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Applications Open for Scotland-based Artists to Perform at Resonate Live Showcase 2024

Resonate Scotland is offering Scotland-based artists a chance to perform at the Resonate Music Conference in Glasgow Thursday 28 November 2024.

Published: 13 September 2024 | 2:43 PM
Successful applicants will receive a showcase and travel fee, as well as a development fund and tailored mentorship programme. Image credit: Shutterstock.
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The eighth edition of Resonate Music Conference, along with the annual Resonate Live Showcase, will be taking place in Glasgow on Thursday 28 November 2024.

Perform for music industry professionals and Scottish music fans

Scotland-based artists (or artists who have 50% of their band members residing in Scotland) are encouraged to apply to perform at the Resonate Live Showcase this year. 

This is an opportunity to perform in front of music industry professionals and Scottish music fans. Successful applicants will receive a showcase and travel fee, as well as a development fund and tailored mentorship programme.

The judging panel will take into account:

  • Career progress so far
  • Quality of musical examples
  • The likelihood that the showcase will open up new opportunities for career development

Eligibility criteria

In order to apply applicants must have at least 50% of their band reside in Scotland and be able to perform on Thursday 28 November 2024.

Applicants are also reminded to make sure that all their music submission links work and that private links will be accessible in the future.

Applications close on 2 October 2024.

If you require more information including details about accessibility requirements, please contact Resonate Scotland at info@resonatescot.co.uk.

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