Researching the Scottish Jazz and Blues Scenes (2019 – 2022): Sectoral Challenges and Proposals for Growth and Sustainability

In this report we examine the Scottish jazz and blues community through its constituent membership: musicians, educators, festival and concert promoters, and audiences; and those who support the scene economically. We trace the talent pipeline of Scottish musicians through formal and informal education to professional development opportunities, interrogate the role, function and social responsibilities of festivals, map the festival audience, and explore the underlying economies that support the scene.