Room: West Drawing Room
Time: 13:00 - 13:30

Starting and sustaining a career in music can mean a lot of hard work, so understanding your revenue streams is vital for any new artists. Whether it’s money from radio play, television, or your music being played in public, we’ll be discussing how revenue flows back through to the performer and rightsholder or record label, featuring insight and practical advice from PPL experts.

Speakers:
Mel Cameron (PPL)

Room: Music Hall
Time: 13:00 - 15:00 (Includes interval)

Our round table series continues and this year explores how the music industry can work effectively with government and the public sector, in areas including policy, export, cultural diplomacy, wellbeing and innovation. The session combines an informal workshop format with short case studies, with the aim of fostering ideas, identifying challenges, establishing an ongoing dialogue and fostering collaborations.

Particicipants include: Dr Adam Behr (Newcastle University), Lena Ingwersen (managing director, Music Cities Network, G), Neil Semple (Department for Business & Trade), Andrew Bailey (Québec Government Office London), Ingried Boussaroque (Québec Government Office London)

Room: West Drawing Room
Time: 13:45 - 14:00

Chris Cooke summarises the most monumental moments in the past 12 months of the music business - in 15 minutes.

Speaker:
Chris Cooke (CMU)

Room: East Drawing Room
Time: 13:45 - 14:45

What is it reasonable to expect from a booking agent and have agency models and services changed since the pandemic? Our panel members reveal what they look for in an act, outline how they approach the role and give an insight into how artists can ensure they end up working with the right person.

Speakers:
Amy Greig (Runway Artists)
Rob McGee (FMLY Agency)
Caitlin Ballard (ATC Live)

Moderator: Charlene Hegarty (Oh Yeah Music Centre)

Room: West Drawing Room
Time: 14:15 - 14:30

Music Broth, is an innovative grassroots social enterprise which was founded in 2017 to establish a musical instrument and equipment library. It now offers over 2500 items in Glasgow and Edinburgh, as well as a range of learning opportunities. Instruments have been donated, repaired and restored, ensuring that they do not end up in landfill.

Speakers: Jen O’Brien (Music Broth) & James Bajgar (Music Broth)

Room: West Drawing Room
Time: 14:45 - 15:00

Last year Glasgow venue SWG3 launched BODYHEAT, a pioneering new system which harnesses the body heat from clubbers. The energy is then stored in 12 underground boreholes, until it is needed. Find out how the technology came about, how it works and how it forms part of a greener industry.

Speakers:
David Walls (TownRock Energy)

Room: East Drawing Room
Time: 15:00 - 16:00

Moira McKenzie began her life in music in the early 1970s becoming head of Edinburgh’s Playhouse box office and going on to manage the Usher Hall. For more than two decades she has been part of the Regular Music team and has played a pivotal role behind the scenes in the company’s fortunes. In conversation with Bruce Findlay, she reflects on her own career and how the live industry has changed.

Speaker: Moira McKenzie (Regular Music)
Moderator: Bruce Findlay

Room: West Drawing Room
Time: 15:15 - 15:30

Speakers:
Toni Malyn (EmuBands)

Room: Music Hall
Time: 15:30 - 16:30

Artists are invited to submit tracks for feedback from media and music professionals.

Speakers:
Susan Hansen (CLASH)
Fiona Pope (Decca Records)
Malte Tabeling (Humming Records)
Mikey Rishwain (M for Montreal)

Room: West Drawing Room
Time: 15:45 - 16:00

On The Move and Music Export Poland have recently collaborated to produce a guide to funding for music mobility in Europe. Join us to find out more about how to use this fantastic resource to fund your music getting abroad and reaching new people. From grants to residencies and funds to support collaboration in new countries there's a million possibilities.

Speakers:
Jess Partridge (Sounds & Strategy)

Room: East Drawing Room
Time: 16:15 - 16:45

Lawyer Brian Zabinski outlines the options for legally playing in the USA, as well as detailing the different types of visa and what they require.

Speaker:
Brian Zabinski (Tamizdat / Covey Law)

Pick Up: Outside Assembly Rooms, George Street
Time: 17:00 - 19:00

Join Wide Days founder and Scottish Tourist Guides Association member, Olaf Furniss, for an open top coach tour of Edinburgh’s sights.

Open to Platinum Delegate Ticket Holders
NB, the coach has two wheelchair places. Please contact hello@widedays.com for details.

Join the Music Venue Trust for a welcome reception and platinum delegate dinner at Sneaky Pete’s from 7PM.

Open To Platinum Delegate Ticket Holders

We present this year’s international talent development programme acts, supported by PRS Foundation, in association with Music Venue Trust. Doors open 19:30.

Lineup: Quiet Houses, Russell Stewart, SILVI, The Big Day

Room: Music Hall
Time: 10:00 - 11:00

As the number of music industry events returns to pre-pandemic levels, we take a look at their selection processes, what they offer acts and how they are funded. The discussion also explores how a minimum standard can be established for showcases and how artists, their teams and export offices, can ensure they maximise the opportunities.

