Here is Fergus Muirhead’s regular Money Sucks newsletter. In advance of a new series of interviews about Credit Unions here’s a reminder of why we should consider using them more regularly. http://www.moneysucks.net/credit-where-credits-due-2/ And we want to know what you think of the customer service you receive in shops these days? Good, bad or indifferent? http://www.moneysucks.net/customer-service-or-customer-disservice/ […]
Musicians
BBC Scotland Apprenticeships
Are you passionate about the media? Are you enthusiastic, creative, hardworking and eager to get started in the exciting career you’ve always wanted? Then we want to hear from you! The BBC Scotland Apprenticeship scheme is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in the media industry. BBC Scotland Apprenticeship Apply Now http://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/scotlandapprentice/16054 From September, […]
Commission of new work for Luminate 2016
Luminate, Scotland’s creative ageing festival, takes place nationwide each October and celebrates our creative lives as we age. The festival brings together older people and those from across the generations to celebrate our creativity as we age, share stories of ageing and explore what growing older means to all of us. We are now seeking […]
Gaelic Psalm Singing Summer School
An Lanntair The course, which will be led by Calum Martin and Dr Margaret Bennett, will explore the musical and historical application of this important part of our heritage. Although essentially a vocal tradition performed in Gaelic, lack of fluency in the language should not be considered a barrier to taking part in the course. […]
Tips to Funding & Grant-writing Success workshop
Truffle Pig is a grant-writing and business development consultancy, working with creative and community projects to identify suitable opportunities and create the applications, pitches and proposals to secure revenue. Recent clients include First Steps Future Training (Glasgow), Play Pieces Ltd (Inverness), PAN Studios (London), Bright Night International (Glasgow), Full Cirqle Centre for Circus Arts (Portobello), […]
CALL FOR WORKSHOP LEADERS/TUTORS
The Rockfield Centre, Oban We are a new community-owned cultural space in the heart of Oban and are looking to run a programme of creative classes and workshops over the coming year. We aim to nurture and develop the creative scene in Oban by offering the community the opportunity to experiment, learn new skills and […]
Colour Keys Piano Teacher Training
Introduction to Colour Keys – a 5 day course giving an overview of the Colour Keys method of piano teaching for young children. Training in Edinburgh 31st July to 5th August. Location: Edinburgh City For further information, please contact kindergarten@colourstrings.co.uk or visit http://www.colourstrings.co.uk/Teacher%20Training.htm The deadline is Friday 29 July 2016 at 12:30. From Creative Scotland Opportunities
Introduction to Sponsorship
Wednesday 12 October 2016 Arts & Business Scotland, 1st Floor Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ Registration: 10.45am | Event: 11am-4.30pm This seminar is aimed primarily at those who have no or very little sponsorship experience. It is also a great refresher for those who need reminding of the basic principles and practice […]
Nurturing Talent Fund
Better be quick – if you are between 14 and 20 you may get some money towards a music demo. Deadline: 08 May 2016 at 23:55 The Nurturing Talent Fund provides the money needed to help grow your talent in a number ways – from recording a demo with your band, to putting on an […]
Nos Ùr – Scots and Gaelic song competition – closing date Monday 1st May
Hands Up for Trad’s 2016 Gaelic and Scots songwriting competition: Nòs Ùr (New Style), in partnership with Creative Scotland closes on Monday 1st May. Have you entered a song yet? Gaelic and Scot’s Song writers, Singers and groups are invited to submit a new and original song in either language which will then be considered by […]