Ear To The Ground
New Music Scotland and EAR TO THE GROUND are delighted to be partners in this podcast series. Hosted by Aileen Sweeney and Ben Eames, two Glasgow based musicians in support with NMS, this podcast will bring you the latest in the contemporary new music scene. From interviews with composers about their latest compositions to festivals and upcoming projects, tune in to find out what has been the motivation, inspiration, drive and more!
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Released on the third Wednesday of each month follow and subscribe to keep your ear to the ground
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NMS opportunities
Upcoming events
- 13 Jun 2026, 19:30
[On A Wing and A Prayer - Reflections on Morvern's Changing Habitat] - 14 Jun 2026, 14:00
[On A Wing and A Prayer - Reflections on Morvern's Changing Habitat] - 16 Jun 2026, 20:00
[Concerts for a Summer’s Night 2026] - 17 Jun 2026, 13:00
[Free Online Composer Support Calls] - 17 Jun 2026, 20:00
[Concerts for a Summer’s Night 2026]
Recent updates
Works
- Sòlás Collective - Improvised, by Tom Macfadyen
- Quartet no 6 (Ma), by Matthew Whiteside
- Perihelion, by Neil Tòmas Smith
Events
- BBC SSO: Enrico Chapela's 'Antiphaser' (Concerto for electric violin and orchestera)
- BBC SSO: Takemitsu & Fujikura
- BBC SSO: Erland Cooper's Dawn Chorus
Projects
- Pete Stollery conducts Joe Stollery premiere
- Aides... mémoires... Project album launch
- On a Wing and a Prayer
Opportunities
- Call for delegates to UNM Denmark festival 2026
- New Music Scotland CPD Fund
- Development Opportunities for Scottish composers / composers based in Scotland