Edinburgh Performing Arts Development (EPAD) and Creative Edinburgh are delighted to announce a further iteration of the Practice Support Fund for freelance artists, technicians and creatives working in the arts and creative industries in Edinburgh.  This fund is to support those whose ability to work was affected by Covid-19 restrictions before 31st March 2021. The […]

The John Preston Music Awards are being funded through the Liam Colgan Music Fund (LCMF) on behalf of John’s widow Roz Preston, who has set up a memorial fund in his memory. The LCMF are managing the fund and a programme of awards for young music business students across the Highlands and Islands. There are […]

We are looking for two Place, Partnership & Communities Officers, one role will be a permanent post and the other on a fixed term basis for an initial 6 months. The roles will support Creative Scotland’s work in the context of our Strategic Plan and our Annual Plan. This role sits within the Strategy Directorate and […]

With no live gigs to organise for last May’s festival and lots of musicians to include, we decided to make a podcast instead. We had never made one before. In the end it was quite sucessful. Join podcast producer/presenter Jane-Ann Purdy, sound engineer Dave Keay and digital marketer Christina Webber to find out more … […]

City of Edinburgh Council is seeking 15 Youth Music Initiative tutors to deliver creative musical provisions across CEC primary schools and special schools (fixed term until July 2021) Youth Music Initiative Tutors – fixed term contract until 1st July 2022 City of Edinburgh – Primary and Special Schools Salary: £26,393 per year (pro rata per […]

Following on from the successful Refresh Now commissions earlier in the year Shetland Arts invite applications from performers seeking to stage new work live in October, November or December 2021. Following on from the successful Refresh Now commissions earlier in the year Shetland Arts invite applications from performers seeking to stage new work live in […]

The aim of this research project would be to identify, comprehend and articulate the needs and issues surrounding safeguarding within traditional music delivery. We are seeking to help create a safer and more inclusive environment for young people to engage within traditional music throughout Scotland. The aim of this project would be to identify, comprehend […]

Hello, I wanted to ensure that you were aware of the PRS Foundation’s call for proposals for their New Music Biennial 2022 programme.  The deadline for applications is Monday 13 September 2021. Applications need to be made by organisations.  However, composers can team up with an organisation, either for commissioning a new work or re-performing a past work. Proposals […]

YMI Introduction to Scottish Music Position: Traditional Music & Gaelic Song Tutor (1 year) Dates: Thursdays, 9am-3pm (from 21/10/21) Rate: £180 day rate (up to 24 days) Fèis Phàislig was established in November 2014 to provide opportunities in traditional music and Gaelic culture for young people across Renfrewshire. Alongside an annual Fèis Week event, the […]