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 […]

The BIT Collective presents a thought-provoking panel discussion hosted by Catriona Hawksworth with Ankna Arockiam, Laura Jane Wilkie and Martin Green. The panel will explore innovation and progression in the Scottish folk and traditional music scene, discussing themes such as intersectionality, accessibility and the representation of diverse identities. The panellists will consider how inclusion can […]

TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) is delighted to be delivering another cycle of TRACS Traditional Arts Mentoring, with the support of Creative Scotland and partners. This programme supports the professional and personal development of traditional arts practitioners in Scotland, reinforcing TRACS’ key work in enhancing the knowledge, practice, access and sustainability of music, song, […]