Hosted by Wide Days and Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, Made In Scotland Gigs is a music strand of the Made in Scotland showcase, taking place on Friday 15 August at La Belle and Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh.

Eight acts based in Scotland from across the genre spectrum, will be selected by a panel of international music professionals and media to showcase to a public and industry audience.

The event will help participating artists make connections with media and music business professionals, as well as with the international visitors that the Fringe brings to Edinburgh.

Artist applications are open now, and close on Wed 14 May at 17:00 BST. See here for full details, criteria and how to apply.