The third edition of this annual competition (organised by the Highland Society of London) is taking place at the Rockfield Centre, Oban from Friday 11th October to Saturday 19th October (10am-3pm every day), and includes 60 artworks submitted by 14 art organisations from across the Highlands and Islands. There is an “opening night” from 5.30pm-7pm […]
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All go for Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) 2025
Dates, theme and funding opportunities take off for Gaelic celebration Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) has unveiled dates for its fourth edition and will return from 24th February – 2nd March 2025 under the theme Ceanglaichean gun Chrìch (pronounced kyeh-leech-un gun chreech), which signifies Building Connections in English. With funding support from Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025 will continue to promote and preserve […]
Radiophrenia 2025 Open Call Announcement
Radiophrenia announce an open call for sound and transmission artworks for their upcoming broadcasts beginning in March 2025. Radiophrenia is an artist-run FM radio station broadcasting in Glasgow and online. We are seeking soundscapes, spoken word pieces, radio experiments, found sound, innovative approaches to drama and documentary, and radical and challenging new programme ideas. The station […]
The Dog Song by Anna Cassidy
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 […]
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. […]