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Scottish Music Centre at CLASSICAL NEXT 2025

Music industry delegates from across the globe will gather in Berlin this May (12 – 15) for Classical:NEXT, the world’s largest international event for classical music professionals. Among them, the Scotland delegation is set to stand out in redefining what classical music means in the 21st century- offering a fresh, diverse and future-facing perspective on the global stage.

Scotland will be represented at the prestigious showcase and conference alongside around 1,400 professionals from 49 countries. At the heart of this year’s presence is a delegation that reflects the full breadth of Scotland’s musical talent: emerging and established composers, boundary-pushing sound artists, seasoned programmers and inclusive community leaders.

Gill Maxwell, Executive Director of Scottish Music Centre said:
“Classical:NEXT stands as a key global platform for Scotland’s thriving contemporary classical music scene. It brings together a broad spectrum of talent- from boundary-pushing composers and experimental artists, to the curators and festival programmers shaping our cultural calendar year-round. It’s also a hub for forging new international collaborations and partnerships. My team and I are excited to lead the Scotland delegation in Berlin, championing the creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit that define our dynamic music sector today.”