The Global Stage: Music, Movement, and the Future Creative Eco-System

A global conversation on music, movement and Scotland's place in the creative economy of tomorrow.

Aberdeen Music Week 2026 opens with The Global Stage, a live four-hour virtual forum bringing together artists, industry leaders, policymakers and creative innovators from around the world.

Through expert panel discussions, live audience Q&A and interactive networking, the programme explores the key issues shaping the future of music and the creative economy, from independent artists and AI to cultural leadership, music exports and creative cities.

Open to a global audience, The Global Stage is designed to spark conversation, inspire collaboration and position Scotland as an active voice in the future of the creative industries.