The 2026 application windae rins fae 25th Jan until 28th Feb.  Information aboot the Wee Grants for Creativity in the Scots Leid The fund comes fae Creative Scotland, Scottish Government, Rubric Foundation an will gie oot grants o one thoosan pund. We’ve keepit the application process simple, sae ye can focus on yer creative practise. It […]

The Made in Scotland Onward Touring Fund enables Scottish-based artists, bands and ensembles to take up international touring opportunities for work programmed due to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.  Made in Scotland is a curated showcase that promotes high-quality music, theatre and dance performances by artists based in Scotland to international promoters and audiences at the […]

The Agar Trust is currently accepting applications for financial support for young musicians living in rural Scotland. For many youngsters in rural Scotland, accessing educational opportunities in music can be a significant challenge as it often requires long travel distances to reach courses beyond their local community. We can provide financial support to cover the […]

Today is Time to Talk Day – a reminder that honest conversations can change lives At Help Musicians, we know that working in music is incredible. Our unforgettable musical experiences are delivered by passionate and talented individuals. But a life in music comes with unique pressures that can affect mental health. Today, we’d like to […]

The Traditional Arts and Culture Fund is supported by the National Lottery through Creative Scotland and delivered by TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland), the national network for traditional arts in Scotland. TRACS works to promote, develop, and sustain traditional music, song, storytelling, dance and crafts across the country, supporting artists, communities, and organisations at […]

We’ve a small change to our improvisation meet up on the 19th February. Raymond MacDonald has had to bow out but we are really excited to have Una MacGlone take his place. Una is a founder member of the Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra, a large improvising ensemble of around 20 musicians from diverse artistic backgrounds ranging […]

TRACS and Arbroath 2020+ join together in this Residency, providing a space in the heart of Arbroath.  Open to Duos or two people looking to work on a project. Building on the legacy of the Arbroath 2020+ Festival – which celebrates culture as a powerful connector of communities – the Arbroath 2020+6 committee continues to create and […]

As the new year begins, we’re thrilled to share that WOMEX – the Worldwide Music Expo – is officially opening the Call for Proposals for its 32nd edition in Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. In 2026, WOMEX once again invites the global music community to come together, celebrating the richness, diversity, and future […]

Lewis Lines is a funded residency on the Isle of Lewis offering £3,000, workspace at The New Lewis, publication support, and public engagement for writers and creative practitioners. Lewis Lines is a funded residency programme delivered by the Islands Book Trust in partnership with The New Lewis Community Hub, marking the Trust’s 25th anniversary year. […]

Radiophrenia announce an open call for sound and transmission artworks for their upcoming broadcasts beginning in September 2026. Radiophrenia is an artist run FM radio station broadcasting in Glasgow and online. We are seeking soundscapes, spoken word pieces, radio experiments, found sound, innovative approaches to drama and documentary, and radical and challenging new programme ideas. The broadcast […]