The SMIA Summit 2024: Achieving Fair Work in Scotland’s Music IndustryThe SMIA Summit 2024:

This session will delve into the value placed on those working within Scotland’s music industry, exploring the feasibility and implementation of fair work principles in an under-resourced, underfunded and under-regulated sector. Fair work is a strategic priority for the Scottish Government, but how realistic is it within the current landscape?

We will examine the critical issues facing Scotland’s music sector, such as the lack of union membership for industry professionals (out-with musicians), the risk of a talent drain due to inadequate working conditions, lack of safeguarding, poor pay and job insecurity.

The session will explore the challenges and potential solutions for providing fair working conditions and sustainable careers for future industry professionals. This includes addressing the scarcity of skills development opportunities, the gap between education and industry and the lack of support from public agencies and private commercial investment.

We will address whether the music industry can deliver on fair work ambitions, encompassing fulfilment, effective voice, opportunity, respect and security. How can we bring the sector together to ensure these principles are met? By prioritising fair work and ensuring organisations commit to these standards, we aim to create a more sustainable and equitable future for Scotland’s music industry.

The SMIA Summit 2024 is an exclusive event for SMIA Members, join our free SMIA membership.