Meet the first twenty names for PITCH 2024
Left to Right: D1 (UK), ISO YSO (UK), Melissa MacMaster (CA), Alicia Raye (NI), Niko Backspin (DE), Elijah (UK), Aniefiok Ekpoudom (UK), Honey Keenan (UK).
The first twenty names for PITCH announced including Elijah, Niko BACKSPIN, Alicia Raye, Psweatpants, Meduulla + more!
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Pitch Scotland returns to Glasgow’s east end at Drygate Brewery over 22-23 August.
The third edition of the event will see Elijah - A creative consultant, lecturer, and artist who shares insights on sustainable creative production through 'Yellow Squares.', Niko BACKSPIN - Owner of Germany's oldest active hip-hop magazine, BACKSPIN, and a veteran in German rap journalism, plus international artists like Quake Matthews or Shmoneyy Doll, and Scottish based artists Psweatpants, who just successfully hosted his first headline show at the Poetry Club, or Ziggy, talented Edinburgh based singer and songwriter, who has been on a successful singles release run since the start of the year.
Starting this year off strong, Scottish talent was showcased by PITCH at FOCUS Wales in Wrexham with Bee Asha, who performed her new album "Goodbye, Gracious.” and in Rotterdam at New Skool Rules with Scottish-South Asian disabled DJ, podcaster, activist, artist, and multi-genre producer Supermann on da Beat.
This year, the convention will feature artists and speakers from different countries such as Canada, Spain, Germany, Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom all carefully curated by the team. PITCH Scotland has been on the move, travelling to different showcases and building a strong network, ready to bring a remarkable experience to Glasgow.
Mobolaji Agoro - Festival booker at PITCH adds:
“This year’s PITCH Scotland leans on our international relationships we’ve been building over the last few years, especially this year we’ll be bringing some experts and talent to PITCH Scotland, to meet and celebrate the music scene in Scotland.”
The demand to showcase at PITCH has been higher than ever, with over 250 applications from artists of all levels from around the world. The first wave of artists announced today includes a diverse range of genres, showcasing everything from conscious rap, jazz-influenced hip hop, soul, to trap and experimental hip hop.
Speakers and artists already confirmed so far for Pitch 2024 include (in alphabetical order):
Aja Garrod - (Scottish Music Industry Association), Alicia Raye (ALAYEX Agency), Aniefiok Ekpoudom (Author of “Where We Come From”), Carina Fernandes (Artists), Chachy (Artists), D1 (D’Note Studios), Elijah (Make The Ting), Ferge x Fisherman (Artists), Honey Keenan (HiveFive MGMT), ISO YSO (KICKSTART), Jan Clausen (Factory 92), Meduulla (Artist), Melissa MacMaster (902 HIPHOP), Niko Backspin (BACKSPIN), P3Lz (Artists), Paque (Artists), Psweatpants (Artists), Quake Matthews (Artists), Shmoneyy Doll (Artists), Ziggy (Artists).
Left to Right: Carina Fernandes (NL), Ferge x Fisherman (DE), Meduulla (UK), Psweatpants (UK), Shmoney Doll (NI), Ziggy (UK), Paque (UK), Quake Matthews (CA).
The convention will be held exclusively at Drygate this year, ensuring a comfortable and intimate experience for all delegate. In addition to the diverse performances and panel talks, PITCH will also be holding 1-2-1 speed meetings, workshops, music feedback sessions, open mic, and an exclusive movie premiere.
Pitch Scotland is funded by The National Lottery through Creative Scotland, with additional support from Glasgow Convention Bureau and UNESCO Cities of Music.
Jamie Houston, Music Officer at Creative Scotland said:
"PITCH Scotland represents a dynamic fusion of international collaboration, homegrown talent, and mentoring support, culminating in a celebration of Hip-Hop and Grime at the heart of Scotland. The record-breaking interest from artists worldwide highlights the demand for such opportunities and underscores Scotland's role as a platform for developing the sector. With the support of National Lottery funding, PITCH is able to showcase the diversity of Hip-Hop in Scotland and shine a spotlight on this incredibly vibrant scene."
The full conference and music programme will be released in July with over 20 artists and 30 industry speakers.
Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to experience the dynamic world of global hip-hop in Glasgow at PITCH Scotland 2024!
For More Information: Visit PITCH Scotland or follow @pitchscotland on social media.
Tickets: Conference passes are on sale now from £15.00 with showcase passes £10.00 on Eventbrite UK
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