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

First Hands Up for Trad Meet Up 29th October

Hi everybody, we are very happy to announce the very first Hands Up for Trad Meet Up on Tuesday 29th October at 1pm - 3pm. The venue will be Tinderbox Charing Cross … [Read More...]

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Distil Showcase 2019

Distil Showcase 2019: The Old Toll by Robbie Greig

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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More Opportunities for musicians

Job opportunity: Clarsach Society Administrator

Purpose: To support the Honorary Secretary and Office Manager in achieving the aims and objectives of The Clarsach Society and Edinburgh International Harp Festival. Location: Edinburgh Salary: £13,500 Hours: 22 hours per week – flexible working will be … [Read More...]

Call for new songs for the 13th edition of minority language song contest Liet International, in Apenrade/Aabenraa, Denmark

On Friday and Saturday 3 and 4 April 2020 Apenrade/Aabenraa will host the 13th edition of European minority language song contest Liet International, the song contest for singers and bands who sing in a European regional or minority language, since 2002. After … [Read More...]

Composers’ Fund (PRS Foundation

PRS Foundation’s Composers’ Fund is an opportunity for composers with a strong track record; giving direct access to funding at pivotal stages in their career. A contribution of up to £10,000 is available to composers who are already making a significant … [Read More...]

Call for Creative Practitioners in Schools (Creative Learning, Aberdeen City Council)

Creative Learning are currently planning the Arts Across Learning Festival 2020 and invite proposals from Creative Practitioners to deliver arts-based learning experiences. Each year Creative Learning presents The Arts Across Learning Festival, a celebration … [Read More...]

Gaelic Song Workshop for Beginners (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland (TRACS)

Glaikit Carnyx present an interactive introduction to Gaelic song Glaikit Carnyx present an interactive introduction to Gaelic song, describing some of the main types of Gaelic song and inviting participants to try singing along. This workshop assumes no … [Read More...]

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