Creative Cultures

We've been asked to help promote the North Atlantic Fiddle Convention at Aberdeen Uni - lots of interesting things to go see, hear about (and workshops too!)... for the full information, please visit : but here's a cut and paste from their website : NAFCo 2010 NAFCo 2010 Conference 'Roots and Routes' Keynote Speakers Elizabeth Doherty, Catherine Foley, Chris Goertzen, Owe Ronstrm Wednesday 14thSunday 18th July 2010 Conference Sessions 09.00-13.30hrs The Elphinstone Institute, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, is hosting the fourth North Atlantic Fiddle Convention. NAFCo 2010 will celebrate the excellence and diversity of fiddle and dance traditions from countries around the North Atlantic, combining an international academic conference with performances and workshops to create an event devoted to 'Roots and Routes'. The conference will explore the ways in which local roots have been transformed through transnational routes in the context of countries and communities that border the North Atlantic. Thus to be 'local' is also to be 'global'. The aim of the conference is to explore our understanding of the interrelatedness of fiddle and dance traditions, and how they are affected and transformed by processes of globalisation, to create fresh insights and new perspectives. Themes include: * Fiddle and dance traditions in transformation * Performance, place, and identity * Centres and peripheries * Mediation and cultural tourism * The role of the individual * Socialisation and competition * Tradition and innovation * Dance and music interplay * New research approaches and methods

Bluestones is a song writing, performing and recording project offered by local charity Foundation Stone, to young people living in Buchan and Banff/Buchan between the ages of 14 an 25. Successful applicants will have opportunities: to learn about the writing of songs from a lyrical perspective to write their own songs during the project with the help of professional tutors and musicians to learn more about performing from professionals to perform their song locally and regionally to record their songs onto a Bluestones Album that will be promoted and marketed There is no cost to the programme as it is fully sponsored by the Scottish Arts Council, Foundation Stone, Banff and Buchan Arts Forum and other private sponsors. Applicants should be able to commit to one weekday evening and one Saturday a month from May until December (rehearsal time, performances and individual recording time will be additionally arranged). The programme is hosted at the Peterhead Music and Rock School. Please complete the attached application form and return it to Bluestones, PO Box 18689, Peterhead, AB42 9AE or by emailing it to bluestronesmusic@btinternet.com before 30 April 2010. Successful applicants will be required to attend a formal Induction on Saturday 15 May 2010 in Peterhead. For inquiries contact bluestonesmusic@btinternet.com or Milly on 01779 489432. you can download the application form from here : http://www.bluestonesmusic.co.uk/downloads/bluestones_2010application.doc

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Creative Cultures would like to invite you to our networking night on the 31st of January 2008 (6pm - 8pm). We have a line-up of speakers for you to find out about several opportunities available to you in Aberdeen City and shire. We will have: Phil Thompson (CCS), Neil Stevenson (Transition Extreme), Jim Ewen (Cultural Enterprise Office), Chris Mellor (Aberdeen City Council) and Sarah Malone (Camouflage 08 project), all offering insights and opportunities in professional development and creative practice. We will also have on show 10 practitioners showcasing their work. After the talks, the evening will be yours to mingle and network with many of Aberdeen City & Shire's finest! Wine and nibbles will be available during the evening. Places are limited to 100, so if you wish to attend, please reply to this email ASAP, as we are operating a first come, first served basis. if you are interested (or need more info), please email info@creativeculturescotland.co.uk thanks, the Creative Cultures Scotland team.

Hi Guys, I've recently been sent information on funding for "music projects including children and young people"...but the deadline is the 14th of Jan! I've included the snippet of info from the SAC email, but follow the links for more info. hope someone gets something out of it! yours, Creative Cultures Scotland. ----------- Large grant applications can be up to 30,000 but if your project idea is on a smaller scale our Informal Sector small grant fund - for applications up to 5,000 - is also open until 14 January 2008. Full guidelines Scottish Arts Council - Funding for Music organisations on the fund are found within the YMI pages on the Scottish Arts Council website. Application forms are found here Scottish Arts Council - Download area for Organisations If you need any help or advice contact Jennifer McGlone at ymi@scottisharts.org.uk or ring 0131 240 2466 or 07795 273453. Jennifer is available until 18 December and will return to the office after Christmas on 7 January.

You've got your Myspace site, you've made huge amount of friends that you didnt know you had, what do you do next? Creative Cultures hopes to have the solution. Creative Cultures is a web portal for the creative industiries in Aberdeen City and Shire. If you are involved or simply have an interest in any creative activity i.e music, then this is the site for you. Among our features are: what's on sections, newsrooms, feature pages, support and advice, oppertunities and comprehensive directories of individuals, organisations and venues. If you would like to recieve a free web presence to help promote, engage and generally let people see and hear your music then visit us at creativeculturescotland.co.uk Thanks!