Lews Castle College are delighted to offer a £1,000 scholarship to support an off-island student choosing to relocate to study traditional music on the Island of Benbecula. Located in the Outer Hebrides, Lews Castle College has developed an international reputation for the delivery of traditional Scottish and Gaelic music courses. Small class sizes, community engagement […]

Fèis Rois is delighted to be working with The Stewart Society to offer composers the opportunity to win £500 for a new pipe tune. The Stewart Society is inviting composers to write a pipe tune that is inspired either by someone who bears the name Stewart or by some aspect of Stewart history. Deadline is […]

VACANCY FOR CONDUCTOR / MUSIC DIRECTIOR, Còisir Dhùn Èideann (Edinburgh Gaelic Choir) commencing 24th April 2019 🎶 Application deadline: 28th Feb 2019 For more info & to apply, email: coisirdhuneideann@hotmail.co.uk

Promoters are more and more looking to see what musicians look and sound like on stage before booking them. YouTube is worlds 2nd most popular search engine (next to Google). Video is here to stay! Videos are a great way of connecting with your fans and get gigs at the same time. Do you have […]

Are you aged 11 – 25 and want support with a creative or artistic idea? Why not apply to the Nurturing Talent Fund? Creative Scotland’s Nurturing Talent – Time to Shine Fund aims to support the artistic and creative ideas of young people aged 11 to 25. We want to award funding to young people that […]

Thanks to Rachel Hair for posting this! Start composing music with this free music notation software to get many of the same tools the pros use. Sibelius | First* is a new streamlined version of Sibelius that makes it easy for beginners and hobbyists to create simple, professional-looking scores. You basically get Compose up to […]

The Agar Trust was set up in 2014 from the estate of Alan Agar (1920-2012), who was a well-respected physicist.  He and his late wife Margaret were both enthusiastic amateur musicians.  He was a great supporter of education for several generations of his family, and was keenly aware of the way fresh challenges can inspire people […]

The Reid School of Music at the University of Edinburgh is looking to appoint an Ensemble in Residence for a period of three years starting in September 2019. Annual Honorarium of £8,000. The ensemble will play a prominent role in the School’s vibrant musical culture, working with composition and performance students, and performing several high-profile […]

Are you 16-25 and passionate about traditional music? Fèis Rois is currently accepting applications for their 2019 Ceilidh Trail Programme. The Ceilidh Trail is an amazing opportunity to hone your skills and experience life as a touring musician. Spend the summer making friends, learning tunes and performing across Scotland and beyond! You need to be […]

Storytelling skills are invaluable both in everyday life and at work. Whether you want to entertain the weans or persuade your boss, the ability to tell a good tale is often the key to success. In this workshop acclaimed storyteller and performer Margaret Bennett will help you to find your voice and bring your stories […]