Speakers:
Cesar Andion (Spanish Wave/Mad Cool)
Charlene Hegarty (Oh Yeah Music Centre)
Mikey Rishwain (M For Montrea
Paulina Parvanov (Waves Vienna)

Moderator: Umong Shah (Future Echoes)

Room: East Drawing Room
Time: 10:00 - 12:00

With 19% of the working-age population of the UK affected by a serious impairment, we host a dedicated strand with charity Attitude Is Everything highlighting a range of case studies and initiatives to make the music industry more accommodating for music professionals, artists and audiences with disabilities.

Speakers:
Paul Hawkins (Attitude is Everything)
Alex Covell (Attitude is Everything)
Phoebe Roberts (Attitude is Everything)

Festivals without Barriers

Attitude is Everything have partnered with the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF), the Association of Festival Organisers (AFO) and the British Arts Festival Association (BAFA) to support their combined memberships of 200 festivals to play their part in making 2023 the most accessible summer yet. Under the banner #FestivalsWithoutBarriers, they have made three calls to action in order to help improve the experience for disabled customers and increase attendances.

Association for Electronic Music

In 2022 the AFEM published its first study into neurodiversity among its members. This session presents the results of the report, as well as outlining how organisations and individuals can foster a working environment which allows neurodiverse creators and music industry professionals, to thrive and succeed.

Speaker: Finlay Johnson (Association for Electronic Music)

Inclusive Design

From a design perspective, access is based on how many people are able to use the interface without issues. These can be small changes such as increasing contrast for those who are visual impairments; avoiding justified or centered text; or larger steps such as adding adaptive controllers for a game or interactive exhibition. These can make the difference between someone feeling welcomed and at ease or not even going near you or your concepts now or in the future. In short, making a design more accessible makes it more human.

Speaker: Aiesha Duncan (V&A Dundee)

Room: West Drawing Room
Time: 10:00 - 10:15

The Council of Music Makers – which represents UK songwriters, composers, artists, musicians, producers and artist managers - recently launched a five-step plan towards ensuring that streaming offers more equitable rewards to all those who compose, perform and produce music. Calling for a dialogue with government, record companies, publishers and DSPs, it aims to build an artist-centric future.

Speakers:
Annabella Coldrick (Music Managers Forum) & Chris Cooke (CMU)

Room: West Drawing Room
Time: 10:30 - 11:00

Speakers:
Jamie Houston (Creative Scotland)
Westley Holdsworth (PRS Foundation)

Room: West Drawing Room
Time: 11:15 - 11:30

Performance anxiety, often referred to as stage fright, can manifest itself in a variety of ways. Claire Cordeaux provides a range of steps for managing symptoms before performances and what ongoing support is available for performers.

Speaker:
Claire Cordeaux (British Association for Performing Arts Medicine)

Room: Music Hall
Time: 11:15 - 12:15

The leaders of some of the UK’s key music organisations share their respective visions for the future, highlighting the positive developments they anticipate and the key challenges facing their members and the wider industry.

Speakers:
Annabella Coldrick (Music Managers Forum)
Silvia Montello (Association of Independent Music)
Jon Collins (LIVE)

Moderator: Peter Leathem OBE (PPL)

Room: West Drawing Room
Time: 11:45 - 12:00

What is fan engagement, how has it evolved over the decades and what could it look like in the near future? Jenn Morgan explores the history of connecting with audiences and provides top tips, for everyone from emerging artists to established acts.

Speaker:
Jenn Morgan (Push Entertainment)

Room: Music Hall
Time: 12:30 - 13:30

Canada is the world’s second largest country by area, but three quarters of its 38m population is concentrated in just three provinces (Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia). The panel provides an overview of how to effectively target the territory, the practical considerations and opportunities not available in other markets.

Speakers:
Gourmet Délice (Bonsound)
Andrea Caswell (MMF Canada)
Marie Desjardins (M Pour Montreal)

Moderator: Jess Partridge (Sounds & Strategy)

Room: West Drawing Room
Time: 12:30 - 12:45

What are the most common reasons for quality compositions not getting sync placements - and how do you avoid them.

Speaker:
Pam Lewis-Rudden (Plutonic Group Syncs)

Room: West Drawing Room
Time: 13:00 - 13:15

Veteran music supervisor Josh Rabinowitz, provides a history of music in advertising and outlines what opportunities exist today.

Speakers:
Josh Rabinowitz (Brooklyn Music Experience)

Room: West Drawing Room
Time: 13:30 - 13:45
Where Music Meets Science
Psychoacoustic researcher and Wide Days showcase artist, Tommy Ashby, describes how his scientific endeavours complement his music making, and outlines where the two fields converge.
Speaker: Tommy Ashby (Artist)/Scientist)

Room: Music Hall
Time: 14:00 - 15:00

Mexico boasts a thriving festival market and the highest Spotify listenership in the world. Following our online exchange between Mexican, Scottish and Welsh music professionals in 2022, and a subsequent trade mission, this session outlines why the country should be considered as a key destination.

