Hands Up for Trad are inviting bands to send in a demo to take part in The Battle of the Folk Bands 2019 competition to be held at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival on Saturday January 19th 2019. If you are in a band or have an idea for a band that you haven’t tried out yet this could be for you! We want musicians to take a chance and make a band that you might never have thought of! Your … Read more
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Nurturing Talent – Time to Shine Fund in Learning
This post was originally published hereAre 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 […]
Scottish Community Music Awards 2019
This post was originally published hereThe Scottish Community Music Awards 2019 will open for nominations on May 6th. The Awards celebrate music teachers, projects, young musicians, organisations and composers who make a musical difference to our communities. The categories are: Community Music Teacher of the Year Community Music Project of the Year Young Community Musician/s […]
Create beautiful, captivating scores—for free Meet the new Sibelius | First
This post was originally published hereThanks to Rachel Hair for posting this! Start composing music with this free music notation software to get many of the same tools the pros use. Sibelius | First* is a new streamlined version of Sibelius that makes it easy for beginners and hobbyists to create simple, professional-looking scores. You […]
The Agar Trust – Supporting young musicians in rural Scotland.
This post was originally published hereThe Agar Trust was set up in 2014 from the estate of Alan Agar (1920-2012), who was a well-respected physicist. He and his late wife Margaret were both enthusiastic amateur musicians. He was a great supporter of education for several generations of his family, and was keenly aware of the […]
Ensemble In Residence (Reid School of Music, University of Edinburgh)
This post was originally published hereThe Reid School of Music at the University of Edinburgh is looking to appoint an Ensemble in Residence for a period of three years starting in September 2019. Annual Honorarium of £8,000. The ensemble will play a prominent role in the School’s vibrant musical culture, working with composition and performance […]
Fèis Rois is currently accepting applications for their 2019 Ceilidh Trail Programme
This post was originally published hereAre you 16-25 and passionate about traditional music? Fèis Rois is currently accepting applications for their 2019 Ceilidh Trail Programme. The Ceilidh Trail is an amazing opportunity to hone your skills and experience life as a touring musician. Spend the summer making friends, learning tunes and performing across Scotland and […]
Hands Up for Trad TV 36
This post was originally published hereWatch the latest Hands Up for Trad TV with the newly crowned BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician winner Benedict Morris and Simon Thoumire. Feat great videos from Shooglenifty, Salsa Celtica, Iona Fyfe, Katie Macfarlane and The Canny Band. If you like this content please consider supporting Hands Up for […]
Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail Opportunity
Are you 16-25 and passionate about traditional music? Fèis Rois is currently accepting applications for their 2019 Ceilidh Trail Programme. The Ceilidh Trail is an amazing opportunity to hone your skills and experience life as a touring musician. Spend the summer making friends, learning tunes and performing across Scotland and beyond! You need to be […]
Storytelling Workshop – Women Only (Audacious Women festival)
This post was originally published hereStorytelling skills are invaluable both in everyday life and at work. Whether you want to entertain the weans or persuade your boss, the ability to tell a good tale is often the key to success. In this workshop acclaimed storyteller and performer Margaret Bennett will help you to find your […]