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Facebook is gunning for creator-subscription service Patreon’s business

Facebook is gunning for creator-subscription service Patreon’s business—but on much less generous terms. According to TechCrunch, a “policy document” shows that its Fan Subscriptions feature, which has only been made available to a tiny number of creators so far, shows that Facebook wants up to a full 30 percent cut of subscription revenues (minus processing […]

Fèisean nan Gàidheal Job Opportunities

Fèisean nan Gàidheal are looking to recruit two people to their team – an opportunity to be involved in the work of a highly successful organisation supporting Gaelic cultural work with young people. Projects Officer Business Officer Job descriptions can be downloaded below. Please note carefully the closing dates for applying and the requirement for […]

Distil Showcase 2019

Hands Up for Trad’s annual showcase of new music written by traditional musicians and performed by Mr McFall’s Chamber was held on the 29th March in the from The Tolbooth, Stirling at 8pm. The composers were: Becca Skeoch Owen Sinclair Robbie Grieg Catriona Hawksworth Adam Sutherland Esther Swift Fraya Thompsen Listen the the music Click […]

£500 grants for Awesome projects in Glasgow

£500, no-strings-attached mini-grants to cool projects that will make the world – and Glasgow – more Awesome! We’re the Glasgow Chapter of the Awesome Foundation. A fun way of giving £500, no-strings-attached mini-grants to cool projects that will make the world – and Glasgow – more Awesome! Remember: Awesome Glasgow gives £500 away every two […]

HebCelt Festival have teamed up with Lews Castle College UHI to offer an exciting opportunity

The multi award winning HebCelt Festival have teamed up with Lews Castle College UHI to offer an exciting opportunity to perform at the festival. On offer is: A performance slot on one of the festival arena stages £500 to cover all expenses Passes to enjoy the rest of HebCelt The competition is open to any […]

Uist Music Scholarship 2019

Lews Castle College are delighted to offer a £1,000 scholarship to support an off-island student choosing to relocate to study traditional music on the Island of Benbecula. Located in the Outer Hebrides, Lews Castle College has developed an international reputation for the delivery of traditional Scottish and Gaelic music courses. Small class sizes, community engagement […]

Composition Opportunity: Gordon Stewart Memorial Competition

Fèis Rois is delighted to be working with The Stewart Society to offer composers the opportunity to win £500 for a new pipe tune. The Stewart Society is inviting composers to write a pipe tune that is inspired either by someone who bears the name Stewart or by some aspect of Stewart history. Deadline is […]

Vacancy for Conductor / Music Director (Còisir Dhùn Èideann)

VACANCY FOR CONDUCTOR / MUSIC DIRECTIOR, Còisir Dhùn Èideann (Edinburgh Gaelic Choir) commencing 24th April 2019 🎶 Application deadline: 28th Feb 2019 For more info & to apply, email: coisirdhuneideann@hotmail.co.uk

Hands Up for Trad Promo Video Shoot Day 2019

Promoters are more and more looking to see what musicians look and sound like on stage before booking them. YouTube is worlds 2nd most popular search engine (next to Google). Video is here to stay! Videos are a great way of connecting with your fans and get gigs at the same time. Do you have […]

Nurturing Talent – Time to Shine Fund in Learning

Are you aged 11 – 25 and want support with a creative or artistic idea? Why not apply to the Nurturing Talent Fund? Creative Scotland’s Nurturing Talent – Time to Shine Fund aims to support the artistic and creative ideas of young people aged 11 to 25. We want to award funding to young people that […]

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