PITCH Scotland 2025 - Conference & Showcase
PITCH Scotland returns to Glasgow taking place over 27-29 August 2025. Featuring Zino Vinci, Pan Amsterdam, JayaHadADream!
Date and time
Location
Drygate Brewing Co.
85 Drygate Glasgow G4 0UT United KingdomPerformers
Good to know
Highlights
- 1 day, 12 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
About this event
PITCH - Scotland's international conference of hip hop & underground culture returns to Glasgow this August (27-29)!
The three-day international music conference will take place at Drygate Brewery + McChuills featuring Industry Panel Discussions, A&R Listening Sessions, 1-1 Speed Meetings, Music Showcases, Open Mic, DJs, Movement, & Spoken Word.
Festival Schedule:
Wednesday 27 August - Official opening reception & Showcase (1930 - late) - McChuills (Wednesday headliner: JayaHadADream)
Thursday 28 August - PITCH Conference & Showcase (11:00 - 23:00) - Drygate + McChuills (Thursday headliner: Pan Amsterdam)
Friday 29 August - PITCH Conference & Showcase (11:00 - 23:00) - Drygate + McChuills (Friday headliner: Zino Vinci)
Full Festival & Conference Programme - click here.
Artists (32)
alaDJI - DJ Set (Scotland, UK)
AD3 (Scotland, UK)
Ay Bangz (Scotland, UK)
Bawah (England, UK)
Bruna Garcia (Wales, UK)
CLING (Scotland, UK)
Conscious Route (Scotland, UK)
CopDat (England, UK)
Dynesti (Canada)
Eastside (Scotland, UK)
Emma Gabriel (Canada)
Haliey Smith (Canada)
Harvey Whyte (England, UK)
Intibint (Scotland, UK)
JayaHadADream (UK)
Jords (England, UK)
Kai Reesu (Scotland, UK)
Kawak (Spain)
Kenny McGee (Scotland, UK)
Kpence (Scotland, UK)
Leo Miyagee (Northern Ireland)
Lola Bunz (Canada)
Matty Galaxy (Canada)
Pan Amsterdam (USA)
Phat Phillie - DJ Set (Croatia)
Rouzi (Serbia)
Sherlock (Scotland, UK)
Sika Deva (France)
Theolodge (USA)
Viv Latifa (Scotland, UK)
Wends (Scotland, UK)
Zino Vinci (England, UK)
Speakers (43)
Adedeji Ekundayo – Raven Afrikulture
Andy Jones – FOCUS Wales
Ante Zvonimir Stamać – We Move Music Croatia
Axor - Producer
Bekah Molony – D07 ARTISTS
Dana Beeler – Music Nova Scotia
Deborah Alhassan – Unmastad
Denise Allan – 677 Media Management
Denise Amory-Reid – AmoryR Management
Eugene Bradley – Boxpark
Everton Lewis Jr – Wracket Music Supervision
Goldstripes - Artist / Producer
Jamie Gilmour - Rightsbridge
Jamie Houston – Creative Scotland
JayaHadADream – Artist
Jo Ricketts – Nxgen MG
Jords – Artist
Kayo – Artist / DJ / Soulstice Radio
Kenny Barber – PRS For Music
Kenny Lavelle – Snack Mag
Kim Simpson - Creative Scotland
Kingsley Swim – The Framework
Latisha Pemberton - NQ Legacy
Leron Thomas – Musician (Pan Amsterdam / Iggy Pop Musical Director)
Lloyd Francis – PRS Foundation
Lloyd Luther – Artist
Louise Stanners Pow – Musician’s Union
Lucky Babe – DJ / Promoter / Producer
Maciej Madejski - Sideways Bookings
Melissa MacMaster – 902 Hip Hop
Micah Smith – Crescendo Fest
Miguel Ángel Borja – Pro Weekend Fest
Nina Abeysuriya – Tiny Changes
Patch Twaddle – Antidote Artists
Patrick McCormack – Cranium Arts Project
Pay Kolmüs – Music Journalist
Pele’ – Unmasted
Phat Phillie – Blackout Hip Hop
Rob Schwartz – Who?Mag | ACX1 Studios | Distro Fest
Sanjeev Mann – Hip Hop Scotland | Producer
Siobhan Brown – Soultrane Festival
SoTunde - GLA Studios
Stuart Fleming – PRS For Music
Vanessa Sinclair – VNS Management
plus more TBA - the final wave of PITCH acts and speakers will drop on Thursday 14 August - stay tuned!
Conference Programme
Venues
Drygate Brewery (Conference - Over 16s, Showcase - Over 18s)
McChuills Music Bar & Venue (Over 18s)
Playlist
Listen to the 2025 Festival Playlist on Spotify here.
Socials
Connect with us on socials @pitchscotland | http://pitchscotland.com
PITCH is supported by The National Lottery through Creative Scotland and Glasgow Convention Bureau, and produced by SAMA EVENTS LTD.
Frequently asked questions
Over 16s with an adult at Drygate, Over 18s at McChuills Music Bar & Venue - please bring ID.
PITCH recommend attendees book at MOXY Merchant City: https://www.marriott.com/en-gb/hotels/glaox-moxy-glasgow-merchant-city/overview/
Yes, if you have a PITCH Pro Pass: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffKN54P-1q4bRJgcg1RbnEzCjklB5DWtRSplCMGPNSKqs9Pw/viewform?usp=header
Yes - ticket registration is now open for the Welcome Party (check your e-mail from Eventbrite.- it may be in Junk), and follow @pitchscotland for updates
Any aggressive, racial, sexist, or abusive behaviour will not be tolerated on the premises and management have the right to refuse service to anyone displaying or acting in this way.
PITCH will run across two venues at the same time both within a short 5-10 minute walking distance. With the festival and conference sessions operating on a first come, first served basis - we recommend planning your schedule in advance and arriving early to avoid disappointment, or having to queue.
Yes, a light buffet stye lunch is included in the Pitch PRO Pass on Conference Day 1 (28th).
Drygate is an inclusive and safe space for all our guests and staff. We strive to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable whether attending our Brasserie, Gift Shop, Peaks Bar, or attending our Brewery Tours or amazing Event Space. https://www.drygate.com/events/accessibility
These events are exclusive to conference ticket holders with a PITCH PRO PASS, you will receive a link to register interest. Search for Eventbrite in the email registered for PITCH - it may also be in your Junk mail.
Please note that filming and photography will take place throughout PITCH Scotland for promotional and archival purposes. By entering the event, you consent to being photographed and/or recorded. If you do not wish to appear in any footage or images, please inform a member of staff at box office.
Drygate has its own free surface car park available for customers, located right beside the venue, and is also a 10 minute walk to sister venue McChuills Music Bar & Venue.