A 9 month programme of mentoring and a bursary of £1,000 for emerging artists or makers who have a connection to Dumfries & Galloway. Three Emerge Bursaries are available for 2020! Two Emerge Bursaries are available in 2020 for emerging artists and makers 30 years and under (supported by The Holywood Trust). One Emerge Bursary […]

Applications are now open for TradMentor, a programme offering traditional musicians the opportunity to receive mentoring from established practitioners. Supported by Creative Scotland and the Youth Music Initiative, the programme is part of the Traditional Music Forum’s ongoing support for artists working in participatory settings. A mentoring partnership provides one-to-one time with a trained mentor […]

The John Byrne Award is an online exhibition and creative competition open to everybody over 16 living or studying in Scotland. Deadlines: 30/09/2019 = £500 prize; 31/01/2020 = £7500 prize. *All creative mediums welcome *Every entry published *Free to enter *15 minutes to submit *Every entrant invited to our Award Ceremony The John Byrne Award […]

Cuimhnichibh gu bheil tabhartasan beaga ri fhaotainn tron sgeama Tasgadh. Remember small grants for traditional arts projects are available through Tasgadh supported by Creative Scotland. Creative Scotland is continuing its support for Tasgadh in 2019-20 offering grants of up to £1,000 for traditional arts projects. There are three rounds with deadline dates for applications as […]

This is one of the greatest opportunities for young musicians in Scotland today. If you’re not already involved apply using the link below. Recruiting Musicians in Scotland Auditions in Glasgow: Wednesday 13 & Thursday 14 November 2019 Application closing date: Thursday 3 October 2019 Live Music Now Scotland is looking for musicians and ensembles for […]

Fèis Rois is looking to contract a traditional musician to deliver a YMI funded project in Stranraer on Saturday mornings (10am – 12.15pm). The project will include 4 x 30minute small group fiddle and cello lessons for beginners and improving beginners. MU teaching rates, planning time and mileage covered. For more info, please email rachael.duff@feisrois.org.

Taking place at The Mareel, Shetland, on 31 August from 10am-2pm, Creative Scotland and Screen Scotland staff will be available to meet you and discuss any questions you have about funding. Date: Saturday 31 August, 10am-2pm Venue: Green Room, Mareel, Lerwick, Shetland Creative Scotland Team: Siobhan Anderson – Music Officer, Creative Scotland Sean Greenhorn – […]

Join Tinderbox at the True North Music Festival to learn about building electronic circuits and interactive sound-making art! In this hands-on, playful, and noisy workshop. Join Tinderbox to learn about building electronic circuits and interactive sound-making art! In this hands-on, playful, and noisy workshop you can: – learn to build simple light and sound-making circuits […]

This short workshop aims to provide an introduction to funding and an overview of how to create a successful application. Securing adequate funding is essential for the success of any production or company but the funding landscape and application process can seem complex and daunting to the uninitiated. This short workshop aims to provide an […]

The Momentum Music Fund offers grants of £5k-£15k for UK based artists/bands to break through to the next level of their careers. The Momentum Music Fund offers grants of £5k-£15k for UK based artists/bands to break through to the next level of their careers. Activities eligible for support include recording, touring and marketing. The next […]