Scotland-wide search launched to find the next generation of African music talent
A Scotland-wide search gets underway today to discover and champion the next generation of African music talent in Scotland, offering emerging artists the chance to record with acclaimed DJ and producer Auntie Flo and perform their music live with an orchestra. The one-of-a-kind Afrosymphony project, masterminded by the Glasgow Barons orchestra and Govan Music Festival […]
New Research Exposes Barriers Facing Racialised Creatives Across Scotland
New research finds that racialised creatives across Scotland are experiencing financial insecurity, isolation, tokenistic hiring and barriers to leadership — and argues that these are systemic problems requiring structural change. A major new report has called for change across Scotland’s creative industries after finding that racialised artists and creative professionals are being held back by […]
Glasgow 2026 Legacy: Jambo! Radio Turns Commonwealth Games Coverage into a Training Ground for Young Sports Journalists
Jambo! Radio Scotland’s young sports media team gained real-world reporting experience at Glasgow 2026, including interviewing athletes and producing content from Games venues
Glasgow 2026 Signals a New Era for African and Caribbean Sport Beyond the Medal Table
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games may have ended, but for African and Caribbean nations the final medal standings tell only part of the story. Beyond the podium celebrations lies a bigger narrative: one of expanding sporting depth, growing investment and rising expectations ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games and the next Commonwealth Games […]
Glasgow 2026: Nigeria Leads Africa as Cameroon Joins Gold Medal Winners at Glasgow 2026
African nations continue to make a strong impression at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Nigeria maintaining its position as the continent’s leading team while Cameroon has celebrated one of the Games’ biggest moments through Emmanuel Eseme’s stunning victory in the men’s 100 metres. According to the latest official Glasgow 2026 medal standings, Nigeria sits […]
Glasgow 2026: Glasgow Dancers and Communities to Join Scottish Dance Theatre at Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony.
Scottish Dance Theatre will take centre stage at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony, bringing together professional dancers and community performers for a major celebration of movement, culture and connection. The internationally recognised company will feature in the Opening Ceremony at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on Thursday, 23 July 2026. Scottish Dance Theatre […]
University of Glasgow Opens New £50,000 Community Grant Fund to Support Local Organisations
Community organisations across Glasgow now have another opportunity to secure funding after the University of Glasgow announced the third round of its GRID Civic Grant Fund, offering £50,000 to projects that improve lives across the Glasgow Riverside Innovation District (GRID). Since its launch in 2024, the fund has invested more than £125,000 in over 50 […]
Black Professionals UK Founder Enoch Adeyemi Awarded Honorary Doctorate by Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow Caledonian University has awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of the University to Enoch Adeyemi during its final summer graduation ceremony at Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall. Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, Enoch Adeyemi moved to the UK in 2003 and has established a successful career in financial services, holding senior roles with major organisations including […]
Glasgow residents back safer streets as confidence in walking and cycling grows
More people in Glasgow are feeling confident about walking, wheeling and cycling in their local communities, according to the Glasgow Walking and Cycling Index 2025, which highlights growing public support for safer streets and better active travel infrastructure. The latest report, produced by the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust in partnership with Glasgow City Council, surveyed […]
Glasgow Film Theatre Unveils Exciting July Programme with Classic Films, Special Guests and 70mm Epic
Film lovers in Glasgow have plenty to look forward to this July as Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) has announced a packed programme featuring celebrated filmmakers, timeless classics, special guest events and the city’s only 70mm screening of Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated epic, The Odyssey. One of the month’s highlights is a special season celebrating acclaimed […]