sound
@soundscotland.bsky.social
sound is a #newmusic incubator based in NE Scotland encouraging new music creation and discovery 🎧🎶
#soundfest26 22 - 31 October 👀📅
#soundfest26 22 - 31 October 👀📅
Join composer Claudia Molitor for our workshop, exploring speculative sonic storytelling and the ideas behind two works featured at this year’s soundfestival ‘The Unheard Also Glistens’ and ‘Silent Seas’.
Thu 1st Oct, 6–7pm | Online | FREE
Book: sound-scotland.co.uk/event/openso...
#Composers
Thu 1st Oct, 6–7pm | Online | FREE
Book: sound-scotland.co.uk/event/openso...
#Composers
September 24, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Join composer Claudia Molitor for our workshop, exploring speculative sonic storytelling and the ideas behind two works featured at this year’s soundfestival ‘The Unheard Also Glistens’ and ‘Silent Seas’.
Thu 1st Oct, 6–7pm | Online | FREE
Book: sound-scotland.co.uk/event/openso...
#Composers
Thu 1st Oct, 6–7pm | Online | FREE
Book: sound-scotland.co.uk/event/openso...
#Composers
Call for Volunteers🔊
This October, new & experimental music will take over venues across #Aberdeen & #Aberdeenshire, and we’re looking for volunteers to help make it all happen.
👉🏼Find out more: sound-scotland.co.uk/opportunitie...
#Volunteer #Opportunity #NewMusic #OpenCall
This October, new & experimental music will take over venues across #Aberdeen & #Aberdeenshire, and we’re looking for volunteers to help make it all happen.
👉🏼Find out more: sound-scotland.co.uk/opportunitie...
#Volunteer #Opportunity #NewMusic #OpenCall
September 15, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Call for Volunteers🔊
This October, new & experimental music will take over venues across #Aberdeen & #Aberdeenshire, and we’re looking for volunteers to help make it all happen.
👉🏼Find out more: sound-scotland.co.uk/opportunitie...
#Volunteer #Opportunity #NewMusic #OpenCall
This October, new & experimental music will take over venues across #Aberdeen & #Aberdeenshire, and we’re looking for volunteers to help make it all happen.
👉🏼Find out more: sound-scotland.co.uk/opportunitie...
#Volunteer #Opportunity #NewMusic #OpenCall
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Looking fwd to answering @soundscotland.bsky.social Composer Helpline, Weds 1-2 UK time. Open to all new music ppl anywhere, all levels. Sign up here to meet w me (or one of my great colleagues Lisa Robertson, Ruta Vitkauskaite, Pete Stollery or Fiona Robertson). sound-scotland.co.uk/event/compos...
Composers' Helpline - Sound Scotland
sound-scotland.co.uk
September 8, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Looking fwd to answering @soundscotland.bsky.social Composer Helpline, Weds 1-2 UK time. Open to all new music ppl anywhere, all levels. Sign up here to meet w me (or one of my great colleagues Lisa Robertson, Ruta Vitkauskaite, Pete Stollery or Fiona Robertson). sound-scotland.co.uk/event/compos...
We’ll be at Envirolution this Saturday! 🌿🎶
Aberdeen’s free community environmental festival, dedicated to building understanding and engagement with the natural world.
Come along and say hello!👋
📍 Seaton Park, Aberdeen 📅 Saturday 5 September, 1–6pm
#Environment #AberdeenEvents #ClimateAction
Aberdeen’s free community environmental festival, dedicated to building understanding and engagement with the natural world.
Come along and say hello!👋
📍 Seaton Park, Aberdeen 📅 Saturday 5 September, 1–6pm
#Environment #AberdeenEvents #ClimateAction
August 31, 2026 at 1:36 PM
We’ll be at Envirolution this Saturday! 🌿🎶
Aberdeen’s free community environmental festival, dedicated to building understanding and engagement with the natural world.
Come along and say hello!👋
📍 Seaton Park, Aberdeen 📅 Saturday 5 September, 1–6pm
#Environment #AberdeenEvents #ClimateAction
Aberdeen’s free community environmental festival, dedicated to building understanding and engagement with the natural world.
