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 63 Music companies in Scotland. 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 (Scotland)
Delic
Delic is the new operating system for the Music Business. Asset and rights management platform using digital and blockchain technologies.
Founder(s): John Maxwell Hobbs, William Howell, William Howell
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Blockchain, FinTech, Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, Music, Software
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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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Camel Audio
U.K. -based music technology company providing tools for music production.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Audio, Music, Software
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Inveterate
Inveterate, a vintage guide to a modern culture.
Founder(s):
Location: Kingsbury, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Fashion, Lifestyle, Music, News
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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.
Founder(s):
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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Edinburgh International Festival
Edinburgh International Festival is a non-profit organization that renders performing arts, music, theatre, charity, and support services.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Music, Non Profit, Performing Arts, Theatre
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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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JukeBox Labs
Jukebox Labs is the world’s first Trivia-as-a-Service company.
Founder(s): Searra Dodds
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Music, PC Games
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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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Edinburgh Choirs
POLAR FLAME MUSIC LIMITED is an Entertainment company located in 138 COMISTON ROAD, EDINBURGH, United Kingdom.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, 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.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Audio, E-Commerce, Media and Entertainment, Music, Musical Instruments
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The List
The List is an online portal that provides information regarding arts, entertainment and festivals.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Art, Media and Entertainment, Music, Online Portals
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Celebrity VIP Lounge
Celebrity VIP Lounge is a site of celebrity news and dishes it out in our own snarky fashion.
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Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Celebrity, Fashion, Lifestyle, Messaging, Music, Photography, Social Media
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Red Dog Music
Buy musical instruments and equipment from Red Dog Music, the friendly online music store. Guitars, Electronic Drum Kits
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Electronics, Hardware, Music, Retail
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Summerhall
Summerhall is a multi-arts venue that presents theatre, music, film, literature, visual art, and performance.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Art, Music, Theatre
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Original 106 FM
Original 106 FM delivers quality music over the last five decades and news updates to the people of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
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Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Broadcasting, Media and Entertainment, Music, News, Social Media
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Mediaspec
Mediaspec is a reseller and installer of audio, video & data storage for the education, music, television and film industries.
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Location: East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Audio, Data Storage, Music, Video
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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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ModeAudio
ModeAudio is a music studio that is engaged in sound design, field recordings packs, and music production.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Audio, Business Development, Music, Music Label
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Broad Street Digital
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Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Information Services, Information Technology, Intellectual Property, Music, Video
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La Belle Angele
La Belle Angele is a music & clubbing agency that deals in dance club & nightclub services.
Founder(s): Hafid Mahboub
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Art, Music, Performing Arts
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra
The RSNO is one of Europe’s leading symphony orchestras and performs throughout Scotland and beyond.
Founder(s):
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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Signum Audio
Developers of cutting-edge audio software that delivers an incredibly user-friendly experience and superior sound quality.
Founder(s): Benjamin Durrenberger, Danjeli Schembri
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Audio, Music, Software
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Moviecom.tv
Moviecom.tv is an online video platform that enables the business community to integrate video into their online communications.
Founder(s): Gillian ONeil, Kevin Moore, Kevin ONeil, Vincent Moore
Location: Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Marketing, Music, Video Advertising
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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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Radio Lingua
In fact most of the audio content of our basic courses is available on iTunes, on Soundcloud and on Stitcher Radio.
Founder(s): Mark Pentleton
Location: Ayr, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Broadcasting, Education, Music
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Threads of Sound
Threads of Sound is a music industry tool and service provider.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Music, Sales, Ticketing
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Radio Royal
Radio Royal provides live music streaming in hospitals for greeting patients, family, friends and staff.
Founder(s):
Location: Larbert, Falkirk, United Kingdom
Industries: Internet Radio, Music, Music Streaming
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Horsecross Arts
Horsecross Arts is a creative organization that provides venue services for music, theatre, comedy, conferences and community events.
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Location: Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
Industries: Concerts, Events, Music, Theatre
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Mobile Recording Services
Mobile Recording Services is a sound recording company that specializes in audio engineering for amateurs and professionals.
Founder(s):
Location: Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
Industries: Music
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Fischy Music
Fischy Music is a charity that provides a music service aimed at children to promote their well-being.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Digital Entertainment, Music
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Rockifi Ltd
The Heavy Streaming Platform
Founder(s): Felicitas Betzl, Ruaridh Currie
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Music, Music Streaming, News, Social Network
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Nick Watson – Film & TV Composer
Nick Watson is a composer and producer of music for use in TV and film.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Broadcasting, Music, Video
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Red Facilities
Red Facilities is a sound design and audio post-production company.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Audio, Broadcasting, Music
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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 Royal Mile Tavern
Royal Mile Tavern is a scottish pub that offers drinks, food, entertainment, and live music.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Leisure, Music, Restaurants, Wine And Spirits
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Burrotech
Burrotech develops mobile applications for the Android and iOS users. They develop applications regarding Music. Nicki Minaj is one of the
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Android, iOS, Mobile, Music
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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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P3 Music
P3 Music is a UK-based, independent music company encompassing record labels, music publishing, and artist management.
Founder(s):
Location: Alyth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
Industries: Music
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Westside Distribution
Westside Distribution is distributing the finest musical instrument brands.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Music
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Streetadverts
Street Advertising Services is an agency that provides prime exposure on a street level to the music, leisure, entertainment & arts sectors.
Founder(s):
Location: Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, Marketing, Music
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Bikinilists
Bikinilists is an agency that provides marketing, graphic design, editorial,publishing, music companies, film & TV production services.
Founder(s):
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.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Music
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Run Rig Co.
Run Rig Co is a rock music group.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen 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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Edinburgh Royal Choral Union
Edinburgh Royal Choral Union is a choral organization that organizes and promotes diverse musical programs and performances.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Music, Non Profit, Performing Arts
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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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Granite Creative Productions
Granite Creative Productions is an audio and video production company.
Founder(s):
Location: Leven, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: Audio, Film Production, Music, Video
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Cumbernauld Theatre at Lanternhouse
Cumbernauld Theatre at Lanternhouse provides art, stage shows, music, events, and entertainment services.
Founder(s):
Location: Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Media and Entertainment, Music, Theatre
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Barclay’s Beats
They supply funky DJs and groovy live music for parties and events throughout Scotland and the north of England.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Art, Digital Entertainment, Music
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Westsound
Westsound is an online radio that features entertainment and local news, songs also provides live traffic and travel information.
Founder(s):
Location: Prestwick, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Internet Radio, Media and Entertainment, Music Streaming, News
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Bluesbunny
Bluesbunny is a music reviews website.
Founder(s):
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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ComposerBase
If you would like to publish your music on the ComposerBase app and would simply like more information on promoting your work on the
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, Music, Publishing
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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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UrbanVibez
The NEW home for URBAN music exclusives.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Music
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St. Andrews Radio
St. Andrews Radio is the official radio station of the University of St Andrews.
Founder(s):
Location: Saint Andrews, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: Broadcasting, Internet Radio, Music
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Partickular Films
Particular Films is a production company that produces commercials, documentaries, music videos, artistic ventures, & programming broadcast.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Film, Music, Photography, Video
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