Our Story
About the Festival
Music for everyone, rooted in the Scottish Borders
Our Story
A Celebration of Music,
Musicians and Community
The Borders Music Festival is a week-long celebration of music, musicians and composers across a wide variety of genres. We exist to promote local musicians, bring world-class performers to the Borders, and support and encourage young people in developing their love of music.
Our ambition is to establish a flourishing festival that heightens the awareness and appreciation of music in the Scottish Borders - and creates opportunities for talented young musicians to shine.
As our audiences grow, the variety and originality of our musical offering has become widely recognised across Scotland and beyond.
Borders Music Festival is a registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SC049870).
What We Do
Our Mission
World-Class Performance
We bring exceptional musicians and ensembles from across Scotland and beyond to perform in the unique setting of the Scottish Borders.
Local Talent
We champion local musicians and give them a platform to perform alongside world-class artists, building a thriving musical community in the Borders.
Young People
Education and community engagement are central to the Borders Music Festival. We work with schools and young musicians across the Borders through workshops and other immersive projects.
The People Behind the Festival
Our Team
Robert Marshall
CEO / Artistic Director
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Robert Marshall
CEO / Artistic Director
Robert enjoys a distinguished career as a conductor, choir trainer and singer, working with some of Scotland's leading orchestras, choirs and singers, including the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, and Edinburgh Royal Choral Union. As Artistic Director and CEO of the Borders Music Festival, he is passionate about championing local talent, bringing world-class musicians to the Borders, and creating opportunities for young people to engage with music. He and the Festival were recently trailed in The Scotsman as “someone and a Festival to watch”. Through his enthusiasm, leadership and commitment to musical excellence, Robert continues to play and important role in nurturing and celebrating the rich cultural life of the Borders.
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Vincent Mason
Chair of the Board
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Vincent Mason
Chair of the Board
Vincent Mason TD BDS BA FSAScot brings extensive experience in charity governance and board leadership to the Borders Music Festival. He has chaired and led several high-profile organisations, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance, strategic development, and stakeholder engagement. His board roles have included Chair of Charities and Assistant on the Masters Court of The Royal Company of Merchants of the City of Edinburgh, as well as senior positions in the British Dental Association and the Territorial Army. A Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, Vincent is based in the Scottish Borders.
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Board of Trustees
With Thanks
Our Supporters
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Partners & Supporters
The Borders Music Festival gratefully acknowledges the support of our funders and partners, without whom the festival would not be possible. If you are interested in supporting the festival, please find out more.