Born To Be Wide presents Edinburgh - Music City
Edinburgh is home to thousands of musicians and DJ’s as well as some 200 music businesses, community organisations and charities.
Born To Be Wide is set to celebrate the people, organisations and companies which sustain Edinburgh’s music scene, as well exploring how to ensure that can thrive. Taking place at Leith Arches on 26 March, the event will feature a panel and forum, bringing together artists, charities, clubs, collectives, educators, festivals, labels, media, promoters, record shops, venues and others who make the community.
The event is an opportunity to give voice to the broad range of work being done in the capital, from the grassroots to huge festivals, and highlight the creative, social and economic impact. It will also provide an opportunity for attendees to raise awareness of the challenges being faced and what needs to be done to ensure that the sector can flourish.
Event Schedule:
19:00 – Doors Open
19:30 - 20:45 - Panel + Discussion
20:45 - 23:00 - DJs + Social
Previous Panel Videos
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Born To Be Wide presents The Power of Collectives
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Evie Smith (The Forbidden Zone), George McFadyen (Crowded Flat), Sanjeev Mann (Hip Hop Scotland) and Vicky Kavanagh (Works in Progress) explored how collectives operate, how they work with grassroots artists and tips for setting up your own collective.
Born To Be Wide presents Community Radio
A panel dedicated to community radio and the role it plays in promoting musical and broadcasting talent.
Becca Clark (Dundee Radio Club), Jamie Pettinger (EHFM), Steg G (Sunny Govan) and Suz O’Neill (Radio Buena Vida) outlinined their approaches to programming, the opportunities they offer and off-air activities, which include training workshops, events and their own cafes.