This course is for children and youth workers, artists, teachers, librarians, historians, education specialists, carers and others who work with young people who want to become Arts Award Advisers at Bronze & Silver levels. Advisers are crucial to Arts Award. They support the children/young people while they are working towards their Award and assess their […]
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Job Opportunity At MacGregor’s Bars, Inverness
Still in the planning/building warrant process but since the staff at MacGregor’s bars are the most important part of the operation I thought I better start now! “I am looking for someone special. Someone who can develop a dream, take control of a business and operate a bar like no-other. This isn’t just a bar […]
We Don’t Spree-Lieve It’s One Month To Go – Paisley’s SPREE returns 14-22nd October
One of the biggest events in Scotland’s cultural calendar, The Spree, is celebrating turning five this year – with a bumper line up of top musical acts, side-splitting comedy, kids entertainment and much more. The nine-day spectacular will see dozens of events take place throughout Paisley between 14th and 22nd October and tickets are available […]
Gaelic Awards 2016: The Daily Record’s ceremony to reward those who make a difference in the Gaelic world is back – so make your nominations now
THE Record is proud to launch the fourth annual campaign to recognise your contribution to Scottish life, along with sponsors Bord Na Gaidhlig, Creative Scotland and MG ALBA. There is so much to think about ahead of the 2016 Gaelic Awards – so it’s probably best if you start to consider your nominations now. The […]
Young Trad Finalists Hit The Road
Eight top young folk musicians are heading out around Scotland over the next three months. The tour is of the finalists and winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Competition (2015) and organised by the TMSA (Traditional Music & Song Association of Scotland). Winner, Claire Hastings, explains how it works: […]
Getting a work VISA to tour the USA
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 […]
Training and Continuing Professional Development Fund
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. […]
Lecturer in Sound Technology (Paternity Cover)
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 […]
Trad Talk Extra: Music
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 & […]
Bringing The Song Alive
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 […]