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Craft Sector Survey
Craft Scotland
Every three years Craft Scotland circulate a sector survey to understand how the contemporary craft sector in Scotland is developing. The data we gather is immensely useful as it enables us to gather insight into the strengths of Scotland’s contemporary craft sector, as well as the challenges facing makers. We use this information to advocate for support and investment in the sector, and make it widely available to others working in craft across Scotland and Europe. We are asking makers and craft professionals across Scotland to complete a short survey sharing some information on their craft practice, including their income from craft over the previous four financial years. We have appointed EKOS, an economic research agency, to deliver this survey on our behalf. It should take no more than 15 minutes to complete, and all responses will be strictly confidential. No individual details will be reported in line with EKOS’ privacy policy. We are offering a prize draw of one £150 bursary for a survey participant. Please add your details at the end of the survey if you wish to be included in the draw.
Location: All Scotland
Deadline: 24 July 2026
Assistant Mentee
Cutting Edge Theatre
Cutting Edge Theatre’s mentorship programme is designed as a stepping stone to give you workplace experience and all-important employment skills in the creative sector. These voluntary placements give you insight into a future career working with learning/disabled artists, supporting your confidence and professionalism in the workplace and creating a space where the participants are at the heart of your work. Their mentorship scheme will provide in-person, on-the-job training to develop the skills and experience required to support and work effectively with learning/disabled students across Scotland. This initiative will strengthen inclusivity and accessibility within the theatre arts and screen work. This scheme is currently offered in both Edinburgh and Fife
Location: Edinburgh and Fife
Deadline: 31 July 2026
Call For 100 Tuba Players
Red Note Ensemble
Red Note Ensemble is looking for 100 tuba players to take part in a rare performance of Anthony Braxton’s Composition No. 19 (For 100 Tubas) as part of Lammermuir Festival 2026. We’re inviting tubists, along with players of sousaphone, euphonium, baritone, Wagner tuba and tenor horn, to join us for this extraordinary large-scale performance. Written by pioneering American composer Anthony Braxton, Composition No. 19 (For 100 Tubas) is a bold and immersive work that transforms the tuba into a vast collective instrument. With layers of sustained sound, shifting textures and powerful spatial effects, the piece creates an experience that is as much about atmosphere and resonance as it is about performance. The performance will take place in the beautiful Amisfield Walled Garden, around 30 minutes from Edinburgh, on Saturday 19 September 2026, as part of Lammermuir Festival. Please note that this is a voluntary and unpaid opportunity, and unfortunately we cannot provide travel support to participants, so we encourage local players to apply. We are looking for people who are: • Tuba, Sousaphone, Euphonium, Baritone, Wagner tuba or Tenor horn players • At any level of experience (amateur, student or professional) • Aged 16 or over • Available on Saturday 19 September 2026 from 13:00 until 19:30 for the rehearsal and performance. We’d love to have you with us.
Location: East Lothian
Deadline: 2 August 2026
Write for Launch Magazine Issue 2
Launch Magazine
We are officially accepting submissions for issue two ! After a successful first issue we thought it was time to look at the next. We are looking for art, writing and photography. Please find a full submissions guide on our instagram. Submissions will be open from now until August 7th. To submit a piece please email us at magpitches@gmail.com with your submission and a short bio. (Please note that If you are submitting a pitch for an article rather than a full written piece, to include a sample of your writing)
Location: Edinburgh/ Online
Deadline: 7 August 2026
Making Tax Digital / Tax Webinar
Otis Tax
If you're a freelance creative earning over £30,000 a year, there's a significant change coming to how you report your income to HMRC. It's called Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, and depending on your turnover, it affects you between April 2026 and April 2028. We are running a free online workshop to explain what this means in practice – especially for creative businesses where income is irregular and "quarterly reporting" sounds like it was designed for someone else's work. What's changing Instead of one annual Self Assessment return, you'll keep digital records and send quarterly updates to HMRC using approved software. Your actual tax bill doesn't change – you still pay by 31 January – but the reporting rhythm shifts. The timeline: April 2026: applies if your gross income exceeds £50,000 April 2027: threshold drops to £30,000 April 2028: expected to drop to £20,000 This is based on gross income (turnover before expenses), not profit. So if you invoice £35,000 but your profit is £18,000, you're within scope from April 2027. What we'll cover How quarterly updates actually work and what information you'll submit Software options that integrate with HMRC, including free and low-cost tools Managing irregular income within a quarterly reporting system Common creative expenses: studio space, equipment, materials, professional development The cash basis versus traditional accounting (and why the default might work better) The year-one penalty waiver and what HMRC expects during transition Why this might be useful Most creative freelancers I speak with haven't heard about Making Tax Digital yet, or assume it's for larger businesses. It's not – it's specifically aimed at sole traders, which includes most creative freelancers. Once you understand what's required, it's manageable. The quarterly rhythm can actually help you track finances better throughout the year. But the transition needs planning, particularly around software and establishing new habits. This workshop simply demystifies the process, with clear information about what's changing and what your options are.
