Mujian, a new and growing company based in Edinburgh, is supporting Asian artists in the UK through workshops, shows, and networking events during their first appearance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Mujian officially launched their activities during the world-renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. From supporting workshops and markets at Chinese Culture Week (CCW), to organizing dedicated Asian networking events, Mujian is already demonstrating its strong ambition to uplift and connect Asian creatives in the UK.
Founded in early 2025, Mujian operates under the slogan: โWhere Asian Creatives Connect, Grow, and Thriveโ.
When asked what motivated her to start the company, founder Parasol shares:
โIโm a sound operator in the theatre industry, and many of my friends work in similar roles. Weโve all seen how difficult it is for international productions and individuals to break into the industry โ let alone be recognized.โ
Sheโs not wrong. According to โ8: Arts, Media and Ethnic Inequalitiesโ by Sarita Malik and William Shankley, ethnic minority groups remain underrepresented in the UKโs creative industries. Despite making up 14.1% of the population in England and Wales (and 40% in London), they account for only 6% of workers in design, 9.1% in film/TV/radio, and 6.7% in music, performing, and visual arts (Warwick Commission, 2015).
โWe want to change that โ for myself, for my community, and for the industry,โ Parasol says.
โEquity doesnโt mean prioritizing people of colour โ it means treating everyone equally. We want Asian and global majority artists to be seen, and their voices to be heard.โ
In fact, Parasol was active even before founding Mujian. She began organizing networking events in London in 2024, which quickly gained momentum. Now based in Edinburgh, sheโs expanding that vision โ launching three major networking events during the Fringe๏ผ
6th August: DJ Music Night at Kingโs Hall, as part of CCW
14th August: Brunch Meet-Up at Rabble
25th August: Wrap-Up Party Night at Indigo Yard
These gatherings are designed to build connections, offer support, and celebrate the talent and diversity of Asian creatives across the UK and beyond.
