The Traditional Music Forum of Scotland (TMFS) is running two essential skills workshops at An Lanntair in Stornoway this April, and they’re well worth your attention if you’re looking to develop the business side of your music career. Funding & Finances for Musicians Friday 17 April | 10am–1pm | An Lanntair, Stornoway Led by Siobhan Anderson, […]

Applications for Phase One of the FAC’s UK Artist Touring (UKAT) fund will be opening in just one week. I would be hugely grateful if you could spread the word and help us to ensure that artists from every background, genre and region of the UK know about UKAT and have the chance to apply. […]

Showcase Scotland Expo (SSE) is delighted to partner with Llangollen Fringe Festival (4–12 September 2026) to present a special Focus on Scotland within the 2026 programme. Through this open call, we are seeking applications from developing artists working in folk, roots, acoustic, world, Gaelic and Scots language traditions to be considered as part of Scotland Introducing at Llangollen Fringe. Six developing artists will […]

The 2026 application windae rins fae 25th Jan until 28th Feb.  Information aboot the Wee Grants for Creativity in the Scots Leid The fund comes fae Creative Scotland, Scottish Government, Rubric Foundation an will gie oot grants o one thoosan pund. We’ve keepit the application process simple, sae ye can focus on yer creative practise. It […]

The Made in Scotland Onward Touring Fund enables Scottish-based artists, bands and ensembles to take up international touring opportunities for work programmed due to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.  Made in Scotland is a curated showcase that promotes high-quality music, theatre and dance performances by artists based in Scotland to international promoters and audiences at the […]

The Agar Trust is currently accepting applications for financial support for young musicians living in rural Scotland. For many youngsters in rural Scotland, accessing educational opportunities in music can be a significant challenge as it often requires long travel distances to reach courses beyond their local community. We can provide financial support to cover the […]

Today is Time to Talk Day – a reminder that honest conversations can change lives At Help Musicians, we know that working in music is incredible. Our unforgettable musical experiences are delivered by passionate and talented individuals. But a life in music comes with unique pressures that can affect mental health. Today, we’d like to […]

The Traditional Arts and Culture Fund is supported by the National Lottery through Creative Scotland and delivered by TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland), the national network for traditional arts in Scotland. TRACS works to promote, develop, and sustain traditional music, song, storytelling, dance and crafts across the country, supporting artists, communities, and organisations at […]

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 […]