Music Plus, a national youth music mentoring initiative, is now accepting applications from 14-19 year olds in Scotland.

Now in its eighth year, the project employs over 70 part-time music industry professionals, offering young people one-to-one guidance, encouragement, skills and knowledge across a range of creative and technical roles.

The project caters for all genres, from singer-songwriters to DJs/producers and is funded by Creative Scotland’s Youth Music Initiative (YMI).

Music Plus has acted as a launchpad for hundreds of young people interested in a career in music. Some alumni include; JR Green, Tamzene, Emme Woods, Scope, Iona Fyfe, Aylee and music bloggers Vinyl Noise.

Drawing upon a network of industry professionals, Music Plus matches mentors’ skill sets with young people’s interests, in any genre of music or any career associated with the music industry.

In addition, the project produces training days, workshops, seminars and secures performance slots for young artists and behind-the-scenes roles for non-musicians at festivals like Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival and Electric Fields.

As well as artist development, Music Plus develops confidence in young people through a diverse range of music making activities.

The project collaborates with third party organisations that work with hard to reach or marginalised young people and strives to deliver provision for those that would benefit the most and those who would not normally have the opportunity to participate. 


To apply for Music Plus, visit musicplus.org.uk

For further information, contact musicplus@scottishmusiccentre.com, or call 0141 552 5222.

The deadline for applications is 12pm on Wednesday 31 May2017.