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 […]

Following the success of the initiative last year, Crowdfunder and Creative Scotland are back with a new larger pot of £150,000 to award to creative projects across Scotland. 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 […]

Hey folks, Thanks very much for continuing to read this newsletter, it is much appreciated. It’s been a very strange few years and I wanted to say that we at Hands Up for Trad really appreciate all the work you do. Whether it is touring the world, singing a song or playing a tune and […]

Deadlines for 2023 All deadlines are 6:00pm unless otherwise stated Rolling deadlines – International Showcase Fund – read more and apply(open now) 6th Feb – PPL Momentum Accelerator (Wales/ Yorkshire/ Liverpool City Region) – read more (open 9th January) 13th Feb – Open Fund for Music Creators – read more (open 16th Jan) 13th Feb – Open Fund for Organisations – read more (open 16th Jan) 20th Feb […]

Applications are open now for GUIR!, a funding opportunity for artists and organisations working in Gaelic contexts. There are awards of up to £3k plus additional support for three projects to develop new work. Apply by Tuesday 10 January 2023 at 11:59pm.Email GL.learningteam@glasgowlife.org.uk now for an application form.(Please read the following information first for application criteria) ABOUT GUIR!In […]

The 2023 Trade Fair takes place on Friday 27th January 2023 between 9.30am and 2.30pm and bookings are now open for trade stands (which may be shared by more than one business*). The Trade Fair takes place in the upper foyers of Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first […]

Groups, venues, folk clubs, events & trad arts related businesses are invited to be part of the only yearly publication of trad/folk music events/activity across Scotland in print & online. Thanks to funding from Creative Scotland and the Adapt & Thrive Covid Recovery schemes, we can offer the opportunity to promote your event, venue, folk […]

Are you looking for a video of your gig at Celtic Connections (or anything else)? Martin Forry has been making videos of bands appearing at Celtic Connections (Gnoss, Iona Fyfe, Paul McKenna, Maeve MacKinnon, Friel Sisters, Battle of The Folk Bands and many more) for many years. If you are interested send him an email […]

PRS for Music are sponsoring Composer of the Year at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2022. The awards will be held in Dundee’s Caird Hall on Sunday 4th December 2022 and we would love to see you there! You can buy a ticket here handsup.link/tradawardstickets. As MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards celebrates 20 years […]