The Food of Love?

If anything has typified the last couple of PSYBT years, it has been the growth of the creative industries sector and, in particular, the music industry which has provided PSYBT Highland with some of its more dynamic businesses. Encouraged by RSAMD, the Feis Movement and initiatives such as Go North, clients and support agencies alike are recognising the potential of musicians to develop viable businesses and act as ambassadors for the Highlands as they travel the world.

I' ll be featuring some of these businesses in future posts but let's look at a couple that are fresh in the news.

We first helped Julie Fowlis as part of the musical talent-fest that is Dochas but we were able to assist again with the production of her amazing album "Cuilidh". In partnership with HIE Ross & Cromarty, PSYBT put together a funding package to help Julie record, produce and promote her stunning music.

By the time you read this Julie will have made an honest man of Eamon in Strathpeffer and, as part of their honeymoon, they'll be recording a set for Later with Jools Holland to be broadcast on 25th May (link).

Meala naidheacht oirbh!. (This monoglot really hopes he hasn't offended yet another section of the population.)



In another part of the musical spectrum, Injuns have just released their new album and, even to an old folkie like me, it really is rather good. Go grab a copy of "Lionel, it's a Complicated World" as soon as you can. One of the minor tragedies (and there have been quite a few) of this year was my missing the launch party on Skye at the end of March.