This session explores the findings of newly commissioned research from the SMIA, benchmarking the size, scale and value of Scotland’s music industry.
Providing a data-driven snapshot of the sector’s current economic contribution, the research sets the scene for wider Summit conversations around investment, public funding, cultural value and the future of Scotland’s music industry.
This session was recorded as part of the SMIA Summit 2024 – a free, two-day online event exploring what’s next for Scotland’s music industry.
Topics include:
- Key economic insights from new industry research
- Public funding and investment opportunities
- The role of policy in shaping future growth
- Measuring cultural and social value alongside economic worth
- Actionable steps towards a resilient, thriving music sector
Session Breakdown:
- 00:00 – Introduction by Robert Kilpatrick (Scottish Music Industry Association)
- 03:40 – Keynote Presentation by Dr Robert Allan (Glasvegas / University of the West of Scotland)
- 16:30 – Panel Discussion moderated by Lori Anderson (Culture Counts), featuring:
- Geoff Ellis (DF Concerts & Events)
- Halina Rifai (We Are Here Scotland / Podcart)
- Ian Smith (Last Night From Glasgow)
- Michelle Thomson MSP (Falkirk East Constituency)
- 56:12 – Audience Q&A
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Explore the other SMIA Summit 2024 videos:
- Innovate or Stagnate – Tech’s Role in Scottish Music’s Future
- Beyond the Central Belt – Decentralising Scotland’s Music Industry
- Re-imagining Music Spaces – From Vision to Sector-wide Reality
- Achieving Fair Work in Scotland’s Music Industry
- Addressing Gender Discrimination in Scotland’s Music Industry
- An International Music Strategy – Building a Sustainable Global Presence
Looking Ahead: SMIA Summit 2025
The SMIA Summit will return in 2025, continuing to explore the ideas, challenges and opportunities shaping Scotland’s music industry.
Building on the conversations from 2024, next year’s Summit will bring together artists, organisations, policymakers and industry professionals for another two days of discussion, inspiration and connection.
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