Young Scot has teamed up with some of Scotland's most talented young musicians, the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland to give two lucky readers and a friend each the chance to win tickets to the band's brand new show, 'Dragon's on 28th November at Edinburgh's recently refurbished Usher Hall. Entitled the 'Dragon's Lair', the performance will feature the band's signature sound, giving fans a chance to see one of the most dynamic and exciting pipe bands in Scotland and introducing them to world class musicians at the beginning of their careers.

Dragon's Lair will mark the first time the band has performed in Edinburgh since its inception in 2002 and will round off a spectacular year for the NYPBoS, which has seen them play for HRH Prince Charles at the National Piping Centre as well as concerts across the globe from Skye to Germany. The band also teamed up with world famous piper, Carlos Nunez at the Chihuahua Festival in Mexico in 2007 and will again feature with him at Celtic Connections 2010.

Made up of the best young pipers and drummers from across Scotland, including 13 year-old Connor Sinclair, personal piper to both Sir Sean Connery and First Minister Alex Salmond, NYPBoS provides unique development opportunities for its young members who are aged from 10 to 25 and an exceptional musical experience for its audiences. With many of its members already competing at the highest level with some of the world's most successful pipe bands, this will be an unmissable performance.

To win a pair of tickets for this Saturday's show in Edinburgh go to www.youngscot.og/competitions

Aged 12-17 and interested in real work experience, finding out about the arts, making new friends and being part of something extraordinary?

The lovely people at the macrobert theatre in Stirling, are offering you a once in a lifetime chance to experience working in the real world of the arts and organise the biggest arts festival ever to be programmed and run by young people in the UK.

The Arts Academy internship programme will give you real SQA qualifications in recognition of your achievements.

Besides all the important career stuff there will be plenty of fun along the way, you'll meet new friends and be mentored by a professional.

Check out the list below and if you fancy getting involved contact bjorn.sandberg@macrobert.org now!

mPOWER Internships
Stage Craft and Design
Young Journalist and copywriters
Music Development
Visual Arts Project
Research and Evaluation
Music Theatre
Arts Education
Technical and Stage Management
Event Management
Business Management
Arts Marketing
Festival Programming
Project Fundraising
Drama Development
Dance Development
Film Development

Don't forget to check out the links on the right hand side - where you can watch a video about the project and visit the website!

Book 3 nights and… get the 4th night free (with breakfast and sheets).

Stay at Bologna Youth Hostel and discover the city's cultural and artistic richness. Home to the most ancient Italian university (eleventh century), Bologna is famed for its two spectacular towers, the Asinelli and the Garisenda, both leaning, Piazza Maggiore, with its great medieval buildings, and the gothic Duomo of St. Petronio.

- Available from 1 November to 30 November
- Bookings must be for a minimum of 3 nights
- Offer for independent travellers only
- Not valid in conjunction with any other offer

For booking your stay:
Ostello “Due Torri San Sisto”
bologna@aighostels.com
www.ostellodibologna.com