Born To Be Wide presents The Rise of Independent Promoters · Edinburgh · Sep 23, 2026

Born To Be Wide returns to Leith Arches on Wednesday 23 September with a panel exploring the role of Scotland’s independent promoters in sustaining the grassroots music scene.  The discussion will look at how they discover and nurture new talent, the type of deals they offer and how their approaches vary according to different genres and scenes.  The panel will look at how promoters discover, champion and nurture emerging artists, create spaces for new talent to grow, and help shape the future of Scotland’s music industry. 19:00 – Doors Open 19:30 - 20:45 - Panel + Discussion 20:45 - 23:00 - DJs + Social Tickets £6/£4.50 Age Restrictions: 14+ (Under 18's with an adult). The venue is at street level so can be accessed by wheelchair and also has an accessible toilet. Please let us know in advance of any access requirements so that we can set aside a good spot in the venue (hello@widedays.com). We are happy to provide a free ticket for a personal assistant for guests with disabilities.