rules on incoming short-term mobility of EU & EEA artists and other cultural professionals from 1 January 2021.
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RSNO Childrenās Classic Concerts Show to broadcast free online for 2020
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) and Childrenās Classic Concerts (CCC) have announced their 2020 Christmas show will be broadcast for free online to families all over Scotland, and for the first time the production will be available on the STV Player.