Raw Acts - New Material, Bold Connections and Endless Beats

25/04/2025

Come and see me Betsy DJing tonight and check out this wee article about the event 🕺🏼

Ctrl-Alt-Dance is being held at Upstairs Inverness on Friday.

03/02/2025

Just announced 📢‼️

Do you want to know more about the electronic music and events industry in the Highlands?

Have you ever wondered what local opportunities are out there to learn, create and network?

Are you an electronic music producer looking to improve your skills?

If your aged 16 and over, you can attend our free event on February 12th at An Seomar (Church Street, Inverness).

Book your place your place at the event here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tune-in-workshop-industry-panel-an-seomar-tickets-1232806049079?aff=oddtdtcreator

27/01/2025

For those of you who don't know this is my brother, please help if can forever grateful ❤️

Hamish are happy to announce that we will be supporting George King in his efforts to complete the paperclip challenge. George is one of our esteemed associates, we’ll be supporting him by paying for his fuel during the challenge.

The challenge is to start with a paperclip and trade up to a house without spending any money on the trades. This could take some time but we’re very honoured to be supporting Mikeysline and the vital work that they do. Once we reach a house through trading up then Hamish will then cover the costs of selling the house at which point we’ll donate the proceeds to Mikeysline. Make sure to be following Hamish as we'll be updating the challenge as it goes forward.

Pictured here, George has already made the first trade. Swapped the paperclip for a Mikeysline Teddy Bear.

If you can help out any way then please email [email protected]

21/01/2025

Calling all aspiring DJ's aged 16-25 in Inverness!

Our next Open Decks session is on this Friday at The Ledge Climbing Gym - ClimbInverness. 7pm-10pm.

Sign up for your 30 min set here: https://forms.office.com/e/yFvFHtjfYP

Whether you're taking part in the Open Decks or not, all are welcome to join us in the Red Point Cafe upstairs from the climbing wall, where we will have a selection of electronic music equipment available to try out.

04/01/2025

Amazing to see one of our acts Tony Romaine Music doing so well! Can't wait to see you play again this year!

A man has been able to resume his music career after a stroke - by teaching himself to play the guitar one-handed.

17/12/2024

Creative artists in Inverness hoping to take their act to the Fringe Festival next year are benefitting from a ‘safe’ and ‘encouraging’ space to try out new material, thanks to the efforts of an enterprising arts student.

Young actor Betsy King, with the help of charity Enable Works Highland, has realised her goal of setting up her own event to support upcoming artists in the area to practice their performances.

Her new variety show, fully titled “Raw Acts – New Material, Bold Connections and Endless Beats”, is a success story of the charity’s new ‘Tune In’ pilot, a project helping young people aged 16-25 to join the music community, broaden their skills and advance their career prospects within the music and events industry.

Link to article in comments below.

15/12/2024

We made it to the papers! ❤️

Creative artists in Inverness are benefitting from a ‘safe’ and ‘encouraging’ space to try out new material.

22/11/2024

11/11/2024

Good evening everyone!

Apologies for this delayed post I have been busy with Uni work, I am so proud and excited to share with you that my event that took place on the 2nd Nov at The Bike Shed - Events Venue/Coffee House was a SUCCESS!

I had around 40 people attend and had 8 AMAZING acts show their pieces! We had Tony Romaine Music performing the guitar and keyboard. Gemma singing traditional Spanish songs with everyday objects as instruments. The hilarious Mike Hendry. Sunny McDougall Moodie performing Shakespeare! Cathryn Cash being funny too. Adam Smith acting out. Lastly two other comedians Adam McLeod and Marc Ross.

Lastly I want to give a massive shout out to the wonderful Alexander Williamson - Creative Content for being the photographer on the night and producing these beautiful photos!

Thanks so much again for everyone who attended and having faith in me I shall hopefully be hosting another one end of January/ start of February!!

01/11/2024

Also for those attending Raw Acts evening you shall be witnessing some pieces that shall be going to the Fringe so please be prepared to write down some feedback and after the event I have booked a table at the Rose Street Foundry for those who wish to continue to network etc

Can't wait guys thank you!

31/10/2024

Also for those attending Raw Acts evening you shall be witnessing some pieces that shall be going to the Fringe so please be prepared to write down some feedback and after the event I have booked a table at the Rose Street Foundry for those who wish to continue to network etc

Can't wait guys thank you!