Come along and say hello!👋
📍 Seaton Park, Aberdeen 📅 Saturday 5 September, 1–6pm
#Environment #AberdeenEvents #ClimateAction
Great to see soundfestival featured by Creative Scotland as we look ahead to this year’s festival.
“Audiences are guaranteed to hear something they’ve never heard before, challenging what they believe about music.”
Read more: www.creativescotland.com/news-stories...
#NewMusic #MusicScotland
“Audiences are guaranteed to hear something they’ve never heard before, challenging what they believe about music.”
Read more: www.creativescotland.com/news-stories...
#NewMusic #MusicScotland
Acclaimed new music festival reveals details of 2026 edition
The programme for the 2026 soundfestival, one of Europe’s leading celebrations of new music, has been announced.
www.creativescotland.com
August 27, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Great to see soundfestival featured by Creative Scotland as we look ahead to this year’s festival.
“Audiences are guaranteed to hear something they’ve never heard before, challenging what they believe about music.”
Read more: www.creativescotland.com/news-stories...
#NewMusic #MusicScotland
“Audiences are guaranteed to hear something they’ve never heard before, challenging what they believe about music.”
Read more: www.creativescotland.com/news-stories...
#NewMusic #MusicScotland
The soundfestival 2026 programme is LIVE!🔊
soundfestival returns for 10 days of new and experimental music across Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire, with more than 30 concerts, recitals, workshops, installations and events taking place from 22–31 October.
🎟️ Full programme & tickets: sound-scotland.co.uk
soundfestival returns for 10 days of new and experimental music across Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire, with more than 30 concerts, recitals, workshops, installations and events taking place from 22–31 October.
🎟️ Full programme & tickets: sound-scotland.co.uk
August 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM
The soundfestival 2026 programme is LIVE!🔊
soundfestival returns for 10 days of new and experimental music across Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire, with more than 30 concerts, recitals, workshops, installations and events taking place from 22–31 October.
🎟️ Full programme & tickets: sound-scotland.co.uk
soundfestival returns for 10 days of new and experimental music across Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire, with more than 30 concerts, recitals, workshops, installations and events taking place from 22–31 October.
🎟️ Full programme & tickets: sound-scotland.co.uk
We’re delighted to announce the four composers selected for this year’s Composers’ Lab with Quatuor Bozzini: Darlene Zarabozo, Aidan Lochrin, Kristain Rasmussen and Lucy Callen.
Read more about this year’s composers: sound-scotland.co.uk/news/four-co...
#NewMusic #Composition #ContemporaryMusic
Read more about this year’s composers: sound-scotland.co.uk/news/four-co...
#NewMusic #Composition #ContemporaryMusic
August 6, 2026 at 3:38 PM
We’re delighted to announce the four composers selected for this year’s Composers’ Lab with Quatuor Bozzini: Darlene Zarabozo, Aidan Lochrin, Kristain Rasmussen and Lucy Callen.
Read more about this year’s composers: sound-scotland.co.uk/news/four-co...
#NewMusic #Composition #ContemporaryMusic
Read more about this year’s composers: sound-scotland.co.uk/news/four-co...
#NewMusic #Composition #ContemporaryMusic
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20 composer schemes to help composers at different stages:
www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/uk-...
www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/uk-...
20 UK Composer Schemes — Alternative Classical
A selection of UK composer schemes on offer throughout the year in the UK.
www.alternativeclassical.co.uk
July 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM
20 composer schemes to help composers at different stages:
www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/uk-...
www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/uk-...
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"Be open about pay and conditions, not make you grovel for basic info (e.g. leave, flex)"
How to improve arts hiring:
www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/how...
How to improve arts hiring:
www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/how...
How to Improve the Classical Music Hiring Process — Alternative Classical
Your anonymous suggestions for how arts organisations can improve the hiring process.
www.alternativeclassical.co.uk
July 31, 2026 at 7:00 AM
"Be open about pay and conditions, not make you grovel for basic info (e.g. leave, flex)"
How to improve arts hiring:
www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/how...
How to improve arts hiring:
www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/how...
sound and Citymoves Dance Agency are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for 8 Scottish-based dancers/choreographers, composers/performers and other arts practitioners.
