Job Title:        Festival Assistant [6-month Contract] Location:         Edinburgh Office / Remote Working Pay:                £14 per hour Hours:             Flexible hours weekly (min. 10hrs) Closing date:   12 noon, Fri 13th Sept 2024 Interviews:       w/c Mon 23rd Sept 2024 The Edinburgh International Harp Festival 2025 will take place 11th-15th April at George Watson’s College, Edinburgh. We are looking for […]

Thanks to support from Creative Scotland, there are 4 bursaries available for Digital Marketing Day 2024 that cover the full cost of a delegate place, plus travel & accommodation. Creative Scotland will provide a maximum of 4 bursaries that cover the full cost of a delegate place at Digital Marketing Day 2024. As well as covering […]

Iain Munro, CEO, Creative Scotland said: “Creative Scotland notes the intention to review the way the sector is supported, as announced by the First Minister in the Programme for Government, and we look forward to hearing more details. “We welcome the continued commitment to provide an additional £100m in funding for Culture and will work with the […]

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 […]