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£20 000 FOR SCOTTISH ALBUM OF THE YEAR AWARD

STOP PRESS (12/4/12) – SMIA announce the 20 musician Longlist for the Scottish Album of Year Award which has a £20,000 first prize – full details on the MUSIC NEWS Scotland ‘Latest News’ blog – link: http://wp.me/p12d6v-wN —————————— The Scottish … Continue reading

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Bold 5 Year Plan For Scotland’s Music Industry

The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) today revealed ambitious plans to create a stronger, more united music industry in Scotland The five year plan outlines the SMIA’s core objectives and sets out an ambitious programme of events and initiatives designed … Continue reading

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£10 MILLION INVESTED IN SCOTTISH YOUTH MUSIC

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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JAM : a celebration of contemporary classical music by the cream of Scottish talent

JAM is an exciting, dynamic organisation committed to nurturing, commissioning, promoting and performing new music in the UK. JAM is aware that audiences can be unsure of contemporary pieces. Therefore it often creates programmes of new and established works, hoping … Continue reading

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Song of Return wins Big Apple Award!

Following months of speculation over entries from some of Scotland’s best up and coming musical talent, Song of Return won Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy in Scotland’s Big Apple Award, after a brilliant live performance at The Garage’s G2 venue last night … Continue reading

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