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Scottish Music Centre at CLASSICAL NEXT 2025

Music industry delegates from across the globe gathered in Berlin for Classical:NEXT, the world’s largest international event for classical music professionals. Among them, the Scotland delegation set out to redefine what classical music means in the 21st century- offering a fresh, diverse and future-facing perspective on the global stage.

Scotland was represented at the prestigious showcase and conference alongside around 1,400 professionals from 49 countries. At the heart of this year’s presence was 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.”