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Hen Hoose
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Scotland’s women & non-binary music collective. We mentor & collaborate. We fight for equality in music. Albums, commissions & opportunities.
From chart-topping teen prodigy to hook assassin & Hen Hoose powerhouse 💥 AMUNDA’s new single BOOM (from the AmaGroove Global Collaboration Album) proves she’s still got that HENergy. 🔗 Listen now & meet the boss behind the bangers. orcd.co/boom_
August 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Sat 30th August, Mackintosh Church, Glasgow

A night to remember and celebrate the extraordinary Beldina Odenyo – Heir of the Cursed. Her posthumous album release concert brings together an incredible line-up to honour her music, her life, and her light. 💜

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August 15, 2025 at 8:25 AM
“Take a ride on a wave. Wipe out. Keep it real, take it easy, don’t shout.” A shimmering new indie-pop anthem from the Hen Hoose Collective. 🌊 Wipe Out is OUT NOW #WipeOut #HenHoose #TheTwelve #NewMusic
August 1, 2025 at 8:15 AM
🌀 OUT NOW - WIPE OUT the brand new single from Hen Hoose Collective. A joy-fuelled, orchestral indie pop anthem about freedom, play and defiant optimism. 🎤 MALKA, Ray Aggs, Inge Thomson 🎛️ Produced by Susan Bear 💿 Listen, save, share: [link in bio] #WipeOut #HenHoose #TheTwelve #NewMusic #OutNow
July 29, 2025 at 8:11 AM
⏳ 1 week to go! The first single from The Twelve drops 29 July. 🎶 ‘Wipe Out’ is all bounce, optimism, and sonic joy. Are you ready? 🎧 Pre-save now #WipeOut #HenHoose #TheTwelve #NewMusic
July 22, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Some #BTS moments from our latest Collaborative Community Songwriting Camp! 🎼

Thanks to everyone who came along to share their creativity ✨
July 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
WIPE OUT is a song full of rhythm, joy, and quiet defiance. 💡 Inspired by connection, laughter, and the magic of making music together, born during a Hen Hoose retreat at Black Bay Studios. 🎧 Out 29 July #WipeOut #HenHoose #TheTwelve #NewMusic
July 17, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Hen Hoose is back! Our new single WIPE OUT is a joy-fuelled anthem written during a songwriting retreat on the Isle of Lewis. Featuring: 🎤 MALKA (Tamara Schlesinger) 🎻 Ray Aggs 🎧 Inge Thomson 🛠️ Produced by Susan Bear ✨ 🌀 Out 29 July. Pre-save now! buff.ly/gqvMBNk
#WipeOut #HenHoose #NewMusic
July 15, 2025 at 1:50 PM
🥁 SAVE THE DATE! 🥁

We're throwing our next flock session on Thursday 28 August 📆

The topic? How to approach next steps after making music and completing the creative process.

Stay tuned for more information on how to register for your free ticket 🎟️
July 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Following on from the success of our Marketing Yourself as a DIY Artist Flock Session, we are developing this popular topic into a half-day interactive workshop led by @malkamakesmusic.bsky.social & Carla J. Easton at @scottishmusic.bsky.social on Wed 18th June!
Register for free at henhoose.com
May 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
👀 🌊 🎸 🔜

We are so excited to announce that in May, 12 Hen Hoose artists will be spending a week at Black Bay Studios located in the Outer Hebrides to write and record a brand new album.

Lots of exciting things coming very soon... stay tuned!

📸 Black Bay Studio
April 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Hen Hoose are thrilled to offer our first community collaborative songwriting camp for female-identifying and non-binary people wanting to join and write with other artists.
The camp will be at Berkeley Studios on Wed 28 May from 10.30am-5pm with a 1 hour lunch-break.
Apply at henhoose.com 🔗
April 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Applications are NOW OPEN for Cariss Crosbie's Vocal Technique & Stage Presence Workshop.
Cariss is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and member of the Hen Hoose collective. In this half-day workshop, she'll cover vocal health and technique as well as on-stage confidence.
Apply now at henhoose.com
April 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We're delighted to announce that applications for the first round of our 2025 free music mentorship scheme, for female-identifying and non-binary people wanting to navigate the world of music, are now open!
Check you meet the criteria below and apply via our website (henhoose.com) by Wed 30 Apr.
April 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We've got some exciting announcements coming up this month 🎶 One of which involves this lovely Hen: Cariss Crosbie 👀

More information coming very soon!
April 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Applications to our 2025 mentoring scheme open this month 👀
You'll get 4 hours of one-to-one guidance over a 6 month period (either in-person or online) tailored to your experience and skills. We strongly encourage anyone who was unsuccessful last year to re-apply!
More info coming very soon...
April 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
DIY Artists! We still have a few free places for our upcoming flock sessions event all about marketing yourself as a musician/songwriter. Get top tips from leading writers, editors, PRs and musicians on how to get your work out there and grow your profile. 🎟️ buff.ly/ytl6YId
March 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The brilliant Dan Gautreau is hosting another audio production workshop with us next month and we have 6 free places to fill!
If you identify as Female or Non-Binary, live in Scotland and have experience using a DAW, you could be eligible!
Find out how to apply at henhoose.com > opportunities 🔗
March 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Due to popular demand, we've released a second batch of free tickets for our upcoming flock sessions! Learn all about how to market yourself as a DIY artist on Thu 3 April 👇
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March 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Under 3 weeks to go until our next flock sessions panel! Meet our industry experts Arusa Qureshi, Jenn Nimmo-Smith, Tallah Brash & Elisabeth Elektra who will be sharing their top tips around marketing yourself as a DIY artist! Register for a free ticket at henhoose.com
March 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
✨ What. A. Night! Thank you to everyone who came to our gig on Saturday. This was the first time songs from EP1, 2 & 3 (all written, produced, mixed and mastered by female and non-binary artists) have been played live and what a joy it was to perform them on International Women's Day. 💜
March 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Happy International Women's Day!♀️
In truth, everyday feels like #IWD for us. Hen Hoose exists to level the playing field and allow more woman and non-binary artists to reach their creative potential.
We can't wait to celebrate by sharing the fruits of our labour. See you at Paisley Arts Centre!
March 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
📣 BREAKING NEWS! Our next flock session is officially taking place on Thursday 3 April, where we'll be discussing how to market yourself as a DIY artist. Panelists will be revealed in the coming weeks but, for now, register for your free ticket at henhoose.com
March 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Our final upcoming audio & production workshop (for now) is this Guide To Production course led by Lauren Gilmour and Audrey Tait of Novasound.
This opportunity is ideal for singer/songwriters, self-taught producers and artists who are making their own demos. Apply by Tue 4 March at henhoose.com
February 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Are you looking to move to the next level of production (advancing from GarageBand/Reaper)? Or are you new to Logic and keen to develop a better understanding and workflow?
Our upcoming Novasound 'Absolute Beginner' Audio Production Workshop could be for you! Apply now at henhoose.com 🔗
February 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM