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!
https://www.eartothegroundscotland.com/
Released on the third Wednesday of each month follow and subscribe to keep your ear to the ground
https://www.eartothegroundscotland.com/podcast-1
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NMS opportunities
Upcoming events
- 28 Aug 2026, 11:00
[New Music Scotland 2026 Gathering and Celebration] *NMS event - 24 Sep 2026, 19:30
[BBC SSO: Zemlinsky's Lyric Symphony] - 08 Oct 2026, 19:30
[BBC SSO: Willem Jeth's 'Mors Aeterna'] - 09 Oct 2026, 19:00
[BBC SSO: Willem Jeth's 'Mors Aeterna'] - 29 Oct 2026, 19:30
[BBC SSO: Enrico Chapela's 'Antiphaser' (Concerto for electric violin and orchestera)]
Recent updates
Works
- Les Mélodies Nutritives, by Julien Lonchamp
- Sòlás Collective - Improvised, by Tom Macfadyen
- Quartet no 6 (Ma), by Matthew Whiteside
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
- Nordic Music Days 2027: Call for Works
- Call for delegates to UNM Denmark festival 2026
- New Music Scotland CPD Fund
