PITCH Scotland 2024 Conference & Showcase programme *Subject to change

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Day1 - CONFERENCE THURSDAY 22ND AUGUST, DRYGATE

11:00 Box Office

11:30 - 12:30 - 1-2-1 Sessions 

Jan Clausen (Factory92), Louise Stanners Pow (Musicians Union), Ben Wynter (AIM UK | POWER UP), Dana Beeler (Music Nova Scotia) Richy Muirhead (SAMA | PITCH).

12:00 - 12:05 Welcome to PITCH Scotland 2024

12:05 - 12:50 "Exploring the Roots: The Evolution of Underground Hip Hop in Scotland"

Darren McGarvey (Loki The Scottish Rapper), Skyyboii (AOK Music Group), Steg G (Music producer, Radio presenter and Recording artist), Emma Sithole (BeUnited), moderated by Mobo Agoro (PITCH Scotland | Up2stndrd).

13:00.- 13:45 "Celebrating Scotland: Why Now? Exploring New Platforms, Sounds, Development Programs, and Events in Scotland"

Iso Yso (KICKSTART), D-1 (Producer | D-Note Studios), Cassius Reid (BeUnited) moderated by Aja Garrod-Prance (The SMIA).

14:00 - 14:45 “Building Your Audience”

Honey Keenan ( HIVEFIVE MGMT), Selina Wedderburn ( UD Music | Tempo & Flow ), Melissa MacMaster (902 Hip Hop) moderated by Phoebe Inglis-Holmes (BBC Music Introducing | 432presents).

14:45 - 15:30 "Subverting the Noise: Exploring Non-London hip hop Scenes"

Mark Tremaine ( TBS Entertainment), Menelek Brown (Interval Records), Harlequin (Mixedbyharlequin), Alicia Raye (ALAYEX), moderated by Ben Wynter (AIM UK | POWER UP).

15:30 - 16:30 - Keynote: Elijah - Make The Ting

16:30 - 17:45 - PITCH Scotland Open Mic

17:45 - 18:00 Three60 - Presents GLA Studio

18:05 - 18:25 - Beatbox Scotland Takeover w/ Pablo Cortoy, Bigg Taj, Underfined, Fraj, L

Day1 - SHOWCASE, DRYGATE (18:30 - 23:30)

18:35 Izzy Rose presented by CRANIUM ARTS Canada

19:00 Carina Fernandes - Netherlands

19:25 Chachy - Scotland, UK

19:50 SVG - Scotland, UK

20:15 Wolf Mobb

20:40 P3lz, England UK

21:05 Psweatpants - Scotland, UK

21:30 Ferge & Fisherman - Germany

21:55 Quake Matthews - Canada (presented by Music Nova Scotia)

22:20 Meduulla - England, UK

22:45 KOJ - England, UK

Day2 - CONFERENCE - FRIDAY 23RD AUGUST, DRYGATE

11:00 - Box Office

11:30 - 12:30 - 1-2-1 Sessions 

Sarah Jones (FOCUS Wales, UK), Ben Ling (Centre national de la musique France), SJ (EmuBands, UK) , Miguel Angel (Pro Weekend Fest, Spain), Westley Holdsworth (PRS Foundation, UK), Juan Velez ( Head of Label & Artist Management, Pianola Music), Melissa MacMaster (902 Hip Hop).

11:30 - 12:15 Music Feedback Session (part 1) 

Selina Wedderburn (UD Music | Tempo & Flow), Niko Backspin (BACKSPIN Media), Ross Wilson (Anonymous Management), Mark Tremaine ( TBS Entertainment).

12:15 - 13:00 Music Feedback Session (part 2)

Menelek Brown (Interval Records), D-1 (Producer), Harlequin (mixedbyharlequin)

13:00 - 13:15 PITCH Scotland presents: KOUK (stripped back)

13:15 - 13:45 "German Market Focus: Navigating Live Music, Hip Hop Platforms, and Media Opportunities"

Jan Clausen (Factory92), Niko Backspin (BACKSPIN), Juan Velez ( Head of Label & Artist Management, Pianola Music), Moderated by Jess Partridge (European Music Managers Alliance).

14:00 - 14:45 "Street Rhythms: The Social History and Realities of Grime, Drill, Gangs, and Community in UK Music Culture.”

Aniefiok Ekpoudom (Author “Where We Come From”), Graeme Armstrong (Author “The Young Team” | BBC Street Gangs)

15:00 - 15:30  "Crossing Borders: The Impact of Visas, Budgets, Schengen, and Brexit on International Touring.”

Tumi Williams (Skunkadelic), Sanjeev Mann (Supermann on da Beat), moderated by Kim Simpson (Creative Scotland).

15:30 - 16:30 - WOMEN BEHIND THE MIC – Book Presentation & Networking

Join a conversation celebrating the powerful women who shaped the hip-hop industry behind the scenes. As part of the acclaimed "Women Behind The Mic" series, this panel focuses on "The Hip-Hop Edition" and highlights the stories of the female executives who helped build some of the most iconic artists and brands over the last 50 years.

Featuring LaJoyce Brookshire, Lynn M. Scott and Pam Lewis Rudden, this discussion will be moderated by Selina Wedburn and will shed light on the critical role women have played in creating what is now pop culture.

16:30 - 17:30 - Music Nova Scotia Mixer 

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SHOWCASE - DAY 2 (11 acts) - 17:30 - 23:30

SHOWCASE - DAY 2 (12 acts) - 17:30 - 23:30

17:30 Skunkadelic - Wales, UK (presented by FOCUS Wales)

18:00 Kawak - Spain (presented by Pro Weekend Fest, Spain)

1830 Niques - Wales, UK (presented by FOCUS Wales)

19:00 Basil Panagop - Germany 

19:30 Ziggy - Scotland, UK

20:00 Alx Romance - Scotland, UK

20:30 Michael Ekow & May - Holland

21:00 Schmoneydoll - Ireland 

21:30 KAYO - Canada (presented by Music Nova Scotia)

22:00 PAQUE - Scotland, UK

22:30 Big BLU - USA

23:00 EUGENE - Scotland, UK

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EXTRA EVENTS (4)

Opening Party [Wednesday 21 August 20:30 - 23:30] - FREE | RSVP HERE

BLOC+, 117 Bath Street

21:15 - 21:45 JoeThePoet - USA

22:00 - 22:30 KAYO - Canada

DD Dragon vs Quake Matthews [Wednesday 21 August 19:30 - 21:00] £6.00 Tickets

The Lowdown, Dundee

The showdown of the century!! DD Dragon prepares for his biggest challenge yet, facing off against a rapper from a distant land!! Tickets available on Skiddle.

WOMEN BEHIND THE MIC [Friday 23 August 15:00 - 17:00] - FREE

The Social Hub, 15 Candleriggs Glasgow  

15:00 - 17:00  - LaJoyce Brookshire [Women Behind The Mic ‘ at The Social Hub

LaJoyce Brookshire (Women Behind The Mic) 

Lynn M. Scott (Vice President of Vydia Label Services) 

Pam Lewis Rudden (Plutonic Group Sync)

European Music Managers Alliance - Manager Meetup [Friday 23 August 17:00 - 18:00] - FREE

The Social Hub, 15 Candleriggs Glasgow  

Networking Event for music managers.