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Bringing together performers, composers and promoters of new music in #Scotland 🎼

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On 24th/25th October I'll be premiering polar soundings by Karen Power @soundscotland.bsky.social Find out more about learning the piece in my blog: nordicviola.com/2025/10/10/p... @creativescots.bsky.social @newmusicscotland.bsky.social @cmcireland.bsky.social
Polar Soundings
In a couple of weeks I’ll be premiering Karen Power’s polar soundings at soundfestival in Aberdeen on 24th/25th October. For me, the piece requires a long and immersive period of learning, so I tho…
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October 11, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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📢 We’re hiring! 📢

New Music Scotland is looking for a Part-time Digital Officer to help connect, support, and champion our community of composers, musicians, sound artists and promoters.

📅 Apply by: Friday 24 October 2025, 5pm

Full details & how to apply: newmusicscotland.co.uk/about/vacanc...
October 13, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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We’re thrilled to team up with The Belmont Community Cinema to present Sisters with Transistors, Lisa Rovner’s documentary on the visionary women who shaped electronic music.

📆 Wed 22 Oct, 7–9pm
📍Aberdeen Science Centre

Tickets: sound-scotland.co.uk/event/film-s...

#womeninmusic #aberdeenevents
October 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Nice to be one of the composers in the shortlist for the #ISCM Scottish Section this year, for my piece 'Sauchiehall' @scottishmusic.bsky.social @composersed.bsky.social #Scotland

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ISCM 2026 — Scottish Music Centre
The Scottish Music Centre and New Music Scotland are pleased to announce the Call for Works for the ISCM World New Music Days 2024!
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September 22, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Following 2024’s Nordic Music Days Festival that took place in Glasgow, Scottish Ensemble perform a showcase programme of works by Swedish and Scottish composers.

📅 6 Oct, 1:00pm | Civic House, Glasgow

For more information and tickets: scottishensemble.co.uk/programme/20...

#newmusic #glasgow
September 23, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Last chance to apply!⏰

CALL: Workshop – Performative works for accordion with Andreas Borregaard

📆Deadline: Friday 19 September 2025
👉 Apply here: sound-scotland.co.uk/news/call-wo...

#callforentries #composers #newworks #accordion #applynow
CALL: Workshop – Performative works for accordion with Andreas Borregaard - Sound Scotland
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September 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Play your part in NYO Inspire 2026! 🙌

Are you ready to turn passion into progress? You’ll take your playing to the next level, be inspired by people around you and play your part in the biggest orchestral community you’ve ever seen. 🚀🎶

⏰ Apply by 30 September.

www.nyo.org.uk/get-involved...
September 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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There's just 1 week left to send your expressions of interest for our Snappy Opera Festival Delivery Artists (mainstream).

🗒️ Roles: Directors, Music Directors, Repetiteurs
📍 Locations: West Cumbria, the North East, the Humber
📅 Deadline: Monday 15th September

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OPEN CALL: Snappy Operas Festival 2026 Delivery Artists - Mahogany Opera
Mahogany Opera Group is a leading commissioner and producer of new opera and music theatre.
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September 8, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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📣 CALL: Workshop – Performative works for accordion with Andreas Borregaard 📣

⏰ Deadline to apply: 19 Sept 2025 (with a 2-day grace period).

To find out more and apply: sound-scotland.co.uk/news/call-wo...

#soundfest25 #accordion #newmusic #composers
September 8, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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❗️We're hiring a new Head of Education and Community Engagement! ⏰

Closing Date: 29 Sept
First interviews: w/c 6 Oct

Find out more:
philharmonia.co.uk/vacancies/
September 9, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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We still have a few slots left for tomorrow!

Whether you’re looking for general advice, compositional support, funding/budgets, project ideas, building partnerships, or confidential wellbeing support, we’re here to listen and support you.

To register: sound-scotland.co.uk/event/compos...
September 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Applications are open now for Film Composers Lab 2025:26! Calling all early-career, UK-based composers, this is your chance to compose for film whilst working with a professional orchestra and industry mentors.

Find out more & apply here: https://bit.ly/3XaIJaS
September 1, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Upcoming Deadline!📢

The Scottish Music Centre invites composers from/based in Scotland to submit works for World New Music Days Romania 2026, taking place in Bucharest from 23–31 May 2026.

📅 Deadline: 6PM, Mon 8 Sept 2025

For more information and to apply: www.scottishmusiccentre.com/iscm-2026
September 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Getting the ball rolling as a composer can be challenging.

Here are 20 composer schemes on offer from organisations in the UK:

www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/uk-...

