Deadline for applications Midnight Sunday 16th January @ http://www.widedays.com/apply-to-play

Wide Days is set to return to Edinburgh as a physical music convention from 19-21 May, with a conference, one-to-one meetings and live performances, as well as a range of informal networking opportunities including guided tours, whisky tasting and exotic soft-drink sampling. And drawing on the experience of hosting numerous online events, organisers are planning to incorporate a range of digital elements.

:: Alex Amor :: photo by Jannica Honey

As part of the convention, Wide Days will also showcase the six emerging Scottish acts, selected for the international talent development programme (presented in partnership with PRS Foundation). Chosen by a global panel of music industry professionals, it is open to musicians, producers and DJs of any genre who apply via a free application process (deadline 16 January).

“Over the past 20 months we have been able to build on our international ties, connecting Scottish artists and industry professionals with their counterparts around the world and initiating some great partnerships,” says Wide Days founder, Olaf Furniss. “We are looking forward to being able to meet in-person next May, while adding online elements such as pre-event meetings to match up delegates and speakers participate remotely.”

PRS Foundation CEO, Joe Frankland adds:

“Wide Days has always been a key moment in the music industry calendar and an important platform for Scotland’s emerging music creators,” he says. “Artists on its talent development programme have a history of developing their careers in the UK and breaking through internationally, and we are looking forward to seeing the impact the showcase will have on the of the six acts selected for 2022.”

The conference programme will include a theme on how music export opportunities can be developed by working with other industries such as tourism and gaming, and in response to audience feedback, the 15 Minutes Of Knowledge strand will be expanded. For the past three years this has provided a essential information on a range of topics including PR, Social Media and Digital Releases.

Individuals who have played a key role in developing Scottish talent will to be honoured in the Local Hero sessions and Wide Days will continue working with charity Attitude Is Everything to explore how the music industry can become more accommodating for disabled music professionals and audiences. Details of the conference programme will follow in the new year.

Tickets for the event go on sale @ http://www.widedays.com/tickets-2022

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