On Wednesday 4 November, Museums Galleries Scotland will be hosting For Everyone: The Role of Living Culture in Identities and Sustainable Community Development, an international symposium on Intangible Cultural Heritage in a multicultural context exploring human rights issues, at Summerhall in Edinburgh. The keynote presentation will be delivered by Dr Janet Blake, consultant to UNESCO … Continued

The Fourth Button Boxes & Moothies Festival of Free Reed Instruments will be taking place in Aberdeen on 6-8th November 2015   It’s an exciting time at the Elphinstone Institute at the University of Aberdeen. On 6-8th November 2015, the fourth Button Boxes and Moothies festival will again be held there, attracting musicians and enthusiasts … Continued

Scottish Culture and Traditions (SC&T) based in Aberdeenshire are advertising the following part-time post, please get in touch with SC&T directly http://www.scottishculture.org/ Also on offer are ten student scholarships, check their website for information about classes they offer.   ·         Classes assistant – It would involve three hours per night, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and the pay is … Continued

Tourbook is the online showcasing platform for promoters, performers, venue representatives and networks who work with touring live performance to small-scale venues in Scotland. Since it’s beta launch in 2013, Tourbook has been available to those working within The Touring Network region and during this time they have received feedback, ideas, thoughts and comments from … Continued

Spaces Available in Tinto Ensemble Tinto Ensemble, from Hands Up For Trad, will run for the 2nd time from the 13th – 15th November. After the very well received first ensemble course they are going to do it again. This is a course for five young aspiring musicians (age 16-20) to team up with two … Continued

Scottish Music Graded ExamsFor fiddle, accordion and harp The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers graded examinations in Scottish traditional music in which anyone can participate, from school-age pupils to adult learners and enthusiasts. Syllabuses, repertoires and entry guidelines can be viewed on their website. You will be able to create an exam programme from this carefully … Continued

Thursday 17 of September – venue Paisley Town Hall   Active Events have devised a new day for artists – its entirely free and is designed to give professional musicians and practitioners of the music industry information that is invaluable. They are bringing in over 50 speakers ranging from digital publishing experts, to agents and … Continued

Young Composer Award – Call for entries!   The Young Composer Award is an annual competition based award issued by The Clarsach Society. Composers aged between 16 & 25 years of age are invited to present an original piece of music lasting no longer than 15, and no less than 10 minutes, suitable for: a) Solo … Continued

Applications for Beyond Borders 2015 are now open. The deadline for applications is 6pm, Monday 21st September. Beyond Borders is a co-commissioning and touring programme run in partnership with Creative Scotland, Arts Council of Wales, Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Arts Council of Ireland / An Chomhairle Ealaíon. Funding of up to £15,000 is available for projects that include new commissions, … Continued

Since 2010, artist and composer Hanna Tuulikki has been developing a huge, beatufiful body of work that explores the mimesis of birdsong in Gaelic song. Last year she was joined by 10 singers for a unique performance of her composition Away with the Birds on the Isle of Canna. Working with the arts commissioner The Space, Hanna … Continued