The John Byrne Award
July 31 - October 19
The John Byrne Award is Scotland’s online creative arts competition and exhibition. Established in 2012 it is open to anyone living or studying in Scotland over 16 years old. They accept creative …
MA Music and the Environment
September 6 - November 8
Study music, creativity and sustainable creative enterprise 'off-campus' from anywhere with an accredited masters degree through the University of the Highlands and Islands. The MA Music and the Environment provides …
HNC Music
September 6 - November 8
Study traditional music on the Island of Benbecula Benbecula has developed an international reputation for the teaching of traditional music and for providing great opportunities for performance and skills development …
Learn bagpipes online with the National Piping Centre
September 24 - December 2
The National Piping Centre is running evening class courses provide top class tuition in small groups. The Next Term of Evening Classes will start from Saturday 24th Sep - Thu 2nd …
Webinar: Self-releasing Musicians and Composers
September 25
he webinar on recording and self-releasing your music will last 90 minutes and is designed to give a broad overview of what steps you need to take to self-release your …
Spirit:360
September 30
Spirit:360 is a new commissioning programme for emerging and established creative professionals – writers, musicians, filmmakers, visual artists, and others – to create new work inspired by local stories that …
Oide Fèisgoil – Fèis tutors wanted
Leis gu bheil seirbheis Fèisgoil a' leudachadh, tha sinn a' sireadh oidean ùra airson na bliadhna-sgoile 2021-22! As Fèisean nan Gàidheal expand their Fèisgoil service, they are looking for new …
Tunes From The Women
October 18
Attention all women tune-writers…. Hands Up for Trad are collecting and collating material for a book of tunes by 100 contemporary female composers from the folk/traditional music scenes of the …
Scotland on Tour fund
October 31
Musicians, bands, artists and venues will be able to apply to a £750,000 Scottish Government fund to bring new and additional concerts to venues and festivals in Scotland next year. …
Hit the Road 21
Hit The Road provides early-stage musicians age 14-19 the opportunity to learn about the live industry before embarking on a professionally managed tour. The national youth music touring project is OPEN and …
Maoin nan Ealan Gàidhlig
November 5
Stòras airson taic a chumail ri pròiseactan nan Ealain Gàidhlig A fund to support Gaelic arts projects Tha Maoin nan Ealan Gàidhlig ann gus taic a chumail ri pròiseactan ealan …
YMI CPD Fund
December 31
The YMI CPD Fund supports individuals, organisations and networks who work outwith school settings to undertake training and continuing professional development that will strengthen youth music in Scotland for the …
The International Showcase Fund
The International Showcase Fund offers vital support for artists and bands based in England and Scotland who have been invited to play an international music showcasing festival or conference. International …
CPD and Training Fund
The CPD and Training Fund is funded by the Scottish Government’s Youth Music Initiative through Creative Scotland. To support individuals, organisations and networks who work outwith school settings to undertake …
Gordon Duncan 2021 Performance Awards
The 2021 Performance Award is available to self-employed, professional, Scottish traditional musicians who have limited savings, few if any gigs, and require a little financial assistance. Applicants may only apply …
Tasgadh – funding for traditional artists – next deadline 28th January ’22
28/01/2022
Tasgadh is a fund devolved from Creative Scotland, managed by Fèisean nan Gàidheal and open to organisations and individuals. Tasgadh is designed to provide support for traditional artists and organisations …
Off The Record Resources
31/03/2022
Off The Record Resources Looking for the latest music industry resources all in one place? Check out Off the Record's digital programme of PDF Guides, 'Music Industry in Minutes', "Organise Your …
Study Music in the Highlands
31/05/2022
North Highland College UHI Creative Industries courses seek to excite and ignite creative sparks and draw upon your creativity. Whether it's Music & Performance, Music and the Environment, or Sound Production, …
Ear Opener
16/09/2022
Ear Opener is a new series of free video masterclasses that demystifies the process of writing music, aimed at young people aged 14-20 and music educators. Ear Opener uses accessible …
Ear Opener – free video masterclasses
Ear Opener is a new series of free video masterclasses that demystifies the process of writing music, aimed at young people aged 14-20 and music educators. Ear Opener uses accessible …
Highland Youth Music Forum Facebook Group
28/02/2023
Highland Youth Music Forum Facebook Group is for any individual or organisation providing music-making opportunities for young people (0-25) in Highland. The group has been created to connect Youth Music …
All the socials!
31/01/2024
You can follow Highland Youth Music Forum on social media and share anything you want us to share too! Tag us with your gig, event, or musical opportunity for young …
Youth Arts Strategy for Highland 2017-2027
31/12/2027
The Highland Youth Arts Forum (HYAH) has set out a realistic but ambitious plan for youth arts in the Highlands for the period 2017-2027. The strategy’s vision and mission were …