You can audition as a soloist and/or as part of a group of up to 5 people.

Probably not. Live Music Now is for musicians who are starting out in building their careers as professional performers.

Most LMNS performances take place on weekdays during the daytime. Any other commitments should allow you some availability during these times in order to be able to accept LMN work.

No, we welcome all styles of music. If you need to use electronic equipment you must be able to provide your own, transport it and be able to set up quickly and easily.

There is no upper or lower age limit. Generally, musicians tend to be in their early to mid-twenties when they join LMNS.

This is flexible, but usually musicians are with LMNS for between four and six years.

Fees vary depending on the length and type of performance. These are reviewed annually in order to ensure that they are in accordance with MU/professional bodies’ guidelines.

A non-refundable audition fee of £25 per musician should be received with the application form. If you have any difficulty with paying the audition fee, or travel or other expenses, please get in touch.

Please advise LMNS immediately if this happens. We may be able to offer your space to another group. If you withdraw from audition less than 2 weeks before your scheduled audition date, and wish to re-apply in the future, your group will need to pay another audition fee.

Only musicians who are resident and have permission to work in the UK may apply. You should also be able to work in Scotland without incurring travel or accommodation expenses to get here.

Yes. However, you’ll need to think about whether you have time available to attend training and give performances on weekdays during the daytime, when most of our activity takes place. Tier 4 visa holders should consult their sponsoring higher education institutions for guidance on employment and external engagements.

Yes. Tier 4 visa holders should consult their sponsoring higher education institutions for guidance on employment and external engagements. You also need to consider whether you have time available to attend training and give performances on weekdays during the daytime, when most performances take place.

All musicians accepted on to the scheme will undergo an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland PVG check.

Performances and workshops take place all over the UK and internationally in a wide variety of settings. Once accepted onto the scheme you may be asked to work anywhere, but it will mainly be in Scotland.

Live Music Now Scotland will try to organise work to suit you or your group. We will always ask first if you are happy to play in a particular kind of venue and if there are situations with which you are not comfortable, you will be able to say no to these.

Live Music Now Scotland does not provide or organise transport for you, but will pay travel expenses upon receipt of an invoice. Mileage rates are payable for car and bike and public transport should be the most economical.

Mostly on weekdays during the day. If you are working for a period of time away from your home-base, this means staying overnight in the part of the country where the work is taking place.

No. If you are not available, another group will be offered the work.

Yes. All musicians on the scheme are freelance/self-employed and tend to have portfolio careers.