Hands Up for Musicians

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

The Hands Up for Musicians website offers opportunities for musicians, providing resources and news to help musicians get the best out of their careers. The opportunities are mainly Scottish based but if you have any suggestions for anything else we are here to listen.

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LumaFusion – a great app for making videos on mobile devices

I've been using this great app on my iPhone / iPad for making short social media videos. I really like it and find it very useful. It is great also for Instagram … [Read More...]

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Distil Showcase 2019

Distil Showcase 2019: Birthday Card, Postcard, Diary by Fraya Thomsen

The Distil Showcase will return again to the Tolbooth in Stirling on Friday 29th March 2019 at 8pm. The concert showcases the new and exciting music of traditional … [Read More...]

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New Voices: Fresh Perspectives – A Recruitment Programme for Young People on Arts & Heritage Boards

If you are a Board of Trustees of an arts or heritage organisation or charity in Scotland that recognises the need to bring more diverse voices to your decision making processes, then read on! The Challenge One of the main concerns for board diversity is the … [Read More...]

Riverside Music College HND Traditional Music Performance Open Day

The HND Traditional Music Performance Open day takes place on Monday 9th December! Get in touch via the buttons below, or give us a call on 0141 644 5571, to find out more and book your place. This is a great opportunity to visit the creative campus, meet … [Read More...]

BIT Collective: Furthering the Discussion #womenintrad – Wednesday 10th December 12pm, Evening Concert 8pm – CCA Glasgow

The BIT Collective presents Furthering the Discussion: A day of conversation and workshops exploring gender and equality issues in folk and traditional music. Taking place from 12pm at the CCA Glasgow on Wednesday the 10th December, the event will be an … [Read More...]

Create:Inclusion fund (Creative Scotland)

This fund seeks to increase the diversity of people in the arts, screen and creative industries. Developmental funding available for individuals and organisations. Round 2 open for applications now! Creative Scotland’s reports ‘Understanding Diversity in the … [Read More...]

Musicians Invitation: Scottish Jazz Focus Weekend

This is an open invitation to Jazz musicians based in Scotland to apply to participate in the: “Scottish Jazz Focus Weekend” at The Jazz Station jazz club in Brussels. Jazz Musicians Invitation This is designed for Scotland-based Jazz musicians to promote … [Read More...]

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