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@henhoose.bsky.social

Scotland’s women & non-binary music collective. We mentor & collaborate. We fight for equality in music. Albums, commissions & opportunities.

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Hen Hoose and Lacunas Music Society

Tickets are on sale now for the album launch of ‘The Twelve’, the new Hen Hoose Collective album which is out in January. We are delighted to be playing together at the Tramway for Celtic Connections. A rare occurrence, so don’t miss out! www.celticconnections.com/event/1/hen-...

27.10.2025 18:07 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Superb @henhoose.bsky.social show for @tinychanges.bsky.social tonight in the wonderful loft space at @theoldhairdressers.bsky.social

18.10.2025 22:16 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Starter for Eleven: Hen Hoose x Clare Grogan - The Skinny Ahead of performances from Altered Images and Hen Hoose as part of Pop Mutations' Tiny Changes fundraiser this month, the Hen Hoose collective put Clare Grogan's memory and knowledge of Scottish…

Ahead of performances from Altered Images and Hen Hoose as part of Pop Mutations' @tinychanges.bsky.social fundraiser this weekend, @henhoose.bsky.social put @claregrogan.bsky.social's memory and knowledge of Scottish music to the test

www.theskinny.co.uk/music/interv... @claregrogan2

17.10.2025 13:03 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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From chart-topping teen prodigy to hook assassin & Hen Hoose powerhouse 💥 AMUNDA’s new single BOOM (from the AmaGroove Global Collaboration Album) proves she’s still got that HENergy. 🔗 Listen now & meet the boss behind the bangers. orcd.co/boom_

15.08.2025 11:30 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Sat 30th August, Mackintosh Church, Glasgow

A night to remember and celebrate the extraordinary Beldina Odenyo – Heir of the Cursed. Her posthumous album release concert brings together an incredible line-up to honour her music, her life, and her light. 💜

events.humanitix.com/heir-of-the-...

15.08.2025 08:25 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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“Take a ride on a wave. Wipe out. Keep it real, take it easy, don’t shout.” A shimmering new indie-pop anthem from the Hen Hoose Collective. 🌊 Wipe Out is OUT NOW #WipeOut #HenHoose #TheTwelve #NewMusic

01.08.2025 08:15 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Hen Hoose Collective - Wipe Out - Single Choose your preferred music service

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29.07.2025 09:23 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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🌀 OUT NOW - WIPE OUT the brand new single from Hen Hoose Collective. A joy-fuelled, orchestral indie pop anthem about freedom, play and defiant optimism. 🎤 MALKA, Ray Aggs, Inge Thomson 🎛️ Produced by Susan Bear 💿 Listen, save, share: [link in bio] #WipeOut #HenHoose #TheTwelve #NewMusic #OutNow

29.07.2025 08:11 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Susan Bear who produced, mix, mastered Wipe Out talks to us about the process of making the single. Hen Hoose is a not-for-profit collective of woman & non-binary artists. 🌀 First single from The Twelve is out 29 July #WipeOut #HenHoose #TheTwelve #BehindTheMusic

23.07.2025 08:56 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Love Grassroots Scottish Music, anyone? 💛

New podcast for your ears

Shares very much appreciated.

Let's grow this together 🌱

@rockactionrecords.scot @malkamakesmusic.bsky.social @henhoose.bsky.social

👂 snackmag.co.uk/podcast

23.05.2025 09:20 — 👍 11    🔁 10    💬 0    📌 1
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I'm playing my first full band set in 2 years at Fringe By The Sea.
Sunday 10th August.

New band. New songs. New era begins.

Part of the @henhoose.bsky.social double bill with @malkamakesmusic.bsky.social.
2PM • The Dome • All ages.

Come be part of the beginning x

🎟️ Tickets: fringebythesea.com

17.07.2025 11:59 — 👍 13    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0
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⏳ 1 week to go! The first single from The Twelve drops 29 July. 🎶 ‘Wipe Out’ is all bounce, optimism, and sonic joy. Are you ready? 🎧 Pre-save now #WipeOut #HenHoose #TheTwelve #NewMusic

22.07.2025 08:37 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Some #BTS moments from our latest Collaborative Community Songwriting Camp! 🎼

Thanks to everyone who came along to share their creativity ✨

21.07.2025 13:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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WIPE OUT is a song full of rhythm, joy, and quiet defiance. 💡 Inspired by connection, laughter, and the magic of making music together, born during a Hen Hoose retreat at Black Bay Studios. 🎧 Out 29 July #WipeOut #HenHoose #TheTwelve #NewMusic

17.07.2025 08:33 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Hen Hoose is back! Our new single WIPE OUT is a joy-fuelled anthem written during a songwriting retreat on the Isle of Lewis. Featuring: 🎤 MALKA (Tamara Schlesinger) 🎻 Ray Aggs 🎧 Inge Thomson 🛠️ Produced by Susan Bear ✨ 🌀 Out 29 July. Pre-save now! buff.ly/gqvMBNk
#WipeOut #HenHoose #NewMusic

15.07.2025 13:50 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
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🥁 SAVE THE DATE! 🥁

We're throwing our next flock session on Thursday 28 August 📆

The topic? How to approach next steps after making music and completing the creative process.

