Music Space is an alternative educational programme for young people aged 16–25* who are based in Glasgow and interested in exploring sound and music. The programme launched in 2022 and is produced by AC Projects alongside Counterflows festival. Read more

Current Bursary
Bursary

Adéráyọ̀ and Gem Kinley

Over the next nine months Gem will receive financial support, monthly mentoring sessions with chosen artists and musicians focusing on creative and professional development, access to equipment including a years membership with Music Broth and Glasgow Library of Synthesized Sound (GLOSS), a residency opportunity supported by the CCA’s Creative Lab programme with technical support, and […]
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Update, 13 April 2026

Creative Sessions 2026 round up

We delivered a series of six practice-based creative sessions from February to March 2026. The sessions were for young people who are based in Glasgow, and who are interested in exploring sound, music and creativity. Specifically the sessions were also for those who face barriers to creative opportunities. The sessions included: Voxox: Vocal experimentation with […]
Update, 4 March 2026

Music Space bursary programme update

We are just over halfway through our bursaries – a lot of exciting things have been happening and developing over the past few months. A summary below… Gem’s focus is exploring voice, and experimenting with singing and spoken word in new and different ways. Her first mentor session was with writer and performer Harry Josephine […]
Upcoming Creative Sessions
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13 Jun 2026, 11.00–12.30
The Glad Cafe
13 Jun 2026, 14.00–15.30
The Glad Cafe

Experiments with Turntables with Mariam Rezaei

Join Mariam Rezaei for an engaging workshop exploring her approach to turntables. This fun and interactive session will feature live demonstrations and insights into her creative process, highlighting her techniques in composition and performance. We’ll focus on techniques such as scratching, beat juggling, creating turntable tones, looping sounds, and improvising on two turntables. There will […]
Past Creative Sessions
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10 Apr 2026, 10.30–12.00
Woodside Hall

Rubber Balloon Orchestra / Workshop with Ryu Hankil

This workshop is presented in collaboration with Counterflows festival 2026. Ryu Hankil will also be performing as part of the festival programme, further info here. ***Workshop is now full. /// Rubber Balloon Orchestra explores basic physical acoustic phenomena and interesting sound effects through simple crafting. Using objects including a rubber balloon, a cup and a […]
10 Apr 2026, 13.00–15.00
Woodside Hall

Human Field Recorder and Player / Workshop with Ryu Hankil

This workshop is presented in collaboration with Counterflows festival 2026. Ryu Hankil will also be performing as part of the festival programme, further info here. /// Participants will be invited to choose a space to listen in, and write down the most memorable or distinct sounds, exactly as heard. The writing can use onomatopoeia, phonetic […]