We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new Beyond The Scenes webinar series where we invite industry insiders to share their expertise and insights into the world of entertainment. Our first guest speaker for the Beyond the Scenes: Unlocking Opportunities with Casting Databases webinar is Gbolahan Obisesan, a versatile British-Nigerian actor, playwright, and…
The Producing the Future programme, designed to equip young individuals aged 18-25 with the skills necessary for event management, is fully underway. Our latest cohort comprises five brilliant aspiring event producers, eagerly immersing themselves in the intricacies of cultural event planning. Led by tutor Serena Piotto, the participants have already been learning about budgeting, marketing,…
Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a meaningful contribution to the arts? We are currently seeking a skilled individual to act as the Treasurer on our Board of Trustees. If you possess financial expertise and our organisation’s mission resonates with you, we invite you to apply for this important role. Why Become…
Are you eager to dive into the vibrant world of the arts event industry? In collaboration with Edinburgh’s Fruitmarket, we are offering an outstanding Event Management course for young people aged 18-25. This programme is designed to equip you with essential skills and provide immersive, hands-on practical training. A Platform for Experience This immersive course provides…
As we conclude this year at Be United, a year marked by tremendous growth in our team, our audience, and our creative initiatives, let’s take a closer look at the noteworthy highlights of 2023. What a year 2023 was for us at BE United! It’s been an absolute whirlwind of a journey, and it’s all…
BE United, in association with Sounds of Soul UK, is excited to announce a BE United Presents event: The Motherland Masquerade Ball. This extraordinary event is set to take place on the 28th of October at in the very luxurious Greyfriars Hall at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, right at the heart of the city. The Motherland…
If you are an up-and-coming artist, do not miss this amazing paid opportunity to perform at Fruitmarket this June! As part of our Producing the Future programme, the participants want to highlight growing talent in the city, working in collaboration with Fruitmarket. Producing the Future participants are organising an event that will feature artists who are…
We have amazing news to our community! Are you between the ages of 18 and 25 with a keen interest in event production? If so, we invite you to embark on an exciting journey with our free Producing the Future programme, hosted by BE United at Fruitmarket, Edinburgh. The course begins on the 20th of…
Edinburgh International Festival and Be United are delighted to announce a new relationship to support Black, African and Caribbean creatives in Scotland.
“There aren’t that many black people in Scotland”…. is what I was initially told when I took up the role of 2nd Assistant Director (Crowd) for the Amazon Studios original TV production of Neil Gaiman’s Anansi Boys, which was being filmed in Edinburgh.