EVENTS
Prior to an event, participants are encouraged to let us know of any accessibility requirements via our form.
SHOWCASE AND COMMUNITY MEET-UP
hosted by The BIT Collective and The Maket Collective
Thursday 7th May
Venue - The Park Bar, 1202 Argyle Street, Glasgow
Join the BIT Collective and the Maket Collective for an inspiring evening celebrating outstanding performances by women and gender minorities in Glasgow’s traditional and folk music scene.
The evening will involve a curated showcase featuring talented musicians from across the traditional and folk community in Glasgow. After the performances, the evening will open into an inclusive session led by the regular Park Bar hosts - everyone is welcome to bring an instrument and join in, or simply to stay and enjoy the music.
Everyone is invited to come along to listen, connect, or play!
6:30–7:00pm
Welcome and meet the BIT and Maket Collective team
7:00–9:00pm
Showcase performances from leading musicians from the BIT Collective and the Maket Collective
9:00–11:00pm
Open session led by Park Bar hosts
AGENDA
Venue accessibility info:
Wheelchair accessible entrance.
Accessible toilet facilities available.
On-street parking for blue-badge holders available on Argyle Street.
RESPONDING TO RESEARCH ON ABUSE AND HARASSMENT IN THE SCOTTISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND FOLK SCENE
Tuesday 26th May
6:00pm
Venue - Scottish Music Centre, City Halls, 100 Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1NQ
The BIT Collective invites key stakeholders from across the Scottish traditional music and folk scene to come together for an important evening of discussion and action. This event will focus on responding to recent research on abuse and harassment in the traditional music and folk scene, with the aim of improving safety, inclusion, and accountability across the sector.
We welcome a wide range of stakeholders, including event and festival organisers, venues, creative arts organisations and collectives, session hosts, band managers, tutors, and educators.
This event is designed to support the implementation of practical changes around safeguarding, gender equity, and broader inclusion, helping to create a safer and more accessible environment for everyone involved in the trad and folk community.
COMMUNITY MEET-UP
Thursday 11th June 2026
Venue - Mono, 12 King's Court, King Street, Glasgow, G1 5RB
6:00pm - 8:00pm
The meeting is a very casual social gathering where people can chat to others (including representatives of The BIT Collective board and team), make new contacts and have informal discussions about progression in the Scottish folk and trad scene.
The BIT team usually go for a tune together after the meet-up so feel free to bring your instrument along!
Everyone is welcome.
We’d love to see you there!
COMMUNITY MEET-UP
JULY EDITION
Thursday 9th July 2026
Venue - Mono, 10-12 King's Court, King Street, Glasgow, G1 5RB
6:00pm - 8:00pm
The BIT Collective hosts a community meet-up every month, usually at Mono in Glasgow.
The meeting is a very casual social gathering where people can chat to others (including representatives of The BIT Collective board and team), make new contacts and have informal discussions about progression in the Scottish folk and trad scene.
The BIT team usually go for a tune together after the meet-up so feel free to bring your instrument along!
Everyone is welcome.
We’d love to see you there!
