
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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Register for education and training programmes with Music Managers Forum
The Music Managers Forum (MMF) are running a suite of education and training programmes, with a new series of two-day online seminars launching this month. The sessions will be led by a team of expert partners, with Nadia Khan delivering the Essentials of Music Management (January 26-27), the Playmaker Group’s Ray Paul delivering the Essentials of Live & Touring…
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Creative Scotland seek members for new Equalities, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Group
Creative Scotland seek members to join their new Equalities, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Advisory Group to inform, support and develop its delivery against its current and future Equalities Outcomes.
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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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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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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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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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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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Opportunity: Join the board of the The Young Women’s Movement in Scotland
The Young Women’s Movement is looking for two trustees from anywhere in Scotland to join their Board of Trustees.
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Next funding round of Music Export Growth Scheme now open
Applications for the next round of funding for the Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS) are now being received. It is designed to boost British music exports by supporting music SMEs as they look to build on the potential of their artists in overseas markets.
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Apply for support from the Scottish Musicians Coaching Programme
A coaching programme to support musicians based in Scotland who are experiencing or planning a shift in their music career is now open for applications.
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MusicPlus presents SoundBase: online learning for young people interested in music
The next online session of Soundbase takes place on Monday 1 December 2020, with a host of musicians and music industry professionals leading the sessions for young people interested in learning new skills.
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Culture Counts presents A Cultural Manifesto for 2021
Culture Counts has published a crowd-sourced Cultural Manifesto to encourage political parties to make good decisions about cultural policy in their own manifestos for the upcoming Scottish Parliamentary Elections in May 2021.
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Hen Hoose initiative brings female Scottish songwriters together amidst COVID-19 crisis
A female Scottish songwriting collective has launched with the aim of finding a new revenue stream for established writers to re-skill for the future.
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Directory of female musicians aims to improve representation of women in the industry
A directory of female artists has been compiled to ensure gender-balance at all levels of the industry.
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Navigating licensing and royalties: Access Hours session with PRS For Music
Attitude Is Everything’s #NextStage and #BeyondTheMusic initiatives have teamed up for the first #AccessHours series with PRS For Music.