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More artists announced for #SaveOurScottishVenues Festival

#SaveOurScottishVenues   Kerri Watt, Seil Lien, Declan Welsh, The Jellyman’s Daughter and Bow Anderson are added to the line-up for the #SaveOurScottishVenues virtual festival taking place on Friday 19 June. The full line-up of Scottish musicians supporting Scotland’s grassroots music … Continue reading

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MU calls for better deal for musicians engaged at Edinburgh Tattoo

The Musicians’ Union (MU) is highlighting its concerns that the musicians engaged to perform in this year’s stage band at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (REMT) were not remunerated for their work. The MU, having liaised with the members involved, … Continue reading

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Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award Shortlist Revealed

The ten Shortlisted albums for the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award were revealed this evening (Thursday 15 June) at a special BBC Music Day programming of the BBC Radio Scotland Quay Sessions. The selected albums continue to confirm … Continue reading

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Some UK artists denied entry to the US to perform at SXSW

Musicians’ Union reacts to UK artists being denied entry to the US to perform at SXSW The Musicians’ Union (MU) is dismayed to learn that at least five musicians have had their permission to travel to the United States (US) … Continue reading

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Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award – Public Vote Open

SAY Schedule: Monday 13 – Wednesday 15 June: Music fans get their say in the 72-hour public vote Thursday 16 June: The BBC Quay Sessions announces the SAY Award shortlist Wednesday 29 June: SAY Award winner announced at Paisley Town … Continue reading

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