Apply to play PITCH Scotland (2-4 Sept 2026)
OPEN CALL! Calling all artists, both UK-based and international!
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2-4 September 2026
Drygate Brewing & McChuills, MOXY Merchant City - Glasgow, UK
Music showcase applications are now open for PITCH - Scotland's conference of hip hop and underground culture. PITCH Scotland will return to Glasgow for its fifth edition this September 2-4!
Showcase Criteria
-Must have released at least two tracks the last 12 months.
-Have experience in the live sector within your region / country with at least 3 live performances.
-Demonstrate an online presence (socials & or Website) .
-Must be over 16 years of age.
-Must be able to attend the PITCH Conference 2-4 September.
The artists will receive
-£250.00 showcase performance fee.
-20 minute performance set at PITCH @ Drygate Brewery or McChuills
-PITCH Pro pass.
-Access to PITCH Pro Delegate Database.
-Photography of live performance.
-Access to 1-2-1 & Music Feedback Sessions.
-Invitations to various PITCH Info Sessions.
PITCH are welcoming applications around genres including Rap, Hip Hop, Afrobeat, R&B, Drill, Grime, Garage, Soul and sub genres of such.
The final decisions will be made from an external panel of music professionals. Due to the high volume of applications received, it is not possible to provide feedback.
The first wave of 2026 PITCH speakers will be announced in May 2026.
Previous Pitch speakers:
AIM UK, BACKSPIN, BBC Music Introducing, BMG, Darren McGarvey, Elijah, European Music Managers Alliance, The Grammys, High Focus Records, Jamz Supernova, LaJoyce Brookshire, LuckyMe Records, Musician's Union, NoLay, PRS Foundation, Tiffany Calver, UD London, Unstoppable Music Group, Wordplay Mag and Youth Music.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Saturday 29th March, at 20:00 GMT.
Notes
We expect the artist applications to take between 15-20 minutes.
If anyone requires support with the form or would like to submit in a different format (ie: video) please email us at events@officialsama.com with ‘PITCH Scotland - Showcase Question’ in the subject.
Thank you!
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