The Scottish Government is developing a new cultural strategy for Scotland. To help with this they want input into their ‘engagement phase’ and are encouraging people to host or attend culture conversations or feed in to an online discussion forum.   TMF are hosting three ‘Trad Talk: Culture Chat‘ events in November for all with an interest in … Continued

The next deadline for Tasgadh funding is 27 October. Tasgadh is designed to provide support for traditional artists and organisations to create, perform, tour and showcase work. The fund can also support professional development and learning projects. More information on how to apply can be found HERE

The Scottish Government is looking for all with an interest in arts and culture to get involved with shaping a new cultural strategy for Scotland. They are running their own events but are actively encouraging others to host culture conversations. TMF will be hosting some TradTalk:Culture Chat events in November in Dundee, Aberdeen and Glasgow – … Continued

Sound Sense, the professional association representing community musicians across the UK, launched a brand-new website this week. A partner of the ArtWorks Alliance as well as a standing forum member of the Music Education Council, Sound Sense represents community music practitioners across the music sector, with members working in schools, community settings, prisons, care homes, … Continued

More than 1000 North-East ballads and songs are now online! This free workshop will help you:   • Learn how to find songs from your area • Find new songs for your repertoire • Find new versions of classic words and tunes   This workshop will be led by Carpenter collection researchers Tom McKean and … Continued

Some people travel across the world to sample Highland culture during the Blas Festival. Others travel shorter distances. Whatever the duration of travel organisers of this year’s festival, taking place from 1 to 9 September, are looking forward to offering audiences – visiting and local – a great 9-day taste of music, song and poetry. … Continued

Have you released an album between September 2016 and August 2017? Why not submit your album into our 2017 Album of the Year competition. Based on theScottish Album of the Year Award organised by Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA), the aim is to highlight the trad recording industry and to showcase the large amount of albums that are released each year in … Continued

In1987 the Reverend Paton placed a postcard in a shop in Crail asking if anyone was interested in starting a folk club. They were interested, so alongside the Reverend, Jill Saunderson and Bernie Precious started the club in the Balcomie Links Hotel. Very quickly the Reverend considered his work was done and left it to … Continued

Help Musicians, the largest provider of health and welfare support for the British music industry, has announced MUSIC MINDS MATTER – a new campaign for music industry-wide support of the world’s first dedicated 24/7 mental health service for people working in music.  MUSIC MINDS MATTER will fund the ground-breaking 24/7 mental health helpline and service, launching … Continued

Sound Post Arts in Edinburgh are running workshops for musicians on Basic Sound Engineering and Mixing Techniques. Both are taking place in Edinburgh on Saturday 12 August. Cost is a hugely reasonable £15 for one workshop, £25 for two. More information here: http://soundpostarts.com/