Edinburgh Music Strategy: Focus Group Application Form

EDINBURGH: MUSIC STRATEGY FOCUS GROUP (FREELANCE MUSICIANS)

Application Deadline - 3 February 2026 (23:59 GMT)
All Edinburgh-based music practitioners are invited to apply to inform the development of Edinburgh's new Music Strategy. 10 freelance music practitioners will form an independent focus group facilitated by Arusa Qureshi, music journalist and programmer, to address current barriers and opportunities for careers in the music industry in the city, design career pathways across education, cultural and community settings, and shape a new governance and representation model for freelance music practitioners in Edinburgh.

Focus group members will be remunerated for their contribution, advice and attendance at 4 focus group meetings between February and May 2026 with a session fee of £125 each.

The opportunity is offered through the Cultural Development programme managed by the City of Edinburgh Council, Culture and Wellbeing Service.

Please note that this opportunity is limited to 18+ participants.

Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application. The deadline for submissions is 3 February 2026 (23:59 GMT).

All selected Music Strategy - Freelance Focus Group members will be notified in w/c 9 February 2026.

Please contact Cultural Development Team (culturaldevelopment@edinburgh.gov.uk) if you have any questions.
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EDINBURGH: MUSIC STRATEGY FOCUS GROUP (FREELANCE MUSICIANS)

I. Personal Data

II. Your perspective

III. Equal Opportunities