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Previously funded projects by the Cockaigne Fund

Have a look at some of the activities that have been supported by this fund.

Group/ProjectProject descriptionAmount Received
Dunedin Concerts Trust LimitedTowards ongoing projects.£10,000
Lochgelly BandTowards the purchase of a flugelhorn.£2,500
Nevis EnsembleA contribution to their performance work in Dundee, Angus and Moray.£2,500
Beith Community Association SCIOTowards the initial ten week programme of 'Junkyard Orchestra' workshops, from the Cockaigne Fund.£1,575
The Night With SCIOTowards ongoing work. £2,250
IndividualA contribution towards access consultants and studio costs for an additional creation week at Studio Somewhere.£2,500
IndividualA contribution towards studio time and musician fees for a music writing project celebrating the history of Lewis. £2,000
National Youth Choir of ScotlandTowards the National Girls Choir 2023 tour.£2,500
Scottish Chamber Orchestra Ltd.Towards 'Seen and Heard', part of Scottish Chamber Orchestra in Craigmillar.£2,000
Yard HeadsTowards extra material for the 'Tales of Transatlantic Freedom' 2023 Made In Scotland run.£1,000
The Lammermuir FestivalTowards the 2023 festival.£2,000
Making Dances a.s.b.l.Towards their production of HEAR EYES MOVE.  Dances with Ligeti alongside an education programme at the Byre Theatre and Aberdeen Music Hall.£1,700
Dunedin Concerts Trust LimitedTowards the Bridging the Gap programme.£5,000
IndividualTowards the research and development for a proposed concert, potentially for rehearsals, travel expenses, paying for masterclasses and developing ideas.£500
Lochgelly BandTowards the cost of a flugelhorn.£2,500
IndividualTo fund a recording session with the Royal Scottish National Opera plus Mezzo soloist Karen Cargill, for a new piece of Scottish music commissioned by King Charles for the Honours of Scotland service in 2023.£1,000
IndividualTowards studio time for the recording of 'When Mountains Meet'.£1,600
IndividualA second instalment for this individual to support the individual to put on a concert. £1,000
The Silver Threads ProjectTo contribute towards musical performances for people living with dementia.£2,500
Ando GlasoTowards performer feeds for Roma musicians taking part in the Roam Festival taking place in September 2024.£3,000
Genesis Theatre Productions LtdTowards the costs of Composer Ailie Robertson for a musical about the life of Flora MacDonald.£2,500
National Youth Choir of ScotlandTo contribute towards the National Boys Choir Residency in 2024, involving a residential course, rehearsals and concerts.£2,500
Co-Roinn Ghaidhlig Mhuile Agus Idhe (The Mull & Iona Gaelic Partnership)To contribute towards a ceilidh in February 2024 at Creich Hall in the Ross of Mull/.£657