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Following a recent survey of the Dundee music scene, a collective seemed like a good idea.
join via email and help us build it.
We invite musicians and music fans to join us in championing the city’s music scene, with a primary focus on helping people who create music, particularly original music as this currently lacks support.
We will continue to gather input from people involved in music throughout the city, and use this collective voice to help improve things for everyone. There will be a series of informal meetings throughout the year, open to all, and focused on topics raised by the members, or aspects of training and learning. There will also be direct assistance to musicians, to help raise awareness and promote events - this was a recurring theme in the survey responses. This will include funding promotion via poster creation and social media advertising. We plan to host a training event, to help improve skills in practical areas. To ensure the collective is sustainable beyond the first 12 months, we may consider accepting donations from members or local traders.
Here are four things that have happened previously, inspired by the number of survey responses mentioning promotion, collectives, songwriting + training:
1) Posters for independent gigs in Dundee - we covered the costs of printing hundreds of posters . . .
2) We hosted a series of monthly events showcasing singers and songwriters, with tea/coffee/biscuits and a relaxed atmosphere.
More details here.
3) At the same events, there was scope for songwriting collaboration or assistance. As well as the performance area, there's plenty space where folks could work on songs, etc.
4) We've also had interest in starting a Girls Rock School for Dundee, similar to groups already running in Edinburgh and Glasgow - if you are interested in helping organise this, please get in touch
There's no cost to you associated with any of this (donations welcome for tea/biscuits).