From galleries to care homes. 🎶 We recently joined colleagues at #LiveMusicNow Vienna for a cross-border exchange as part of Festival of Europe Scotland. Duo Winter - Djurdjević performed a beautiful programme for audiences in Edinburgh. Full blog here 🔗 livemusicnow.scot/stories/from...

🎵 Share your views, insights and experiences about working in Scotland’s jazz scene. Three surveys from @creativescots.bsky.social are available here: www.creativescotland.com/about/major-...

Lovely wee set today from Kristina Leesik + Séamus Ó’Baoighill at National Museum of Scotland in partnership with @livemusicnowscot.bsky.social 👏 More free live music coming up → www.nms.ac.uk/events/live-...

Come along to the World Premiere of The Gemstone Arias ✨ New music by Jay Capperauld with words by Niall Campbell. Performed by Rosie Lavery (soprano) and Anna Michels (piano). Tue 13 Jan | 6.30pm at Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social Read more: www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...

Don’t miss the concert of The Gemstone Arias — formed by soprano Rosie Lavery & pianist Anna Michels, with @livemusicnowscot.bsky.social! The duo draws inspiration from 5 minerals, each celebrated for its synaesthetic qualities 13 Jan at @ifecosse.bsky.social 🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...

Gorgeous set tonight from Morris Begg Duo c/o @livemusicnowscot.bsky.social at @nationalgalleries.bsky.social creating a much needed refuge from the festivals chaos 👏😌👏

National Galleries of Scotland | LMNS musician Giulia Drummond will support two freelance visual artists who’ll be helping families make their instruments. Part of Sound Station, a free, drop-in holiday art workshop. www.nationalgalleries.org/event/art-su... via @nationalgalleries.bsky.social

Beautiful clarsach set tonight from Siannie Moodie c/o @livemusicnowscot.bsky.social at @nationalgalleries.bsky.social inspired by the current 'The World of King James VI & I' exhibition.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Make Music Day #concert and cocktail — your presence made the event truly special! And a heartfelt congratulations to Trio Contrasti for an incredible performance! #MakeMusicDay #LiveMusic 👏🎻🎼 @livemusicnowscot.bsky.social

Live Music Now Scotland returns to the @nationalgalleries.bsky.social on 7 Aug with the brilliant JKL DUO – flute, whistle, bodhrán, guitar & a mix of world, classical, jazz & Celtic sounds. Free but booking is a must: www.nationalgalleries.org/event/live-m...

Music makes space for everyone. 🎶 This #Pride season, we're celebrating the musicians, audiences, and communities that make Live Music Now Scotland such a vibrant, inclusive space. Read our latest blog post here: livemusicnow.scot/stories/live... #InclusionMatters

Celebrate #MakeMusicDay with the concert of Trio Contrasti, a unique piano trio with captivating styles! Trio Contrasti brings together 3 talented musicians from Armenia, Russia, and China 🎻🎵 20 June at @ifecosse.bsky.social with @livemusicnowscot.bsky.social 🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...

A Girl, a Goat and a Guitar. 🎶 In partnership with @rcsofficial.bsky.social. Behind the scenes: Rachel Sullivan, winner of Kimie Composition Prize 2025, working with LMNS' Morris Begg Duo on this year's commissioned piece. It’s sounding incredible — more to come! #NewMusic #LiveMusicNowScotland

New blog post: LMNS & #MusicAtPaxton: Sharing the Love of Music! 🎶 LMNS has a long-standing partnership with this wonderful festival in the Scottish Borders, and as this summer's events are fast approaching, here's a highlight of our collaboration: livemusicnow.scot/stories/live... #MusicFestival

Pleased to see MEPG’s We Make Music Instrument Libraries project up for the People’s Choice Award at the 2025 #CharityAwards! MEPG works with 70+ partners to help put music at the heart of young people’s lives across Scotland. Vote here: scvo.scot/scottish-cha... #MusicEducation #MusicMatters

We believe music has the power to connect, inspire and celebrate all kinds of individuals. We are delighted to take part in #Neurodiversity Celebration Week. This week, and every week, we work to create a safe and inclusive space where everyone can thrive. Read more: www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...

Yesterday, we hosted the 2nd session of LMNS auditions. We had a fantastic time and listened to very talented musicians. Two sessions left, stay tuned for updates on who goes through this year. TYSM to the panel, the LMNS team and our brilliant ushers! #Auditions #Musicians #LiveMusicNowScotland

It was a great day in the LMNS office today, as some of our musicians have popped in for a fantastic Watch Party. We're partaking in Culture For Climate Scotland's event '#Springboard2025: Assembly for creative climate action'. cultureforclimate.scot #ClimateNeedsCulture #ArtsAndSustainability

From everyone at Live Music Now Scotland, we would like to say a warm welcome to our new CEO, Jude Anderson. Jude's leadership experience spans multiple sectors, working collaboratively to achieve social impact through the arts. Read more on our latest blog post: livemusicnow.scot/stories/jude...

Friday mornings at the @nationalgalleries.bsky.social are for the littlest art-lovers! On 28th February, LMNS harpist Mary Reid will host a workshop. Expect interesting sounds and sensory art-fun … and a cuppa for the parents/carers. Free drop-in sessions: nationalgalleries.org/event/family-fridays

Last week, Rosie and Anna gave a wonderful performance at the @nationalgalleries.bsky.social in Edinburgh, performing a superb programme which celebrated LGBT+ History Month. Read the full post with musicians' comments here: www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1... 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #LiveMusic #LGBTHistoryMonth #lgbtq

Our musicians frequently visit the wonderful Horatio's Garden at Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit in Glasgow. Staff says that bringing music into the unit allows individuals to relax, experience joy, distract from pain and connect with others. Katy Bell, photographed by Helen Hyland.

