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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Sound Advice launches as health-focused career guide for musicians
Sound Advice is an industry-backed guide to cultivate sustainable success in the popular music industry whilst prioritising your health.
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#KeepVATat5 campaign launched by LIVE
Live music Industry Venues & Entertainment (LIVE) have launched the #KeepVATat5 campaign in response to reports that the Government is planning to raise VAT on ticket sales back up to 20%.
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SMIA Members Spotlight: Suzanne Oswald
I’m Assistant Editor at TENEMENT TV, an online music platform based in Glasgow. We help music fans discover amazing new artists from Scotland and all over the world through our website, live sessions and Tenement Trail festival.
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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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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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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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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.
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Support from Visit Scotland’s Pivotal Event Businesses Fund
Financial support to event businesses critical to Scotland’s events sector is now available through the Pivotal Event Businesses Fund.
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Share your experience through Help Musicians’ wellbeing survey
Help Musicians wants to know what support musicians need to maintain or regain mental wellbeing and lead happier, healthier lives and careers.
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Applications for Sound and Music Summer School now open
The Sound and Music Summer School is open for applications from young composers and creative musicians aged 14-18.
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Fund for UK-based music creators to remain export ready throughout pandemic now open
The International Showcase Fund (ISF) which offers vital export support for UK-based artists, bands, songwriters and producers who have been invited to perform or create new music at international showcasing events is now open for applications.