Fund launched

A NEW fund for cultural events has been opened in Edinburgh.

The one-off £60,000 City of Edinburgh Council Local Events Fund is for "artists who might otherwise not have the chance to participate in cultural ventures to take up the artistic challenge."

Applications of between £2,500 and £10,000 can be made by community groups, arts/creative organisations and partnerships based in the four Council localities of the city - North East, North West, South East and South West - with each area receiving £15,000.

The fund is now open and applications need to be submitted by December 15.

Councillor Donald Wilson, Culture and Communities Convener, said: “Edinburgh has a reputation as one of the most cultural cities in the world so I’m delighted that we have been able to provide this one-off £60,000 fund.

“There’s a misconception that our artistic and cultural heart is the city centre but that’s not the case as there are amazing artistic achievements taking place right across this great city.

“This fund will allow many community groups and artistic organisations from Queensferry to Portobello and Pilton to Gilmerton to access funds to put on their own artistic and cultural events.”

Only one application can be made per organisation.

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

TMF tickets

EARLY bird tickets have go on sale for Tiree Music Festival.

The award winning festival (TMF) has sold out every year since 2010.

Tiree Music Festival 2018 will run from July 13-15, 2018.

New to TMF 2018 will be the Elevate Stage.

This outdoor stage will showcase the best talent on the Scottish music scene with its line-up focusing on up-and-coming Scottish artists.

As well as opportunities for young musicians, the festival is offering an opportunity for an aspiring artistic programmer to shape this new stage alongside the Festival’s Directors.

Applications will open on November 27 for young people from across Scotland to apply.

Anyone aged between 18 and 26 can apply for this position and will work with the TMF team between January and July 2018.

www.tireemusicfestival.co.uk

Choir celebration

GLASGOW'S world music choir is to celebrate 15 years with concert and new album.

Voicebeat, Glasgow’s world music community choir is to hold a concert on November 25 at Renfield St Stephens Church and the launch of their new album, “In Living Green”.

The choir was founded in 2002 as part of an initiative to help refugees and asylum-seekers integrate in Glasgow.

Voicebeat sing traditional songs in unaccompanied harmony in a range of languages.

Choir members have hailed from countries as diverse as Australia, Hungary, India, Iran, Russia, Singapore and Zimbabwe.

The choir regularly raises funds for charity with their annual summer concert, which is part of the West End festival.

www.voicebeat.eventbrite.co.uk

Relaxed Citz

THE Citizens Theatre in Gorbals, Glasgow, will again host Relaxed Performances for its two Christmas shows: Cinderella and One More Sleep ‘Til Christmas.

Relaxed Performances offer freedom of movement within the auditorium, adjustments to sound and lighting on stage and in the auditorium, and a quiet room that can be visited at any point during the performance.

Trained Citizens Theatre staff will also be on hand.

Relaxed performances of Cinderella take place on December 13 at 10.30am and 7pm.

A relaxed performance of One More Sleep ‘Til Christmas, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s show for 3-6 year olds in the Circle Studio, is already sold out.

www.citz.co.uk