May 6, 2015
Where every vote counts
It’s generally reckoned that more people are involved in voluntary arts activity than any other part of the third sector – roughly 10,000 groups in Scotland alone. Voluntary Arts Scotland support this eclectic blend of grass roots cultural expression and once a year some gongs get handed out. The EPIC Awards celebrate creative activity across the UK and Ireland. Each nation’s winners are picked by a panel of judges but there’s also a People Award. Scotland’s shortlist is awash with worthy contenders. This is the week of the vote.
6/5/15
The 2015 Epic Awards shortlist has been announced, and seven fantastic Scottish arts groups are looking for your vote in the People’s Choice Award.
Here’s who made it onto this year’s Scotland Epic Award shortlist:
Clydeside Singers – Greenock-based choir for ages 50+ known for its joyous performances at local care homes and hospitals.
DD8 Music – Group of volunteer musicians who offered young people in the small town of Kirriemuir a chance to learn and record music.
Kirkcaldy Community Radio – Community radio station in Fife which uses volunteers to help keep the people of Kirkcaldy connected.
Kirkcudbright Art and Crafts Trail – A volunteer-run arts and crafts trail at over 100 venues throughout Kirkcudbright, involving 200 participants.
Libertie Project Creative Club – Craft group run by homeless volunteers that has had a powerful effect on its members.
Poetry Share – Fife-based poetry group which raised funds to publish its own collection of original poems.
Timebank Temptations – Edinburgh-based singing group that uses the basic principles of a time bank to bring joy to their community.
You can read all about the full shortlist from across the UK, and cast your vote here:
The 2015 Epic Awards shortlist has been announced, and seven fantastic Scottish arts groups are looking for your vote in the People’s Choice Award.