Hands Up for Musicians

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

Battle of The Folk Bands 2019 is open for entries!

Hands Up for Trad are inviting bands to send in a demo to take part in The Battle of the Folk Bands 2019 competition to be held at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival on Saturday January 19th 2019. ENTER HERE If you are in a band or have an idea for a band that you haven’t tried out yet this could be for you! We want musicians to take a chance and make a band that you might … [Read More...]

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Looking to make a documentary about a singer songwriter or small band touring the rural Highlands

Anyone? Dan Smith, Music Business BA student at Perth College UHI is looking to make a documentary about a singer songwriter or small band touring the rural … [Read More...]

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Distil Showcase 2018

Distil Showcase 2018: Nomad by Michael Ferrie

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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YMI – Strengthening Youth Music (deadline v. soon)

This fund support individuals, organisations and networks to undertake strategic action or training that will strengthen the youth music sector in Scotland for the benefit of young people. The Youth Music Initiative's Strengthening Youth Music fund aims to … [Read More...]

Figurenotes Project Officer Maternity Cover (Drake Music Scotland)

Drake Music Scotland, are Scotland’s leading organisation providing music education opportunities to disabled musicians. Alternative notation system, Figurenotes is core in their education work. Drake Music Scotland are the nation’s leading organisation … [Read More...]

Call for suggestions: A noise evening (Cooper Gallery, Dundee)

Cooper Gallery are seeking suggestions for a deep listening event, showcasing experimental and little heard sounds that break the boundaries of music, art and noise. Spinning off from Bow Gamelan Ensemble’s exhibition Great Noises that Fill the Air, Cooper … [Read More...]

Fiona Dalgetty on Woman’s Hour

In case you haven't heard Fiona Dalgetty (Chief Executive of Fèis Rois) yet on Woman's Hour here she is! Fiona Dalgetty is number 35 on the list for her passionate efforts to keep a genre of music thriving: As Chief Executive of Fèis Rois she helps provide … [Read More...]

Spotify Can’t Keep Losing More Than $1 Billion a Year. Can Podcasts Rescue Its Business Model?

I thought you might find RollingStone article interesting! Why is the streaming giant getting into podcasting, and what does it mean for the record business? They say if you want the truth, follow the money. So if you want the truth behind the truth, you … [Read More...]

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