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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Hands Up for Trad Monthly Meet Up
We are thinking of starting a monthly meetup in Glasgow where folk can basically chat to each other over a coffee, meet new people, share ideas and maybe learn from an expert or two. We are interested in what day would work best for people. Can you tell us by clicking on the link below? If […]
Made in Scotland Showcase Information Sessions (Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society)
Interested in applying for Made in Scotland Showcase 2020? Join us for advice, support and networking with peers. Applications will open shortly for the 2020 Made in Scotland Showcase, bringing high-quality theatre, dance and music from Scotland to international promoters and audiences at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Interested in applying? Join us at one of […]
Dementia Inclusive Music Training Luminate, Scotland’s creative ageing organisation
A day of dementia-inclusive music training for choir leaders and organisers, community workers and professionals working in the care and healthcare sector. This training day is designed to help leaders interested in this field of work to develop new and stronger skills and knowledge around choral leadership and dementia-inclusive practice, so we can increase the […]
Emerge Bursaries 2020 Upland CIC
A 9 month programme of mentoring and a bursary of £1,000 for emerging artists or makers who have a connection to Dumfries & Galloway. Three Emerge Bursaries are available for 2020! Two Emerge Bursaries are available in 2020 for emerging artists and makers 30 years and under (supported by The Holywood Trust). One Emerge Bursary […]
TradMentor – A New Mentoring Programme for Traditional Musicians in Scotland
Applications are now open for TradMentor, a programme offering traditional musicians the opportunity to receive mentoring from established practitioners. Supported by Creative Scotland and the Youth Music Initiative, the programme is part of the Traditional Music Forum’s ongoing support for artists working in participatory settings. A mentoring partnership provides one-to-one time with a trained mentor […]
£7500 top prize | All mediums | Everybody 16+ – The John Byrne Award
The John Byrne Award is an online exhibition and creative competition open to everybody over 16 living or studying in Scotland. Deadlines: 30/09/2019 = £500 prize; 31/01/2020 = £7500 prize. *All creative mediums welcome *Every entry published *Free to enter *15 minutes to submit *Every entrant invited to our Award Ceremony The John Byrne Award […]
Tasgadh – Traditional Arts Small Grants (Fèisean nan Gàidheal)
Cuimhnichibh gu bheil tabhartasan beaga ri fhaotainn tron sgeama Tasgadh. Remember small grants for traditional arts projects are available through Tasgadh supported by Creative Scotland. Creative Scotland is continuing its support for Tasgadh in 2019-20 offering grants of up to £1,000 for traditional arts projects. There are three rounds with deadline dates for applications as […]
Live Music Now Auditions Application closing date: Thursday 3 October 2019
This is one of the greatest opportunities for young musicians in Scotland today. If you’re not already involved apply using the link below. Recruiting Musicians in Scotland Auditions in Glasgow: Wednesday 13 & Thursday 14 November 2019 Application closing date: Thursday 3 October 2019 Live Music Now Scotland is looking for musicians and ensembles for […]
Strings Tutor Job – Fèis Rois
Fèis Rois is looking to contract a traditional musician to deliver a YMI funded project in Stranraer on Saturday mornings (10am – 12.15pm). The project will include 4 x 30minute small group fiddle and cello lessons for beginners and improving beginners. MU teaching rates, planning time and mileage covered. For more info, please email rachael.duff@feisrois.org. […]
Funding Advice Session – Shetland
Taking place at The Mareel, Shetland, on 31 August from 10am-2pm, Creative Scotland and Screen Scotland staff will be available to meet you and discuss any questions you have about funding. Date: Saturday 31 August, 10am-2pm Venue: Green Room, Mareel, Lerwick, Shetland Creative Scotland Team: Siobhan Anderson – Music Officer, Creative Scotland Sean Greenhorn – […]