Here is the latest PRS Foundation news. You can read it online here http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=3f4c15dead0547e15d8a7495f&id=cb9566513d&e=4c6040fbe7 Neil Cowley becomes our Musician in Residence in Derry-Londonderry We are very excited to announce that Neil Cowley will be our Musician in Residence throughout Derry-Londonderry’s celebrations as UK City of Culture in 2013. This unique residency is a partnership between PRS […]
News from Amy Duncan
This piece of good news came in from Amy Duncan: Linn Records and Album Launch news Hi everyone, I’m delighted to announce that ‘Cycles of Life’ is going to be released through Linn Records on the 15th April 2013 (UK) and 30th April 2013 (US). Here is a link to their post about me on […]
Congratulations to Amble Skuse…
who has been chosen as part of PRS Foundations 2012-13 Adopt a Composer scheme. Amble will be working with Tŷ Cerdd. Here’s more information http://www.prsformusicfoundation.com/Partnerships/Residencies/Adopt-a-Composer/Adopt-a-Composer:-2012-13-Participants-
PRS Foundation November News
Worth checking out the PRS Foundation news for October. Lot’s of interesting opportunities. Read it here http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=3f4c15dead0547e15d8a7495f&id=54cd946455&e=4c6040fbe7
Blog from Andro Biswane
Distil was like a gift to me in turbulent and unsecure artistical times. Musicians from all over the world can meet, sit, talk, jam and exhange ideas and knowledge as equals and inspire each other deeply. The location, the staff and the nature contributed to the depth of this experience. My Scottish/Englisch colleagues have made […]
Distil Showcase 2013 Submission form
Hands Up for Trad’s Distil Showcase is one of the highlights of our calendar. Since the first Distil Showcase in 2006 Distil has commissioned over 60 new pieces of music. Our 2013 Showcase will be held in Stirling Tolbooth on the 22nd March at 8pm. If you have attended a Distil Residential you are eligible […]
Maeve Mackinnon Blog
I’ve been hearing about Distil for several years so I felt very honoured to be invited onto Distil Residential 2012. My compositional experience spans a measly two years but I’ve also been afforded the privilege of showcasing and broadcasting my work relatively quickly. As my own worst critic I am more than aware that this […]
Kath Burlinson blog
What a huge privilege it was to be invited to be part of the team at Distil 2012. To be surrounded by such creativity, talent and musicianship, yoked to deep soul and integrity was special indeed. And then there were the magnificent walks, the beautiful pool, the steam room, the bar and the sessions therein, […]
Amy Duncan Blog
I am feeling greatly inspired after the Distil Residential. It has been a wonderful opportunity to develop composition ideas in a supported and accepting environment. I haven’t had much experience in writing for many instruments other than voice, guitar, piano and double bass. Earlier this year I wrote string parts for my forthcoming album ‘Cycles of Life‘, […]
Innes Watson Blog
I have been lucky enough to attend 2 Distil residentials now and also Distil Electronic. I have not yet written any blog about any of my experiences so this is gonna be packed with tails of exploration, inspiration and innovation! The first Distil I took part in (Distil 10 in 2009) featured the composer Stephen […]