Made in Scotland Gigs is a new music strand of the Made in Scotland Showcase.
Get a snapshot of some of the best emerging talent from Scotland over two nights during the Edinburgh Fringe, presented by Scotland’s Music Convention – Wide Days, in partnership Edinburgh Fringe Festival as part of the Made In Scotland showcase programme.
Made In Scotland Gigs - Reception & Born To Be Wide Forum
Within two years of its launch in 2004, Born To Be Wide’s original home, The Venue, closed down with numerous other popular music destinations in the city following. In recent years the local scene has enjoyed a period of stability, but how secure is the future?
As part of the Made In Scotland Gigs programme, founder Olaf Furniss will host a discussion reflecting on the past two decades and how Edinburgh’s diverse music community and audiences, can ensure that the sector thrives. Taking part will be Sneaky Pete’s owner, Nick Stewart and The Skinny’s music editor, Tallah Brash, with audience members encouraged to contribute perspectives.
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The Gigs
Wednesday 14 Aug
The Big Day / Comfort / Gallus / Indoor Foxes
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Thursday 15 Aug
Gnoss / Iona Fyfe / Nimbus Sextet / Zoe Graham
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Night 1: Wed 14 August - Performer Info
The Big Day
Creating their own trajectory and tearing up the rulebooks come The Big Day. Pushing the parameters of their sound and vision, The Big Day are gradually becoming one of the most identifiable and iconic acts in the Scotland. The ambitious and unafraid four piece have released only three singles to date but are fast becoming the name on the tip of everyone’s tongues. Creating spirited indie-pop bangers taking influence from the likes of The Killers, U2 and Bleachers, The Big Day are emphasising quality over quantity.
Gallus
Gallus bottles that sense of anticipation, the idea that anything could happen. Throwing back to the days when responsibilities were few, anticipation was high, and opportunity was around every corner.The band combine the energetic bounce of Sports Team with the tongue-in-cheek running commentary of life in 2022 of Yard Act and the introspection of contemporaries Fontaines D.C.After forming in a pub of the same name, the Glasgow Indie-punks have made their way to the summit of Scotland’s underground music scene.
Comfort
Developing their sound through years of intensive writing and performing in spaces aligned with Glasgow’s queer/punk scene, comfort are a sibling duo consisting of Sean on drums and Natalie as magnetic front-woman, backed by wildly oscillating software synths to create music that is direct and engaging. The confrontational vulnerability inherent in their music reaches for a personal, yet queer liberation within a constrictive society. comfort create music demanding freedom not tolerance – they have reinterpreted the ethos of punk music for the 21st century sending a clear message that they hold no interest in finding a middle ground with bigotry.
Indoor Foxes
Indoor Foxes hail from the heart of Scotland’s capital whose lyrics come from the gut and music from the heart. Starting life as a bedroom pop project created by the multi-talented Martha Barr, the Indoor Foxes sound has grown and evolved along with Barr’s own life. Having a knack for crafting striking melodies in any format, evident in tracks such as ‘Peach Stone’ and ‘Mr Yellow Eyes’ which explore both pop and rock sensibilities, Barr’s captivating vocals are hard-hitting, honest and powerful, it’s tough not to be completely enamoured from the first listen.
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Night 2: Thu 15 August - Performer Info
Gnoss
Gnoss’ signature sound is a rich tapestry of acoustic layers; outstanding musicianship, deep traditional roots and contemporary compositional flair combine to create songs and tunes brimming with character. Triple Scots Trad Music Awards nominees, the band have built an invested following through their forward-thinking take on traditional music and the unique warmth of their live shows. This has been proven through three consecutive sellout appearances at Glasgow’s world-famous Celtic Connections Festival.
Nimbus Sextet
One of the most innovative groups in the new wave of UK jazz, Nimbus Sextet are bringing their electrifying blend of jazz, world and dance music to top venues and festivals across the UK and Europe. Performing in and selling out the likes of Ronnie Scott’s, New Morning (Paris) and Pizza Express Jazz Club, the Joe Nichols-led outfit have firmly established themselves as an increasingly major voice in the European jazz scene.
Iona Fyfe
Aberdeenshire folksinger, Iona Fyfe, has become one of Scotland’s finest singers, rooted deeply in the singing traditions of the North East of Scotland. In 2021, she became the first singer to win the coveted title of Musician of the Year at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. Iona is a fierce advocate for the official recognition of the Scots Language, leading a successful campaign to pressure Spotify into recognising Scots and add it to its list of languages. Honoured at the Scots Language Awards with the title of Speaker of the Year in 2021, Iona performs both folk and pop songs in the Scots language, remaining true to her rooting in tradition. Iona has featured in several publications including The Sunday Post, The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Times.
Zoe Graham
Zoe Graham writes songs that sound like doing push-ups on the moon: heavy, but with an unmistakably light touch. Hers is a velvet voice, occasionally back-brushed.
Influenced by artists including St Vincent, Kate Bush and Beck, her folkish beginnings sing through in a penchant for story-led songwriting, and a vocal range that spans the delicate and disaster-struck.
She has previously shared stages with artists including Jenny Hval, Lo Moon, Kawala, Kate Nash, Rae Morris, Fatherson & Hamish Hawk – played festivals such as TRNSMT, Belladrum, Stag & Dagger, Celtic Connections and Tenement Trail. In addition to performing live on national TV from TRSNMT Festival, BBC Quay Sessions with Jake Bugg and on BBC Scotland’s new music show TUNE.
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