Afrosymphony: The Edinburgh Heats

A selection of Scotland's top black singers gather to perform at Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh.

AFROSYMPHONY - LIVE HEATS ARE HERE!

The nationwide search for Scotland's next Afro-Scottish music talent is heating up!

After our Jury selected their favourite artists in Phase 1, we're now moving into PHASE 2 - THE LIVE HEATS

And this time, you're invited to pull up and witness the talent LIVE at Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh.

Expect big vocals, Afrobeat energy, live performances and some of the capital's hottest emerging artists taking the stage for their chance to progress to the final stage of the journey.

LIVE ON THE NIGHT

Francis Bondd

LOLA!

Rue Cooper

Peter Adonteng

Ay Bangz

Memory Zaranyika

Edinburgh's finest, Kouk, will be on MC duties for the night, with DJ Rawzi setting the tone throughout the evening.

This is more than a showcase - it's a nationwide search for Afro-Scottish talent bringing artists together from across Scotland to discover the three acts who will go on to:

Record new tracks with acclaimed DJ & producer Auntie Flo in December

Perform with a live orchestra and Auntie Flo at the Govan Music Festival, Glasgow, in March

The journey starts here. The stage is set. Now come and witness the next generation of Afro-Scottish talent LIVE.

Pull up. Bring your people. Feel the energy. Find out who makes it through.

Supported by Creative Scotland through the Scottish Government's Expanded Festivals Fund. This event will be filmed as part of the selection process.