⏰ Deadline: Friday 21 August 2026
For full details and to apply: sound-scotland.co.uk/news/call-so...
#OpenCall
⏰ Deadline: Friday 21 August 2026
For full details and to apply: sound-scotland.co.uk/news/call-so...
#OpenCall
July 23, 2026 at 8:35 AM
sound and Citymoves Dance Agency are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for 8 Scottish-based dancers/choreographers, composers/performers and other arts practitioners.
⏰ Deadline: Friday 21 August 2026
For full details and to apply: sound-scotland.co.uk/news/call-so...
#OpenCall
⏰ Deadline: Friday 21 August 2026
For full details and to apply: sound-scotland.co.uk/news/call-so...
#OpenCall
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What's coming up in July?
A rip-roaring parade, a festival of radical new operas, and a new series of relaxed, intimate performances.
www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/jul...
A rip-roaring parade, a festival of radical new operas, and a new series of relaxed, intimate performances.
www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/jul...
Concert Recommendations ~ July 2026 — Alternative Classical
A rip-roaring parade, a festival of radical new operas, and a new series of relaxed, intimate performances.
www.alternativeclassical.co.uk
June 30, 2026 at 9:18 AM
What's coming up in July?
A rip-roaring parade, a festival of radical new operas, and a new series of relaxed, intimate performances.
www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/jul...
A rip-roaring parade, a festival of radical new operas, and a new series of relaxed, intimate performances.
www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/jul...
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There's just a week left to apply for the RPS Thea Musgrave Fund, closing Tuesday 7 July at 11am. Supporting composers and performers dedicated to contemporary music, the Thea Musgrave Fund offers grants of around £5,000 to £10,000. Find out more: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/composers/rp...
RPS Thea Musgrave Fund
royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk
June 30, 2026 at 10:36 AM
There's just a week left to apply for the RPS Thea Musgrave Fund, closing Tuesday 7 July at 11am. Supporting composers and performers dedicated to contemporary music, the Thea Musgrave Fund offers grants of around £5,000 to £10,000. Find out more: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/composers/rp...
We're delighted to introduce this year's soundcurators for soundfestival 2026: Tom Macfadyen and Hadrian Gray.
Read more about our soundcurators here: sound-scotland.co.uk/news/sound-a...
#SoundFest26 #Curate #NewMusic #Performance #Announcement
Read more about our soundcurators here: sound-scotland.co.uk/news/sound-a...
#SoundFest26 #Curate #NewMusic #Performance #Announcement
June 23, 2026 at 3:53 PM
We're delighted to introduce this year's soundcurators for soundfestival 2026: Tom Macfadyen and Hadrian Gray.
Read more about our soundcurators here: sound-scotland.co.uk/news/sound-a...
#SoundFest26 #Curate #NewMusic #Performance #Announcement
Read more about our soundcurators here: sound-scotland.co.uk/news/sound-a...
#SoundFest26 #Curate #NewMusic #Performance #Announcement
The PRS Foundation has published a new Early Career Promoter Guide, offering practical advice on budgeting, marketing and wellbeing for those starting out in live music events.
👉 View the guide here: prsfoundation.com/funding-supp...
#EarlyCareer #Promoters #PRSFoundation #LiveMusic
👉 View the guide here: prsfoundation.com/funding-supp...
#EarlyCareer #Promoters #PRSFoundation #LiveMusic
Early Career Promoter Fund Resources - PRS for Music Foundation
Early Career Promoter Fund Resources We’re delighted to release ‘The Early Career Promoter Guide’ as an exciting new resource for the live events community. We created this guide through consultation ...
prsfoundation.com
June 18, 2026 at 10:29 AM
The PRS Foundation has published a new Early Career Promoter Guide, offering practical advice on budgeting, marketing and wellbeing for those starting out in live music events.
👉 View the guide here: prsfoundation.com/funding-supp...
#EarlyCareer #Promoters #PRSFoundation #LiveMusic
👉 View the guide here: prsfoundation.com/funding-supp...
#EarlyCareer #Promoters #PRSFoundation #LiveMusic
Our Get Creative Ensemble has been rehearsing for The Big Gig as part of the Light The Blue Festival 💙
They’ll perform “Mither Dee”, a piece inspired by the River Dee’s journey from the Cairngorms, alongside groups from across the City and Shire.
