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Desk Space & Private Studio Available | Leith
Coven Studios
Coven is a creative coworking space located in Leith. We currently have one desk space and one private studio available. Our memberships include 24/7 access, breakout areas, fast wifi and coffee machines.Email hello@covenstudios.uk for more information or to arrange a viewing. www.covenstudios.uk
Location: Leith
Deadline: 30 June 2026
Marketing & Communications Officer
Civic Digits
We're looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to add to our growing organisation. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone who is keen to work with our small but vibrant team across theatre, technology, and activism, increasing the reach and engagement of Civic Digits across Scotland and internationally. This is a fixed term salaried position on a 12 month contract, at £7,980.64 (£26,602 pro rata). The hours of work are 1.5 days (10.5 hours) per week. Application deadline: 6pm, 1st July 2026 Interviews will be held w/c 6th July 2026. To find out more about the role and how to apply, download the application pack via our website. We are open to hearing pitches outside the parameters of this specification.
Location: Edinburgh / remote
Deadline: 1 July 2026
Call for Commissions: Push the Boat Out and National Theatre of Scotland
Push the Boat Out
Push the Boat Out, Edinburgh’s International Poetry Festival is looking to support the creation of three new poetry-led performance pieces, responding to this year’s festival theme The Space Between. Who it’s for We invite submissions from artists or groups of artists living and working in Scotland, working in poetry or a related art form. Applications are open to artists at any stage of their career. Submissions are welcome from artists working in any of Scotland’s indigenous languages or BSL, and from people under-represented in the literature sector. What’s involved This opportunity supports the creation of a new poetry-led performance piece of 15–20 minutes in length. Artists will develop their work over several months, with support from both Push the Boat Out and the National Theatre of Scotland. We encourages divergence, exploration and experimentation when responding to The Space Between both in terms of theme and form. We’re using this theme to explore liminal and transitional spaces both physical and metaphorical: from borderlands to dream states to identities which defy categorisation. Environmentally, this theme will offer a lens to consider shorelines. Submissions should clearly outline how they see their relationship to the theme, however, we are happy to consider it as a point of broad inspiration. Artists are invited to form their ideas in a direction that feels in keeping with their practice and speaks to their current intentions for their work. Each commission will produce a new piece to be performed on Sunday 15 November at Edinburgh’s Pleasance as part of our 2026 festival (running 12 – 15 November 2026). For more details and to apply, please see our website.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 6 July 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
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
Paid ESEA Research Project - Focus Group
National Theatre of Scotland
The National Theatre of Scotland ESEA Research Project, led by NTS Fellow,Hannah Low, in partnership with ESEA Creatives, is seeking 10 artists with East or Southeast Asian heritage to take part in a paid focus group exploring how Scottish theatre can better support, amplify, and identify ESEA artists, audiences, and communities. These sessions will take place in-person at the NTS’s building, Rockvilla on the Forth and Clyde Canal, Glasgow, across July 2026. Who is it for? Artists and creatives who: Are aged 18+ Are currently based in Scotland Work across theatre, performance, dance, music, film and TV, or related creative disciplines Are interested in conversations around representation, access, visibility, and sector change Have East and/or Southeast Asian heritage Are not currently in full-time education What’s included? The focus groups will be led by NTS Fellow Hannah Low and involve group discussions around the data gathered from her research so far, brainstorming sessions to generate new ideas for future artist and audience development, and space for artists to reflect on their own experiences. There will be no more than 5 participants in each session. Each participant will receive: £121.92 fee for a 2.5-hour session Travel and access costs covered Tea, coffee, and light refreshments
Location: Glasgow
Deadline: 30 June 2026
EDINBURGH OPEN WORKSHOP
Edinburgh Plein Air: Adult Watercolor Course
Image 6 of 6 Edinburgh Plein Air: Adult Watercolor Course (4 or 8 Sessions) from £40.00 Type: Join The Journey Explore the historic charm of Edinburgh through your brush. Join our outdoor watercolor sessions to capture the city's iconic streets, hidden alleys, and lush landscapes with step-by-step professional guidance. Perfect for adults looking to unwind, socialize, and create art in the open air. Meeting Points: Locations are selected weekly based on weather and natural light conditions (e.g., Dean Village, Princes Street Gardens, Victoria Street). We will send out a group notification with the exact meeting spot prior to each session. Weather Policy: In the event of rain, sessions will be relocated to inspiring indoor venues, such as Edinburgh's local museums or the glasshouses at the Royal Botanic Garden, ensuring your sketching experience continues comfortably. Ash Lab
Location: 231 Corstorphine Rd Corstorphine Edinburgh EH12 7AT
Deadline: 4 July 2026
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
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