Amplifying Scotland’s Black creative voices.
Be United stands as a beacon in the Scottish Arts sector. We advocate for diverse talent within the thriving performing arts, screen and events sector in Scotland.
We believe our sectors are richer when all people are in the room.
Our goal in the next 5 years is to support 500 Black people into and up in the creative sectors in Scotland.
This includes artists, staff, crew and representation at leadership.
Be United is funded by:
Be United is funded by Creative Scotland through multi-year funding, alongside Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, which also contributes to our work. The Robertson Trust specifically supports our Producing the Future programme, a 10-week training course for young event producers.
Over a Decade of Be United
Check out the Scottish artists whom Be United has worked with over the years.