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The Visit 2026 – Artist Applications Now Open

Hello!

We are delighted open artist applications for the next edition of The Visit, which will take place from 24-27 August 2026 in Stirling, Edinburgh and Peebles. This edition is designed to assist export ready artists looking to develop their careers in Australia and New Zealand.

Festivals, venues and agents and promoters from these markets will join us in Scotland to enjoy showcase performances by 21 artists.

Previous editions of this event have been hugely successful, resulting in significant agency deals being secured for artists and subsequent career building in multiple international territories, as well as Scotland focuses at Lorient Festival in France, Rudolstadt Festival in Germany, Shrewsbury Folk Festival and more. 

For further information, criteria and guidance notes, click the button below to be taken to our application form. 

The deadline for applications is 23.59 on Thursday 25 September 2025.

If you have any queries about applying please ask by reply to this email. If you have an outstanding application for any other Showcase Scotland Expo opportunities, we will contact you very soon with an update. 

Best wishes,

The Showcase Scotland Expo Team

https://www.cognitoforms.com/ShowcaseScotlandExpo1/TheVisit2026Artists

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