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

Beyond Borders fund (PRS Foundation

Beyond Borders, a collaborative cross-border programme run by PRSF, is currently open for applications. The scheme supports projects which create, tour and promote … [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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Head of BMus (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland)

RCS are looking to appoint a highly creative, proactive and experienced musician to lead and develop the BMus programme and programme staff. Head of BMus School of Music Permanent, Full Time Salary Scale: £50,465 – £55,145 per annum The Royal … [Read More...]

Grants of up to £5,000 for community groups to create artistic and aesthetic improvements to the National Cycle Network in Scotland.

Art Roots Fund Run by Sustrans, the Art Roots Fund has grants of up to £5,000 for community groups to create artistic and aesthetic improvements to the National Cycle Network in Scotland. The fund supports local enterprise and culture, whilst also … [Read More...]

The Visit 2020 Artist Application (Showcase Scotland Exp)

The next edition of The Visit will take place in the Highlands of Scotland and in Orkney between 18th and 24th May 2020 (exact dates within this period tbc). APPLY HERE Successful applicants will have the opportunity to showcase for our delegates … [Read More...]

£2500 top prize for any creative work (The John Byrne Award)

The John Byrne Award is an online exhibition and creative competition open to 16-30 year olds living in Scotland. Deadlines: 30 June 2019 for £250 prize; 31 Jan 2020 for £2500 prize. The John Byrne Award is Scotland's biggest competition for young, emerging … [Read More...]

Funding Productions (Tron Theatre)

An informal, practical workshop focused on budgeting and funding productions. Funding Productions Facilitator: Michael John O’Neill and Steph Connell Thursday 18 July, 6:30pm – 9:30pm Tron Theatre £6 (£3 MAKER members) Capacity: 12 Level: All Suitable for: … [Read More...]

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