The Open Fund supports a wide range of activity initiated by organisations, artists, writers, producers and other creative practitioners in Scotland. The Open Fund is one of Creative Scotland’s key funding programmes, supporting the wide range of activity initiated by organisations, artists, writers, producers and other creative practitioners in Scotland. The total budget for the […]

Stòras airson taic a chumail ri pròiseactan nan Ealain Gàidhlig A fund to support Gaelic arts projects Tha Maoin nan Ealan Gàidhlig ann gus taic a chumail ri pròiseactan ealan Gàidhlig a chur an gnìomh. Ann an 2021-22 bidh prìomhachas ga thoirt do phròiseactan: • Air an lìbhrigeadh tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig • A chuireadh […]

Scotland on Tour is a new initiative funded by the Scottish Government that will support the creation of new and additional concerts across Scotland in 2022. Please see the about us section of our site for more information on our aims and how the project came about. Our full website is coming soon and will […]

Magnetic North is looking for performers for a new project with the working title The Story of the Blues. What? Blue, in the sense of a feeling or mood rather than a colour, comes from an old English word for melancholy, dating back to at least the 16th century. It is also, of course, synonymous […]

Edinburgh Performing Arts Development (EPAD) and Creative Edinburgh are delighted to announce a further iteration of the Practice Support Fund for freelance artists, technicians and creatives working in the arts and creative industries in Edinburgh.  This fund is to support those whose ability to work was affected by Covid-19 restrictions before 31st March 2021. The […]

The John Preston Music Awards are being funded through the Liam Colgan Music Fund (LCMF) on behalf of John’s widow Roz Preston, who has set up a memorial fund in his memory. The LCMF are managing the fund and a programme of awards for young music business students across the Highlands and Islands. There are […]

We are looking for two Place, Partnership & Communities Officers, one role will be a permanent post and the other on a fixed term basis for an initial 6 months. The roles will support Creative Scotland’s work in the context of our Strategic Plan and our Annual Plan. This role sits within the Strategy Directorate and […]

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 … […]