Hands Up for Musicians

Scottish musicians expanding their creative horizons into other other areas of musical practice.

BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2019 Open For Entries

Could you be the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2019? This is now the premier award for young traditional musicians in Scotland and many of our past winners have gone on to have success in the world of traditional music. The final of this annual event takes place during the Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow and performin in the finals can be the launch pad … [Read More...]

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The John Byrne Award – Call For Entries, June

The JBA is a creative competition open to 16-30 year olds living in Scotland. We award one annual prize of £2,500 + a monthly prize of £250. All types of creative … [Read More...]

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Distil Showcase 2018

Distil Showcase 2018: The Falls of Clyde by Graham Mackenzie

The Distil Showcase will return again to the Tolbooth in Stirling on Friday 6th April 2018 at 8pm. The concert showcases the new and exciting music of traditional … [Read More...]

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YOUR LGBT+ CHOIR NEEDS YOU! Come and lead Loud and Proud!

Scotland’s a cappella LGBT+ choir (Edinburgh based) is looking for a new Musical Director. Loud and Proud Choir, Edinburgh (SC038303) is seeking a new enthusiastic and dedicated Musical Director (MD) from September 2018. Loud and Proud was established over a … [Read More...]

Do you have something to promote?

Alana MacInnes is offering the opportunity to film a free interview about your CD / product. This will then be posted on the Hands Up for Trad YouTube page. If you would like to take Alana up on this fab offer she can be reached at alana.macinnes@hotmail.co.uk … [Read More...]

Tasgadh – Traditional Arts Small Grants (Fèisean nan Gàidheal)

Cuimhnichibh gu bheil tabhartasan beaga ri fhaotainn tron sgeama Tasgadh. Remember small grants for traditional arts projects are available through Tasgadh supported by Creative Scotland. Creative Scotland is continuing its support for Tasgadh in 2018-19 and … [Read More...]

2019 S&R Foundation Grants for talented emerging artists

The S&R Foundation Washington Award recognizes talented emerging artists working in visual arts, music, and dance. This year we are excited to announce the amount of the Washington Award will be increased to a cash prize of $10,000. The Awards Committee … [Read More...]

Have you heard of Patreon – Creators earning money from their fans

Have you heard of Patreon? Patreon is a way to get paid for creating the things you’re already creating (webcomics, videos, songs, whatevs). Fans pay a few bucks per month OR per post you release, and then you get paid every month, or every time you release … [Read More...]

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