day 2 - August 21, 2025

Fireside Chat & Networking

Get ready for an energizing in-person event where meaningful dialogue meets collaborative opportunity. Day 2 of Aberdeen Music Week is dedicated to artist growth, sustainable strategies, and real-world funding insights, brought to life through powerful conversations with some of Scotland’s most respected voices in music and culture. Whether you’re an emerging artist, creative professional, or industry advocate, this is your opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to the future of music in the North East and beyond.

Registration & Networking Coffee

Arrive early, grab a coffee, and meet fellow artists, creatives, and local music professionals in a relaxed setting.

Fireside Chat: Session One

Lunch & Networking

Enjoy a relaxed lunch while continuing conversations and expanding your network.

Fireside Chat: Session Two

Speed Networking

This fast-paced networking session is designed to spark new connections, collaborations, and ideas.

Wrap-Up & Open Forum

We’ll reflect on the day’s insights and open the floor for final thoughts, feedback, and community input.

Guest Speakers

Discover the amazing people bringing Aberdeen Music Week to life

Beth Edwards

Aberdeen City Council

Jamie Houston

Creative Scotland

Simon Gall

Expressing Scotland CIC  & Jazz Scotland

Caroline Sewell

Musicians’ Union

Ica Headlam

We Are Here Scotland

Tom Simmond

Captain Toms Studios

Stuart Fleming

PRS for Music

Robert Kilpatrick

Scottish Music Industry Association

Karin Bezchlebova

Pitch Scotland

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