Showcase Scotland is an industry event, part of the Celtic Connections Festival, which promotes and facilitates export and showcasing opportunities for Scottish based artists working in the genres of folk, traditional, world and acoustic.
Over 180 delegates travel to Glasgow from around the world to experience live performances as part of the festival with the opportunity to attend a Trade Fair and various networking receptions, which have led to many important partnerships and deals for Scottish musicians in the past.
In 2024, Showcase Scotland is partnering with Norway to showcase Scandinavian talent.
Celtic Connections
Celtic Connections is Glasgow’s annual folk, roots and world music festival.
In 2023, 2,100 musicians from around the world brought the city to life, celebrating its connections to cultures across the globe.
The world-renowned festival will once again lit up stages, venues and dark winter nights from Thursday 18 January to Sunday 4 February 2024.
Sounds of Scotland Showcase
In 2024, the Sounds of Scotland Showcase took place on Thursday 25 January in Glasgow where Gaelic and Scots artists working in the traditional/folk music genre performed to international delegates.
Sounds of Scotland Playlist
Listen to a selection of some of the incredible artists and bands from across Scotland’s folk and traditional music sector