Jazz Mackintosh joins Shaping the North East to discuss her journey from studying music with friends at college to launching one of Aberdeen's newest indie bands, Elysian.

In this episode, we explore what it's like starting a band from scratch in the North East of Scotland, building confidence as a performer, writing original music, finding opportunities to play live, and why sometimes the best advice is simply to just get started.

If you're passionate about live music, the creative industries, or supporting emerging talent from the North East of Scotland, this conversation offers an honest look at the realities of pursuing music with the people you trust most.

In this episode we discuss:

• How Elysian was formed through college friendships

• Building a new indie band in Aberdeen

• Writing and performing original music

• The challenges facing emerging musicians

• Why supporting local music matters

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Shaping the North East explores the people, ideas and ventures defining the region's next chapter through conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, community leaders and innovators from across the North East of Scotland.

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