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£10 MILLION INVESTED IN SCOTTISH YOUTH MUSIC

Posted on October 19, 2011 by MUSIC NEWS Scotland

A further £10 million is being invested in the Scottish Government’s hugely successful Youth Music Initiative, the Culture Secretary has confirmed. Fiona Hyslop has formally announced the funding allocation for 2012-13. The Youth Music Initiative offers young people opportunities to … Continue reading →

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HOLYROOD CONTINUES ARTS & BUSINESS FUNDING

Posted on October 5, 2011 by MUSIC NEWS Scotland

The Scottish Government has announced it will continue to support the Arts & Business Scotland New Arts Sponsorship Grants (NASG) scheme with £300,000 each year over the next three years, helping to encourage new business sponsorship and boost further private … Continue reading →

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Scottish Refugee Week @ Scottish Music Centre

Posted on June 22, 2011 by MUSIC NEWS Scotland

Scottish Music Centre presents… Scottish Refugee Week: Human Music Library The Scottish Music Centre is delighted to be able to partner with the Scottish Refugee Council this year to celebrate Scottish Refugee Week (June 20th -26th). We will be hosting a … Continue reading →

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CULTURE POST GIVEN CABINET STATUS

Posted on May 20, 2011 by MUSIC NEWS Scotland

HYSLOP KEEPS ARTS POST First Minister Alex Salmond has announced a new, larger Scottish cabinet, in the wake of the SNP’s landslide election victory. From the Scottish musical fraternity perspective the appointment of interest is that Fiona Hyslop has retained responsibility for … Continue reading →

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