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Today is the closure of Creative Scotland's Open Project Fund for Individuals because Scottish Government hasn't given CS their money. This is a blog reflecting on the impact of this fund for me over the years employing 77 people matthewwhiteside.co.uk/open-project-f…

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Update from CEC member Matthew Whiteside 📣 #WeAreCEC

🎭 Scotland's artists and creative industries are key to our economy, our culture, and our wellbeing. 💷 We recognise they need to be supported for the future - and that's why we've provided the resources to enable Creative Scotland to continue the work of the Open Fund.

My speech to #tuc2024 on behalf of Musicians' Union Motion 25 Funding cuts and impact on jobs matthewwhiteside.co.uk/funding-cuts-a…

With all the upheaval with social media over the last year or so, mailing lists are the best way to stay in touch. If you aren't on mine, sign up here: matthewwhiteside.co.uk/newsletter/

💫 Full programme revealed, and tickets on sale now! 🎟 Join us as Nordic Music Days comes to Glasgow for the first time in the festival's history, running for five days between 30th of October to the 3rd of November. Explore the programme now! nordicmusicdays.org

Today is @wearethemu Scotland and NI regional committee and AGM. It is also the first day for Charlene Heragty (@ZeroMythUK), the new Regional Officer for Northern Ireland! The first time the Musicians Union has had a member of staff based in the nation.

IF you're under 25 you can JOIN PRS for Music for a one-time £30 this is fantastic news for emerging artists full info and join at ➡ prsformusic.com/c/under25

I’m starting to be more active on other places. Find me at mwhitesidecomp elsewhere :)

While I was underwater in Lake Geneva looking for catfish, this great crested grebe unexpectedly appeared, probably looking for a fish. He was a little startled by this strange thing in the water, stopped, and then quickly disappeared.

Kickstart your songwriting career with The Ivors Academy’s event for early-career songwriters! 🎶✨ Join us at @ICMPLondon Queen’s Park on 8th Oct for two panels with pro songwriters and industry experts sharing tips on turning your passion into revenue. You’ll get advice on

If you haven't been to one of my talks on Self-Releasing Your Music I've got two running in October and November. Details on times and bookings are on my website here: matthewwhiteside.co.uk/webinar-mentor…

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Last week was an exciting one at The Ivors Academy, and here are the highlights. On Tuesday, we hosted the "Kickstart Your Songwriting Career" panel and networking event at @ICMPLondon. A huge thank you to our brilliant panelists for sharing invaluable advice on launching,

Watch this performance which will entangle human & aquatic worlds, learning through performance, video, music, poetry & song. 🗓️ 7 Nov, 6pm – 7:30pm 📍 Edinburgh Futures Institute & online 🎟️ edin.ac/4fUrz9j @KarenChristoph7 Tara Fatehi Jemima Yong Matthew Whiteside @HanLavery Rhubaba