Promoters
At war with false noise
myspace.com/atwarwithfalsenoise
Glasgow-based label promoter organising gigs and putting out CDr/CDs and vinyl from bands worldwide, no particular genre. Strong DIY/punk ethic!
Brain Burner
Regular noise/alt noise at the Liquid Ship.
Braw Gigs
facebook.com/group.php?gid=125508202385�
Edinburgh based DIY concerts more focussed on the noisy and experimental side of things, from improv to drone, doom metal, some hardcore, psych, weird folk shenanigans. Same old, really.
Christmastime in the mountains
myspace.com/christmastimeinthemountains
Glasgow based promoters of weird, noisy and other stuff.
Cold Dead Hands Collective
myspace.com/colddeadhandscollective
We formed in 2003, with members involved in the Edinburgh hardcore/punk scene for over ten years. We organize local DIY gigs, teaming touring bands from the UK and abroad with local based bands. All the money on the door goes back to the bands. We have had everything from grindcore/metal/doom/noise through to acoustic singer songwriters.
Edinburgh Composers Collective
myspace.com/edinburghcomposerscollective
The Edinburgh Composers Collective was formed in February of 2008 to help give composers based in Edinburgh opportunities for performances. We try to connect local composers with ensembles, dancers, actors, film-makers, visual artists, etc. who are interested in new music.
Eleropapknit
After being on tour in Europe we have realised that the majority of promoters in Britain are shit. We aim to do it the European way with food, some space to sleep for the night and at the very least money towards fuel costs. We put on shows in Aberdeen & Glasgow.
Grind Sight Open Eye
grindsightopeneye.wordpress.com
Grind Sight Open Eye promotes a series of experimental music events in Edinburgh started since 2007. With free improvisation, noise, free jazz, electro-acoustic, avant-garde and like.
Halt Bar Hijack
Halt Bar Hijack! Every saturday in the Halt Bar on Woodlands road. Free Bands and DJs
MRW44
Promoter, label and mail order based in Edinburgh. Live shows feature a mixture of local artists and established international acts making electronic, experimental and post-rock music. Past gigs have featured bands such as Guapo, Venetian Snares, Khanate and Sunburned Hand of the Man.
Nuts & Seeds
Nuts and Seeds promote independent music in Glasgow. We have been in existence in one form or another since 2002 putting on gigs for bands touring the UK. All the money made on the door going to covering costs and paying the bands and consequently there are no guestlists. Every effort is made to keep music inclusive, cheap, anti-elitist and fun.
The Organisation
myspace.com/thisistheorganisation
since 2008 'the organisation' has been held responsible for various club nights, gigs and community events occurring mainly around Glasgow, Scotland (However they're believed to have international affiliations). 'the organisation' are accused of highlighting new sound-centric music to new audiences in eclectic and surreal settings. They are seen as a danger to mass consumerism and profitable recreation. Be aware, 'the organisation' are everywhere. the organisation meets on the last thursday of every month
Synergy Concerts
Consistently excellent promoters of shows in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Past scalps have included Shellac, Khonnor, Battles, Smog, Wolf Eyes, etc etc etc.
Throb
Glasgow based promoters of a wide range of weird and wonderful stuff.
Tracer Trails
Tracer Trails was founded in 2006 to bring interesting touring bands and artists to unconventional venues in Edinburgh. Since 2008 we have also produced Retreat!, an award-winning annual festival celebrating local DIY music-making.
Tronic
http://www.myspace.com/tronicglasgow
Based in Glasgow Scotland, our idea is to bring the best of the underground electronic scene together for one off live electronic performances. The styles are very eclectic within the 'Tronic' scene and we aim to cover the full spectrum of electronica, ranging from Techno, Ambient, Experimental, Breaks, Hardcore, Glitch, House and Electro.
