Category: Events

Monday 14 June 2021 | 16:00 – 18:00 As we conclude our Scottish Music Export Office Feasibility Study, we are pleased to welcome representatives from the European Music Exporters’ Exchange. This unique panel will present a vision for the future of Scottish music export, whereby different models will be outlined and discussed to inform how…

Thursday 10 June 2021 | 16:00 – 18:00 Join the writer and researcher of our Brexit study, ‘Moving Forward’, Tim Wright on a roundtable discussion as we discuss some possible mitigations to the impacts of Brexit for Scotland’s music industry. Should there be a backline and equipment hub for Scottish musicians available in Europe? Does…

Tuesday 8 June 2021 | 16:00 – 18:00 Jonny Tait (BTO Solicitors), Lisa Whytock (Active Events) and Richard Chater (Rubadub/Numbers) join us to talk about their experiences dealing with the impacts of Brexit on different areas of Scotland’s music industry. We’ll discuss how to mitigate ongoing effects, as well as look ahead to possible long-term…

Join the AMS Edinburgh team for an open day with something extra. Enjoy two workshops with tutors Michael Mackay and Marina Rolink, followed by a presentation about studying at AMS and a Q&A session for you to ask anything and everything about their courses. GET TICKETS

Over the past few weeks, the Scottish Government has published updated operating guidance for the events sector during the Coronavirus pandemic. The webinar on Tuesday 8 June at 3pm is organised in partnership with the Event Industry Advisory Group and will provide event organisers and the wider sector with an opportunity to hear from key…

EVENT OVERVIEW: Wellness professional Jack Williamson will introduce you to nine different ways to stay mentally resilient during testing times, providing you with tools and techniques you can implement day-to-day to help you build your own resilience. The session will take place remotely via Zoom on Thursday 24 June from 10.15am. TICKET COST: FREE GET…

The British Music Industry and Department for International Trade (DIT) have been running Trade Missions to various music markets for the past 20 years. During the global pandemic where no travel has been permitted these have taken the form of webinars with the latest of these now giving an insight into Nigeria. Speakers include: Chim…

 WHEN: 16 + 17 JUNE 2021 EVENT OVERVIEW: XpoNorth is an annual conference for creatives offering unique regional perspectives and cutting-edge global trends. XpoNorth 2021 will offer attendees a raft of digital experiences and the opportunity to join the conversation. TICKETS COST: FREE GET TICKETS

WHEN: FRIDAY 14 MAY 2021 EVENT OVERVIEW: A series of events presented by Edinburgh Futures Institute, promoted by Federation of Scottish Theatre, Edinburgh Performing Arts Development and Scottish Music Industry Association, exploring technology’s role in the recovery, growth and creation of new opportunities within Scotland’s performing arts sector post Covid-19. Each event will introduce a…

WEDNESDAY 21 APRIL 2021 |  19:00 OVERVIEW: HOW CAN RECORD LABELS, RECORD STORES, AND ARTISTS RESPOND TO THE CLIMATE CRISIS? PRESENTING A PANEL MADE UP OF RECORD LABELS, RECORD STORES, AND ARTISTS DISCUSSING IF IT’S THEIR PLACE TO RESPOND TO THE CLIMATE CRISIS AND IF SO, HOW? TAKING IN MICRO AND MACRO ACTIONS AROUND THE…

FRIDAY 16 APRIL 20201| 3PM – 3.40PM OVERVIEW: THE MU ARE HOLDING A GUIDED MEDITATION SESSION FOR BOTH MEMBERS AND NO  MEMBERS.THESE GUIDED MEDITATION SESSIONS ARE BASED ON ASCENSION MEDITATION TECHNIQUES. AN EXTREMELY EFFICIENT AND POWERFUL MEDITATION PRACTICE, IT IS NON-RELIGIOUS, WITH NO BELIEF SYSTEM REQUIRED. IT’S SIMPLE AND EASY AND THIS TALK WILL EXPLAIN HOW…

THURSDAY 14 APRIL 2021 | 6PM – 7PM EVENT OVERVIEW: EVERY WEDNESDAY IN APRIL PRS FOR MUSIC AND WOMEN CONNECT WILL BE HOSTING A BACK TO BASICS SERIES WHICH WILL PROVIDE YOU ALL THE TOOLS NEEDED TO NAVIGATE THE MUSIC INDUSTRY,  JOINED BY PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE INDUSTRY WHO WILL SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND GIVE KEY ADVICE ON HOW…

THURSDAY 8 APRIL 2021 | 4PM EVENT OVERVIEW: JOIN THE IVORS ACADEMY AND LEADING FIGURES ACROSS THE SCOTTISH MUSIC CREATOR COMMUNITY AS WE PRESENT A SPECIAL PANEL LOOKING AT DEMYSTIFYING THE STREAMING INDUSTRY. WE’LL DISCUSS THE CHALLENGES FACED BY SCOTTISH SONGWRITERS AND COMPOSERS, UPDATE YOU ON THE FIX STREAMING AND BROKEN RECORD CAMPAIGNS AND EXPLORE…

EVENT OVERVIEW: EVERY WEDNESDAY IN APRIL PRS FOR MUSIC AND WOMEN CONNECT WILL BE HOSTING A BACK TO BASICS SERIES WHICH WILL PROVIDE YOU ALL THE TOOLS NEEDED TO NAVIGATE THE MUSIC INDUSTRY,  JOINED BY PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE INDUSTRY WHO WILL SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND GIVE KEY ADVICE ON HOW TO ELEVATE YOUR CAREER. DEMYSTIFY COPYRIGHT, PRS, MCPS,…

THURSDAY 15TH APRIL 2021 | 4PM – 6PM EVENT OVERVIEW: IN THE FIRST BPI INSIGHT SESSION OF THE NEW DECADE, THIS FORTHCOMING EVENT LOOKS AHEAD TO THE 2020S AND WILL SEE 10 SPEAKERS GIVE THEIR VIEWS ON INDIVIDUAL TECHNOLOGIES, AS WELL AS ON BROADER BUSINESS TRENDS AND SOCIETAL ISSUES – AND THEIR POTENTIAL IMPACT FOR…