We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Kilpatrick as Interim CEO and Creative Director, who commences post with immediate effect. He will now lead the SMIA’s executive team and work with the company’s board to increase the value of Scotland’s music industry both at home and on the world stage; economically, socially and culturally. …

The Glasgow-based band, Declan Welsh & The Decadent West, is one of the recipients selected for the 2023 Step Up Fund. This initiative, spearheaded by the Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) and Amazon Music, aids independent artists in accelerating their career growth.   The band comprises Declan Welsh, a prolific songwriter, guitarist Duncan McBride, bassist Ben…

Congratulations to Gill Eliver (Uninvited) and Mark Tremaine (TBS Entertainment) who are among the 40 selected people from within the UK to take part in this year’s POWER UP Participant Programme.   Power Up, co-founded by PRS Foundation and Ben Wynter, works alongside several industry giants including YouTube Music, Beggars Group, Spotify, and the Black…

UK Music, the collective voice of the UK music industry, has unveiled its Here, There and Everywhere report, which reveals the huge contribution of music tourism to the UK economy.   The new report outlines the impact of the eagerly anticipated resurgence of live music in 2022 – the first full year of post-pandemic festivals, gigs…

Pitch, Scotland’s international convention of hip hop and underground culture, has announced more speakers and artists for their key full weekend event which takes place across Glasgow venues Saint Lukes, Many Studios and the Drygate Brewery on Saturday 19th August and Sunday 20th August 2023.   LaJoyce Brookshire, a publicist for legends such as Aretha…

The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) today announces the appointment of ten new Directors who have joined our Company Board.   The newly-appointed Directors are Andy Duggan (Agent – Music Division, WME), Anneliese Harmon (General Manager, Music Managers Forum), David Mogendorff (Head of EU Artist Services, TikTok), Dougie Brown (Event Producer, Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival),…

Stagehire Scotland presents a unique opportunity for hardworking and dedicated individuals interested in joining a professional stage crew for upcoming summer events. This role, while physically demanding, offers participants the chance to be a part of Summer’s major events across Glasgow and beyond.   The duties involved in the role include: Constructing and dismantling stage…

Rise Up! Returns this Friday 5th & Saturday 6th of May 2023 to celebrate Black and People of Colour creatives in Scotland, featuring a weekend of events at the Music Hall and the Lemon Tree in Aberdeen.    The event has been curated by We Are Here Scotland and commissioned by Aberdeen Performing Arts, bringing…

Heel Toe Promotions are hosting a Meet The Industry Event – a student ran all-inclusive day of live music performances, trade stalls, networking opportunities, and music industry panels. Taking place Sunday 30th April 12pm-6pm at Princes House in Glasgow, all ticket proceeds will be donated to the Clutha Trust.  Offering a “pay what you can”…

Record Store Day 2023: Participating Scottish Record Shops Record Store Day is back once again, with 16 of our own Scottish record shops officially participating in the celebration. Taking place on Saturday, April 22, 2023, Record Store Day has become an annual celebration of independent record stores around the world. This special day brings together music…

UK Music, and its music industry members, are backing a proposed new organisation that would lead work in the creative industries to prevent and tackle workplace bullying and harassment. UK Music has been collaborating with partners from across the creative sector – including film, television and theatre – to set up the new Creative Industries…