MAKING IT WHERE YOU ARE | Micro Creative Partnerships Conference

Making it WHERE You are

Scotland is not a stepping stone: you can build and grow your creative career while staying local.

Be United’s Micro Creative Partnership Conference is coming to Aberdeen on 24 March at The Lime Reserve, bringing together artists, creatives and industry professionals for an evening focused on collaboration, career sustainability and local growth.

Running from 5PM–8PM, the event will feature a practical skills and networking workshop, a panel on building sustainable creative careers within Scotland, and a live showcase spotlighting local emerging talent.

Panelists to be announced soon!

ACCESSIBILITY

• Accessible Seating: We will provide reserved seating for attendees with accessibility needs. Please contact us in advance to ensure proper arrangements.
• Access Liaison: An access liaison will be present during the event to assist with any additional needs.
• Food and Drinks: While no food will be served at the event.
• Contact for Accessibility Queries: For any accessibility-related questions or concerns prior to the event, feel free to contact us at [email protected].

GETTING THERE

📍 Provender House, 37 Waterloo Quay, Aberdeen AB11 5BS - Lime Reserve, Aberdeen
Located in Aberdeen’s city centre, Lime Reserve is easy to reach and surrounded by shops, bars, and restaurants—perfect for making a full day or night of your visit.

By Bus:
Aberdeen’s main bus routes run through the city centre, with several stops just a short walk from Lime Reserve. Union Street is the closest major bus corridor, typically within 2–5 minutes on foot depending on your stop.

By Train:
Aberdeen Railway Station is the nearest train station, approximately a 15-minute walk from the venue. It connects directly to major cities including Edinburgh and Glasgow.

By Car:
The venue is centrally located, with several nearby public car parks available. On-street parking may be limited and subject to local restrictions, so using a nearby multi-storey car park is recommended.

By Foot:
If you’re already in the city centre, Lime Reserve is easily walkable from key areas.

Info: This interactive session challenges the traditional idea of “making it” in the creative industries. Through practical exercises and experiential activities, participants will explore how success today is built through collaboration, transferable skills, and meaningful networks not just individual talent.

Info: The panel will explore how artists and creatives can build meaningful, sustainable careers while remaining rooted in Scotland. We’ll be discussing the importance of building a scene, prioritising collaboration over competition and strengthening the ecosystem of local venues, collectives and labels. We’ll also look at sustainability and how artists can develop more revenue streams, planning for long-term growth.

Info: Music artists will be showcasing their work in front of an audience of industry professionals and artist network. The artists drawn for the showcase will receive studio time, and a professional photoshoot sponsored by Be United and will be added to the talent pool for the upcoming Be United presents shows. You can sign up for the showcase here:

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Lime Reserve, Serviced Offices, Meeting & Training Spaces, 37 Waterloo Quay, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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