The BIT Collective is bringing together key stakeholders from across the Scottish traditional music and folk scene for an important evening of discussion and action at the Scottish Music Centre, Glasgow on Tuesday 26 May.
Presentations will be given by Kelly Johnson (University of Glasgow), Aja Garrod-Prance and Vahishtai Ghosh(SMIA), Diljeet Bhachu (Musicians’ Union), Sophie Stringer (National Piping Centre), and Tamara Schlesinger (Hen Hoose), followed by facilitated group discussions focused on forming practical action points from recent research recommendations. Discussion themes will cover sector standards and accountability; events, festivals, venues, and organisations; practitioners, education, and culture change; and equality, diversity, and inclusion across the wider traditional arts sector.
The event is open to a wide range of stakeholders — event and festival organisers, venues, creative arts organisations, session hosts, band managers, tutors, and educators — and is designed to support practical changes around safeguarding, gender equity, and broader inclusion across the trad and folk community.
Doors open at 6pm, with the event running from 6.30–8.30pm. Those in positions of responsibility or influence are strongly encouraged to attend, or to ensure their organisation is represented.
Tickets: Book here Scottish Music Centre, 100 Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1NQ