Stay tuned for more information on how to register for your free ticket 🎟️

10.07.2025 21:53 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Last chance to apply to our upcoming Marketing Yourself as a DIY Artist half-day workshop! Applications close this Wed 4 June at 10am... 👇

02.06.2025 10:21 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Following on from the success of our Marketing Yourself as a DIY Artist Flock Session, we are developing this popular topic into a half-day interactive workshop led by @malkamakesmusic.bsky.social & Carla J. Easton at @scottishmusic.bsky.social on Wed 18th June!
Register for free at henhoose.com

16.05.2025 14:12 — 👍 3    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 1
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👀 🌊 🎸 🔜

We are so excited to announce that in May, 12 Hen Hoose artists will be spending a week at Black Bay Studios located in the Outer Hebrides to write and record a brand new album.

Lots of exciting things coming very soon... stay tuned!

📸 Black Bay Studio

23.04.2025 14:03 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Hen Hoose are thrilled to offer our first community collaborative songwriting camp for female-identifying and non-binary people wanting to join and write with other artists.
The camp will be at Berkeley Studios on Wed 28 May from 10.30am-5pm with a 1 hour lunch-break.
Apply at henhoose.com 🔗

18.04.2025 16:06 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Applications are NOW OPEN for Cariss Crosbie's Vocal Technique & Stage Presence Workshop.
Cariss is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and member of the Hen Hoose collective. In this half-day workshop, she'll cover vocal health and technique as well as on-stage confidence.
Apply now at henhoose.com

17.04.2025 09:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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We're delighted to announce that applications for the first round of our 2025 free music mentorship scheme, for female-identifying and non-binary people wanting to navigate the world of music, are now open!
Check you meet the criteria below and apply via our website (henhoose.com) by Wed 30 Apr.

11.04.2025 17:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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We've got some exciting announcements coming up this month 🎶 One of which involves this lovely Hen: Cariss Crosbie 👀

More information coming very soon!

09.04.2025 09:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Applications to our 2025 mentoring scheme open this month 👀
You'll get 4 hours of one-to-one guidance over a 6 month period (either in-person or online) tailored to your experience and skills. We strongly encourage anyone who was unsuccessful last year to re-apply!
More info coming very soon...

07.04.2025 16:03 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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DIY Artists! We still have a few free places for our upcoming flock sessions event all about marketing yourself as a musician/songwriter. Get top tips from leading writers, editors, PRs and musicians on how to get your work out there and grow your profile. 🎟️ buff.ly/ytl6YId

31.03.2025 15:02 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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The brilliant Dan Gautreau is hosting another audio production workshop with us next month and we have 6 free places to fill!
If you identify as Female or Non-Binary, live in Scotland and have experience using a DAW, you could be eligible!
Find out how to apply at henhoose.com > opportunities 🔗

28.03.2025 10:00 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Due to popular demand, we've released a second batch of free tickets for our upcoming flock sessions! Learn all about how to market yourself as a DIY artist on Thu 3 April 👇
buff.ly/bbM2mdO

19.03.2025 15:57 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Under 3 weeks to go until our next flock sessions panel! Meet our industry experts Arusa Qureshi, Jenn Nimmo-Smith, Tallah Brash & Elisabeth Elektra who will be sharing their top tips around marketing yourself as a DIY artist! Register for a free ticket at henhoose.com

14.03.2025 10:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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✨ What. A. Night! Thank you to everyone who came to our gig on Saturday. This was the first time songs from EP1, 2 & 3 (all written, produced, mixed and mastered by female and non-binary artists) have been played live and what a joy it was to perform them on International Women's Day. 💜

13.03.2025 17:01 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A fabulous evening being entertained by @henhoose.bsky.social . A joyous celebration of #InternationalWomensDay2025 Bravo @malkamakesmusic.bsky.social @carlajeaston.bsky.social and all involved. 👏👏👏

08.03.2025 22:28 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

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