Features
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In this month’s Spotlight, we’re delighted to hear from Drake Music Scotland on their new documentary All Join In, highlighting the work delivered as part of the YMI programme in Aberdeenshire.
Published:
08 Aug 2023
With Youth Music Initiative funding, Mobilize have really been able to take things to another level and build on their musical legacy. Enjoy some highlights of what they got up to over the last year.
Published:
04 Jul 2023
In this month's Spotlight, we speak to some of the people responsible for delivering the Youth Music Initiative at Murrayburn Primary School in Sighthill, Edinburgh.
Published:
06 Jun 2023
In this month's Spotlight, we introduce Climate Emergency and Sustainability Lead Karen Ridgewell, who shares information about the plan and the focus for the coming year.
Published:
15 May 2023
In this month’s Spotlight, discover the stories and reflections that came out of the #YMusicMatters 20th anniversary event from none other than YMI Manager Morag Macdonald.
Published:
13 Mar 2023
Author and previous Creative Scotland Head of Literature and Publishing Mhairi Kidd pays tribute to Aonghas MacNeacail. Not only a highly respected international artist, but a popular and supportive presence.
Published:
20 Feb 2023
In this month’s Spotlight, discover how Articulate Cultural Trust and Hub uses participation in the arts and culture to improve outcomes for care experienced young Scots.
Published:
07 Feb 2023
UNCON is short for unconventional. It is an informal youth-led and youth-based event celebrating the talent of children and young people across the arts. Discover more in this Spotlight with Allan Berry.
Published:
30 Jan 2023
This month's YMI Spotlight comes from team at Bookbug, exploring the benefits of sharing songs and rhymes with babies and their families.
Published:
13 Jan 2023
We’ve rounded up 20 concerts taking place this month created for or with young people, so you can be part of the magic of music-making this festive season
Published:
07 Dec 2022
