Funding + Support

Whether you make music or work with musicians, it is crucial to know the support that's available to you. Scottish Funding and Support Organisations are on hand to give a round up of how they operate, the funds and resources they have available and what support systems they have for emerging musicians and professionals across Scotland.

Speakers: Aja Garrod-Prance (Scottish Music Industry Association) and Sarah Lockhart (Creative Scotland)

Digitally Releasing with EmuBands

Digital distribution made easy, want to get your releases on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and more? Get an overview of how digital release platforms operate, hints and tips for your digital releases and an overview of Shazam, Spotify for Artists and chart registrations.

Speaker: SJ Andersen (EmuBands)

Industry Intros: Managers + Promoters

Get an overview of the roles of managers and promoters, including how to get started, what's included in the role, what managers and promoters look for when working with artists and when’s the right time to work with them.

Speakers: Rosie Watson (Kingdom MGMT) and Matthew O’Donnell (PCL + SNACK)

An Introduction to Sync

Music supervisor Isaac Allaway (Feel for Music) outlines the basics of sync, including what sync is, best practices for pitching and how to secure sync placements.

Speaker: Isaac Allaway (Feel for Music)

Getting played on BBC Introducing: Everything you need to know

BBC Music Introducing is BBC Radio's platform supporting unsigned, undiscovered, and under-the-radar UK talent. Kitt chats with BBC Introducing in Scotland show host Phoebe I-H to explore how to get your music on BBC Introducing, how to make your submissions stand out, how to make the most of the BBC Introducing platform and how Phoebe became a radio host.

Speaker: Phoebe Inglis-Holmes (BBC Introducing + 432 Presents) and Kitt Carr (Wide Events CIC)

DIY Approach: Building Your Artist Career

Panelists discuss how to do it yourself, from self releasing and organising your own shows to how they built their networks and started building their teams.

Speakers: Anna Shields (Dead Pony), Dillon Barrie (Artist) and Eyve Madyise (Artist)

Routes into the Music Industry

Panelists provide insight into their roles in the industry and how you can develop your skills and network. Giving an overview of their experiences working in music, how they progressed to where they are now and advice on support networks and opportunities available to anyone starting out their career in music.

Speakers: Gaïa (Self-employed / Nice N Sleazy / Au Contraire), George McFadyen (Crowded Flat) and Karin Bezchlebova (PITCH / SAMA)

Mental + Physical Health in the Music Industry

This session aims to look at the common health issues affecting people working in music, how to pre-empt them and how to maintain your mental and physical health while navigating the music industry. Gain an insight to the support available and how to stay healthy on tour and in your work environment.

Speakers: AiiTee (Artist), Elodie Gauthier (BAPAM) and Jodi Findlay (SILVI)

Listening Feedback Session

Artists are invited to submit tracks for feedback from media and music professionals. Submit your music here, please not submissions will only be accepted from registered attendees.

Speaker: Isaac Allaway (Feel for Music), Rosie Watson (Kingdom MGMT), Matthew O’Donnell (PCL + SNACK) and Phoebe Inglis-Holmes (BBC Introducing)

Parent / Carer Photo Consent Form

We are filming and photographing Off The Record so you can watch the seminars online after the event. The photos will be used to promote future events. If you are under 18 we require a parent/carer to complete the photo permission form below. Preferably consent forms will be sent to kitt@otrscot.com in advance of the event, but if this is not possible, please bring the signed form on the day.