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Head Of Creative Scotland Stands Down

Posted on December 3, 2012 by MUSIC NEWS Scotland

Creative Scotland has announced that Andrew Dixon has taken the decision to stand down from the post of Chief Executive at Creative Scotland and make way for a new Chief Executive to lead the organisation through an important period of … Continue reading →

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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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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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