Idlewild, Mull Historical Society and up and coming Scottish band My Latest Novel are all supporting a new 'Scottish music manifesto' aiming to secure more government funding to help the music industry north of the border. The manifesto has been put together by a Cross Party Group On Scottish Contemporary Music in the Scottish Parliament, led by MSP Pauline McNeill.
Commenting on the manifesto, McNeill told reporters: "We simply want to remind decision-makers that we have the talent in Scotland and the range of expert businesses necessary to show the world that this country is a major international force in music and the creative arts".
The bands supporting the initiative will join McNeil as well as Scottish First Minister Jack McConnell and culture minister Patricia Ferguson at an event at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh to launch the manifesto.