The scheme, run by Help Musicians UK (formerly the Musicians Benevolent Fund) helps young professional musicians access exceptional career development opportunities in the UK and internationally. WHO CAN APPLY?The funds wants to invest in talented artists who are performing or creating great music and are already making an impact in their field. You could be … Continued

The Touring Network has announced the appointment of Jo McLean as Chief Executive Officer, a new post that has been created in order to consolidate and grow The Touring Network.A former classical musician, who has played and toured with leading orchestras including the Hallé Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Scottish Opera and BBC orchestras, Jo McLean … Continued

Enthusiasts for traditional singing will be gathering in NE Scotland later this month for the annual Cullerlie Singing Weekend. The weekend, a unique celebration of traditional song, brings together outstanding traditional singers from Scotland, England, and Ireland. ‘It’s for everyone who likes to hear, enjoy, and join in unaccompanied traditional singing,’ explains Prof. Ian Russell, … Continued

Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin have signed up for the Easy Fundraising programme and are requesting support from the traditional music community. EYG is a volunteer-run community organisation delivering traditional music tuition to young people in Edinburgh. They hold an annual Easter school and monthly groupwork workshops for teens. Find out more about them here. RAISE MONEY … Continued

The Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin Big Band aims to bring 20 high-school aged musicians together approximately once a month during term time to learn new music, make group arrangements, and perform gigs. With the Big Band, EYG aims to take part in artistically exciting projects and have so far collaborated with the Tinderbox Orchestra, the EYG Archive … Continued

Half a million pound funding opportunity for Scotland’s social businesses   Early stage social businesses throughout Scotland can now bid for financial and mentoring support from a new Corporate Social Venturing (CSV) Initiative funding pot of £500,000.    The £500,000 is being invested by the Life Changes Trust, a charity that works to improve the lives … Continued

National Library of Scotland releases chapbooks revealing Battle of Waterloo The 1815 Battle of Waterloo marked a climactic end to the Napoleonic Wars. To commemorate this decisive event, the NLS has released their collection of 78 chapbooks about Napoleon’s wars on the Digital Gallery. These cheaply printed booklets recount events from the late 1790s to the Battle … Continued

AIYF is now in its 43rd year, and aims to bring a diverse multi-arts programme of events to venues in Aberdeen and the North-east through both the Main and Extended Festival programmes. The festival’s commitment to providing a range of traditional music continues this year with week-long summer courses and exciting concerts at a range … Continued

Young SC&T (Scottish Culture & Traditions): July 27th-31st Young SC&T is a great opportunity for children in P4-P7 to develop their skills in traditional music. Players will have the chance to participate alongside experienced tutors, with the aim of extending their repertoire. They will learn from Sharon Hassan, a multi-instrumentalist who has been involved in … Continued

The organisation administering a new fund launched to offer grants for Scottish Traditional Arts is issuing a reminder that the first deadline for applications – 3 July – is getting closer.     The fund – Tasgadh – is devolved from Creative Scotland, managed by Fèisean nan Gàidheal and available to provide support for traditional … Continued