They are now welcoming entries for our prize that encourages young people aged 16 to 25 to write about classical music. Classical music is a doorway to new worlds. While you can plunge straight in and enjoy its wonders, sometimes a helping hand is useful to guide you on your journey. As long as people […]
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Final call for entries for the 2025 Royal National Mòd in Lochaber
Organisers of the Royal National Mòd are urging individuals and groups to submit their entries to compete in this year’s prestigious Gaelic language and cultural celebration before the approaching deadline on Saturday 31 May 2025. Taking place from 10 – 18 October 2025 in Fort William and surrounding areas, this marks the ninth time the 133-year-old event will be hosted […]
Auchies Spikkin’ Auchie – Album Launch 7.30pm Thursday 29 May 2025, CCA Glasgow
Grace Stewart-Skinner’s “Auchies Spikkin’ Auchie” effortlessly intertwines field recorded conversation with her new compositions to create an ethnomusicological postcard of her wee home village, Avoch. Featuring Grace on clàrsach, Rose Logan on fiddles, Rhona MacDonald on double bass and Ewa Adamiec on percussion. Complimented by visuals by Michiel Turner. “I want to capture a feeling of […]
CREATIVE WELLBEING & WOMAN’S CIRCLE
McWOMEN Art & Wellbeing offer practical applied art and holistic workshops-courses that build wellbeing skills and knowledge. Working in sisterhood, we support growth through a weekly Women’s Circle. McWOMEN safeguarded spaces offer physical expressive wellbeing skills and will require agreeing to guidelines. Emotional expression can be held within the body affecting health and creativity, our […]
MAKE IT HAPPEN (We Make Music Scotland)
Have you got a great idea for a project but don’t know how to make it happen? Join the MEPG Youth Forum for this free online event for young musicians who want to bring people together and start making music! We’ll be joined by musician and activist Emily Major, who is director of Make/Change Collective. They […]
Head of Artistic Planning and Production (Scottish Ensemble)
Scottish Ensemble are seeking a driven and creative Head of Artistic Planning & Production. The successful candidate will play a key role delivering an ambitious programme of work encompassing new commissions, cross- artform projects, a Music for Wellbeing offer, and touring projects in Scotland, the UK and internationally. Salary: c.£38,000 per annum (permanent contract) Location: Glasgow […]
Development opportunities for Scottish composers
sound is pleased to announce that we will be offering 11 places on three development opportunities for emerging Scottish-based composers. sound is pleased to announce that we will be offering 11 places on three development opportunities for emerging Scottish-based composers. These opportunities involve writing new works for the following groups, supported by experienced mentor-composers and […]
Watch #WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay Concert 2025
Relive the magic of our special strathspey celebration concert recorded live at Edinburgh TradFest on Saturday 3rd May 2025! This unforgettable performance featured fantastic playing from Rory Matheson (piano), Catriona Price (fiddle), Anna Robertson (fiddle) and Adam Sutherland (fiddle), who showcased the distinctive rhythm and character of Scotland’s unique strathspey tradition alongside reels, marches and […]
Sign up for Love Singing’s planning events by 18th May
Love Singing’s steering group invites all Scotland-based song and choir leaders to join them for a meeting to share your thoughts on how the project could support you in your work. Fill in the survey and sign up for a meeting on 21st or 24th May. https://sing.lovemusic.org.uk/planning-invitation/
Head of Arts and Music (Glasgow Life)
Lead arts and music for Glasgow Life, delivering inclusive, strategic cultural programmes as part of Glasgow’s Culture Strategy 2024–2030. £79,347.68 – £91,983.64Location: Albion St, G1 1LHRef: GLA13580 Glasgow Life is recruiting a Head of Arts and Music on a full-time, permanent contract. This is a senior leadership role driving the strategic and operational delivery of […]