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sound @soundscotland.bsky.social · 4d

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

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Oliver Iredale Searle @olisearlecomposer.bsky.social · 18d

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

www.scottishmusiccentre.com/iscm-2026

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!

www.scottishmusiccentre.com

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New Music Scotland @newmusicscotland.bsky.social · 18d

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

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sound @soundscotland.bsky.social · 23d

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

sound-scotland.co.uk

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The National Youth Orchestra @nyogb.bsky.social · 24d

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...

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Mahogany Opera @mahoganyopera.bsky.social · Sep 8

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

mahoganyopera.co.uk/explore-more...

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.

mahoganyopera.co.uk

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sound @soundscotland.bsky.social · Sep 8

📣 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

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Philharmonia Orchestra @philharmonialondon.bsky.social · Sep 9

❗️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/

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sound @soundscotland.bsky.social · Sep 9

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...

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Royal Scottish National Orchestra @rsno.bsky.social · Sep 1

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

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New Music Scotland @newmusicscotland.bsky.social · Sep 1

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

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Alternative Classical @alterclassical.bsky.social · Aug 18

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-...

@nonclsscl.bsky.social @londonsymphony.bsky.social @rsno.bsky.social @bournemouthso.bsky.social @royalphilsoc.bsky.social

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Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · Aug 19

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.
royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/r...

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.'

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Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · Aug 20

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

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New Music Scotland @newmusicscotland.bsky.social · Aug 11

📢 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...

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Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · Aug 20

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

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Royal Scottish National Orchestra @rsno.bsky.social · Aug 20

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.

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New Music Scotland @newmusicscotland.bsky.social · Aug 11

📢 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...

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Alternative Classical @alterclassical.bsky.social · Aug 9

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

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sound @soundscotland.bsky.social · Jul 24

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

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Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · Jul 21

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'

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Cryptic Glasgow @crypticglasgow.bsky.social · Jul 3

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-...

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.

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Mahogany Opera @mahoganyopera.bsky.social · Jul 14

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

www.thetimes.com/culture/clas...

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

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sound @soundscotland.bsky.social · Jul 15

Last week, artist/curator Andrey Chugunov @_void.gallery & Glasgow based visual artist Raydale Dower visited us in the Anatomy Rooms to explore the space ahead of ‘What the Air Remembers’ an immersive evening of acousmatic compositions coming to #soundfest25

Stay tuned!👀

#bts #newmusic #soundart

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Gill Maxwell @gillmaxwell.bsky.social · Jul 15

MUSIC JOB with me and my lovely team
@scottishmusic
📯

I'm looking for a part-time Membership Officer to join us in our Candleriggs office, working directly with composers, musicians and music organisations.

Deadline Sunday July 27th, details are here:
www.scottishmusiccentre.com/membership-o...

Apply now — Scottish Music Centre

www.scottishmusiccentre.com

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