Scottish Arts Council Grant Aid Award for the
Scottish Bluegrass Association
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20 August 2002 The Scottish Arts Council made perfect timing in its 7th August 2002 announcement of significant financial assistance to the Scottish Bluegrass Association. The letter confirming the grant offer arrived just in time for the 16th Annual Guildtown Bluegrass Festival. This historic announcement was a welcome addition to the agenda of the Scottish Bluegrass Association's Annual General Meeting held at the sell out event. The award package covers funding for festivals, workshops, concerts, library material, research and recording. The package includes a 'Bluegrass in the Schools' Programme which is of fundamental importance for the future of Bluegrass. The Scottish Bluegrass Association is currently negotiating and confirming sponsorship deals to ensure consolidation and development. This rapid growth, along with the recent appointment of a full time Association secretary, represent a milestone for the Association, formed in response to the historic resurrection of the Scottish Parliament. The Scottish Bluegrass Association will be pioneering the radio marketing of European Bluegrass bands by the release worldwide of compilation CD's featuring top European talent. The Scottish Bluegrass Association also plans to network with the European and International Bluegrass Associations to foster and develop the European fan base and market for Bluegrass. The SBA will contribute to opportunities for bands from both Europe and America to tour in Europe. European bands wishing to submit material for world-wide radio promotion should immediately send CD's and press kits to John Sheldon, Secretary, Scottish Bluegrass Association, 2 West Clifton View, East Calder, West Lothian, Scotland EH53 0HT. A public meeting will be held by the Scottish Bluegrass Association to discuss and develop these plans in detail. The meeting will be held at 1-15pm on Sunday the 22nd September 2002, at MICROSOFT, 127 George Street, Edinburgh, Scotland. SCOTTISH BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION www.scottishbluegrass.com
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