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 […]

Twenty bursaries of up to £350 each are available to support Gaelic Arts Workers to attend Buain 2024 at Grinneabhat, Isle of Lewis, Wed 18 Sept 2024. Tha fichead bursaraidh de suas ri £350 an urra rim faighinn gus taic a thoirt do Luchd-obrach nan Ealan Gàidhlig airson a bhith an làthair aig Buain 2024 […]

This is a controversial subject but always good to read and listen to what other people are saying! Technology is changing everything, including music. Artificial intelligence has become an absolute game-changer for many popular musicians, helping them create, produce, and share their music in new ways. Who wouldn’t want to have a creative partner who […]

0th July – Scotland’s national music prize, The Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award, has launched for 2024, inviting artists, music fans and labels to submit eligible albums and be in the running for the prestigious prize. Returning to Stirling’s Albert Halls for the third year running, The SAY Award will celebrate the cultural impact and contribution of outstanding Scottish […]