Contemporary folk artist and singer-songwriter Anna Cassidy is set to release her highly anticipated new single, ‘The Dog Song’, a refreshingly unique take on love that is far from your typical ballad. Drawing from her Irish roots and inspired by modern singer-songwriters, Anna brings an engaging, light-hearted, and heartfelt perspective on love – this time, through the eyes […]
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Glory for Scots speakers at national awards
The winners of the Scots Language Awards 2024 were crowned last night at a celebratory ceremony in Ayrshire. Held at Cumnock Town Hall, in partnership with East Ayrshire Council, thesixth annual awards ceremony saw 13 individuals, projects and organisations celebrated for their contributions. First hosted in 2019, the Scots Language Awards showcase the Scots leid – one of the […]
Live Music Now Scotland auditions
Live Music Now Scotland auditions are open for 2024/25! We are looking for early career musicians, either as soloists or in groups of up to 5 people. Any style of music is welcome, including classical, Scottish/Gaelic/Irish traditional, other international traditions, rock, pop and jazz, although you must be able to perform without PA or backing tracks. […]
Made in Scotland Showcase
Made in Scotland is a curated showcase that promotes high quality music, theatre and dance from Scotland-based artists to international promoters and audiences at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Applications are now open for the Made in Scotland Showcase 2025! Made in Scotland is a partnership between the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, Creative Scotland, the Federation […]
Chamber Music Scotland launches: Small Venues Touring Fund
On Monday the 2nd September 2024, Chamber Music Scotland is launching a new Small Venues Touring Fund to support Scotland-based musicians to tour small venues across the country. Supported by Creative Scotland, the Small Venues Touring Fund will distribute grants of up to £5000 to cover performance fees. The aims of the fund are to: Support musician’s own […]
Standing Still by Mànran
Award-winning folk supergroup Mànran have announced they will release an uplifting new single, Standing Still on Friday 20 September, marking the start of a slight change in musical direction for the celebrated Scottish outfit. The upbeat folk-pop number, written by the band’s Kim Carnie and Aidan Moodie, is the first in a string of singles […]
Semi-finalists Announced for the 2025 BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award
Congratulations to the 12 semi-finalists in the 2025 BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award. They are: The semi-finals will be held on 13th October in the BBC Pacific Quay and each of the semi-finalists will perform for 10 minutes. 6 musicians will go through to the finals at Celtic Connections festival on 2nd February 2025. […]
Clarsach Society are hiring
Job Title: Festival Assistant [6-month Contract] Location: Edinburgh Office / Remote Working Pay: £14 per hour Hours: Flexible hours weekly (min. 10hrs) Closing date: 12 noon, Fri 13th Sept 2024 Interviews: w/c Mon 23rd Sept 2024 The Edinburgh International Harp Festival 2025 will take place 11th-15th April at George Watson’s College, Edinburgh. We are looking for […]
Bursaries available — Digital Marketing Day 2024
Thanks to support from Creative Scotland, there are 4 bursaries available for Digital Marketing Day 2024 that cover the full cost of a delegate place, plus travel & accommodation. Creative Scotland will provide a maximum of 4 bursaries that cover the full cost of a delegate place at Digital Marketing Day 2024. As well as covering […]
Programme for Government announcement: Creative Scotland response
Iain Munro, CEO, Creative Scotland said: “Creative Scotland notes the intention to review the way the sector is supported, as announced by the First Minister in the Programme for Government, and we look forward to hearing more details. “We welcome the continued commitment to provide an additional £100m in funding for Culture and will work with the […]