Sharing this exciting piece of news for our friends over at @abshirecouncil.bsky.social . Aberdeenshire’s Youth Music Initiative Programme has just launched its brand-new Engage Site! 🎶✨ Access their hub via: engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk or simply scan the QR Code. #YMI #YouthMusic #MusicForAll

Congratulations to our friend Bryce Morrison, who has had a number of his videos accepted for the National Library of Scotland’s Moving Image Archive, of which two feat. LMNS. Bryce has been creating videos for years, hoping they might become a part of social history. www.youtube.com/watch?v=innv...

LMNS connected with Fundación Valle La Paz in 2024, when musician Lavinia Negrete and Morgan Szymanski, founder of Mexico-based PRISMA, visited Scotland. Lavinia picked up this song when performing with LMNS duo Roo and Neil during the visit. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF9T...

New blog post: We're delighted to announce a £150,000 funding award from Elizabeth Lornie’s Charitable Trust. The trust has supported LMNS for many years, with particular emphasis on our work with older people with dementia in residential and daycare in Edinburgh. livemusicnow.scot/stories/lmns...

Here's a great #opportunity for instrumentalists and vocalists looking to study abroad. Applications are now open for the Royal Philharmonic Society's Julius Isserlis Scholarship, with grants ranging from £500 up to £10,000. Read more here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/study-abroad

New blog post: Dancing in Faerie. In 2024, the Kimie Composition Prize took place in collaboration with the RCS, supported by Kimie Trust. The recipient, Connor Bristow, composed a piece for ASN audiences, written for, and performed by, No Borders String Trio. livemusicnow.scot/stories/kimi...

Survey from the Scottish Government about how the culture sector is supported in Scotland and what needs to change to best meet its needs going forward: forms.office.com/e/AhrX3BBtfp Responses from as many individual creative practitioners as possible are encouraged, as well as from organisations.

Opportunity to get involved with LMNS. We are welcoming applications to board membership from those interested in and committed to music for social impact, coupled with early career professional development for exceptional instrumentalists and singers. livemusicnow.scot/about-us/wor...

Happy 2025 to all! We'd like to start the new year by announcing that our Emerging Artist series returns to Edinburgh's Usher Hall this month. The first concert will treat you to traditional tunes from LMNS duo Roo & Neil. Mon 13 Dec, 11am: www.usherhall.co.uk/whats-on/ser... #LiveMusic #TradMusic

With the festivities just around the corner, everyone at LMNS would like to wish you the happiest of holidays and a wonderful New Year in 2025. You can read the LMNS winter bulletin here: bit.ly/lmns-winter The team will now take a little break and look forward to seeing everyone in January.

Opportunity to get involved with LMNS. We are welcoming applications to board membership from those interested in and committed to music for social impact, coupled with early career professional development for exceptional instrumentalists and singers. livemusicnow.scot/about-us/wor...

LMNS is part of the #EuropeanMusicCouncil, and one of 60 signatories of a letter to the new European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture & Sport. The letter requests an expert group for music, reflecting the diversity of the music sector in all its aspects: shorturl.at/7RPas

The annual Boroughmuir High School Christmas Concert is this year raising money for LMNS. Funds raised will go to support our work in Edinburgh with focus on children and young people with additional support needs. Big thanks to Boroughmuir pupils, staff and families. justgiving.com/page/bhsconc...

It's UK #DisabilityHistoryMonth. To help raise awareness, we share a link to our Pathways Programme, supporting musicians with disabilities and additional support needs who face barriers to entering the music profession and accessing paid performance opportunities. livemusicnow.scot/musicians/pa...

"I encourage readers to visit the website in order to learn more about an interesting organisation that has some unusual and fascinating features. I also encourage them, very warmly, to acquire this lovely disc." — #MusicWebInternational Full review: musicwebinternational.com/2024/12/buil...

"Menuhin, the inspiration of Scotland, and Live Music Now". Composer and violist Sally Beamish spoke at the Live Music Now international conference, which took place this November. Read the very poignant talk here: www.sallybeamish.com/single-post/... 📷 Peter Backhouse. #LiveMusicNow #MusicForAll

We recently hosted a Makaton training day for our musicians, to provide them with an additional tool for performances in ASN settings. Did you know that LMNS offers a wide range of CPD sessions to artists on the scheme? Read more on our website: livemusicnow.scot/musicians/training-programmes

Where are all the choirs, choral singers, conductors, composers, orchestras, classical music nerds and general UK music organisations? #choir #choralsinging #classicalmusic #UKchoir

This weekend: Renfrew #Christmas Lights Switch On: with Mairi McGillivray and Katie Allen. Renfrew Town Hall. Sat 23rd Nov, various times. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/1281...

This week I’ll be posting lots of fun stories about what I’m getting up to in Aberdeen, the Oor Vyce conference and Push the Boat Out Festival, which I’m performing at! 🎓Please give me a follow over on the photo place 🙏 www.instagram.com/iona.fyfe

At our start in 1984, LMNS put on 60 #concerts with a handful of classical ensembles. Today, that figure has increased to more than 750 #performances a year, delivered by a pool of around 120 #musicians. Listen as two of them, Roo & Neil, talks a little bit about their experiences with LMNS.

Oor Vyce Gaitherin, Scottish Storytelling Centre, 22 Nov. An event by our friends Oor Vyce. Talks & workshops with focus on the Scottish Language Bill & Scots Language in the Arts. The 3pm panel discussion 'Scots in the Arts' is chaired by LMNS musician @ionafyfe.bsky.social 🌐 bit.ly/OVgaitherin

Each year, LMNS musicians deliver hundreds of performances and workshops, bringing joy and inspiration to thousands of children and young people all across Scotland. For many of them, it will have been their first experience of live music. #Community #MusicForAll