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.

Latest Opportunity

Writing workshop with David Greig Royal Lyceum Theatre

Are you interested in learning how to write a musical? Come along to our writing workshop with our Artistic Director, David Greig. Join playwright David Greig and … [Read More...]

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Distil Showcase 2018

Distil Showcase 2018: Where’s My Hat? by Luc McNally

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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Local Hero: Musical Direction workshop

Are you a fan of Mark Knopfler and wondered what it might be like to create music for the stage? Come along to our Musical Direction workshop to find out more. Music has become a key part of Lyceum productions over the past few seasons, so join one of our … [Read More...]

Musicians say pressures of touring can take a serious toll on mental health

Spotted this online. Read the whole article here. Dallas Green is all too familiar with slipping into the deep pits of depression that often go unspoken about in the music industry. It usually happens while he's pushing forward on a gruelling schedule, … [Read More...]

Live Music Now Scotland flexible music manager/administrator

Live Music Now Scotland is looking for a flexible music manager/administrator to support their delivery across Scotland. This freelance position carries responsibility for organising and administering discrete Live Music Now Scotland projects as well as … [Read More...]

Website and Content Assistant (nationaltheatrescotland.com)

NTS are seeking to appoint a Website and Content Assistant who will assist in the updating, developing and monitoring of the National Theatre of Scotland website and assist with the implementation of the content strategy. This varied and exciting role will … [Read More...]

Killin Music Fest Open Stage Sunday 2019 – APPLY NOW

Applications are now being taken for artists to enter Open Stage Sunday at Killin Music Festival 2019. The winner will be invited to perform on the main stage at KMF20. The competition will take place on Sunday 16 June 2019 in Killin, Perthshire. Previous … [Read More...]

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