In partnership with Loreburn Hall, Up Yer Airts Launches Sunday Scratch, a new platform for young musicians.
Up Yer Airts, the youth-led creative powerhouse in Dumfries and Galloway, is shaking up the way young musicians get seen with Sunday Scratch, a monthly live session giving artists and event creatives a professional stage to experiment, grow, and get noticed.
The first-ever Sunday Scratch takes place on Sunday 15th February, 2–5pm, at Loreburn Hall, Dumfries. Young bands and solo artists will have access to a full PA, backline, lights, and a live engineer to rehearse, perform, and test new material in front of a real audience.
“This isn’t about being polished. It’s about being brave, taking risks, and making something real,” says Liam Russell, Creative Director of Up Yer Airts. “Sunday Scratch is a space where young musicians and event creatives can step onto a real stage, try things, fail, learn, and grow. That’s how talent turns into craft.”
The event also opens doors for young event creatives. From sound engineers, lighting designers, photographers, filmmakers, and social media whizzes – the opportunity to gain real-world experience in a supportive live environment is here.
The inaugural lineup features DJ Lil J, Alex Bailey, The Hazards, BLANC and The High Priestess, with more acts to be announced. Entry is free and the bar will be open.
Sunday Scratch is part of Up Yer Airts’ growing ecosystem of programs, including Geez a Choon, which supports young musicians with residentials, mentorship, and performance opportunities, and the DIY Fund, which backs creative projects from recording an EP to running small-scale events.
For audiences across the UK, Sunday Scratch represents a model for how grassroots organisations can create meaningful, sustainable pathways for young artists, combining mentorship, professional access, and public visibility. For the young musicians on stage, it’s just the start.
For more information or to get involved, visit www.upyerairts.com or contact the Up Yer Airts Team at [email protected]
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