Scotland has long been home to a vibrant and diverse music scene, blending traditional sounds with contemporary innovations. However, the sector is currently at a crossroads, with significant financial challenges and external factors dictating emerging trends. Sustained investment and development in industry infrastructure, education, technology and accessibility remain key priorities to support sector sustainability and growth.

Get an inside look at the world of sync from the experts who have placed music recently in iconic TV shows and films. This panel brings together top sync professionals who will share their personal experiences and successes. They’ll walk through standout moments from their portfolios, shedding light on how they matched music to screen and how those placements came to life. 

In today's fast-paced music industry, an artist’s core team is crucial to long-term success. This panel brings together key industry players who will dive into the importance of assembling a strong, collaborative team around an artist. Panelists will explore the roles each member plays, from strategy and career management to branding, marketing, and touring.

Music Support, the charity that helps anyone who works in the UK music industry experiencing challenges with substance use and/or mental health, is currently supporting the highest number of beneficiaries since they were established in 2016. They have experienced a 51% increase in volume to their Helpline in the last year alone with alcohol and substances presenting the biggest challenge closely followed by anxiety, depression, burnout and ADHD/Neurodivergence.

Glasgow has long been recognised as a must-visit city for music fans, offering a rich cultural scene and a history of producing world-renowned artists. But what is it that truly makes Glasgow a magnetic destination for music lovers? This panel will explore the unique factors that draw fans from all over the world to experience the city’s vibrant live music scene.

Moderator:  Lol Hammond [Music Supervisor /Composer] 

Speakers: Emma Allaway [Music Supervisor - Feel For Music], Tracey Larcombe [Director], Michael Knowles [Film/Music Producer & Supervisor], Gemma Farrington [Sync Manager - Sentric Music]

‘Syncing out the box’ will explore all things sync & supervision. The panelists will break down the different layers on what goes on in the sync world. How can you as an artist get involved in the sync world? What do you need to know as an artist manager representing someone else’s music? Where does Scotland fit into the international sync map? 

Moderator: Sarah Johnston [FUGA’s Client Relations Manager, EMEA - FUGA]

Speakers: Bjorn Sandberg [Head of Streaming - Domino], Ben Wynter [Director of Business Development & Partnerships - AIM], Denise Allan [677 Media Management] & Stevie Kempner [Lawyer]

Join FUGA’s panel of expert professionals from across the spectrum of the music business to discuss how you can build the right team, what you should be looking for and why this will lead to success.

Moderator: Robert Kilpatrick [SMIA]

Panelists: Daria Jaszcz [Marketing & Communications Executive - SMIA],  Kitt Carr [Event Coordinator - Wide Days], Mobolaji Agoro [Up2stndrd / PITCH / Forji]

This panel will delve into the diverse & vibrant Scottish music landscape; what that looks like today, what battles we have faced and how the future looks on what development is needed to grow Scotland’s music industry. 

Moderator: Trina Smith [Electric Pineapple]

Panelists: Andrew Kingslow [Electric Pineapple], Chris Papadopoulos [Principal Lecturer in Public Health], Amity Miller [Artist] & Ben Lunn [Composer, Musicians Union]

Join us for an insightful conversation exploring the challenges and opportunities of navigating the music business through a neurodivergent mindset. Led by music producer, Andrew Kingslow, we’ll be shedding light on the pitfalls and mental dangers faced as our businesses and success scale up.

Moderator: Sophie Jones [BPI]

Speakers: Kemi Sulola [Artist], Mack Hampson [Musiio by Soundcloud], Declan McGlynn [VoiceSwap] & Mark Martin MBE [UKBlackTech]

This panel will discuss the latest updates in the ethical debate of AI in music. The panelists will explore the potential benefits and risks of AI, and they will discuss how the industry can ensure that AI is used ethically and responsibly, what organisations like BPI is doing to protect and promote human creativity, how artists are using AI tools creatively, as well as the existing AI tools that most of us are using every day, without really considering it.

Speakers: Jo Dargie (Freeland PR), Keturah Cummings (Forward Slash), Luke Gray (Your Army), Jess Partridge (In Stereo/BDT Sounds) & Stephen Archibald (Jump the Shark Digital)

It can sometimes feel like getting your music heard is an incredibly difficult task. You’ve written and recorded the most amazing music but how important are the steps that follow. Getting your music heard is one thing but getting it heard by the right people is another. In this session our panel will discuss what it takes to be a successful artist in this modern climate and how you can best identify and grow your fanbase.

Speakers: Louise Henry (Independent Venue Community), Matthew Ward (Musician/Broadcaster), Lynne Maltmann (Music Support), Becci Scotcher (PRS Foundation) & Robbie Tolson (Turn the Tables)

Our panel discusses the various barriers and obstacles which face musicians and industry professionals. The music industry should and can be accessible for all. In this session we hear from artists, industry professionals and support organisations who are committed to breaking down barriers no matter what form they take; access to equipment, investment, mental health & wellbeing support, career planning, networking or anything else.

Speakers: Kim Hawes (Confessions of a Female Tour Manager), Cecilia Chan (Wasserman Music), Donald MacLeod MBE (Nordoff Robins) & Ray Paul (The Playmaker Group)

It’s been a tumultuous few years but we’ve weathered the storm and are pleased to see sunnier days on the horizon. Our panel will discuss the impact on our live sector including our mental health, festival backlogues and how we can proactively protect the future of live music. Hear from those working across the sector on future proofing and the new look live scene which as an industry will have to adapt to.

Speakers: Pam Lewis-Rudden (Plutonic Group Syncs, Hannah Peel (Aritst), Codie Childs (Playstation Studios), Chloe Healtie (Massive Music)

An area of interest to so many within the industry is the world of music synchronisation. A sector of the music industry which could be argued to give artists the most instant and rewarding exposure. In recent times as income has depleted in other areas of the music industry, sync has always appeared lucrative. We speak to an incredibly talented and experienced panel who work across the spectrum and hear their thoughts on how you compete in this crowded market and avoid getting that sinking feeling.

Speakers: Caroline Sewell (Musicians’ Union), Iona Fyfe (Artist), Jill Jackson (Artist), Charlene Hegarty (Oh Yeah Music Centre)

Join our Resonate partners Musicians' Union as they demystify the world of music industry standards and best practice, and how they hold the key to unlocking your potential. Understanding your rights is an essential part of working in music, from artists to session musicians, producers and engineers it’s imperative to know your worth. In this session we hear from leading practitioners on their experiences & lessons learned.

Speakers: Jay Mistry (JM Consultancy), Denise Allan (677 Media [Glasvegas mgmt]), Nick Cronin (Vagrent Real Estate)

There is now more music released every single month than ever before. The question on everyone’s lips is how do I stand out from the crowd. In this panel, our guests discuss the different challenges working as a DIY, indie or major label artist. There is so much to be admired about the valiant DIY ethic and work of artists and their teams, are the days of seeking major label support to be successful over? We hear from all sides of the spectrum.

Underground culture plays a pivotal role in the night time economy, our panel discuss what are the current challenges facing club culture? Do you think we as a music community and wider population really acknowledge and celebrate the cultural output that is created within the night time industries?