Cunninghame Choir is seeking to appoint a new Musical Director (MD) to succeed Robin Versteeg who is stepping down after 9 years. Cunninghame Choir is a friendly and enthusiastic mixed-voice choir based in Beith in North Ayrshire, Scotland. Established in 1978, this non-audition amateur choir has around 35 members and has enjoyed performing a variety […]
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International Festival Encounters: Developing Artistic Entrepreneurship
This looks interesting. You could always apply to Creative Scotland for financial help to attend. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Deadline: 06 May 2016 at 23:55 International Festival Encounters 2016: A partnership between the Edinburgh International Festival, the University of Edinburgh and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Are you an ambitious producer, programmer, creative artist and/or […]
Musicianship and Whistle Tutors needed
Reel Kids Music Club Deadline: 29 April 2016 at 14:00 Reel Kids Music Club is an independent provider of after school music classes for primary aged children in Glasgow. Weekly classes offer the opportunity for group learning on a variety of instruments as well as singing in a choir. The Club offers Mini classes to […]
Tax year end, mortgages, and the thought of holidays
Check out Fergus Muirhead’s financial newsletter. Some great tips! In a bit of a mixed bag this week we start by showing you how you can buy a house without adding to your stress levels. And we’ll be coming back to the house buying process regularly over the coming weeks. http://www.moneysucks.net/how-to-buy-a-house-with-no-stress/ As the end of […]
When was the last time you did some creative writing? Submit your secrets and confessions to the Scottish Book Trust
Are you ready to ‘fess up? Submit your entry online by clicking the link below and filling out our form. You can write in any form you like – story, poem, song, letter. We openly encourage submissions in Scots and Gaelic; please submit an English translation with your piece. Entries should be no longer than […]
Film course in Shetland
Always wanted to try film making, or just need a little confidence boost? We are offering three full day workshops led by Mike Guest and Simon Thompson in the Media Lab at Mareel, on the 16th April, 23rd April and 7th May. Using whatever technology you have available, these workshops will teach you the rules, […]
Traditional Fiddle Tutor Wanted, Strachur Fiddle Workshop
We are a small, traditional fiddleworkshop, based in the village of Strachur, Argyll and wish to employ a traditional fiddle tutor. Strachur is easily reached from Glasgow. Learning to play the fiddle in the traditional method, by ear, is what we like. Our workshop caters for adults and children. At present we hold classes on […]
Trad Music Spotlight: Rachel Newton
Hands Up for Trad’s Trad Music Spotlight is a monthly feature on a band or solo artist. It was first launched in February 2015 and features musicians who are working in the trad scene – both in Scotland and around the world. We asked Rachel Newton a few questions. What’s happening? April 2016 marks the […]
Stolen harps
Harpist Cheyenne Brown was away performing & launching her new album in Germany at the weekend and came back to find her house broken into and all her harps taken. Cheyenne is a fantastic musician who’s based just north of Glasgow. Please see pic with information and pictures of the harps – I’d really appreciate […]
Clarsach Society receive their Landmark Award
On Monday 4th April, Persephone Nicol Bose presented The Clarsach Society with their Landmark Award at The Harp Festival, Edinburgh. Evergreen Studio and 16K Design designed us a beautiful natural slate award. Our next presentation is Feis Rois celebrating their 30th Anniversary. In the meantime have a read about the wonderful Clarsach Society.