Tha Tasgadh air tilleadh agus tha sinn a’ gabhail ri iarrtasan! If you have a traditional arts project in mind and could make good use of a small grant, you may be eligible to apply to Tasgadh funded by The National Lottery through Creative Scotland. The first of three deadlines in 2024-25 is 21.06.2024.  There is […]

Women Make Music supports the development of outstanding women, trans and non binary songwriters and composers of all genres and backgrounds at different stages of their career. The fund can support projects by women, trans and non binary songwriters, composers, artists, bands and performers who are writing their own music. Previous recipients include Anna Meredith, ESKA, […]

Hi all We (Showcase Scotland Expo) are now planning the 25th edition of Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections which will take place between the 22nd and 26th of January 2025. It was amazing to welcome so many of you back to Glasgow in January 2024 and we look forward to seeing both familiar and new faces in 2025. Our […]

TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) is looking for a Project Documentation Officer (0.8 FTE, fixed term 12 months) to join its team dedicated to championing our shared traditions of music, song, storytelling, dance, crafts, customs and local languages. Reporting to the TRACS Director, the Project Documentation Officer’s primary role is to collate and disseminate […]

Support of up to £500 to help you seize an opportunity Sometimes, opportunities will present themselves that can have a lasting, positive impact on your career as a musician. Whether it’s a short course, investing in new software, or taking opportunities to record, release or perform that help you to fulfil your ambition, our Fast Track support is […]

At Music Minds Matter we understand the unique pressures a life in music can create.  We’re here to put positive mental wellbeing centre stage in music, offering everyone working in the industry the right tools and support at the right time to stay mentally well. Confidential support, 24/7 When things feel tough, it helps to talk.  If you […]

Hand Up for Trad have decided to host a monthly discussion on Zoom for musicians to chat amongst each other. The first meeting will be Friday 20th September at 2pm. The Zoom link will be sent out in advance. Attendance is free and the aim is to chat about things in the arts / music […]

The SMIA Summit 2024 is a free, two-day online conference this Thursday 5 and Friday 6 September, focused on the future of Scotland’s music industry with speakers from all parts of the industry, including artists, management, labels and more. Taking place on Zoom, each session at the SMIA Summit 2024 will begin with an introductory keynote, followed by a panel discussion. You’ll then have the opportunity […]

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The Scottish Connections Fund offers funding to set up new projects to promote Scotland’s reputation and interests. It is open to individuals and organisations who consider themselves to have a Scottish connection. You can bid for a grant between £2,000 and £5,000, from an available total sum of £50,000 in 2024 to 2025. Projects must […]