Our goal is to encourage artists from all over Scotland and those abroad to do their own Indy projects that could be real world or online. In addition, providing artists for Indy and Yes groups events if a request is made.
To help artists we have created online spaces for them to hangout and network on a Community WhatsApp Group and a Community Discord server. Further, we have organisations and individuals that are providing free offers for artists. More details below.
Artists for Scottish Independence (AFI) aim to be a positive, upbeat, constructive, informal, loose, non-ideological, non-confrontational, imaginative community. #artistsforindy
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Free Offers to Help AFI Artists
1. Get your own online Show (+/-)
Have you ever thought about reaching more people with an online show?
Independence Live are offering free access to their StreamYard service that allows you to livestream out live shows or pre-recorded videos to multiple social media platforms – up to 8 locations! Could be your YouTube, Facebook Page(s), Instagram, TikTok, X or Twitch. They even know how to livestream TikTok live events to all those other platforms mentioned.
If you want to know more, contact co-founder of Independence Live, KG who is an active member of our Artists Discord Server and eager to hear from you!
2. Get your music on Radio (+/-)
Indy Live Radio are offering you a platform to get your music played. This could even be your own pre-recorded show.
For more information contact Station Manager, James Elliot who is eager to talk to you and is an active member on the Artists Discord server!
3. Get your own Podcast (+/-)
Scottish Independence Podcasts are offering to give you some advice and tips on creating your own podcast. If you would like they can also record a short interview with you to help promote your new podcast!
For more information contact Marlene & Fiona who are eager to talk to you!
4. Get interviewed (+/-)
The online TNT Show hosted by John Drummond are always on the look out for guests to be interviewed and would love to interview artists from ASI. The TNT Show gets streamed to multiple platforms including Facebook(multiple pages), Instagram, YouTube, X, Twitch & TikTok. This could be a great way to also help publicise what you do.
Contact the producer of the TNT Show, KG who is an active member of ASI Discord server for a wee chat and is eager to hear from you!
5. Get funding for indy project (+/-)
If you are looking for funding for an indy project please contact the Scottish Independence Foundation, see https://www.sif.scot/apply
6. Get advice on outdoor events (+/-)
If you want advice on setting up an outdoor event then contact Sean from AUOB. They have years of experience doing this including dealing with the council!
Contact Sean from AUOB who is eager to hear from you!
7. Get photography, portraits or events etc (+/-)
Dale Harvey, is offering free photograhy, portraits or events etc.
8. Get 1-2-1 Discord Training (+/-)
Discord platform is a powerful social media platform with many options for doing so much unlike other platforms plus it is absolutely free. The reason it is so flexible is because it was created by gamers way back but it is now used by other groups. Because it has so many options it can feel a bit intimidating.
KG from Independence Live is offering 1-2-1 online help to the Artists Discord server. He is eager to hear from you and is an active member on ASI Discord server!
DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO OFFER? (+/-)
If you as an individual, group or organisation have anything you can offer ASI Artists please get in contact and get your “official supporter” logo!
Quotes from Artists on AFI Discord.
“Let’s recognise and honour the importance of Scotland’s vibrant arts community in creating a culture of creativity, cooperation and autonomy. It seems to me that if we want to have an independent Scotland, the role of the arts is crucial in preparing the ground. By supporting and encouraging each other, especially those who are underprivileged, to develop our imagination and compassion, together we can help nurture a strong Scotland of brave hearts. The arts have a key part to play in the liberation of our lands and communities.”
Vishwam Gurudas Heckert
“Since getting together with AFI, I’ve been able to collaborate with like-minded people on new projects that feed both my creative and cultural needs. It’s great to have other creatives to bring fresh ears to even my most “out there” ideas and to build connections to make them happen.”
Lesley Rankin
See article in Bella Caledonia about Artists for Scottish Independence.