Sonic Bothy and the Scottish Music Centre are seeking four members to join the Disability Arts Advisory Group (DAAG) to guide the initial development of Resound: Scotland’s Inclusive Music Collection. This new digital archive collection celebrates the work and legacy of contemporary Disabled music artists in Scotland.
We welcome interest from people with lived experience of disability who want to help shape how Disabled artists’ work is represented, archived and shared. You may be:
- Disabled and Neurodivergent artist working in any form or genre of music.
- Someone with lived experience of disability working in or involved in music-focused Arts, in areas such as arts management, advocacy, community engagement, and archives.
You must be based in Scotland.
Commitment and Access
Contributors will be paid £75 per session. This role includes three paid contributions, totalling £225 per contributor.
We are committed to access-led participation. We will work with Advisory Group members to identify and support individual access requirements, including captioning, BSL interpretation and flexible ways of contributing.
Advisory Group sessions will be held remotely with optional in-person meet-ups in central Glasgow.
You do not need to have prior experience with archive collections or formal panels. We welcome a range of experiences, including those new to advisory work.
How to Apply
To apply, please email the following items to christine@sonicbothy.co.uk:
- A short statement explaining why you would like to take part and how you would like to contribute to the Advisory Group and the programme.
- A brief outline of your artistic practice, or a link to your professional website if you have one.
Your statement can be written, audio or video. All formats are equally welcome. As a guide, your application should be no longer than two A4 pages or an equivalent length in audio or video.
The deadline for applications is 19th Feb at midday
We are happy to discuss access needs and provide information in alternative formats. Email Christine at Sonic Bothy with any recruitment or access enquiries: christine@sonicbothy.co.uk.
We actively welcome applications from individuals who are Disabled, Neurodivergent, Black and people of colour, LGBTQ+, people from working-class or low-income backgrounds. We are committed to equitable recruitment, fair freelance pay, and building inclusive, collaborative working environments.
The Survey
Resound researcher, Amble Skuse, is currently carrying out a research survey and a series of interviews, inviting Disabled music artists to share their thoughts on the new archive collection.
If you would like to take part, please email Amble at amble.skuse@gmail.com to express your interest in participating in the research interviews and survey.
Please note that this research activity is unpaid and is separate from involvement in the Disabled Artists Advisory Group (DAAG). Participation is entirely optional.
Sonic Bothy and Scottish Music Centre are grateful for the support from the Creative Scotland Multi-Year Fund.
