THE TRADE FAIR The 2018 Trade Fair takes place on Friday 1st February 2019 between 9.30am and 2.30pm: bookings are now open for trade stands (which may be shared by more than one business*). Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Showcase Scotland requests a contribution of £150 […]

From Suzanne Houston. Dear players/singers, I’m thinking of organising a festival over 27th-28th December “The Gift Of Music”, getting live music into care homes across the country. A funny time of year when we’re often at a loose end between Xmas and Hogmanay, and residents in care homes are potentially needing a pick up too! This would […]

If you have a traditional arts project that could use between £250 and £1,000, Tasgadh offers a simple application process and a decision within a month of the deadline date. The second of three application deadlines for 2018-19 is 28 October. Information and application form here feisean.org/en/tasgadh/. Ma tha taic eadar £250 agus £1,000 a […]

Nevis Ensemble is hosting musician auditions for its upcoming activities. Nevis Ensemble is thrilled to announce auditions to join the orchestra for its activities in late 2018 and into 2019. Interested musicians are asked to complete the Application Form on the website by Thursday 4 October 2018. Auditions will take place on Saturday 13 October […]

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society and Creative Scotland will run information sessions for potential Made in Scotland 2019 applicants. Made in Scotland is a curated showcase that promotes high quality music, theatre and dance from Scotland-based artists, to international promoters and audiences at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It is a partnership between the Edinburgh Festival […]

The City of Edinburgh Council has partnered with The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo to stimulate and support artistic and cultural projects that benefit Edinburgh and those who live in and visit the city. The aim of this fund in 2018/19 is to support artist-led projects in Edinburgh that extend the reach of arts and cultural engagement […]

This fund is provided by Youth Music Initiative and administered on their behalf by Scottish Music Centre. What is the Purpose of the Fund? To support individuals, organisations and networks who work outwith school settings to undertake training and continuing professional development that will strengthen youth music in Scotland for the benefit of young people. […]

Thanks to Pablo Lafuente for pointing out this mortgage deal that could be suitable for musicians if you have a guarantor and/or have saved up 10% of property price.. Barclays https://www.barclays.co.uk/mortgages/family-springboard-mortgage/ Buy a home without a borrower deposit if your family or loved ones can provide 10% of the property’s price as security. How it […]

We are looking for someone to join us and manage the Youth Music Initiative (YMI) programme – the pioneering programme of music development for young people in Scotland. Based in Edinburgh Permanent Salary: £39,519 pa plus pension and benefits Full-time (36 hrs per week) You will lead on the strategic development of the YMI programme […]

The Scottish Police & Community Choir (Glasgow Region) is actively seeking an enthusiastic and experienced musical director, for its adult choir to commence in January 2019 The choir was formed in 2012 and has performed at a number of local and national events, including many fundraising performances, police events, Edinburgh fringe and singing with Russell […]