I did a 90 minute rehearsal yesterday with Dave Milligan yesterday. I was in Glasgow and he was in Edinburgh and we played completely in sync. It’s using an app / plugin called Elk. You need to try it! I’ve only tried it with 2 musicians but I imagine there’s not stopping a band rehearsing […]

The National Piping Centre has just announced an open call for four NPC Piping Club Tutors. Successful applicants will be provided with appropriate training for the role, and gain real-world professional development opportunities throughout the project. This role is for piping tutors with an interest in working with children and young people to engage in high-quality music-making sessions to develop their piping […]

Run by the Institut français du Royaume-Uni, Diaphonique is the Franco-British-Irish fund for classical contemporary music. It supports collaborative projects between France, the United Kingdom and Ireland. You can apply online here.  If you have questions, please save the date for an online Q&A on 30 April (register via this link). Projects selected by Diaphonique help to promote the French, British and Irish […]

Love Music are looking for exceptional emerging songwriters or music makers based in Scotland, who can envision themselves sharing their music and creating work with and for children. We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants from underrepresented backgrounds / voices. With funding from The City of Edinburgh Council, this is an opportunity for six […]

SoAlive Music Conference 2024, happening from October 2nd to October 4th in Sofia, promises an extraordinary exploration into the future of music. This year, we’re broadening our focus to encompass new technologies and Artificial Intelligence, alongside opportunities in sync, all commencing with a songwriting camp and artist residency. The conference will feature over 40 panels, […]

Job Title: Event Manager – Tiree Music FestivalLocation: Remote working for planning months, onsite for event operation & delivery in July Job Type: Part-Time Freelance (working alongside local Event Manager)Application Deadline: 5pm Monday 19th February About Tiree Music Festival Tiree Music Festival (TMF) is a renowned annual music festival set against the stunning backdrop of […]

Hope you’re doing well. I wanted to get in touch to let you know that the WOMEX call for applications is open now. WOMEX 2024 will be held in Manchester 23-27th October. Proposals can be submitted in four categories:  You can apply through www.womex-apply.com. Applications close on the 1st of March. Recognised as one of the most important gatherings in […]

Applications now open for the 2024 Clore FellowshipWe are now inviting applications for the next Clore Fellowship.The Clore Fellowship is a programme of tailored leadership development for a cohort of exceptional leaders in the cultural sector.We award around 24 Fellowships each year to leaders in areas such as the visual and performing arts, museums, libraries, […]

Interestesting debate and ideas on music streaming from Vulfpeck.

If you are interested in this course (and it’s great!) check out this showcase on Wednesday 17th January in The Bungalow, Paisley on Wednesday 17th January 2024. It will also be streamed online. See below for more information.