Fèis Phàislig was established in November 2014 to provide traditional music opportunities for young people in Renfrewshire. We now offer a year-round programme of events, including our new project in Renfrewshire ASN schools, which will take place during term- time. We are currently seeking a Fèis Phàislig tutor to pilot a block of 8 introductory […]

Creative Scotland are extending the deadline for entries to this years Crowdmatch until this Sunday, 12 February at 12:00. 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 £150,000 in match funding (up to £10,000 per project) towards their […]

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 […]