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<\/a><\/p>\nTo celebrate Scotland\u2019s Year of Coasts and Waters, artists aged 16+ are invited to write new music inspired by one of ten National Nature Reserves (NNRs) across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n The entries will be judged by a panel of well-known and highly regarded musicians and industry professionals, including Julie Fowlis, Vic Galloway, Gill Maxwell and Karine Polwart, and chaired by Fiona Dalgetty. The 10 winning artists will each win a \u00a3500 cash prize as well as the opportunity to make a film on the NNR site which inspired their music. The winning artists will be paid for their time on site making the film. There will also be the opportunity to take part in live performances throughout the year.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n The NNRs include;<\/p>\n The new work should reflect the special qualities of the National Nature Reserves, all those selected having strong coastal or freshwater elements.\u00a0New Gaelic songs are particularly encouraged in the Beinn Eighe and Creag Meagaidh areas and, similarly, songs written in Scots and regional dialects would be warmly received in other areas. Artists should aim to communicate the richness of Scotland\u2019s nature and, through this, encourage new audiences to consider the actions they may take to protect it.<\/p>\n Below is a link to the full details,<\/p>\n\n
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