£1.8M funding boost for next generation of musicians, dancers and artists

Budding young artists, dancers and musicians are amongst hundreds of young people across Scotland today celebrating a £1.8 million cash boost that will empower them to develop their skills and talents through a range of creative projects.

Five Edinburgh-based organisations have received funding in the latest round of grants. These include The Yard (£90,000), Canongate Youth (£84,000) and Fruitmarket Gallery (£100,000). Continue reading £1.8M funding boost for next generation of musicians, dancers and artists

Scottish Youth Theatre seeking talented young artists for 2019 National Ensemble.

Following a critically acclaimed performance by this year’s company, Scottish Youth Theatre is now recruiting for their 2019 National Ensemble. To ensure they recruit the most promising young artists Scotland has to offer, they are auditioning across the country – and one of their destinations is Edinburgh. Continue reading Scottish Youth Theatre seeking talented young artists for 2019 National Ensemble.

Still a few tickets left for Community Ceilidh

It’s the popular community ceilidh at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre tomorrow night – and there’s still time to snap up a ticket! Don’t leave it too late, though … and remember admission is by ticket only