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Showcase Applications for Wide Days 2025 Now Open

Applications are now open to emerging acts of any genre based in Scotland for Wide Days’ showcase festival.

Published: 24 January 2025 | 2:33 PM
Successful applicants will perform at the showcase to international music industry delegates and new fans. Image credit: Shutterstock.

Emerging artists and music creators based in Scotland can now apply to perform at the New From Scotland Showcase.

The showcase is part of Wide Days, a Scotland music convention taking place in Edinburgh from 30 April to 2 May 2025.

Perform to international music industry delegates and new fans

Artists who have built a profile in Scotland and are now beginning to develop a fanbase across other parts of the UK are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will perform as part of a multi-venue showcase on the Thursday and Friday of Wide Days. They will also have access to the full conference programme, a pre-event briefing and artist networking brunch.

Apply by 31 March

Applicants must currently be based in Scotland and consider themselves ready to showcase and/or participate in international opportunities.

A full list of application criteria can be found via the apply to play page. Applications close at 11:49pm on Monday 31 March.

If you require any additional assistance with your application, please contact hello@widedays.com.

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