Hands Up for Musicians

Scottish musicians expanding their creative horizons into other other areas of musical practice.

Hands Up for Trad Promo Video Shoot Day 2019

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 […]

Nurturing Talent – Time to Shine Fund in Learning

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 […]

Create beautiful, captivating scores—for free Meet the new Sibelius | First

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 – Supporting young musicians in rural Scotland.

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 […]

Ensemble In Residence (Reid School of Music, University of Edinburgh)

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 […]

Fèis Rois is currently accepting applications for their 2019 Ceilidh Trail Programme

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 Workshop – Women Only (Audacious Women festival)

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 […]

Associate Head of Strings (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland)

We are looking to appoint a highly creative, proactive and experienced individual in the role of Associate Head of Strings within our School of Music. Associate Head of Strings School of Music Permanent, Full Time Salary Scale: £44,835 – £50,465 per annum We are: looking to appoint a highly creative, proactive and experienced individual in […]

Cadzow Music Arts Centre- Acts & Performers Wanted

Cadzow Music Arts Centre (CMAC) are looking for acts/bands/performers to perform at our weekly Live @ Lunch events on a Sunday afternoon between 12pm-2pm. Please email cmacadmin@cadzowchurch.org.uk Cadzow Music Arts Centre (CMAC) are looking for acts/bands/performers to perform at our weekly Live @ Lunch events on a Sunday afternoon between 12pm-2pm. Cadzow Music Arts Centre […]