Original post here. About the Project Music tourism is an increasingly important part of Scotland’s creative economy. Each year, more people travel to and within Scotland for gigs and festivals, while others make musical experiences an important addition to their trip. The impact of this extends far beyond the music industry, and businesses across a … Continued

Hit The Road is looking for young performers across Scotland. If you’re between the ages of 14 and 19, living in Scotland and want to take your music out into the real world, we can help. Acts of all genres will be taken through a process of training and rehearsing before it’s time to Hit The … Continued

Orginial post here. Forest Quarterly Grant £200 grant for any worthwhile creative project. We don’t want to impose limits and rules on people’s creative process and encourage artists to try out new things and experiment. We want to help more and new exciting creative and artistic projects to sprout. This is why we are starting … Continued

YOUNG STARS SUMMER SCHOOL The Young Stars 4 days piping schools are specifically targeted towards young pipers aged 16 and under. Young Stars Summer: 9th-12th July 2018 Young Stars Autumn: 16th-19th October 2018 These schools will include Group lessons Games Small practice groups Workshops Tuition time Talks All of this will be tailored for young … Continued

DONALD MACDONALD CUACH PIOBAIREACHD (PIPING) COMPETITION 15TH June 2018 @ CLAN DONALD, ARMADALE CASTLE, SKYE Five pipers from across Scotland will perform in the annual competition named in honour of the revered 19th century piping pioneer. This year is the competition’s 32nd anniversary, and the pipers competing are Iain Speirs, Glenn Brown, Callum Beaumont (2017 winner), Alasdair … Continued

Work Placement Opportunity for Paid Project Coordinator with Off The Record for an 18-26 Year Old Seeking to Develop Career in Events Management or in The Music Industry Original Post To celebrate the ‘Year of Young People,’ Born To Be Wide CIC is offering a nine month paid Project Coordinator position to oversee the delivery of two Off The Record days in Autumn/Winter … Continued

EARLY CAREER RESIDENCY PROGRAMME, 10th – 30th September 2018  Do you wish you had the time and support to focus exclusively upon your own work, for research, experimentation, and development of new work? The Early Career Residency Programme from CovePark could be for you! In September 2018, and with continued support from The Fenton Arts … Continued

The Musicians’ Union will be hosting a series of seminars on gig promotion. Head along and polish up your skills on social media and other forms of advertising – sell more tickets and attract bigger audiences. The sessions will be delivered by Manchester Promoter, Jay Taylor (Night & Day). Jay will take you through the … Continued

TRAD TALK 2018 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, 21 April, 2018 FIRST SESSION PANEL 1: MUSICIANS Laura Beth Salter L.B’s grandfather ran a folk club in Lincoln, then her mum took it over and turned it into a session. Upbringing all social, huge part of what folk music is about. Most of the people she teaches … Continued

FAR NORTH RETREATS 2019 There are two retreats running this year at Cape Wrath Lodge, Keodale by Durness, Sutherland. The smallness of the retreats, the stunning location and the quality of the tutors are what make the experience so special. FIDDLE & PIPE RETREAT: 30th May – 3rd June 2019 With tutors Gary West, Fin Moore, … Continued