📅 14 June, 6pm
📍 Music Hall, Aberdeen
#YouthMusic
They’ll perform “Mither Dee”, a piece inspired by the River Dee’s journey from the Cairngorms, alongside groups from across the City and Shire.
📅 14 June, 6pm
📍 Music Hall, Aberdeen
#YouthMusic
June 9, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Our Get Creative Ensemble has been rehearsing for The Big Gig as part of the Light The Blue Festival 💙
They’ll perform “Mither Dee”, a piece inspired by the River Dee’s journey from the Cairngorms, alongside groups from across the City and Shire.
📅 14 June, 6pm
📍 Music Hall, Aberdeen
#YouthMusic
They’ll perform “Mither Dee”, a piece inspired by the River Dee’s journey from the Cairngorms, alongside groups from across the City and Shire.
📅 14 June, 6pm
📍 Music Hall, Aberdeen
#YouthMusic
Basic Income Network Scotland are holding an online discussion to explore what a basic income would mean for artists in Scotland and their creative practice on 15 June 2026
Basic Income Conversation for Artists - YTAS
An online interactive discussion to explore what a basic income would mean for artists in Scotland and their creative practice on 15 June 2026, 6.30pm - 8pm.
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June 9, 2026 at 9:22 AM
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Basic Income Network Scotland are holding an online discussion on 15 June 2026 to explore what a basic income would mean for artists in Scotland and their creative practice
Basic Income Conversation for Artists - YTAS
An online interactive discussion to explore what a basic income would mean for artists in Scotland and their creative practice on 15 June 2026, 6.30pm - 8pm.
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May 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Basic Income Network Scotland are holding an online discussion on 15 June 2026 to explore what a basic income would mean for artists in Scotland and their creative practice
Upcoming deadline!⏰
We have an exciting composer or performer opportunity to curate your own event as part of soundfestival 2026!🎶
⏰ Deadline to apply: Sunday 31st May
For more information and to apply: sound-scotland.co.uk/news/call-fo...
#Opportunity #NewMusic #OpenCall #EarlyCareer
⏰ Deadline to apply: Sunday 31st May
For more information and to apply: sound-scotland.co.uk/news/call-fo...
#Opportunity #NewMusic #OpenCall #EarlyCareer
May 26, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Upcoming deadline!⏰
sound has signed an open letter to the new Scottish Parliament elected to make sure a basic income for artists pilot is delivered.
Sign the open letter here: actionnetwork.org/forms/an-ope...
#BasicIncome #Artists #Creatives
Sign the open letter here: actionnetwork.org/forms/an-ope...
#BasicIncome #Artists #Creatives
An open letter to Scotland’s political parties and cultural institutions
A new Scottish Parliament has been elected. Now is the moment. We must make sure a basic income for artists pilot is delivered in this Parliament.
The SNP have been re-elected. They said if this hap...
actionnetwork.org
May 21, 2026 at 9:58 AM
sound has signed an open letter to the new Scottish Parliament elected to make sure a basic income for artists pilot is delivered.
Sign the open letter here: actionnetwork.org/forms/an-ope...
#BasicIncome #Artists #Creatives
Sign the open letter here: actionnetwork.org/forms/an-ope...
#BasicIncome #Artists #Creatives
Interested in volunteering and building creative experience? 🎭🎨🎶
Join us at The Anatomy Rooms to discover a range of exciting creative volunteering opportunities with organisations from across Aberdeen and the surrounding area.
#Volunteering #Aberdeen #CreativeIndustries
Join us at The Anatomy Rooms to discover a range of exciting creative volunteering opportunities with organisations from across Aberdeen and the surrounding area.
#Volunteering #Aberdeen #CreativeIndustries
May 19, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Interested in volunteering and building creative experience? 🎭🎨🎶
Join us at The Anatomy Rooms to discover a range of exciting creative volunteering opportunities with organisations from across Aberdeen and the surrounding area.
#Volunteering #Aberdeen #CreativeIndustries
Join us at The Anatomy Rooms to discover a range of exciting creative volunteering opportunities with organisations from across Aberdeen and the surrounding area.
