Best Startup Scotland
At Best Startup Scotland we track over 100,000 Scottish startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 25 Music companies in Glasgow City. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Music Companies & Startups (Glasgow City)
Soundbops
Soundbops is empowering music learning in young children.
Founder(s): Michael Tougher
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Consumer, Music, Music Education
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Simple Audio
Simple Audio designs and manufactures audio products.
Founder(s): Peter Murphy
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Audio, Manufacturing, Music
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GuitarGuitar
GuitarGuitar is a retailer that deals with an extensive range of guitars and accessories through their online and offline stores.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Musical Instruments, Retail
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Linn
Linn designs and makes the best music systems in the world.
Founder(s): Ivor Tiefenbrun
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Consumer Electronics, Electronics, Music
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EmuBands
EmuBands is a platform for music artists to distribute their music.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Logistics, Music
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DF Concerts
DF Concerts is an event management company that offers promotions, concerts and festivals.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Event Promotion, Events, Music
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Drummers Only
Drummers Only is an online store that supplies new and pre-owned drums and drum brands along with hardware, snares, and accessories.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Audio, E-Commerce, Media and Entertainment, Music, Musical Instruments
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Sweeneys on the Park
Sweeneys on the Park is the Southside’s friendliest bar offering live music and sports to accommodate all tastes every day.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Events, Music
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SendBeatsTo
SendBeatsTo makes it easy for music producers to keep track of beats they send, and helps artists source beats that match their sound.
Founder(s): Iain Meddicks
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Internet, Music
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Broad Street Digital
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Information Services, Information Technology, Intellectual Property, Music, Video
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra
The RSNO is one of Europe’s leading symphony orchestras and performs throughout Scotland and beyond.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Music
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Scotdisc
Scotdisc is an internet-based music company.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Internet, Music
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ElectricKiwi
ElectricKiwi is a tech company developing artwork and websites for musicians and bands.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Music, Web Design
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Threads of Sound
Threads of Sound is a music industry tool and service provider.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Music, Sales, Ticketing
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TMG
TUIGSE is a music group with interests in recorded music, management and more.
Founder(s): Edward Bruce
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Music, Music Label
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The Garage
The Garage is a night club and live music venue.
Founder(s): Donald MacLeod MBE
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Music, Music Venues, Nightclubs, Nightlife
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Westside Distribution
Westside Distribution is distributing the finest musical instrument brands.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Music
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Bikinilists
Bikinilists is an agency that provides marketing, graphic design, editorial,publishing, music companies, film & TV production services.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, Advertising Platforms, Marketing, Music
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Scottish Ensemble
Scottish Ensemble is a pioneering string orchestra based in Glasgow and regularly performing across Scotland, the UK and the globe.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Music
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Incalcando
Incalcando provides creative technology solutions for artists and musicians.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, Music
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Gordy is a DJ
Gordy is a DJ is a husband and wife team providing clients with musical entertainment and presentation services.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Media and Entertainment, Music
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Bluesbunny
Bluesbunny is a music reviews website.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Internet, Music, Online Forums
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Glasgow Concert Halls
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall is the main venue for Celtic connections, winter music festival, and royal Scottish national orchestra’s home.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Music, Music Venues
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The Berkeley Suite
The Berkeley Suite is a nightclub that offers live music, dance, disco, bar, restaurant, and club nights with a relaxed vibe.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Leisure, Media and Entertainment, Music, Restaurants
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Partickular Films
Particular Films is a production company that produces commercials, documentaries, music videos, artistic ventures, & programming broadcast.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Film, Music, Photography, Video
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