A new songwriting challenge
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Sam and Louise have grown the 48 Hour Film Project into Scotland's biggest filmmaking event, producing each year 20+ events in 4 Scottish cities with hundreds of participants. It has outlasted any other film intiative because of three key principles: Creativity. Community. Competition.
They are now bringing this energy to Scotland's music scene!
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​​​​Edinburgh 2026
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Be part of the FIRST EVER ​Wild Song. We're going on a journey from local bars to sold-out stadiums and we want you to come with us.
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Think you’re brave enough to face the Wild Wheel?
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Or just join us in the audience for both gigs!
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Take Part
Your challenge begins at Wheel Night:​
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Spin the Wild Wheel to receive a theme
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Draw a Wild Word to include in the lyrics
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Receive a Musical Challenge. Examples might include: Start acappella, include a tempo change, switch from loud to soft... or even the dreaded Key Change!
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​Spin the wheel on Wheel Night and you get two weeks to come up with a new song based on your criteria. Return to perform your new hit single at The Big Gig, in front of an audience of screaming fans and music industry professionals.​ All participants must attend Wheel Night and The Big Gig.
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We have room for just 10 acts in our first year - 8 solo artists and 2 groups.
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👉 Sign up​​
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✨ Wheel Night
with Bee Asha
Thu 15 Jan 7pm - 9pm
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The adventure begins! Join us for the world premiere of a new songwriting challenge. Musicians take the stage to spin the wheel in between live sets from Bee Asha and her band. Come back for The Big Gig to hear the finished songs. All Ages, level access.
​🎤 The Big Gig
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Thu 29 Jan 7pm - 9pm
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The grand finale! Just 2 weeks after receiving their challenge, musicians return to premiere their brand-new songs live. Expect raw creativity, bold risks, and the thrill of hearing music performed for the very first time. All ages, level access.​
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EDINBURGH 2026 ACTS
EDINBURGH 2026 JUDGES
For Participants
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Leith Depot House Gear
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Multi input mixing console (Behringer X32)
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2 x Yamaha DXR15 Tops & 1 x 12” Alto powered Sub
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House drum kit
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Marshal Bass Cab & Ampeg Bass Head, 2 x Guitars Amps (1 x Fender & 1 x Peavey)
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Mic stands & microphones (3-4 available)
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2 powered floor monitors
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Projector & Screen
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Upright Piano
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Stage Area = 2m wide x 4m length
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What do participants get from Wild Song?
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A guaranteed stage slot in front of a live crowd
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Get seen and heard by industry professional judges in the audience
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Social media promotion
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Full video recording of your performance
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Edinburgh 2026 Grand Prize
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The winning act will get a chance to play their song live at select 2026 Edinburgh gigs
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Extensive social media and press promotion
Partners
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We have a proven track record of working collaboratively with sponsors and venues and we would love to work with you.Want to be there at the very beginning before we go global?