Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, plays a significant role in the UK's vibrant music industry. While specific market size data for Edinburgh alone is not readily available, the UK music industry contributed £7.6 billion in gross value added (GVA) to the UK economy in 2023¹. The city is particularly known for its strong traditional and folk music scene, which is a successful musical export for Scotland². Edinburgh also boasts a lively live music scene, as evidenced by local studies on its live music census³.