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Lyra are looking to commission an experience Musician/Composer!! The successful Artist will lead weekly sessions with Lyra's Youth Music group from January, working torwards a performance at the Bright & Wild festival in May 2024. Find out how to apply: lyra.co.uk/workwithus

Standing in solidarity with the protesters at the Scottish Parliament today - sorry we can't be with you in person but we're with you in spirit.

New show alert! SUNK by Ian Cameron and Sean Hay is a heartwarming tale for ages 12+. Free tickets at Lyra on Thu 9 Nov at 7.30pm or Fri 10 Nov at 7pm: lyra.co.uk/what-s-on

Have you got your tickets yet for Lyra’s new Young Company show, ‘That Feeling When’? We open a week from today on Wed 25 October. Get your free tix here: lyra.co.uk/what-s-on

First chance to see the new show by Ian Cameron & Sean Hay at Lyra on Thu 9 & Fri 10 Nov. Free tickets available now: lyra.co.uk/what-s-on

Artist Voice Residency 23/24 CALL OUT DEADLINE EXTENDED: 1st November Project X are looking for 2 early career dance artists of the African/Caribbean diaspora to take part in their 23/24 Artist Voice residency programme. Visit the link: projectxplatform.co.uk/artist-voice-r…

Hi Lyra Family, We hope you all had Happy Holidays! Our regular sessions start back this week. Remember Young Company have a few weeks off and starts back on the 23rd January. We look forward to seeing you! Image by Andrew Perry of Dream with Music by Morgan Njobo and Youth Music

Community dancers wanted! Do you live in or have a connection to Greater Craigmillar? Do you love to boogie or know someone who does? We're looking for 5 dancers for STRUT - an outdoor dance parade. Find out how to audition for this paid opportunity: m-hz.co.uk/strut-craigmil…

Lyra Young Company are auditioning new members! Are you in S1+, live in Greater Craigmillar and want to join a professional performance company for teens? Then Young Company is for you! Head to lyra.co.uk/young-company to find out more and sign up for our upcoming audition! 💫

On Friday we hosted our annual Community Gathering and welcomed makars and doers who work with young people and/or facilitate art with young people in the community. It was wonderful to welcome so many people for both an afternoon tea and an evening ceilidh.

💃STRUT – OUTDOOR DANCE PERFORMANCE COMES TO GREATER CRAIGMILLAR Join us for MHz’s FREE outdoor performance of STRUT in partnership with Lyra on Wed 20th March (Craigmillar) and Thurs 21stMarch (Niddrie)

🕺 STRUT is a night time performance and projection parade shining the light on 5 talented dancers with a connection to Greater Craigmillar with Highland, Contemporary, Pop, Hip hop and Waacking dance styles in the mix. For more information visit: m-hz.co.uk/strut-craigmil…

🚦 STRUT will visit these streets between 7pm & 8pm Wed 20th March: 7pm to 8pm: Craigmillar 🏁Start Point: The Space Car Park, Harewood Road Thurs 21st March: 7pm to 8pm - Niddrie 🏁Start Point: Where Niddrie Mill Crescent meets Niddrie Mill Avenue. Follow us on the route!

The final show of our Culture Crew season: In Praise of Shadows by Julia Darrouy: Storytelling, shadow puppetry, singing and live music on Fri 19 April at 2pm - for ages 7+ and their families. Book your free tickets now lyra.co.uk/shows

Two weeks left to apply to be Lyra's new Venue Host. This is a part-time, permanent role. Usual hours: Tue-Sat, average 25 hours per week during school term-times. Salary: £24,925 pro-rata (£12.78 per hour). For more info and to apply: lyra.co.uk/workwithus

Free show for ages 7+ and their families this Friday at 2pm. Storytelling, shadow puppetry, singing and live music - a perfect Friday treat! Last few seats remaining: lyra.co.uk/event-details/…

Call out for Research/Consultant The Young Audiences Group are looking for a Researcher/Consultant with expertise in Equalities, Diversity, and Inclusion. Find out more and how to apply 📷 starcatchers.org.uk/.../call-out-f…

One week left to apply: Call out for Research/Consultant The Young Audiences Group are looking for a Researcher/Consultant with expertise in Equalities, Diversity, and Inclusion. starcatchers.org.uk/.../call-out-f…

We’re shocked by Creative Scotland’s announcement of the closure of the Open Fund for Individuals and the decision to delay opening applications to Youth Music Initiative funding. Both funds provide essential support for artists and practitioners to create and deliver [1/2]

important work across Scotland and for Lyra’s participants. Lyra has written to Scottish Government to call for the release of funding to Creative Scotland in the current financial year. Individuals can write to their MSPs: writetothem.com [2/2]