Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions ~

General FAQs

  • The convention will take place in Edinburgh from the 13-15 April 2023.

    Conference:
    Assembly Rooms (54 George St)
    Thu 13 April - Midday -17.00hrs
    Fri 14 April - 09.00-17.30hrs

    Talent Development Showcase:
    Thu 13 April - La Belle Angele (11 Hastie’s Close)

    New From Scotland Showcase:
    Fri 14 April
    La Belle Angele (11 Hastie’s Close)
    Sneaky Petes
    Bongo Club

    Platinum Delegate music-themed walking tour:
    Sat 15 April - 10.30-12.30. Meet at entrance to Motel One Princes (next to the Apple shop)

    Platinum Delegate Networking Lunch: Sat 15 April - Venue details will be sent by email and you will be asked to confirm your attendence. This is to cut down on food waste.

    Platinum Delegate Whisky Tasting

    Sat 15 April 16.45-18.00. Venue details will be sent by email.

    Festival Takeover Showcases:
    Sat 15 April
    La Belle Angele and )Sneaky Pete’s

    View full venue map

  • Yes! Visit the travel page of our website for info on getting to Edinburgh, and our accommodation page for some hotel recommendations.

  • Yes, full details on venue and event accessibility can be found here.

  • We accept any form of photographic ID to collect an under 18's wristband, such as a provisional or full driving license or Young Scot card. Please ensure the ID has a photo, date of birth and is still valid. Student ticket holders must bring a valid student ID to show upon registration.

    Only a valid passport or driver license will be accepted by venues to gain access or buy alcohol.

Conference FAQs

  • Wide Days 2023 delegate passes are available to buy in advance. Get your pass here.

  • The Wide Days conference takes place at Assembly Rooms (54 George Street, Edinburgh), with additional Platinum delegate networking activities and receptions taking place in a host of city-centre venues.

    Conference Venue: Assembly Rooms (54 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2LR)

    Conference times: Thursday 13 April 2023 - 11.00-17.00 / Friday 14 April 2023 - 09.00-18.00

  • If you are a delegate pass holder, you can register at the following locations. The main Wide Days box office is located at Assembly Rooms (54 George St, Edinburgh, EH2 2LR).

    Assembly Rooms (54 George St, Edinburgh, EH2 2LR)
    Thu 13 April - 11.00-17.00
    Fri 14 April - 09.00-18.00

    Sneaky Pete’s (73 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JW)
    Thu 13 April - 19.00-20.00

    La Belle Angele (11 Hastie's Cl, Edinburgh EH1 1HJ)
    Thu 13 April - 20.00-22.00
    Fri 14 April - 19.00-22.00
    Sat 15 April - 18.00-22.00

    Photo ID will be required .

  • Platinum delegate passes includes full access to the conference (with lunch & dinner provided), priority access to all live showcases and additional networking activities. These include a guided coach tour and welcome reception on Thursday, a delegate dinner on Friday and walking music tour, record shop tour, delegate lunch and whisky tasting on Saturday.

    Regular convention passes includes full access to the conference and priority access to all live showcases

    Visit the ticket page for full details and to buy your delegate pass.

  • No. All delegate passes include priority admission to the showcase programme.

  • No. We don’t offer access for individual sessions. You will require a delegate pass to attend the conference.

  • Yes, you can buy a wristband to attend all three evenings of music, or buy tickets for individual shows. Visit the ticket page for full details.

    Tickets to the Thursday night Talent Development showcase are free, but registration is essential.

  • Unfortunately we cannot offer refunds for unused tickets. However, if you are no longer able to attend we can transfer your ticket to someone else up to the day before. For further information please email hello@widedays.com.

  • Yes, you can attend whichever activities suit your schedule. We will be in touch with Platinum delegate pass holders in advance to request RSVP to specific activities.

  • Details of the conference sessions and speakers can be found here.

  • Each panel/session will run slightly differently, but the majority consist of 4-5 speakers on stage answering questions asked by a moderator and participating in discussion.

    Several sessions will run at the same time, and you are able to enter/leave as you wish.

    We aim to provide some time at the end of each session for questions from the audience.

    Most of the speakers will also stay at the event and are available for meetings during our 1-2-1 programme.

  • Wide Days is open to anyone, you don't have to work in the business to attend. Many themes covered are also relevant to other creative industries.

  • The Wide Days conference is open to anyone aged 16 or over. Photo ID will be required when collecting your delegate pass.

  • There will be a Wi-Fi connection available to delegates throughout the conference venue, and we have alimited number of tables and power outlets available to work from.

  • Attendees will be sent details to register for our delegate database and mobile app, where you can communicate with other guests and arrange meetings.

    Our 1-2-1 meeting programme will also openthe week before the event, where you can arrange meetings with industry hosts.

  • We aim to cater for allergies but it is important we are aware of these in advance. Please email hello@widedays.com with the subject 'Food Allergies'.

Showcase FAQs

  • You can buy a wristband which covers all three evenings of showcases, or tickets to an individual night. Visit the ticket page for full details.

  • Thursday 13 April 2023 - Talent Development Showcase
    Time: 19.00-23.30
    Venue: La Belle Angele (11 Hastie's Cl, Edinburgh EH1 1HJ)

    Friday 14 April 2023 - New From Scotland Showcase
    Time: 19.00-03.00

    Venues:
    La Belle Angele (11 Hastie's Cl, Edinburgh EH1 1HJ)
    Sneaky Pete’s (73 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JW)
    The Bongo Club (66 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JX)

    Saturday 15 April 2023 Festival Takeover with M Pour Montreal & FOCUS Wales
    Time: 18.00-22.00

    Venues:
    La Belle Angele (11 Hastie's Cl, Edinburgh EH1 1HJ)
    Sneaky Pete’s (73 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JW)

  • Full details of the artists and showcase schedule can be found here.

  • Unfortunately we cannot offer refunds for unused tickets. However, if you are no longer able to attend ,we can transfer your ticket to someone else up to the day before. For further information please email hello@widedays.com.

  • The showcases are open to over 14s. Those aged 14-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
    Anyone under the age of 18 must leave the venue by 22.30.
    Nobody is too old to attend Wide Days. We have several regulars in their late 70s, including the founder mum.

  • The schedule has been designed to allow you to see everyone on the lineup, providing there is space in the venue.

    Your wristband provides access to all showcases. Should a venue reach capacity, access will be provided on a ‘one-in-one-out’ basis.

Press / Media FAQS?

  • You can apply via this accreditation form and someone will be in touch.

  • Yes. This is because some parts of the showcsases are filmed. If you are a professional photographer or intend to use professional photographic equipment, please contact us in advance for a photo pass. You are welcome to take photos on your phone or with a digital camera, but please disable any sounds and do not use a flash.

Need further help?

If you have further questions or need additional help, please send us an email at hello@widedays.com.