Thur 6 Aug 2026 | 11am-12:30pm | Online (Zoom)
About The Session:
Join us for an in conversation session with Dr. Diljeet Bhachu, exploring intent versus outcome and how we can approach accountability when things go wrong.
We’ll spend an hour exploring the relationship between intention and impact, and how we respond when someone has been called in or called out.
The conversation will consider questions including:
- What does it look like to acknowledge an outcome without becoming defensive?
- How can we move past explaining intent and towards repair?
- How can accountability become an ongoing practice rather than a quick response when something goes wrong?
- How can organisations build the confidence and capacity to approach difficult conversations more constructively?
The session will include approximately one hour of conversation, followed by up to 30 minutes for audience questions.
Participants are welcome to bring their own questions, reflections and experiences. There is no requirement to contribute during the session.
Who Is This Session For?
This session is for people working across Scotland’s music industry who want to develop a more thoughtful and practical approach to accountability within their work.
It may be particularly relevant to:
- Freelancers and independent music practitioners
- Staff members and organisational leaders
- Promoters, venues, festivals and events teams
- Artist managers, labels and agencies
- People responsible for equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility or organisational culture
- Anyone seeking to improve how they respond when harm or conflict occurs
This session forms part of the Scottish Music EDIA Manifesto and Action Framework programme. You can learn more about them both here.
Book Your Place
This session is free to attend for SMIA members.
To access the registration link, you’ll need to be logged in to your SMIA account.
Not a member yet? SMIA membership is free and open to anyone working in, or aspiring to work in, Scotland’s music industry. Join today to access the this event and year-round opportunities and resources.
About Dr Diljeet Bhachu
Dr Diljeet Kaur Bhachu FHEA FRSA (she/her) is an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer at the Musicians’ Union, the UK’s trade union for musicians. The MU represents over 36,000 members across all areas of the music industries. Diljeet has been a longstanding trade union activist with the MU prior to taking on this role.
Diljeet previously worked in higher education and has a background in research, including working as a research consultant in the creative industries. Her PhD, completed in 2019 with funding from the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities, looked at colonial legacies in music education in Scotland through the formation of musical identities amongst music educators.
Her work as a lecturer and PhD supervisor focuses on challenging inequalities. Diljeet continues to be active as a musician, both as a session musician and with her own creative projects.
Since joining the MU, Diljeet has been part of the core team working on the Musicians’ Census, a project in partnership with Help Musicians, as well as looking after the MU’s Equalities Networks for underrepresented members. Diljeet was a Keychange Talent Leadership Programme participant in 2025, and is a mentor for TLP 2026.
Access and Participation
This event will take place online via Zoom Webinar. Joining information will be sent to registered participants ahead of the session.
This session will be recorded and made available to SMIA members following the event.
Attendees will not be required to use a camera or microphone. The Zoom chat and Q&A functions will be available throughout the session, allowing you to submit questions and take part in the discussion in writing.
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Please contact info@smia.org.uk when registering if there is anything we can do to support your participation.
Related Pages
Explore the Scottish Music EDIA Manifesto and Action Framework, access practical resources and learn more about the people and organisations supporting this work.
You can learn more below: