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sound @soundscotland.bsky.social · 2d

Come explore the magic of lost Scots nature words, peasebogle, tweavlet & dreich with Roarie Bumlers!

📅 Fri 24 Oct, 10.30–11am & 2–2.30pm
📍 Cowdray Hall, Aberdeen
🎟️ £4 per child (adults free)

Tickets here: sound-scotland.co.uk/event/roarie-bumlers

#aberdeenevents #familyfriendly #soundfest25

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sound @soundscotland.bsky.social · 3d

We’re thrilled that soundfestival was featured in The Herald’s article on five exciting composers including Electra Perivolaris, whose new work ISOLA and accompanying exhibition by Dr John Perivolaris premiere at this year’s festival.

Read more: www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...

#newmusic

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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sound @soundscotland.bsky.social · 11d

Music Finland spotlights Finnish composer Asta Hyvärinen, whose new work She, Miracle premieres at soundfestival in Aberdeen on 1 November. Performed by soprano Stephanie Lamprea, it was commissioned through the Northern Connection project.

Read more: musicfinland.com/en/news/comp...

#newmusic

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sound @soundscotland.bsky.social · 23d

Have you got your tickets yet?👀

As we return to fuller programming post-COVID, this year’s soundfestival stretches once again across two long weekends, a celebration of adventurous listening, community spirit, and new discoveries.

Full programme available here: sound-scotland.co.uk

#soundfest25

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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

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sound @soundscotland.bsky.social · 29d

Join Emory Southwick (Music Sales & Catalogue Manager for CoMA), as they share tips on how to write engaging, collaborative & high quality music for amateur & community musicians.

📅 Thursday, 18th September at 6:00 PM
📍Zoom, Online

To find out more & register: sound-scotland.co.uk/event/openso...

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hcmf// @hcmfuk.bsky.social · Sep 11

hcmf// 2025 is on sale now

📅 21–30 Nov
✨ 50+ premieres
👤 Composer in Residence: Sarah Hennies (@sarahhennies.bsky.social )

🎟 Tickets: hcmf.co.uk/2025-programme/

Image © Henry Seeley (www.henryseeley.design)

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sound @soundscotland.bsky.social · Sep 11

At sound, we’re proud to be reimagining how festivals can thrive sustainably. Grateful to Rebecca Franks for highlighting our journey towards greener music-making and creative connections over the last few years.

Read the article here: www.classical-music.uk/features/art...

A sound idea: Aberdeenshire’s SoundFestival

Travelling to an international festival would usually necessitate endless flights and massive carbon emissions, but performers at Aberdeen’s soundfestival have bypassed this in favour of more eco-frie...

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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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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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sound @soundscotland.bsky.social · Sep 4

We’re thrilled to announce that the soundfestival 2025 programme is now live, tickets on sale from the 9th September!

Running across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire from the 22 October - 2 November 🎶

Explore the full programme: sound-scotland.co.uk

#soundfest25 #aberdeenevents #newmusic

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sound @soundscotland.bsky.social · Aug 22

This year we’re thrilled to present world premieres including Lost Science by Tansy Davies, performed by Red Note Ensemble, and ISOLA, a new song cycle by Electra Perivolaris, described by Sir James MacMillan as “one of the most exciting young composers emerging in Scotland today.” 🌟

#soundfest25

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sound @soundscotland.bsky.social · Aug 22

Just two months to go! ⏳🎶

From 22 October – 2 November, soundfestival brings 40 concerts, performances, installations, workshops and family events to venues across North East Scotland.

Make sure to mark your calendars, full programme announced soon!👀📆

#soundfest25 #newmusic

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sound @soundscotland.bsky.social · Aug 20

There is still time to apply for New Music Scotland’s vacancy! An amazing opportunity 🎶

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 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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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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nordicviola.bsky.social @nordicviola.bsky.social · Aug 8

2/2 Then I travelled to Ireland to work with @powercomposer.bsky.social on a new project for @soundscotland.bsky.social Using field recordings from the polar regions we were engaged in deep listening learning how the timbres of the viola weave with the changing ice. @creativescots.bsky.social

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The Contemporary Music Centre, Ireland @cmcireland.bsky.social · Aug 11

Sparky Conversations is back in September💡
This season focuses on the relationship between artists' lived experiences and the music they create 💭
How does our physical bodies, mental health, financial wellbeing and personal identities impact on, feed into or emerge from the music we create?

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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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sound @soundscotland.bsky.social · Jul 31

Upcoming Deadline!⏰

Are you a composer who enjoys working with young people, conducting, and co-creating music?

⏰ Deadline: Sunday 3rd August 2025

To find out more and apply: sound-scotland.co.uk/news/job-vac...

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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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Philharmonia Orchestra @philharmonialondon.bsky.social · Jul 22

Meet the artists of the Three Choirs Festival 2025 ✨🎶

We caught up with conductors Geraint Bowen and Samuel Hudson, plus soloists Jess Dandy, Alex Ashworth and Rebecca Hardwick, to find out more about their connection with the music.

Read more:
philharmonia.co.uk/news-blog-vi...

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Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · Jul 22

It was great to hear RPS Composer Sasha Scott's Night Owl on BBC Radio 3's New Music Show this week. Commissioned by the RPS and first performed at Norfolk and Norwich Festival by 12 Ensemble, hear the piece and all about Sasha's inspirations here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (listen from 03:20)

New Music Show - Don't Leave Me Behind - BBC Sounds

A new work from Alex Paxton performed by Ensemble Modern

www.bbc.co.uk

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Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · Jul 14

The RPS Young Classical Writers Prize invites writers aged 16-25 to capture in words their musical passions. Abhisri (pictured) wrote about a musical gem she had recently discovered - what would you write about? Find out more and apply by 29 August: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps-y...

Abhisri Chaudhuri pictured beside a quote from her commended article. Abhisri is wearing a black T-shirt and is stood against a dark background with pillars wrapped in twinkling gold lights. Text (white) reads : 'Wallen has created a truly fresh and daring
approach to a concerto’s middle movement…
always free-spirited in her approach, she
describes music as putting a microscope onto a moment or a feeling.
That image will inevitably be different for
everyone, whether it’s a 1920s jazz bar or
mysterious lighthouse and raging sea.

Abhisri Chaudhuri: ‘Blind to the Barriers’ On Errollyn Wallen's Piano Concerto
Commended, RPS Young Classical Writers Prize 2023'

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