South West
Music in the Community
Awarded £2000 to deliver free music events in the South West Edinburgh community.
Traditional Scottish folk, blues, jazz, reggae and pop are just a few of the music styles you might have heard in Saughton Park over the 2024 summer as part of the music series aimed at bringing free music to the doorsteps of those who may not normally have access to live music gigs. 22 local musicians performed across the 12 events, with attendance at the seven indoor events averaging 60 people and at the five outdoor events averaging 120.
Many of the new and upcoming artists were enabled to show case their talents and songs to a wider and different mix of audiences. At each of the events there was a diverse range of local people who were able to enjoy the music, from young children to elderly accompanied by their carers and locals from a range of ethnic backgrounds, all enjoying a variety of music styles.