Fund will pay tribute to student
Liam Colgan performing charity to achieve this but once I had been in touch with the university to explain my plans, they couldn’t have been more helpful and already had a framework in place which fulfilled all of my objectives – to help students who were following the same path as Liam did, and to try to make Liam’s music available to as wide an audience as possible.”
The Liam Colgan Songwriting Award will give an aspiring songwriter the opportunity to study the art and craft of songwriting with a master songwriter of their choice.
The Liam Colgan Music Production Award will provide an opportunity to study the art and science of music production through tuition or studio time with a renowned producer of their choice.
Peter Honeyman, creative and cultural industries subject network leader at the university, said: “We remember Liam as an inspirational and highly committed performer and composer who impressed us all at Perth College UHI with his enthusiasm and energy.
“Songwriting was his passion and we are delighted this generous award will allow others to further pursue their own ambitions and dreams.
“Liam’s memory will live on in this award and the work of those who benefit from it.”
Alison Wilson, the university’s head of development, added: “We are very grateful to Liam’s family for thinking of giving back to the university in this way and it’s lovely to know that Liam will now be remembered for helping other music students.”
Donations to this fund can be made by visitingwww.uhi.ac.uk/en/development/ scholarshipsandprizes/the-liam-colganfund/, where Liam’s music can also be listened to.
Students wanting to be considerewd have until September 2 to express their interest.