To mark the 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath, we are launching Scotland the When, a series of satiric or surreal stories about Scotland’s politics and culture. The first story Destiny Stane recounts the rediscovery of the real – again – Stone of Destiny, in the midst of the Brexit stramash, hidden beneath the … Continued
We love to share stories and to connect with our visitors and audiences across the traditional arts, so we thought we would ask TRACS and SSC staff to give you a sneak peek behind the scenes of their lockdown life and office spaces. From attention-seeking pets, coded poetry, creative things like knitting and drawing, to … Continued
3rd – 8th April 2020 FREE FOR EVERYONE NO NEED TO REGISTER VIDEOS ON THEIR WEBSITE/YOUTUBE/FACEBOOK www.harpfestival.co.uk
Pre-recorded and live concerts direct from the artists’ homes. Links & full line up here.
Last updated: 9th April 2020 Here is a list of resources which traditional musicians may find useful during this difficult time: FUNDING / FINANCIAL HELP CREATIVE SCOTLAND BRIDGING BURSARY FUND This fund is targeted at freelance artists and freelance creative practitioners who derive a significant proportion of their income from working in the not-for-profit sector … Continued
The PRS Emergency Relief Fund is open to those who: – have been a PRS writer member for at least two years – have earned at least £500 of PRS royalties within the last two years – are suffering genuine hardship from loss of work due to the Coronavirus pandemic More info & how to … Continued
At PRS Foundation, we receive over 4,000 applications every year. Each application is assessed by expert advisors in order for us to shortlist applications to go through to a decision panel. We’re looking to expand our pool of advisors and have launched a new application process so that those working in the music industry and/or … Continued
These workshops from BAPAM (British Association for Performing Arts Medicine) have now been rescheduled as webinars which is fantastic! Please do not travel to the events. Friday 27th March 2020 Physical Health & Injury Prevention 10.30am – 12.30pm More info & to register. Keeping Mentally Well: Managing Performance Anxiety 2pm – 4pm More info & … Continued
Are you thinking of hosting a live concert from your living room? Check out this handy guide with some great ideas from Hands Up For Trad. ***************** So with everything going on at the moment how can we get our music out there and earn some money? We’ve all heard of Skype lessons so if … Continued
To support musicians during the Covid-19 pandemic, Bandcamp is waiving their revenue share on all sales TODAY, Friday 20th March. If you’re lucky enough to be in a position to spare some funds (or find yourself in that position in the coming months), please consider sharing your good fortune by buying music and merchandise directly … Continued
TRACS (Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland, SCIO SC043009) is a co-operative network which champions our shared traditions of music, song, storytelling, dance, crafts, customs and local languages. TRACS brings together the Traditional Music Forum (SCIO SC042867), the Scottish Storytelling Forum (SCIO SC052330) and the Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland (SCIO SC045085). Together we celebrate the local distinctiveness of Scotland’s places: our intangible cultural heritage. TRACS and the Forums have their registered office at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR.
