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Small Venues Touring Fund 2026

Only 1 week left to apply!

Supported by Creative Scotland, the Fund will distribute grants of up to £5000 to cover performance fees, supporting Scotland-based musicians to tour small venues across the country in 2026.

The fund aims to:

  • Support musicians in creating their own tours
  • Platform quality and innovation within chamber music in Scotland
  • Allow musicians to decide where and what they play
  • Support tours rather than ‘one-off’ performances
  • Platform for new, innovative and experimental chamber music. 
  • Reach new chamber music audiences and communities where access to arts experiences may be limited
  • Ensure appropriate rates of pay

How to Apply

For more information on how to apply, download the Application Pack on our website: www.chambermusicscotland.com

The Deadline for applications is at 11am, Thursday 6th November 2025.

Small Venues Touring Fund 2026

Only 1 week left to apply!

Supported by Creative Scotland, the Fund will distribute grants of up to £5000 to cover performance fees, supporting Scotland-based musicians to tour small venues across the country in 2026.

The fund aims to:

  • Support musicians in creating their own tours
  • Platform quality and innovation within chamber music in Scotland
  • Allow musicians to decide where and what they play
  • Support tours rather than ‘one-off’ performances
  • Platform for new, innovative and experimental chamber music. 
  • Reach new chamber music audiences and communities where access to arts experiences may be limited
  • Ensure appropriate rates of pay

How to Apply

For more information on how to apply, download the Application Pack on our website: www.chambermusicscotland.com

The Deadline for applications is at 11am, Thursday 6th November 2025.

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