PITCH 2026 Programme

PITCH Scotland (2-4 Sept 2026) - Full Programme

Wednesday 02 September, McChuills - Opening Night

19:30 Sonedo (Scotland, UK)

20:00 LOLA! (Scotland, UK)

20:30 Frizzy P and Mr Cole (France, UK)

21:00 Keemo. L Riot (Scotland, UK)

21:30 JoeJas (England, UK)

22:00 Kadiata (England, UK)

Thursday 03 September, MOXY Merchant City (Day-Time)

11:30 - 13:00 1-1 Industry Speed Meetings - RSVP Required (Opening Mid August).

Thursday 03 September, McChuills (Day-Time)

14:30 - 15:30 Entering International Festivals. How do artists break into the international festival circuit? Leading festival programmers share practical insights on getting noticed, making the right connections, and turning showcase opportunities into lasting international momentum.

Speakers: Thomas Wurm (Nuremberg Pop Festival), Miguel Angel (Pro Weekend Fest), Isleifur Thorhallsson (Iceland Airwaves), Natalie Jones (FOCUS Wales), moderated by Niko BACKSPIN (BACKSPIN MAGAZINE).

Thursday 03 September, Drygate Brewery (Day-Time)

09:30 Wristband Collection

10:15 PITCH Scotland - Welcome

10:30 - 11:30 PRS For Music presents - Where does the money go?

Speakers: Kadiata (Producer), Bee Asha (Artist), Dayna Reid (Notting Hill Music Publishing), moderated by Kenny Barber (PRS For Music).

11:45 - 12:20 - Celebrating Scotland.

Speakers: TBA.

12:30 - 13:30 - UK Music Panel

Speakers: TBA. Moderated by Alice Austin (Music Journalist).

13:30 - 14:30 Lunch Break

14:30 - 14:50 The Business of Collaboration: Copyright, Sampling & Ownership with Sam Jordan (Musicians’ Union)

From sending beats to collaborators to releasing tracks built around samples, understanding your rights is essential. Join Sam Jordan from the Musicians' Union for an accessible guide to copyright, ownership, publishing, sample licensing and collaboration agreements. Gain practical knowledge to help protect your music, avoid disputes and build your career with confidence.

15:00 - 15:45 Creating The Conditions. What turns potential into progress?

Despa Robins (BE38 Music), Yaw Owusu (BLK SCL!), TK (Finesse Foreva), Denise Allan (677 Media Management), moderated by Maveen Mateeka (Kin-Tu Label).

16:00 - 16:45 - PITCH Scotland Open Mic

17:00 - 18:00 - Mixer

Thursday 03 September, McChuills (Evening)

19:00 ManLikeVision (Wales, UK)

19:30 Omar Jatta (Germany)

20:00 Hummer Lema (Spain)

20:30 Steg G And The Housing Scheme Orchestra (Scotland, UK)

21:15 RED KING (Scotland, UK)

Thursday 03 September, Drygate Brewery (Evening)

19:00 Simora (Canada)

19:30 Reali-T (England, UK)

20:00 Begho (Scotland, UK)

20:30 Marz Faye (England, UK)

21:30 Bloody Shield (Scotland, UK)

22:00 Jawnino (England, UK)

Thursday 03 September, BLOC+ (Evening - FREE EVENT)

21:00 LI$ON (France)

21:30 J-Morris (Canada)

22:00 Frizzy P & Mr Cole (France)

22:45 Charlie Noiir (Canada)

2315 Scotty IV (Canada)

Friday 04 September, MOXY Merchant City (Day-Time)

11:30 - 13:00 1-1 Industry Speed Meetings - RSVP Required (Opening Mid August).

Friday 04 September, McChuills (Day-Time)

14:30 - 15:30 Workshop - Digital Marketing with Ailsa Harper

A practical workshop exploring how artists can build their online presence while keeping mental health at the forefront. Ailsa Harper of Brighter Light and The Bothy Society shares ways to show up authentically, set healthy boundaries and protect your wellbeing in the digital world.

Friday 04 September, Drygate (Day-Time)

10:15 - 11:00 - A&R Music Feedback Session - Lauren Powell (Iluvlive), Vagrant Real Estate (Producer), TK (Finesse Foreva), Antonia Francis (Mixtape Madness), moderated Kaptin Barrett (Sound Progression). Follow @pitchscotland for details of how to register your track.

11:15 - 11:45 Firechat Side: Cory Litwan and Everton Lewis Jr.

(Manager of Busta Rhymes | Murda Beatz) and Everton Lewis, Jr (Wracket Music Supervision).

12:00 - 13:30 Syncstate

13:30 - 14:30 Lunch Break

14:30 - 15:30 Discovery & Visibility

Speakers: Lauren Louise Powell (ILuvLive), Chayro (Generator), Collin (BeUnited), Mahaut (Artistic Palace), moderated by ? nicole?

15:45 - 16:45 Creative Capital.

Making great music is only one part of building a career.

Speakers: Ben Wynter (Unstoppable Music Group), Josh Daniels (Interval Records), Ms Jade Richardson