With no live gigs to organise for last May’s festival and lots of musicians to include, we decided to make a podcast instead. We had never made one before. In the end it was quite sucessful. Join podcast producer/presenter Jane-Ann Purdy, sound engineer Dave Keay and digital marketer Christina Webber to find out more … […]

City of Edinburgh Council is seeking 15 Youth Music Initiative tutors to deliver creative musical provisions across CEC primary schools and special schools (fixed term until July 2021) Youth Music Initiative Tutors – fixed term contract until 1st July 2022 City of Edinburgh – Primary and Special Schools Salary: £26,393 per year (pro rata per […]

Following on from the successful Refresh Now commissions earlier in the year Shetland Arts invite applications from performers seeking to stage new work live in October, November or December 2021. Following on from the successful Refresh Now commissions earlier in the year Shetland Arts invite applications from performers seeking to stage new work live in […]

The aim of this research project would be to identify, comprehend and articulate the needs and issues surrounding safeguarding within traditional music delivery. We are seeking to help create a safer and more inclusive environment for young people to engage within traditional music throughout Scotland. The aim of this project would be to identify, comprehend […]

Hello, I wanted to ensure that you were aware of the PRS Foundation’s call for proposals for their New Music Biennial 2022 programme.  The deadline for applications is Monday 13 September 2021. Applications need to be made by organisations.  However, composers can team up with an organisation, either for commissioning a new work or re-performing a past work. Proposals […]

YMI Introduction to Scottish Music Position: Traditional Music & Gaelic Song Tutor (1 year) Dates: Thursdays, 9am-3pm (from 21/10/21) Rate: £180 day rate (up to 24 days) Fèis Phàislig was established in November 2014 to provide opportunities in traditional music and Gaelic culture for young people across Renfrewshire. Alongside an annual Fèis Week event, the […]

The Traditional Music Forum is looking for a freelance researcher to work with Scotland’s folk festivals to gather some basic data on attendances, and economic impact, but crucially to explore in more depth what the festivals’ digital development might look like, and what the implications might be in terms of resources. The result of that […]

A flexible and varied role that supports the work of The BIT Collective. This role will primarily be remote working with flexible hours but with some attendance at events and meetings required.   Responsibilities and duties:  Social media  Monthly profile of an artist  Artist of the week  Sharing relevant info  Updating website  Quarterly mailing list  Campaigning  Working with […]

Hi everyone- we are back! Registrations are now open for Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections 2022, which celebrates an international partnership with Wales! In addition to all the amazing Scottish artists you will see, you will also hear from 6 of Wales’ top artists. We loved last year’s online event but cannot wait to get […]