Creative Sectors: Exploring Edinburgh’s Music Scene

Panelists

• Jenny Jamison, Creative Director, Royal High School Preservation Trust/National Centre for Music
• Robert Kilpatrick, CEO, of the Scottish Music Industry Association
• Kapil Seshasayee, British-Tamil musician
• Jed Milroy, Tinderbox Collective (Creative Edinburgh Awards Finalists 2024)
• David Culbert, Musicians Engagement Officer - Help Musicians Scotland
• Facilitator: Siobhan Clark, freelance musician and creative producer

The fourth event in our collaboration between Ochoco-Law and Creative Edinburgh, the Creative Sectors series will focus on the music industry, bringing together a panel of professionals and musicians working in the industry to explore the music sector in 2025 and how artists in Edinburgh can continue to thrive. This event is designed for emerging and mid-career musicians, venue operators, and industry professionals aiming to navigate and shape Edinburgh’s music scene.

Event Objectives:

• Collaborate with key sector organisations
• Strengthen relationships between freelancers, creative practitioners, and music industry stakeholders
• Foster collaborations, networks, and professional development opportunities
• Provide a platform for in-depth discussions on industry challenges and opportunities

Running Order:

17:30 - Welcome & Introductions from Creative Edinburgh and Ochoco-Law

17:45 - Panel Discussion & Q&A

19:00 - Community Announcements

19:30 - Event Ends