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Carla J Easton to begin PHD in partnership with the Scottish Music Centre
We are thrilled to announce that Carla J Easton, songwriter and member of SMC member collective, Hen Hoose, will be starting a PHD in October in partnership with the Scottish Music Centre.
Funded by Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities, and with supervision of Jo Scott (University of West of Scotland) and Judit Bodor (Duncan of Jordanstone College), Carla embark on:
"I Don't Want to Go To Heaven": A (Living) Archival study of Scotland's Girl Bands and Associated Do-It-Ourselves Cultures
“I hope that my research greatly benefits the Scottish Music Industry by uncovering universal insights that can inform conversations, policies, and initiatives to support women making music in Scotland.
I believe that Scotland can be at the forefront of positive industry change and policy-making for inclusivity in the music industry, offering insights into how grassroots approaches in Scotland can inform global strategies for equity and innovation.
I absolutely believe in 'paying it forward'.
As a woman making music - as a music obsessive - I look forward to creating a living archive for future generations of women and girls to mine for inspiration. To reaffirm their right to be on stage, and provide accessible historical context to women making music in Scotland.
This also means that the 1500+ archive uncovered during the making of ‘Since Yesterday’ documentary will be officially protected and recognised as an important part of Scotland's Cultural Heritage”
Calling Composers!
The Scottish Music Centre proudly invites Scottish and Scotland-based composers to submit their scores for World New Music Days Romania 2026, to be held in Bucharest from 23rd to 31st May.
Video showcase compiled & edited by Inner Ear
Scottish Music Centre at CLASSICAL NEXT 2025
Music industry delegates from across the globe gathered in Berlin for Classical:NEXT, the world’s largest international event for classical music professionals. Among them, the Scotland delegation set out to redefine what classical music means in the 21st century- offering a fresh, diverse and future-facing perspective on the global stage.
Scotland was represented at the prestigious showcase and conference alongside around 1,400 professionals from 49 countries. At the heart of this year’s presence was a delegation that reflects the full breadth of Scotland’s musical talent: emerging and established composers, boundary-pushing sound artists, seasoned programmers and inclusive community leaders.
Gill Maxwell, Executive Director of Scottish Music Centre said:
“Classical:NEXT stands as a key global platform for Scotland’s thriving contemporary classical music scene. It brings together a broad spectrum of talent- from boundary-pushing composers and experimental artists, to the curators and festival programmers shaping our cultural calendar year-round. It’s also a hub for forging new international collaborations and partnerships. My team and I are excited to lead the Scotland delegation in Berlin, championing the creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit that define our dynamic music sector today.”
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Emily Doolittle Represents Scotland at World New Music Days
The composer’s work “Gannetry” was performed by Nuno Pinto at the ISCM (International Society of Contemporary Music) World New Music Days in Lisbon and Porto.
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