The Open Fund for Individuals is one of our key funding programmes, supporting a wide range of creative activity by artists, writers, producers and other creative practitioners in Scotland. The Open Fund will support a period of research, development and/or delivery of creative activity for up to 24 months. The fund is for freelance and […]

Are you looking to begin or continue a career in Sound Design in Scottish theatre? Apply now for M*****classes: Sound Design ‘23. This is a free training programme offering workshops facilitated by experienced Sound Designers and hands-on experience. M*****classes is run by Stellar Quines Theatre Company and aims to address the lack of gender diversity in creative design and production roles. It is […]

The ISCM World Music Days festival is an annual international showcase of new music from around the world, attended by many international delegates as well as attending composers, producers and programmers.  The Scottish Music Centre (SMC) and New Music Scotland (NMS), as Associate members of the ISCM (International Society for Contemporary Music) are entitled to […]

The mentorship programme offers the opportunity for six womxn aged 16-21 to work on a real-life music project collaborating with mentors involved in various aspects of the production and release of HEISK’s upcoming album.  Mentees are invited to apply for any of the six roles in the specialist areas: Studio Recording Marketing & Branding Instrumental […]

This paid work experience and structured training is for instrumental musicians across various backgrounds (e.g. classical, jazz, trad) with an interest in engaging with Traditional Music, targeted towards recent music graduates, current music students or those with a strong foundation in music and ability to play and an interest in working with young people. These […]

Applications now open for the 2023 Clore Fellowship As the world changes, so do the needs of the sector – and the demands on cultural leaders. Our programme addresses the needs of cultural leaders today and for the future #MakeYourDifference The Clore Fellowship is for leaders who have ambition and vision, and can show clearly how they might […]

Fèis Phàislig was established in November 2014 to provide traditional music opportunities for young people in Renfrewshire. We now offer a year-round programme of events, including our new project in Renfrewshire ASN schools, which will take place during term- time. We are currently seeking a Fèis Phàislig tutor to pilot a block of 8 introductory […]

Creative Scotland are extending the deadline for entries to this years Crowdmatch until this Sunday, 12 February at 12:00. We’re encouraging creative individuals, groups or businesses to let us know their creative ideas in order to take part in a competition to win a share of £150,000 in match funding (up to £10,000 per project) towards their […]

The “Musicians’ Census” – what’s the purpose of it? While some studies on elements of the musician’s population exist, there is a lack of comprehensive data relating to musicians’ lives as a whole (covering demographics, diversity, health and wellbeing, and variety of working patterns). Help Musicians and the Musicians’ Union are working together on project called ‘The Musicians’ Census,’ with the aim […]