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I was speaking to the Battlefield Band’s Robin Morton the other day about USA work visas and he told me that they have worked with immigration lawyer Matthew Covey of CoveyLaw. Interestingly in 1998 Matthew and a group of friends formed as a non-profit called Tamizdat who’s mission was of facilitating international cultural exchange. Early on, it became […]

This fund is provided by Youth Music Initiative and administered on their behalf by Scottish Music Centre. What is the Purpose of the Fund? To support individuals, organisations and networks who work outwith school settings to undertake training and continuing professional development that will strengthen youth music in Scotland for the benefit of young people. […]

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland are: currently seeking an experienced Lecturer in Sound Technology to working our busy Production Department. You are: someone who won’t be fazed by a demanding, intense and fast paced environment. You are someone who can support and mentor students. You will: deliver specialist teaching in the area of sound reinforcement within […]

This year’s Trad Talk Extra is very much practically focused. With the digital world constantly changing, we’ll look at the latest developments and how to use them best, from social media and crowdfunding to websites and podcasts. We’ll also look at where we are with key issues for the traditional music world: repertoire, teaching & […]

Incorporate movement and drama into singing and performance in this practical workshop for song leaders and individuals. Share techniques, stimulate discussion and generate ideas in a supportive environment. Participants should bring a song they wish to ‘bring alive’ and explore in a group setting. If participants don’t have a song, they can join in with […]

Bring a song of your own and gain confidence for singing sessions or ceilidhs. Learn how to choose the best song for you and explore phrasing and style with singer/songwriter, Scott Murray. Explore aspects of song transmission and performance with ethnologist, Mairi McFadyen. Anyone who wants to sing is welcome! Location: Edinburgh City For further […]

The National Library of Scotland holds the largest collection of printed music in Scotland, with over 300,000 items acquired over three centuries of collecting, including legal deposit. The Library is now beginning a project to retro-convert the historical manual catalogues of this material, with the aim of making all its holdings of printed music discoverable […]

Do you have a local greenspace that needs improving? Do you want to run activities in your local park or greenspace? Great news – the Tesco Bags of Help grant scheme is now permanently open for applications from a wide range of community groups, schools, local authorities and organisations. Bags of Help will now see […]

We are looking for a Music Officer to join us and support Creative Scotland’s work in the context of our 10-year Strategic Plan and our Annual Plan. You will be an active member of the Music team and will assess and make recommendations on a range of funding applications, projects and funding. You will also […]