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The Beldina Odenyo Bursary – support and mentorship for an unrecorded female or non binary artist, including studio sessions
Hen Hoose has announced The Beldina Odenyo Bursary, in honour of the acclaimed musician and theatremaker Open for applications from 6 May and launched in memory of the acclaimed Kenyan-born Scottish musician, singer, poet and writer, the new bursary will provide support and mentorship for an unrecorded female or non binary artist, including studio sessions to record a debut track and help to … [Read More...] about The Beldina Odenyo Bursary – support and mentorship for an unrecorded female or non binary artist, including studio sessions
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Elk – Remote music collaboration
I did a 90 minute rehearsal yesterday with Dave Milligan yesterday. I was in Glasgow and he was in Edinburgh and we played completely in sync. It’s using an app / plugin called Elk and it’s free. You need to try it! I’ve only tried it with 2 musicians but I imagine there’s not stopping […]
Cambridge Folk Festival announces exciting new partnership with Showcase Scotland Expo for 2024
Leading Scottish artists set to dazzle crowds at Cherry Hinton in the Year of Scotland Cambridge Folk Festival is partnering with Showcase Scotland Expo to host the finest emerging artists from north of the border in an unparalleled initiative for an English festival from Thursday 25 – Sunday 28 July 2024. Dozens auditioned for twelve coveted spots on the […]
Fèis Phàislig Returns with ‘Stramash for Schools’ Tour and Exciting New Additions for Fèis Week 2024
Fèis Phàislig, a leading arts organisation in Renfrewshire, is thrilled to announce the return of its ‘Stramash for Schools’ tour and the opening of applications for its annual Fèis Week event in 2024. Building on the success of the Royal National Mòd’s visit to Paisley in 2023, Fèis Phàislig’s ‘Stramash for Schools’ tour will offer […]
Star-studded night to raise money for Medical Aid for Palestinians
In a powerful statement of solidarity and humanitarian support, a unique star-studded concert is set to take place at the prestigious Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday 1 May 2024. With an unparalleled line-up of musical luminaries, this concert promises to be an unforgettable evening of music, compassion, and unity. The defining factor that brings these great artists […]
Tinto Summer School 2024
The inaugural Tinto Summer School, originally named The Millennium Summer School, took place in 2000 at Wiston Lodge, where it continues to be held today. Throughout the years, we have hosted thousands of young musicians who come together to learn Scottish music and song, making new friends and having a fantastic time. We eagerly anticipate […]
Orkney Folk Festival releases full programme for 2024 event
Orkney Folk Festival has announced its full programme for the 2024 event, with acts from around the world set to perform across the islands between 23 and 26 May. Leading artists from Canada, the USA, Australia, Ireland, Norway, England and throughout Scotland will join home-grown Orcadian musicians at the festival in its 41st year. The […]
#WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay 2021 Concert
I was looking through the content on our Hands Up for Trad YouTube channel and I noticed that the original 2021 #WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay Concert recorded in Gloworm Studios, Glasgow wasn’t public. This was a concert recorded in the middle of lockdown and none of the musicians had played together. It is a really beautiful concert of […]
NPC Piping Club Tutors
The National Piping Centre has just announced an open call for four NPC Piping Club Tutors. Successful applicants will be provided with appropriate training for the role, and gain real-world professional development opportunities throughout the project. This role is for piping tutors with an interest in working with children and young people to engage in high-quality music-making sessions to develop their piping […]
#WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay 2024 Concert at Edinburgh Tradfest
Saturday 4 May is #WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay and once again Edinburgh Tradfest is hosting a concert to celebrate the humble Strathspey (and other Scottish tunes!). We have a great concert lined up with fiddlers Eryn Rae (BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2022), BBC Radio Scotland Young Trad finalist 2024 Matt Tighe, uber accordionist Megan Macdonald (Heisk), and pianist extraordinaire Rory […]
HebCelt 2024 schedule revealed as sought-after day tickets go on sale
Award-winning Lewis music festival HebCelt has unveiled the day splits for its star-studded 2024 edition and launched its highly sought-after day tickets. From today, festival fans can secure day passes for the Thursday, Friday or Saturday of the beloved Outer Hebridean event, set to take place from 17th – 20th July 2024 in the picturesque grounds of Lews Castle in Stornoway. […]