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, […]

Taking place as part of the wider Celtic Connections festival, and with 150 delegates present from 20+ nations, Showcase Scotland introduces new audiences to Scotland-based artists on a global scale.  Our Trade Fair takes place on Sunday 25th January 2026 between 9.30am and 2.30pm in the upper foyers of Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. All our […]

Sidmouth Folk Festival 2026 Deadline: 23.59 on Wed 3 December Showcase Scotland Expo are delighted to announce a partnership with  Sidmouth Folk Festival. Ten artists will be selected to perform at next year’s event, which takes place from 31st July to 7 August 2026. Successful applicants will be selected by the Artistic Director of the festival and programmed across […]

The Sicily Music Conference, the first international music conference in Sicily, returns from May 13–16, 2025. The Open Call for artists is now open! Apply now to play at the heart of the Mediterranean’s music scene. What you get:International exposureNetworking with global music industry professionalsShowcase your talent to the 60+ Sicilian Music FestivalsA cultural platform […]