Born To Be Wide presents Edinburgh’s Greatest Hits, celebrating Edinburgh's illustrious music history with Fiona Shepherd (The Scotsman/Glasgow Music City Tours) and Jim Byers (Edinburgh Music Lovers), hosted by Olaf Furniss (Born To Be Wide/Wide Days).

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What does it take to release a UK number 1 album in the musical landscape of 2021? Join Born to Be Wide for a panel discussion looking at two incredible Scottish album success stories of this year; Mogwai’s ‘As the Love Continues’ and The Snuts’ ‘W.L.’

Celebrating LGBT+ History Month musician, producer and DJ Sean Dickson (aka Hifi Sean), takes part in a live interview + virtual social evening. Register here

Virtually Born To Be Wide returns with social and in-conversation with DJ, promoter, remixer and label owner, Keith McIvor (JD Twitch). More details and to register click here.

Virtually Born To Be Wide features most components of the physical events including a live discussion, socialising and an opportunity for participants to share news of releases and other forthcoming activities. The panel focuses on the Gaelic music initiative Feisean Nan Gaidheal, which provides work for hundreds of musicians, offers tuition to thousands of people of all ages, hosts festivals, commissions work and established a strong music tourism niche through the Ceilidh Trail. We’ll be looking at how it works and if the model could be adopted in other genres and parts of the world. Click for full event info.

Edinburgh is known globally as the Festival City, hosting a broad range of international events across the arts and science. What mutually-beneficial opportunities could develop from closer collaboration with local venues, promoters, musicians and labels throughout the year? And how can more partnerships be established?

Join some of the UK's leading marketing experts for a panel discussion on promoting yourself and your music or company. Expect an overview of how to make the most of all the tools at your disposal - from social media to streaming playlists and the most interesting ways to engage fans.

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An evening of informative workshops and advice sessions from music industry experts ensuring artists, bands and their teams take advantage of career progression opportunities, from Wide Days to SXSW via the UK’s most pioneering funding scheme, Momentum.

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Join the Wide crew for Christmas drinks, festive snacks, music chats and self-indulgent DJ sets from a host of industry figures. 

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Ahead of the Born To Be Wide Xmas social, EmuBands head of artist relations Toni Malyn will host a masterclass for artists, managers and labels on getting the most from the Spotify For Artists platform.

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Born To Be Wide launches in Dundee with legendary producer, author and musician Martin Atkins at Clark On Lyndsey Street on Tuesday 13 November. The night begins with former PIL, Killing Joke and Pigface drummer, giving a talk  How To Make An Extra $100k Next Year, drawing on his books Band:Smart, Tour:Smart and Welcome to The Music Business…You’re Fucked. He will also take part in a discussion focusing on two music businesses – featuring Kenny Gray from Dundee’s Make That A Take and self-releasing musician Emily Kelly from The Jellyman’s Daughter.

Following the panel, the teams from Creative Dundee and Le Freak Records will DJ playing their favourite records and the audience are invited to hang out and socialise.

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Born To Be Wide returns for a special evening focusing on new record label models combined with the customary mix of socialising and self-indulgent guest DJ sets. Hosted in association with the Association of Independent Music (AIM), the event takes place on 1 November at The Pleasance in Edinburgh and features four short talks followed by a discussion and then an evening socialising to a random selection of tunes.

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Born To Be Wide makes its Glasgow debut with a diverse range of perspectives on how to get the most out of industry events and what organisers look for in potential showcase acts. Includes audience Q&A.

To celebrate our 14th Birthday, Scott Hutchison (Frightened Rabbit) will be in conversation reflecting on his career to date. He will also take part in a panel looking at common health issues affecting people working in music, how to pre-empt them, what support is available and how to stay healthy on tour. The discussion will be followed by a social session with music selected by speakers and industry guests. 

Join the teams behind Born To Be Wide, Wide Days and Music Tourist for some Christmas drinks, socialising and general merriment on Wednesday 6th December at the Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh from 7pm till late.
 

Born To Be Wide returns on 9 August to co-host a special evening with Made in Adelaide and Arts South Australia at Edinburgh’s Summerhall.

Celebrating 13 years since its launch, Born To Be Wide returns to the Electric Circus on Thursday 2 March with a panel focusing on the producer.

Off The Record Inverness takes place on Saturday 25 February at the Ironworks Venue (122b Academy Street, Inverness, IV1 1LX) for anyone aged 14-25 interested in a career in music.

The event will feature key figures from the music business taking part in seminars, workshops and advice sessions – all geared to demystifying the industry and providing knowledge to get started.

SINGING FROM A DIFFERENT SONG SHEET
 
Celtic Connections artistic director Donald Shaw, director of the Glasgow International Jazz Festival Jill Rodger, Prides frontman Stewart Brock and Sarah J Stanley of HQFU join Olaf Furniss for Born To Be Wide at Edinburgh's Electric Circus on Thursday 3 November.

PLANNING THE MODERN TOUR - AND AVOIDING DISASTER

Born To Be Wide returns on 29 September with a look at the best approaches to touring and how to avoid hideous disasters on the road.

Born To Be Wide returns to the Edinburgh International Book Festival on Tue 23 August with a free Talk Show at the Unbound Spiegel Tent.

Guests include veteran music journalist, Sylvia Patterson, who will be talking about her book I’m Not With The Band, Honeyblood frontwoman, Stina Tweeddale and Where You're Meant To Be director/writer Paul Fegan. Live music from Stina Tweeddale and Luna Delirious.

Born To Be Wide and Dundee’s Place Partnership are pleased to announce a special seminar event at the McManus Museum & Art Gallery on Thursday 14 April, exploring approaches to strengthening the local music scene.