I've been part of @crypticglasgow.bsky.social Cryptic Nights programme twice. Really helpful and rewarding experience both times!

📢 The Cryptic Nights Open Call 2026 is now LIVE. We want to hear from emerging Scottish based artists combining original sound or music with performance, installation, screen-based art or technology.

🗓 Deadline: 9:00am, Mon 13 Oct 2025

🔗https://www.cryptic.org.uk/cryptic-nights-2026-open-call/

Thanks for sharing!

'@crypticglasgow.bsky.social are accepting applications to be part of the 2026 Sonica festival. Applications close midday on Monday 25 August.

To find out more, you can visit their website and join their information sessions, online on 23 July and in-person on 25 July.

🚨 Sonica Glasgow 2026 Open Call – Info Sessions!
sonic-a.co.uk/sonica-open-...

💻 Online: Wed 23 July, 14:00–15:00 (via Zoom)
📍 In person: Thu 25 July, 14:00–15:00 (Glasgow, location TBC)

📧 RSVP to [email protected] with your preferred session.

Thank you for your kind words Jules!

The final round of Immersive Arts funding is now open! UK-based artists can apply for £5k, £20k or £50k to develop work with immersive tech. Open until Mon 29 Sep 2025. This is the last open call—apply now. immersivearts.uk/news/the-final-round-of-immersive-arts-funding-is-now-open

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-...

Exciting Opportunity: @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social Producer at Crossover Labs! 🎨

🌍 Location: Remote, with option for hybrid working
📅 Deadline: 17:00 Wednesday 23 July

More info + how to apply here: xolabs.co.uk/jobs

We are pleased to announce that the next round of funding will go live in July and will be open for apps until the end of Sep 25. Awards will be announced in Jan 26, with funded projects starting in Feb 26.

Read more: immersivearts.uk/news/updates-on-the-next-funding-round-opening-july-2025

It’s the final day of THE BIG THING @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social!💫

So many inspiring talks, ideas + conversations.

Well done Tom Millen @crossoverlabs + the whole team for curating such a thoughtful + energising programme.

Plenty more to come today, our minds are still being fed!

We are on our way to Bradford for @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social first annual showcase: THE BIG THING!🎉

Excited to connect with our fellow partners, the incredible Immersive Arts team and the brilliant artists and speakers bringing this event to life.

Sonica’s back at the @edfringe.bsky.social with something cosmic:
MŮO by Lomond Campbell – a bold new work turning space radiation into sound + visuals using muon detector tech (!).

🎧🎟️ Live shows: Aug 1, 3–7, 14, 19, 23 @ 6pm
🎛️ Free installation: Aug 8–25, 11am–5pm
sonic-a.co.uk/events/muo-l...

Join our artist-Led workshops curated by @factliverpool.bsky.social on Wed 11 June.

- Creative Microphone Listening with Mali Draper
- Blender AR workflow with Greg Herbert
- An introduction to Dynamic VFX in Unity with Dongni Liang

Reserve your spot: thebigthing.eventive.org/schedule

@immersiveartsuk.bsky.social THE BIG THING comes to Bradford from Mon 9 - Wed 11 June! Bringing together artists, creatives, researchers, and technologists from across the UK and beyond.

Full schedule + tickets: immersivearts.uk/events/the-b...

A fantastic night at the Scottish Event Awards 2025 at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange 🎉

Congratulations to all the winners and our friends at @findhornbayarts.bsky.social who won Best Large Festival!

#TheScottishEventAwards #SonicaGlasgow

83 projects – including 15 based in Scotland – have been awarded nearly £1.2 million in the first round of @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social funding and Cryptic is proud to be a key partner in this bold national programme🎉

Check out the selected projects here: immersivearts.uk/projects/

Studio scenes in Stornoway 🌞

Here’s a sneak peek inside Robbie Thomson’s studio as he gears up for his electrifying performance of XFRMR this Saturday at @anlanntair.bsky.social ⚡

📅 Saturday 12 April 2025
⏰ 20:00
🎟️ Tickets: £10
sonic-a.co.uk/events/sonic...

We're hiring📣
Cryptic is looking for a Development Manager to join our small passionate team in Glasgow ✨

📅 Deadline: Monday 19 May at noon.
Full employment pack and application details: www.cryptic.org.uk/available-op...

Join multimedia artist Konx.om.Pax for a beginner friendly @touchdesigner.bsky.social workshop exploring the exciting world of generative audiovisual art💡
www.cryptic.org.uk/whatson/cryp...

📆Date: Thursday 17 April
⏰Time: 18:00-21:00
📍Venue: CCA Glasgow (Club Room)
🎫 Tickets: £45 + booking fee

Big congratulations to Cryptic Artist SHHE on receiving support from @prsfoundation.bsky.social through their Open Fund for Music Creators 🚀

More info➡️https://prsfoundation.com/grantees/shhe-open-fund-for-music-creators/

Join us in Bradford, 9-11 June for our 1st annual event The Big Thing! Bringing together artists, creatives, researchers, and technologists from across the UK.

Early bird tickets on sale until Fri 21 Apr 2025. www.immersivearts.uk/events/the-big-thing

Something BIG is happening
Tues 10 - Wed 11 June 2025

Our first annual event The Big Thing will take place in Bradford, City of Culture bringing together artists, creatives, researchers and technologists from across the UK.

Mark your calendars, we will be announcing when tickets are on sale soon!