About

EML is a platform for a community of discerning music fans and the city’s music scene.

EML aims to:

  • connect like-minded music lovers

  • champion Edinburgh as a music city

  • create interesting & useful content

  • curate special one-off events & experiences

 

EML events

Our focus is on quality over quantity by doing a few really interesting events with eclectic handpicked artists who have never or rarely played in Edinburgh

 

Music and mental health

Along with supporting Edinburgh's music scene, we also aim to do some good in the world by raising awareness of mental health. 

We believe music can play a powerful role in people's wellbeing and in the discussion around the topic of mental health.

If we can help just a tiny bit in this area, we'll be very happy.

 

Jim Byers, founder 

I'm a 40-something husband, father and music lover from Edinburgh.

I started out as a music journalist, first in Edinburgh, then in London. For several years, I was lucky enough to travel the world writing about music. At one point, I was a minor league DJ and club promoter.

For the last 10 years or so, I've worked in communications, marketing and PR - first in Glasgow, more recently back in Edinburgh.

With Edinburgh Music Lovers, I'm joining the dots between my love of music, my professional skills and my knowledge of Edinburgh.

Mental health is a topic close to my heart - from my dad's suicide when I was 10, to my own struggles with depression. Music has always helped me and I hope it can help others.

 

Advisory Panel

To help develop Edinburgh Music Lovers to its full potential, an Advisory Panel of experts in specialist areas kindly lend their time, ideas and support.