Showcase Scotland Expo promotes Scottish music and artists to markets and countries outside the UK.
Showcase Scotland Expo exists to further the live export opportunities for Scottish based artists working in the genres of folk, traditional, world and acoustic music. We aim to forge relationships with overseas music trade events and to promote Scottish based artists.
Germany is extremely important to us and in 2017 the Rudolstadt Festival in Germany hosted a spotlight on Scotland. Since then several artists have gone on to have successful careers in Germany and once again in 2022 Rudolstadt held a mini spotlight on Scotland and our artists.
This website aims to bring you up to date information on Ceolas Scottish Music nights, a new Showcase Scotland Expo initiative being run in partnership with the Scottish Government and Concert Connections (Petra Eisenburger). It aims to bring the best in Scottish talent to towns and cities around Germany. The website will also act as a Hub for information about artists touring in Germany and will contain tour dates for several artists.
Our Directors
Lisa Whytock (CEO)
Lisa is the Director of Active and is also the Producer of Showcase Scotland expo and Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections. Active are an agency based in Scotland representing artists internationally, such as Capercaillie, Breabach, Love & Money and many others. Lisa also programmed The Spree, Bring it all Home Festivals and the Belhaven Birthday Bash.
Craig Donaldson
Craig is a Partner in Active and is the Event and Production Manager for Showcase Scotland Expo and Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections.
Craig Corse
Craig heads up CCM Live - a folk/traditional music booking agency working extensively throughout the UK and Europe, and in partnership further afield, based in Glasgow, Scotland. Since establishing in 2010, Craig’s international roster has grown to include some of Scotland’s leading, internationally renowned artists. With an approach more akin to management, focusing on long-term strategy, career trajectory and development, he has been instrumental in establishing both the domestic and international profiles of many of his artists. Craig is also Assistant Director of the Orkney Folk Festival - one of Scotland’s most respected folk festivals, now in its 35th year - with overall responsibility for the event’s marketing and publicity. Additionally, he sits on the steering group of both Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections and has represented Showcase Scotland Expo at numerous conferences and events worldwide.
