We are delighted to announce that November's Born To Be Wide will host a radio seminar, taking place at 7.00pm on the 3rd November at Electric Circus, Edinburgh. Speakers include the BBC’s Vic Galloway, award winning presenter Jim Gellatly, veteran radio plugger Grant Crain and producer of Radio’s Scotland’s Iain Anderson Show, Stewart Cruickshank. An additional guest is to be confirmed later this week.

The seminar will draw on the extensive experience of the participants to outline which shows and stations support new talent, as well as how best to approach programmers, producers and DJs.

“Top Scottish acts including Biffy Clyro, Franz Ferdinand and Calvin Harris got their first plays on shows hosted by Michael Douglas and Jim,” says Born To Be Wide co-organiser, Olaf Furniss. “Radio continues to be an extremely important medium for breaking new artists and this panel provides an excellent opportunity to find out how the music is chosen.

As a former head of music at Radio Scotland, Stewart Cruickshank continues to support new acts on the Iain Anderson show, while Grant Crain’s position as a plugger for Columbia Records, will offer an invaluable insight into the nationwide radio landscape."

Following the seminar, several of the guests will remain at the club to play a selection of their favourite records.

Seminar tickets are very limited and organisers recommend buying in advance. Tickets are priced at £6 in advance (£4 for MU Members and £3 for under 18s).

To buy your tickets simply click here.

Find out about the panel:

Grant Crain, www.columbia.co.uk

Stewart Cruickshank, www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0074hkv

Vic Galloway, www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0074hgc

Jim Gellatly, www.jimgellatly.com