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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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 […]
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 […]
Clarsach Society are hiring
Job Title: Festival Assistant [6-month Contract] Location: Edinburgh Office / Remote Working Pay: £14 per hour Hours: Flexible hours weekly (min. 10hrs) Closing date: 12 noon, Fri 13th Sept 2024 Interviews: w/c Mon 23rd Sept 2024 The Edinburgh International Harp Festival 2025 will take place 11th-15th April at George Watson’s College, Edinburgh. We are looking for […]
Bursaries available — Digital Marketing Day 2024
Thanks to support from Creative Scotland, there are 4 bursaries available for Digital Marketing Day 2024 that cover the full cost of a delegate place, plus travel & accommodation. Creative Scotland will provide a maximum of 4 bursaries that cover the full cost of a delegate place at Digital Marketing Day 2024. As well as covering […]
Programme for Government announcement: Creative Scotland response
Iain Munro, CEO, Creative Scotland said: “Creative Scotland notes the intention to review the way the sector is supported, as announced by the First Minister in the Programme for Government, and we look forward to hearing more details. “We welcome the continued commitment to provide an additional £100m in funding for Culture and will work with the […]
Project Documentation Officer (Track)
TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) is looking for a Project Documentation Officer (0.8 FTE, fixed term 12 months) to join its team dedicated to championing our shared traditions of music, song, storytelling, dance, crafts, customs and local languages. Reporting to the TRACS Director, the Project Documentation Officer’s primary role is to collate and disseminate […]
Help Musicians Fast Track awards
Support of up to £500 to help you seize an opportunity Sometimes, opportunities will present themselves that can have a lasting, positive impact on your career as a musician. Whether it’s a short course, investing in new software, or taking opportunities to record, release or perform that help you to fulfil your ambition, our Fast Track support is […]
Music Minds Matter
At Music Minds Matter we understand the unique pressures a life in music can create. We’re here to put positive mental wellbeing centre stage in music, offering everyone working in the industry the right tools and support at the right time to stay mentally well. Confidential support, 24/7 When things feel tough, it helps to talk. If you […]