Applications are now open for the Sound of Young Scotland Award 2025. Open to young and emerging Scottish artists and bands, the award offers funding and support to create and release a debut album. Supported by Help Musicians, the Scottish Government’s Youth Music Initiative through Creative Scotland and Youth Music, plus manufacturing support from Seabass Vinyl, this Award is designed to support the next […]

We’re excited to launch the newest part of Distil: Distil Beta Sessions – a new space for musicians to try out ideas and experiment with their music. What are Beta Sessions? Beta Sessions is like a music playground. It’s a friendly place where musicians can test new songs, try different sounds, and explore creative ideas without worrying […]

Moniack Mhor are running a Scots Tutored Retreat from Monday 3rd November to Saturday 8th November 2025, and Creative Scotland are supporting four places- two places for songwriters and two for writers. This includes travel expenses and any access support required. Tutors are Hannah Rarity and William Letford, and guest reader is Amanda Thomson. Further detail can […]

I can help you extract the key information from the FIRST STAGES program PDF. Here’s a clean text version of the content, organized for easy use on a web page: ARE YOU AGED 16-25 AND HAVE AN INTEREST IN WRITING SONGS? Join us for this new programme! What is FIRST STAGES? FIRST STAGES is a […]

Applications are open from Friday 1 August – midnight on Friday 22 August. Supported by Help Musicians, the Scottish Government’s Youth Music Initiative through Creative Scotland and Youth Music, the Sound of Young Scotland Award exists to drive Scottish music of the future by giving an annual award to a young and emerging artist to facilitate the […]

Ceòlas Uibhist hiring for 2 roles to work with our team in South Uist. We are looking for a Gaelic Learning and Community Officer to work with our team at Ceòlas. The officer will oversee the development and delivery of our Gaelic learning programmes and other community activites relating to Gaelic. We are also hiring […]

Are looking for a Membership Officer to liaise with their composer, musician and organisation members. There may be scope to grow the role within the organisation, for example by taking on extra projects and responsibilities. https://www.scottishmusiccentre.com/membership-officer

Finance and Operations Officer We are looking for a Finance and Operations Officer to join our small team. This is a new role, with the flexibility to be tailored to an individual successful candidate. You will be a key member of an eclectic and creative workforce, with the opportunity to make a real difference in […]

NYCOS is seeking Music Staff for Regional Choirs across Scotland to teach Kodály-based musicianship and support choir rehearsals, with particular opportunities in Stirling, Midlothian, Falkirk and Edi NYCOS is seeking Music Staff for Regional Choirs across Scotland, with particular opportunities available in Stirling, Midlothian, Falkirk and Edinburgh. You’ll support the Regional Choir Director in delivering […]

This is a key senior management role where you’ll oversee the delivery of all artistic and creative activity including learning and outreach.  This is a key senior management role where you’ll oversee the delivery of all artistic and creative activity including learning and outreach. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you’ll play a pivotal role […]