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August 18, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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We are currently accepting applications for the principal strand of the RPS Conductors programme with Alice Farnham and @rnsinfonia.bsky.social.Visit our website to read our refreshed guidelines and apply by Monday 1 September.
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Infographic sharing information about the RPS Conductors programme. Slide 1. Background image shows RPS Conductor Sinéad Hayes rehearsing the Royal Northern Sinfonia and Chorus. At the top of the image is the Royal Philharmonic Society logo, in teal, white, and navy. Text (in white) reads: 'APPLY FOR RPS CONDUCTORS. Supporting underrepresented talents to find their rightful place on the podium.' Slide 2: image at top shows Alice Farnham with four conductors, reading through a score together and discussing. Text (navy and white against a teal background) reads: 'An opportunity to: join a cohort of exceptionally promising conductors. Spend quality rehearsal time with Royal Northern Sinfonia. Receive dedicated guidance from Alice Farnham, Artistic Director. Benefit from direct feedback and discourse with pro players.' Slide 3: image at bottom shows RPS Conductor Michal Oren rehearsing the Royal Northern Sinfonia. Text (navy and white against a teal background) reads: ' WHO CAN APPLY? Conductors who are: based in the UK or Ireland, making orchestral conducting their primary professional vocation, women, trans or non-binary, or through their lived experience, background, or personal characteristics have encountered barriers to experiences like this.' Slide 4: Background image shows RPS Conductor Peggy Wu rehearsing the Royal Northern Sinfonia and Chorus. In the centre of the image is the Royal Philharmonic Society logo, in teal, white, and navy. Text (in white) reads: 'FIND OUT MORE AND APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE. Applications close at 11am on Monday 1 September 2025.
August 19, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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Applications for the RPS Young Classical Writers Prize close at 11am on Friday 29 August. Writers aged 16-25 can win £500 and a chance to write for a UK classical music organisation, by sharing their musical passions and opinions. royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps-y...
A collection of pieces of writing about classical music, including a review article by Flora Willson, the front covers of Gramophone and BBC Music Magazine, and Quartet by Leah Broad
August 20, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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📢 We’re hiring! 📢

New Music Scotland is looking for a Part-time General Manager to help connect, support and champion our vibrant community of composers, musicians, sound artists and promoters.

📅 Apply by: 25th August 2025

For more information and to apply: newmusicscotland.co.uk/about/vacanc...
August 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Exciting plans are taking shape for the new National Centre for Music, set to makes its home in Edinburgh's landmark old Royal High School building. The venture is now seeking a Director of Partnerships to play a key role in shaping its musical future... www.rhspt.org/news/recruit...
An artist's impression of a capacity audience gig at the new National Centre for Music
August 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Rehearsals are underway for Sunday's Closing Concert of the Edinburgh International Festival 🎶

We'll be performing Mendelssohn's Elijah alongside some exceptional soloists and the Edinburgh Festival Chorus at the Usher Hall.
August 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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📢 We’re hiring! 📢

New Music Scotland is looking for a Part-time General Manager to help connect, support and champion our vibrant community of composers, musicians, sound artists and promoters.

📅 Apply by: 25th August 2025

For more information and to apply: newmusicscotland.co.uk/about/vacanc...
August 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Funding support available now includes:

- £5k for chamber ensembles establishing a career together
- £5k for students from underrepresented groups in Higher Education

Lots more funding pots here:
www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/arts-jobs
Classical Music Jobs Board — Alternative Classical
Classical music jobs, opportunities and funding pots.
www.alternativeclassical.co.uk
August 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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The countdown is officially on!🎶

From the 22nd October - 2nd November, Northeast Scotland’s ‘generous, all-inclusive’ soundfestival returns with a bold celebration of new music for curious ears.

Stay tuned. #soundfest25
July 24, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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The principal strand of our RPS Conductors programme grants conductors quality time on the podium with @rnsinfonia.bsky.social. With coaching from Alice Farnham, they'll reflect on collaboration and hone their craft. Find out more and apply by 1 Sep: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/r...
RPS Conductor Oi Ching Chan, holding a conductors baton and wearing a black shirt. Oi Ching is looking to the left, and is pictured alongside a quote about her experience on the programme. Text in white reads: 'The RPS Conductors programme has been a unique and transformational experience. Beyond simply providing podium time, it has offered the rare opportunity to build a meaningful connection with the Royal Northern Sinfonia and its musicians, developing a more professional and collaborative approach to working with a high-level orchestra. Oi Ching Chan RPS Conductor'
July 21, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Sonica Open Call 2026🎉Applications now open!

We're looking for UK & Ireland-based artists working in:
🔊 Sonic installations
🎥 AV performance
💻 Real-time visuals
🗓 Deadline: 25 Aug 2025

Apply now: sonic-a.co.uk/sonica-open-...
24 Sept-4 Oct 2026 // Glasgow Sonica Open Call 2026. Deadline: 12 noon, Mon 25 Aug. Sonica logo For UK & Ireland-based artists working in: Sonic installations Audio-visual performances Real-time visuals for performance. Apply at sonic-a.co.uk/sonica-open-call-2026 Drop-in Q&A sessions: 16 and 25 July at 14:00 RSVP to crypticprojects@gmail.com Accessibility Support Available: Video/audio/Word doc applications accepted Deadline extensions for access needs.
July 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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The master of the King’s music and friend of @mahoganyopera.bsky.social, @errollynwallen.bsky.social, talks about her mission to keep music in schools, writing a piece for Charles III — and whether Rule, Britannia! has had its day

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Errollyn Wallen: Let’s put new songs into the Last Night of the Proms
The master of the King’s music talks about her mission to keep music in schools, writing a piece for Charles III — and whether Rule, Britannia! has had its day
www.thetimes.com
July 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM