Come and experience singing songs from many cultures while enjoying a hands-on session from an experienced Alexander teacher. Led by Christine Kydd and Jeannie MacLean, you will  learn and sing simple songs, whilst working towards allowing a freer sound – with the hills and rivers of rural Angus as a stunning backdrop – delightful!  Taking place fromFriday 9 September 7.30pm, … Continued

Scotland Sings’ harmony singing workshops return in October and this time it’s all about the bass – with the focus  on getting more men through the door to enjoy singing in harmony. They have 3 great workshop leaders lined up: Bill Henderson, Harry Campbell and Rory Haye ready to lead songs from around the world with … Continued

Booking is now open for the Showcase Scotland 2017 Trade Fair as well as advertising in their Pocket Guide. To book a trade stand or an advert please click here.   SHOWCASE SCOTLAND Showcase Scotland is the largest gathering of the international music community in the Scottish calendar. A chance for promoters, record labels, agents … Continued

*From National Library of Scotland* Overview Is there a hurdle in your sound archiving work which you’re finding it hard to get over? Is there a pressing gap in your knowledge or skills that you need to address? The Connecting Scotland’s Sounds training programme features a coaching strand which might be perfect for you. The coaching programme … Continued

Opportunity for young Scottish performers: Musicians, Singers, Storytellers Sabhal Mòr Ostaig & An Lòchran are seeking young Scottish performers to take part in a project between Scotland and Ireland in summer 2016. You will work with a group of fellow young people in Ireland to produce a performance for tour. You will gain valuable experience of producing and … Continued

The Singing Islands presents Sing On Canna- including waulking songs from 23-25 September 2016. Scots and Gaelic Song on the Small Isle of Canna with Song Specialists Christine Kydd and Fiona J Mackenzie.A rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the life and heritage of this extraordinary island and to be guided through the diversity of the … Continued

Come and experience singing songs from many cultures while enjoying a hands-on session from an experienced Alexander teacher. Led by Christine Kydd and Jeannie MacLean, you will  learn and sing simple songs, whilst working towards allowing a freer sound – with the hills and rivers of rural Angus as a stunning backdrop – delightful!  Taking place fromFriday 9 September 7.30pm, … Continued

The BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year competition is now the premier award for young traditional musicians in Scotland, and many past winners have gone on to have successful careers in the world of traditional music. The final of this annual event takes place during the Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow and performing … Continued

Showcase Scotland has extended the deadline for applications to Australian Music Week until Monday 4th July. Taking place in the Sydney beachside suburb of Cronulla from November 2-4 inclusive, AMW is a fantastic opportunity to perform live in front of some of Australia’s and the world’s most influential and successful promoters, agents, venue bookers, managers, … Continued

A group from Sgoil Chiùil Na Gàidhealtachd will join Scotland’s ‘Local Heroes’, musicians and entertainers as part of a 2,000-strong historic ‘Riding’ procession down Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. 6 of the Music School’s students will take part in a performance in the Parliament building after the 21 st century version of the colourful Riding – which first took place … Continued