Apply to LMNS

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for Live Music Now Scotland!

Before you get started, please ensure that you have all the required information to hand. This includes:

LEAD CONTACT – the person we contact about your application

  • Name, email address and contact telephone number

    • ABOUT THE ARTIST/ENSEMBLE

  • Name of your Artist/Ensemble
  • 100-word short introduction about your group, your answer to the question ‘Why do you want to join Live Music Now Scotland? What do you/your group hope to gain from the experience?’
  • Web links to your website and/or social media pages (not compulsory but very helpful for us)
  • A link to a short video (under 5 minutes) of you/your group performing a piece that best represents your musical identity.
  • Information describing your music and what type of repertoire you love to perform.
  • A one-hour repertoire list.
  • Information about how long your group has been performing together including any details of awards, recognition or performance highlights you would like to share with us.

    • INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

    • For each member, including the Lead Contact, you will need to provide their full name, instrumentation, date of birth, information about their musical education and experience of providing training or workshops.

    ACCESS REQUIREMENTS

  • Please let us know of any access requirements you may have.

    • AUTHORISATION

  • Please ensure you have authorisation to apply on behalf of the artist/ensemble and that all members are eligible to apply for LMNS and work in the UK.

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    APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE ON 27 OCTOBER 2023.

    Please be aware that this year’s audition procedure is now divided into two stages, as described on the Auditioning for LMNS website. For more details, click here.

    If your application is successful, auditions will take place on 17 and 19 January 2024.

    If you are accepted onto the Live Music Now Scotland Scheme, you will be asked to attend two compulsory training sessions on 19 and 20 February 2024.

    If you need any help with completing your application, please contact us and we can assist you with the process.

    Provide some details about the lead contact for your artist or ensemble. This will be the person who we contact about your application status.
    Tell us a little bit about your Artist/Ensemble – and provide links or media to help us get a feel for your work.

    Please provide a short introduction to your artist or group. Around 100 words.

    Why do you want to join Live Music Now Scotland? What do you/your group hope to gain from the experience? *

    Add any links to websites or social media pages that provide more information about you. Use full URL, including https://
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    Please provide a link to a short video (under 5 minutes) of you/your group performing a piece that best represents your musical identity.
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    What kind of music do you play?

    How would you describe your music? Please give examples of the type of repertoire you love to perform.

    Please upload a one-hour repertoire list to showcase the breadth of your repertoire.

    File name:

    File size:

    Let us know about your experience as an artist/ensemble.

    Please provide details of how long your group has been performing together. Please give any details of awards, recognition or performance highlights you would like to share with us.

    Please provide information about each individual member or your group. For each member, you will need to supply their name, instrumentation, date of birth, musical background and experience.

    Please provide information for each of the members of your artist or ensemble.

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    For example, cellist, vocalist.

    Provide a brief outline of the music education background of this member including any awards, scholarships or recognition they have received. This can be presented in bullet points if preferred.

    Does this member have any experience of teaching, delivering workshops or other related activities? This could be in a music or non-music setting.
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    For example, cellist, vocalist.

    Provide a brief outline of the music education background of this member including any awards, scholarships or recognition they have received. This can be presented in bullet points if preferred.

    Does this member have any experience of teaching, delivering workshops or other related activities? This could be in a music or non-music setting.
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    Let us know any information we may need to know to process your application.

    Provide details of any specific access requirements that any members may have in order to attend an audition.

    Provide any further information that might be relevant to your application or audition to LMNS.

    Please ensure that you have read and understood our process and terms and agree to the following confirmations.

    To help us understand how we can reach more emerging musicians, please let us know how you heard about LMNS.

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