The BIT Collective is a Scottish-based organization dedicated to promoting progressive and intersectional structural change within the Scottish folk and traditional music community. We focus on supporting, platforming, and advocating for projects led by women, non-binary, and trans musicians, as well as their allies.

DescriptThe BIT Collective offers various online events, workshops, and discussions that are accessible to individuals worldwide. They also provide resources and guidance on their website, allowing you to engage with their initiatives remotely. Joining their mailing list or following their social media accounts can keep you updated on upcoming events and opportunities.ion text goes here

The BIT Collective hosts a range of events, often in response to what is going on in the community. Typically these include panel discussions, industry presentations, gigs, and community catch-ups. Topics have covered ethnic diversity in Scottish traditional music, queer voices in folk, and gender diversity in piping.

Through initiatives like Safe Space Folk, The BIT Collective provides confidential signposting and resources for individuals facing sexism, harassment, or abuse in the music industry. They also conduct research on equity and inequality issues, facilitate co-learning sessions for the public and organizations, and create practical resources to support people to make change.

We do not currently have a formal Membership process but are developing partnerships and would love to hear from you! In the meantime, we recommend signing up to the KeyChange initiative - https://www.keychange.eu/apply-to-keychange-2025

The BIT Collective is led by a dedicated team of musicians and professionals deeply embedded in the Scottish traditional music scene. For individual profiles, check out our About Us page.