On July 1st, the Be United team had the privilege of taking part in an inspiring Accessibility and Visual Impairment Training session with Visually Impaired Creators Scotland, held at Fruitmarket in Edinburgh. The session was led by the brilliant Kirin Saeed and supported by the equally insightful Kellie Dingwall. It marked a valuable step in…
Are you an experienced leader passionate about the arts, culture, and community development? Be United is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (Maternity Cover) to guide the organisation through an exciting year. Brief Role Overview Title: Chief Executive Officer (Maternity Cover) Salary: £40,500 pro rata (Contract: 4 days/ 32 hours pw)* *As part of our commitment…
Earth Day 2025 At Be United, we believe creativity and care for the planet go hand-in-hand. As an organisation rooted in cultural celebration and community impact, we’re continually asking: how can we create powerful live experiences while reducing our environmental footprint? Sustainability in events isn’t just a trend — it’s a responsibility. And it doesn’t…
As our Producing the Future programme for 2025 officially launched last week, we are thrilled to introduce the new cohort of seven emerging event producers, who have set out on an exciting journey into the dynamic world of events. A New Chapter for Producing the Future Each year, Producing the Future offers emerging event producers…
Join Us at a Defining Moment for Be United This is an exciting time for Be United. Having recently secured £559,829 in Multi-Year Funding from Creative Scotland, we are entering a new phase of growth, and we’re looking for a bold, strategic leader to help shape our next chapter. As Chair of Trustees, you will…
Be United is thrilled to unveil the full programme for the Creative Partnerships Conference 2025, Scotland’s premier networking and professional development event for Black creatives. Taking place on Friday, 21st February 2025, at the Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow, this free, day-long event will bring together leading industry professionals, artists, and change-makers to share…
We’re beyond excited to announce that Edinburgh born Dr Eunice Olumide, author, supermodel, art curator, actress and recipient of an MBE for services to broadcasting, the arts, and charity, will share her insights and experiences as part of a keynote address at the conference. One of the most influential figures in British arts and culture,…
This is a defining moment for Be United. We are incredibly proud and excited to share that we’ve secured £559,829 in Multi-Year Funding from Creative Scotland, an investment that will power the next three years of our work to drive equity, innovation and creativity in Scotland’s arts sector. This moment is more than just a…
As 2024, our 10th anniversary year, comes to a close, we are reflecting on an incredible year of growth, milestones, and achievements. Every event we hosted was sold out, demonstrating once again the amazing support we receive from you, our community! Thank you for being part of this journey over the past decade. Together, we…
Hello! I’m Mati Namory, a 4th-year PR and Marketing student, and I’d like to share my experience interning as a Media and Communications Assistant at Be United. It’s been an incredible journey, and I’ve learned so much throughout my time with the organisation. From day one, I was welcomed into a team that was amazing….