2201, 2016
2112, 2015
EXCHANGE Event: BE SEEN – BE HEARD – BE INSPIRED
Date: Friday 4 & Saturday 5 March 2016 Venue: Platform, Glasgow REGISTER YOUR INTEREST AS A PERFORMER OR DELEGATE: www.mfy.org.uk/coreseason/mfyexchange Hosted by BBC Radio Scotland presenter Vic Galloway EXCHANGE is the unmissable event for anyone passionate about music – whether you’re a young person, work with young people or the parent of a rising star. Be heard by industry experts Live music stages and feedback from professional musicians Connect with inspirational speakers Learn new skills
2411, 2015
Celebrate ‘Park Stars’ creative achievements
Young people from across Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park attended a glitzy red-carpet awards ceremony on the 29th October 2015 at Cameron House to celebrate their creative achievements in the Skills Partnership’s Park Previews Project – to promote careers in the National Park. During the past year, the Community Partnership’s (CP) Skills Partnership provided 20 pupils from Hermitage Academy in Helensburgh, Vale of Leven Academy, McLaren High in
1310, 2015
Glasgow Music Festival – Speech and Drama Categories
The Glasgow Music Festival provides opportunities for pupils of all ages, to perform poetry, drama, plays and debate at the annual event which runs from March 13 to 15 2016 at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Schools are invited to enter pupils from the ages of five to 18, to give speeches and perform poetry, drama and prose in front of an audience and receive constructive feedback from an adjudicator. Highlights
2708, 2015
RSNO Paisley Takeover – employability opportunity for 60 young people to explore the creative industries
Interested in a career in the arts or creative industries? Aged 15 – 25 and live or study in the Renfrewshire area? Takeover is an intensive employability programme open to anyone living or studying in the Renfrewshire area aged 15 – 25 years. This project is being run as part of the Paisley City of Culture 2021 Bid. The Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) is looking for around 60 young
0207, 2015
Exchange – Music Event
“If I hadn’t had the education I had, I would probably have been left behind as soon as we entered the computer era because I wouldn’t have been able to adapt to modern ways of working.” Keith Harris Education Scotland and Music for Youth worked in partnership to deliver Exchange which was held in Platform, Easterhouse, on 12-13th June. Workshops and panel discussions were offered for pupils and parents alike.
1504, 2015
Calling all Young Scottish Musicians: Be seen, be heard, be inspired by music industry experts
Aspiring young Scottish musicians are being urged to register for a new two-day event at The Arches, Glasgow this summer, which will give them the opportunity to perform for leading industry experts and gain a unique insight into how to get ahead in the music business. Hosted by Music for Youth and Education Scotland, Exchange takes place from 12 – 13 June 2015 and will give budding artists aged 21
0203, 2015
Andy Scott exclusive interview
Internationally renowned artist, Andy Scott, creator of the famous ‘Kelpies’ and ‘Arria’ sculptures will be interviewed about his life and work by Education Scotland’s Ron Cowie. Andy will talk about his experiences at school and describe the path he followed to become a successful artist. Viewers will hear about the people and things that influenced him along the way! The Glow Meet will be broadcast exclusively from Andy’s studio workshop
1102, 2015
Last chance to enter the Scottish Education Awards 2015
We’ve received a fantastic number of entries for the Scottish Education Awards but times running out now. The awards showcase and celebrate the hard work and dedication across Scottish education. To be in with a chance of winning make sure you’re entries are in before midday on 16 February. A full list of categories and details on how to enter are on the Scottish Education Awards website. Get you’re entry
2601, 2015
Submit your seminar proposals for SLF 2015
SLF 2015 takes place on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 September in Glasgow. SLF provides high quality continuing professional learning and is a rendezvous for educational professionals both nationally and internationally, providing a unique platform to engage with a diverse range of experts, colleagues and suppliers. We are now accepting seminar proposals for the 2015 conference programme which will feature around 100 seminars over the 2 days. Is there a
