Off The Record 2026 - Edinburgh
Aged 16-25 and looking to get an insight into navigating the music industry?
Join us in Edinburgh February 21st for a packed daytime programme of sessions covering rights and royalties, how to get started in the music industry and develop your network, organising your own gigs and digitally releasing your music.
Our industry guests will explore the steps for getting your music in front of the right people, building your network, collaborating with artists and your peers and top tips for working in the music industry.
You'll gain valuable insights into digital releasing structures, how promoters and venues work with artists, securing funding for your work and how to pitch your music for sync placements.
You’ll also have the opportunity to submit your music for feedback from a panel of industry professionals from across Scotland.
In between sessions you'll have the chance to network with fellow creatives as well as industry professionals.
2026 Speakers…
Aja Garrod-Prance
General Manager
SMIA
Jamie Gilmour
Director
Rightsbridge
Meg Denholm
Local Promoter Assistant
DF Concerts & Events
Cameron Hughes
Tour & Production Manager
Clockwork Live
Lewis Kelso
Record Label Owner/Promoter
Hang Tough
Rosie Watson
Artist Manager
Kingdom MGMT
Chloe Lancaster
Graphic Designer / Marketing Officer
Freelancer / DMC
Lok Pui Lo
Events and Partnerships Coordinator / Director
Be United and ESEA Creatives
SJ Andersen
Artist Relations Manager
EmuBands
Jack Mcmanus
Promoter / Artist Manager
Scottish Music Collective
Lucy Babe Hunte
DJ / Producer / Cultural Organiser
gullygully / Serve!
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Totally Sound and Reel Youth Media are both Edinburgh-based youth projects that work in tandem, offering a wide variety of music-related opportunities to teenagers across the city.