Get a snapshot of some of the best emerging talent from Scotland during the Edinburgh Fringe, presented by Scotland’s Music Convention – Wide Days, in partnership with Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society as part of the Made In Scotland showcase programme.
Taking place across Bannerman’s, La Belle Angele and Sneaky Pete’s, the line up comprises: Azamiah, Bikini Body, Cathal Murphy, Dara Dubh, Fright Years, Haiver, Helicon and Tom Campbell Trio.
George FitzGerald returns to Scotland this August for two early DJ sets at Free Time – Sneaky Pete’s day party series in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
FitzGerald has been a leading figure in electronic music for over a decade. After years in Berlin releasing on labels including Aus and Hotflush Recordings, he signed to Domino in 2013 and transitioned from club-focused producer to album artist, establishing a celebrated live show in the process. Alongside his solo work, he released the collaborative project OTHERLiiNE with Lil Silva in 2022 and produced the lead singles from London Grammar’s 2021 number-one album. He also hosts a monthly residency on London’s legendary Rinse FM, has collaborated with Everything But The Girl’s Tracey Thorn and Bonobo, and has delivered remixes for Foals, Moby, Sampha, Jon Hopkins and Jessie Ware.
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Over the last 6 months, Airospace has built an incredible cult following & family in Scotland through social media. With raw honesty and authenticity, he has also built a reputation as one of the most exciting voices in alternative hip-hop, exploring resilience, struggle and hope with striking intensity and emotion.
In August, Airospace returns to Scotland for his second tour of the country – Cryfest 2026
I am a solo composer/songwriter and singer. Being neurodiverse (ASD), I take inspiration and convey my complex thoughts and feeling about the world and human nature through my music. I have been told my music penetrates deeply into the heart and soul of people. Leaving a deep connection that only music can. My debut was recorded at Gardyne Studios and Mastered at Abbey Road Studios London where I went down and worked with Andy Walter who has worked with so many great musicians. I have been recently touring with The Korgis who have worldwide hits such as “If i had you” and “Everybody’s got to learn sometime”. I have done a collaboration/co-write for their new album called “Ununited Nations” The Single is called Matala Moon which is only just become available on vinyl as well as a run of vinyl’s with a Japanese label for a release in Japan. The single gained a top ten spot in the worldwide heritage charts with Mike Reid. My work could be described as classical, cinematic, electronic, ethereal, dreampop.
Hotter than a Fire In Cairo, these 5 Imaginary Boys (who don’t cry) are London’s primary tribute to Crawley’s finest Goth pop institution. With an uncanny resemblance physically and vocally (once the syrup’s on) to Bob Smith, author, raconteur and music promoter, Andy Macleod fronts this Faith-ful and fun Cure homage playing hits and deep cuts from The Cure’s back catalogue.
Scotland’s newest Bowie tribute band deliver an A to Z (Ashes to Ziggy) set featuring tracks from Space Oddity to Blackstar and all points in between.
Young Musicians Ruairi Glen, Ben Holroyd, Luka Barrie and Magnus Barnwell come together to play a modern twist on the songbook of John Coltrane. Replacing piano with guitar, this band explores modern jazz while staying firmly rooted in the intensity and deep lyricism of Coltrane’s music. Expect searching improvisation, powerful groove and a unique spin on the music of one of the great jazz improvisers.
Harry Miles-Watson & The Union are refreshingly different, incorporating a varied melting pot of genres and styles, with aspects of post-punk, folk, country, rock, pop and even jazz. The Edinburgh-based band have already sold out several shows in Scotland’s capital city, headlined Glasgow’s King Tuts and played gigs in Manchester, Leeds, and London. They’ve also secured the Artist of the Week spot in Scotland On Sunday.
Figurines are an Edinburgh based indie band who have had fans singing their original music on the mean streets of Cowgate for the best part of 5 years. With influences such as Radiohead and Tame Impala, you can expect an eclectic mix of high energy original indie rock, with soaring vocals and fused with elements of super tight funk and DnB.
Hot off the back of their recent EP ‘So It Seems’, Figurines have launched into 2026 with brand new music including ‘Fake It Till You Make It’ and ‘The Boot’, the latter of which is a real test of what indie music can be, blending Funk with Rock and Hip Hop.
Figurines are a true Grassroots band and have funded the release of all their music through local Scottish venues and their dedicated fans who are always decked out in the latest Figurines Merch. It is the support of the venues and people in the Edinburgh music scene that has allowed the Figurines to thrive and bring their original music to their busy festival season ahead.