#Volunteering #Aberdeen #CreativeIndustries
sound is pleased to announce that we will be offering 13 places on three development opportunities for Scottish composers / composers based in Scotland.
⏰Deadline: Sunday 7th June 2026
For more information and how to apply: sound-scotland.co.uk/news/develop...
#DevelopmentOpportunity #OpenCall
⏰Deadline: Sunday 7th June 2026
For more information and how to apply: sound-scotland.co.uk/news/develop...
#DevelopmentOpportunity #OpenCall
May 14, 2026 at 4:09 PM
sound is pleased to announce that we will be offering 13 places on three development opportunities for Scottish composers / composers based in Scotland.
⏰Deadline: Sunday 7th June 2026
For more information and how to apply: sound-scotland.co.uk/news/develop...
#DevelopmentOpportunity #OpenCall
⏰Deadline: Sunday 7th June 2026
For more information and how to apply: sound-scotland.co.uk/news/develop...
#DevelopmentOpportunity #OpenCall
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We can express so much through music: Claudia Molitor's RPS Award-winning piece 'Fever' explores our place in the world, and hopes and fears for its future. The RPS champions and supports the brilliant music-makers making our world a better place - discover more here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk
May 14, 2026 at 1:30 PM
We can express so much through music: Claudia Molitor's RPS Award-winning piece 'Fever' explores our place in the world, and hopes and fears for its future. The RPS champions and supports the brilliant music-makers making our world a better place - discover more here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk
We have an exciting composer or performer opportunity to curate your own event as part of soundfestival 2026!🎶
⏰ Deadline to apply: Sunday 31st May
For more information and to apply: sound-scotland.co.uk/news/call-fo...
#Opportunity #NewMusic #OpenCall #EarlyCareer
⏰ Deadline to apply: Sunday 31st May
For more information and to apply: sound-scotland.co.uk/news/call-fo...
#Opportunity #NewMusic #OpenCall #EarlyCareer
May 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM
We have an exciting composer or performer opportunity to curate your own event as part of soundfestival 2026!🎶
⏰ Deadline to apply: Sunday 31st May
For more information and to apply: sound-scotland.co.uk/news/call-fo...
#Opportunity #NewMusic #OpenCall #EarlyCareer
⏰ Deadline to apply: Sunday 31st May
For more information and to apply: sound-scotland.co.uk/news/call-fo...
#Opportunity #NewMusic #OpenCall #EarlyCareer
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There are still a few spots available for the @soundscotland.bsky.social Composer's Helpline tomorrow -- free and open to all composer and new music people (not just in Scotland). Details and sign-up here: sound-scotland.co.uk/event/compos...
Composers' Helpline - Sound Scotland
sound-scotland.co.uk
May 12, 2026 at 1:50 PM
There are still a few spots available for the @soundscotland.bsky.social Composer's Helpline tomorrow -- free and open to all composer and new music people (not just in Scotland). Details and sign-up here: sound-scotland.co.uk/event/compos...
Calling all young musicians aged 8–11 (P4–P7) ⭐️
Join us to explore sound, music, and creativity as we work together to create an immersive soundscape for Light the Blue Festival 💙
📅 17th May
⏰ 2–3:45pm
📍 King’s Pavilion, UOA
Register here: sound-scotland.co.uk/event/get-cr...
Join us to explore sound, music, and creativity as we work together to create an immersive soundscape for Light the Blue Festival 💙
📅 17th May
⏰ 2–3:45pm
📍 King’s Pavilion, UOA
Register here: sound-scotland.co.uk/event/get-cr...
May 12, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Calling all young musicians aged 8–11 (P4–P7) ⭐️
Join us to explore sound, music, and creativity as we work together to create an immersive soundscape for Light the Blue Festival 💙
📅 17th May
⏰ 2–3:45pm
📍 King’s Pavilion, UOA
Register here: sound-scotland.co.uk/event/get-cr...
Join us to explore sound, music, and creativity as we work together to create an immersive soundscape for Light the Blue Festival 💙
📅 17th May
⏰ 2–3:45pm
📍 King’s Pavilion, UOA
Register here: sound-scotland.co.uk/event/get-cr...