Distil is a twice yearly gathering of musicians rooted in folk and traditional music, but who are interested in expanding their creative horizons into other other areas of musical practice. With the continuing success of Celtic Connections’ New Voices programme, and with other commissioning opportunities, an increasing number of musicians is becoming interested in creating music that goes beyond the boundaries of 32 bar dance and traditional song forms.
Distil, which was established in 2002, allows musicians to work with experienced practitioners from other music worlds: jazz, orchestral, contemporary, in a mutual exchange of ideas and experience.
Visit our dedicated Distil website for all the latest news. http://www.distil.org.uk
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Romhainn: Gaelic Arts Commission
Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum + Arts Centre We are looking for an artist-, writer-, or musician- in residence to spend a week exploring multilingual futures, sharing through talks and a short exhibition. £1750 artist fee. Romhainn: before us, ahead of us Romhainn is a new Gaelic arts commission from Taigh Chearsabhagh Trust. We are looking for […]
Instrumental Music Instructor – Bagpipe / Chanter
This is an exciting opportunity to teach in various schools across Edinburgh and be part of a dynamic and friendly service. Children, Education and Justice Services Instrumental Music Instructor – Bagpipe/ChanterVarious Schools Salary: £35,190 – £46,773 (pro-rata for part time)Hours: 19.60 per week (0.56FTE, 2 days and a morning) This is an exciting opportunity to […]
Bursaries for Older Emerging Artists
Small bursaries available for early career stage artists aged 50 or over. We are delighted to announce a new round of small bursaries available for early career stage artists aged 50 or over thanks to support from the Baring Foundation. The bursaries are open to artists working in all artforms and media, who have recently […]
Keychange Leaders Programme
Our friends at @KeychangeEU have announced the open call for their Keychange Leaders programme Do you love to inspire change and guide others towards a better future? As a participant in our Keychange Leaders programme you will build your skills to drive actions towards a more diverse, inclusive, equitable and accessible music industry (DEIA) – […]
Introduction to North Indian Classical Music (RCS)
This 10-week in-person course will focus on introducing students to the art and tradition of North Indian Classical Music. Throughout the course, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts of melody (raag) and rhythm (taal) in this rich musical tradition. The course will cover both theoretical aspects and practical applications, including an […]
Introduction to Film Scoring (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland)
The course aims to provide students with a foundation in the basic theory and terminology required for scoring to picture. The course also aims to explore the analytical, practical and technological skills required for the composition, arrangement and production of film music. Using industry-standard software and hardware, students will be guided in producing their own […]
Important changes regarding exporting merchandise to Europe
Hi there Your manufacturing, sales or marketing teams may alreadyhave altered you to the EU’s new General Product Safety Regulation (“GPSR” or “the Regulation” forshort). You may also have received information direct from the Departmentfor Business and Trade. The new Regulation takes effect on Friday 13 December 2024,and requires that all consumer products sold in the EU […]
Wee Grants for Creativity in the Scots Leid Noo Open
This fund is noo open, the deidline is Friday 17 January. Wee Grants for Creativity in the Scots Leid The fund comes fae Creative Scotland, an will gie oot 14 grants o seeven hunner pund. We’ve keepit the application process simple, sae ye can focus on yer creative practise. It shouldnae tak ony mair nor an […]
Job Opportunity: Traditional Music Forum Director:
TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) is seeking to appoint a new Director to take forward and lead on the work of the Traditional Music Forum (TMF), one of its key member organisations. The TMF Director will represent the TMF membership publicly and advocate on behalf of the traditional music sector in Scotland. Supported by […]
Showcase Scotland @ Celtic Connections 2025. Trade Fair Bookings Open & App Advertising Opportunities
With 150 delegates present from 20+ nations, Showcase Scotland introduces new audiences to Scotland-based artists on a global scale. This edition of Showcase Scotland is the 25th to take place as part of the wider Celtic Connections festival. TRADE FAIRThe Trade Fair takes place on Friday 24th January 2025 between 9.30am and 2.30pm in the upper foyers […]