For too long, record labels, streaming platforms and other internet giants have exploited musicians and songwriters without rewarding them fairly.  We must put the value of music back where it belongs – in the hands of music makers.  Streaming is quickly replacing radio as our main means of music listening. But the law has not […]

The Highland Youth Music Forum (HYMF) is delighted to announce the launch of a new youth group called the ‘Highland Music Influencers’. Thanks to the Creative Scotland Strengthening Youth Music Fund and Fèis Rois, the HYMF, in partnership with High Life Highland, are on the lookout for young people aged 13-18 who are interested in […]

Musician in Residence Open Call The Musician in Residence will respond to, and create work, linked to the new Unexpected Garden spaces being developed with each Dandelion partner organisation. This response may involve a participatory programme and/or creation of a new piece of work to be presented at the culminating Harvest events. The Musician should […]

Under Canvas, our outdoor summer festival is back! From 1 July – 27 August 2022 we’re presenting 42 days of live music, performance and DJ sets on our lawn. Welcome! Tha Under Canvas, ar fèis shamhraidh a-muigh, air ais! Bho 1 Iuchar – 27 Lùnastal 2022 bidh sinn a’ taisbeanadh ceòl beò, DJan agus eile […]

Queer Stories Workshops  An opportunity for emerging LGBTQ+ storytellers and traditional musicians in Scotland to develop skills and share queer narratives.  Saturday 19th March, Saturday 2nd April, Saturday 16th April  Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh 10am – 4pm  Participants will attend each of the three workshops hosted by some of Scotland’s finest traditional musicians and storytellers: […]

Dear Friend in Music, Do you have a secret dream, a crazy idea, or a great plan that could bring more life and music to your town? Now is the time to come forward and apply to MOST. MOST is now supporting urban projects in South East Europe. A musical bike-rental, a singing market square, […]

Power Up is an ambitious, long-term initiative which supports Black music creators and industry professionals and executives, as well as addressing anti-Black racism and racial disparities in the music sector. Next deadline: 17th February 2022. Power Up – PRS for Music Foundation (prsfoundation.com)

Bord na Gaidhlig’s Gaelic Officers Scheme is a new fund to support organisations to employ an officer to undertake Gaelic development work. Applications are welcomed from third-sector organisations looking to create a new post, or to extend an existing Gaelic development post. They are particularly looking to support officer posts in communities or sectors which […]

Tasgadh is a fund devolved from Creative Scotland, managed by Fèisean nan Gàidheal and open to organisations and individuals. Tasgadh is designed to provide support for traditional artists and organisations to create, perform, tour and showcase work. The fund can also support professional development and learning projects. Tasgadh cannot support the purchase of equipment nor […]

Project Coordinator (Dandelion: Inclusive and Inspiring Communities) Hours: 25 hrs/week (flexibility required, including weekends) Term: Fixed term until the 30th November 2022 Salary: £30,000 pro-rata (6% Pension Employer Contribution) Location: Glasgow, with travelling required Closing date: Friday 20th January 2022 Interviews: interview dates will follow: Part of the Dandelion project: https://www.visitscotland.org/about-us/what-we-do/events/major-upcoming-events/dandelion