Speakers:
Leyla Flores (Loud Music Brokers)
Sostenés González (Belllena Records)
Ana Rodríguez (International Music Managers Forum)
Malfi Dorantes (MalfiCo)
Philipp Grefer (WISE)
Moderator: Olaf Furniss

Room: West Drawing Room
Time: 14:00 - 14:15

Digital media lecturer and musicologist Melissa Avdeeff demystifies algorithms by explaining what they are, how they know what artists you like, and how you can get started creating your own algorithmically produced music.

Speaker: Dr Melissa Avdeeff (University of Stirling)

Room: West Drawing Room
Time: 14:30 - 14:45

A guide to creating compositions and songs, which can be made to vary and adapt to external factors. The session covers both the studio and live environment, providing an introduction to essential tools and examples of how they can be used.

Speaker:
Nani Porenta (Artist)

Upstairs Foyer
15.00-15.45 (approx)
Ahead of his in-conversation, Simon Williams will be signing copies of his book Panamonium: How Not To Run A Record Label. Copies will be on sale at the event.

Room: West Drawing Room
Time: 15:00 - 15:15

Ahead of their showcase, Hanna Tuulikki and Tommy Perman outline the Echo In the Dark conservation project. The initiative, created with support from Hospitalfields, is a collection of electronic tracks made from combining human vocals with the echolocation sound of 14 species of bat.

Speakers:
Hanna Tuulikki (Artist) & Tommy Perman (Artist)

Room: Music Hall
Time: 15:15 - 16:15

What would the perfect live landscape look and how could we get there? A cross-section of music professionals consider the challenges including: secondary ticketing, touring bottlenecks, venues’ merch commissions, exclusivity clauses, and creating a healthier environment for musicians, as well as improving access for artists, crew and audiences with disabilities.

Speakers:
Beverley Whitrick (Music Venue Trust)
Jon Collins (LIVE)
Andy Carr (The Kids Are Solid Gold)
Caitlin Ballard (ATC Live)
Alex Covell (Attitude is Everything)

Room: East Drawing Room
Time: 15:15 - 16:15

A rare opportunity to get feedback from a panel of music supervisors and sync agents. Submissions open soon, priority will be given to delegates who attended the Becoming Sync Ready Workshop. For more details on how to submit a track email hello@widedays.com.

Speakers:
Josh Rabinowitz (Brooklyn Music Experience)
Leyla Flores (Loud Music Brokers)
Pam Lewis-Rudden (Plutonic Group Syncs)
Emma Allaway (Feel for Music)

Moderator - Umong Shah (Fortitude Music)

Room: Music Hall
Time: 16:30 - 17:30

Starting out as a fanzine editor, before graduating to NME and XFM, Simon Williams went on to launch Fierce Panda Recods, one of the UK’s most enduring indie labels responsible for early releases by Coldplay, Green Day, Keane, Placebo and Death Cab For Cutie, as well as Idlewild and numerous Scottish acts. Over more than two decades he also promoted festivals and hundreds of gigs. On the final day of 2019 he survived a suicide attempt and went on to write Pandamonium - How Not To Run A Record Label, an autobiography told through the prism of a life in music.

Speakers:
Simon Williams (Fierce Panda)
Olaf Furniss (Wide Days)

Join M for Montreal for a selection of Canadian delicacies as part of the platinum delegate dinner reception at Bongo Club.

Open to Platinum Delegate Ticket Holders

Ten Scottish artists form the lineup for the New From Scotland showcase, highlighting some of Scotland’s best up and coming artists. Supported by Ticketmaster UK.

Lineup:

Becky Sikasa, Echo in the Dark, Goodnight Louisa, Humour, Iona Zajac, Lewis McLaughlin, Midnight Ambulance, SLIX, Tommy Ashby and Uninvited.

Join Edinburgh City Music Tours and the Wide Days team for a guided walking tour of some of Edinburgh’s best music sites. Pickup from Motel One Princes Street at 11AM.

Open to Platinum Delegate Ticket Holders

Join the Wide Days team for a networking brunch, venue announced soon.

Open To Platinum Delegate Ticket Holders

Hosted by BBC Radio Scotland presenter Vic Galloway, this brunch is an opportunity for all the musicians performing at Wide Days to meet and eat.

Join the Wide Days team for a walking tour of a selection of Edinburgh’s best record shops ahead of Record Store Day weekend.

Open To Platinum Delegate Ticket Holders

Olaf’s Whisky Tasting is back this year, expect a selection of the finest Scottish malts. Venue details will be sent to speakers and platinum pass holders.

Open To Platinum Delegate Ticket Holders

Get a flavour of our guest festivals M Pour Montreal (Canada) and FOCUS Wales, who present a selection of great acts at La Belle Angele and Sneaky Pete’s from 17:30 BST.

Lineup:

Ailsa Tully (Wales), BiBi Club (Canada), Choses Sauvages (Canada), Laroie (Canada), Laurence-Anne (Canada) and Sage Todz (Wales)