Funding & Support: What’s available and where to start

Funding, opportunities and support can sometimes feel like a maze… who’s offering what, where do you find it, and how do you even begin?

This workshop is a chance to explore some of these questions together, with plenty of space for discussion, questions and sharing experiences. We’ll look at different kinds of funding, residencies, opportunities and support available to artists, as well as some of the practical things useful to know when working in the music industry, from understanding your rights and contracts to knowing where to turn for advice and support. Along the way, we’ll explore practical scenarios and exercises to help you think through your own projects and experiences.

The workshop is led by Jamie Houston (Music Officer, Creative Scotland), Louise Stanners Pow (Regional Officer, Musicians’ Union) and Alex Marrs (Arts Administrator, Cove Park), who each bring different perspectives and experience of funding, opportunities, artist support and working in the music industry.

This workshop is for 16–25* year olds. To reserve a spot please fill out the sign up form.

Please note there is a limited capacity, and places will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis.

Please email us via music.space.projects@gmail.com with any questions.

We reimburse all participants travel costs, we can discuss this with you once your place is confirmed.

*Our activity is for people up to the age of 30 if they are:
– Disabled, including those with a long-term illness, neurodiverse people and anyone else who would identify with the social model of disability.
– Care experienced, and/or have been a young carer (including those with children or those who have cared for/are caring for someone with a long-term illness or disability).

Venue information (Soundplay Projects)
This session will be held at Soundplay Projects.

Soundplay Projects is located on the 9th floor of One Cadogan Square, at 51 Cadogan Street, Glasgow G2 7HF. Follow this link for a short video showing how to access the space.

The building has lift access, and disabled parking is available at the front of the building. The space is fully accessible.

Closest public transport: The venue is in Glasgow city centre, within walking distance of Glasgow Central Station and Anderston Station.
Parking: Disabled parking is available at the front of the building.
Access: Lift access to the 9th floor.