Location: Uk Wide
Deadline: 8 August 2026
creative soundLAB: Music Showcase Sync Networking Event featuring 'All Things Podcast'.
opera.agency
opera.agency is delighted to announce our creative soundLAB: JULY - an 'All Things Podcast' themed event. We are collaborating with exciting podcast publishers and the Scotland Audio Network. Meet chat and have your questions answered by experts in podcast publishing. Sample podcast show demos from indie producers. Discuss ideation, scripting, scheduling, audio, production / publishing and marketing. Also explore discover sample perfect music audio sound for your creative podcast / multimedia projects. WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR? Podcast creatives and producers. Anyone interested in learning more about creating, producing and distributing podcasts. Creatives working in multimedia sectors using music / audio / sound. For creative agencies, music decision makers, music supervisors, music commissioners, producers, film, video, game DEVs, animators, visual artists, content producers, creative studios vloggers, podcasters, illustrators, storytellers, etc. Creators showcasing will have laptops / players and headphones to deliver music catalogues or podcasts. Everything needed for music discovery and podcast experience will be provided. Creative soundLABs are regular music sync networking and showcase events connecting super-talented, experienced music creators, music producers, composers and sound designers with multimedia industries and creative sectors. At creative soundLAB JULY 2026, you'll have the opportunity to expand your knowledge, connect with like-minded individuals and unleash your creativity in an inspiring environment. Don't miss out on this regular audio event that will take your sound game to the next level. Come along and hang out with old friends and make new ones. We hope to see you there! opera.agency ---
Location: Bright Red Triangle Startup Studio 10 Bainfield Drive Edinburgh EH11 1AR
Deadline: 27 July 2026
Help Shape Leith Theatre's Future Survey
Leith Theatre
Leith Theatre is working towards reopening as a vibrant venue for live music, performances and community events. Leith Theatre Trust are speaking to people across Leith, Edinburgh and beyond to understand what makes venues feel welcoming, and what kinds of events people enjoy as we work to bring this historic building back to life for its community. Your answers will help inform their plans and support their work with the National Lottery Heritage Fund. As a thank you for your time, all respondents if they wish can enter our prize draw for a £75 voucher for a retailer of your choice. Just leave your details at the end of the survey.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 31 July 2026
SOUTH ASIAN SCRATCH NIGHT CALL OUT
National Theatre of Scotland
South Asian Artists in Scotland are seeking proposals from four artists of South Asian heritage to showcase 10–15 minute extracts of new work for their New Sauce Scratch Night at the Citizens Theatre on 8 October 2026. This is a chance for artists to share a new idea and see what works in front of a live audience. All forms of storytelling are welcome – theatre, performance, music, movement, spoken word, comedy, film or something completely different. There are no restrictions on genre or theme; bold, playful, and experimental ideas are encouraged. Each act will receive: £450 flat fee + a 10–15 min slot at New Sauce Scratch Night. Tech support on the day Professional photography of your live piece Audience and peer feedback to elevate your project Deadlines for applications are 10am on 5 August 2026. This event is curated and presented by South Asian Artists in Scotland, in association with National Theatre of Scotland and Citizens Theatre. South Asian Artists in Scotland is a new volunteer grassroots labour of love run by creatives Niloo-Far Khan and Kal Sabir. Its goals are to champion artists of South Asian heritage through connections, collaborations, and call-outs, and to build bridges with existing networks and platforms in Scotland.
Location: Glasgow
Deadline: 5 August 2026
Edinburgh Art Map Crowdfunder
Edinburgh Art Map
Edinburgh Art Map is a new initiative intended to be a centralised and accessible platform for promoting exhibitions and events happening across the city. Funds raised through this crowdfunder will support the development of a new website that will host our online map and exhibition listings, as well as the design and distribution of a printed map of Edinburgh’s permanent art spaces, created by a local designer. We aim to launch the website in early September, followed by a first edition of the printed map later in the year. An Edinburgh Art Map would benefit all creatives in the city, providing visibility for all art projects taking place in Edinburgh and helping artists reach wider audiences. We would really appreciate your support!
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 7 August 2026