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Dick Gaughan: R/evolution 1969-84 – an 8-disc box set –
Preservation, celebration, remuneration - recreating a fabulous lost legacy of music and rewarding the artist directlySUPPORT THIS VALUABLE PROJECTThis is a project of preservation, celebration and remuneration for Dick Gaughan, one of the folk music giants of the late 20th century: (1) to preserve, polish and present a remarkable body of work from 1969–83 (most of it previously unreleased); (2) … [Read More...] about Dick Gaughan: R/evolution 1969-84 – an 8-disc box set –
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Tinto Summer School 2025
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 […]
Shetland Folk Festival Announces Landmark Sponsorship Deal with Shetland Stays
The Shetland Folk Festival is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with Shetland Stays, a newly launched accommodation management service dedicated to enhancing the visitor experience in the Shetland Islands. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for the festival, as Shetland Stays becomes its first-ever headline sponsor with an impressive £10,000 sponsorship agreement. The […]
Edinburgh FluteFling Weekend – 04 to 06 April 2025
The weekend kicks off Friday 4th April with the wonderful Hamish Napier Music and Jordan Neilin concert. This will be the only chance, in the Central Belt, to catch them on their Speyside Tour. Support comes on the Friday evening comes from, Online Academy of Irish Music founder, Kirsten Allstaff with Tom Oakes and Edinburgh’s own Freya […]
Community Instrumental Music Service for Rural Scotland (CIMSRS) Symposium 2025, on Monday, 26 May 2025 at Edinburgh Napier University Craiglockhart Campus.
This innovative symposium highlights the research, impact, and goals of the CIMSRS project in community and learning development, with a focus on creating sustainable rural community music education to make music learning more accessible for adults in rural Scotland, who are often excluded from engagement based on age and geographic barriers. The event will […]
Sgrìobh | Scrieve
Cothrom ùr do dhithis neach-ciùil, aonan a tha ag obair ann an Gàidhlig agus aonan ann an Albais. New opportuinity tae twa muisickers, the ane wirkin in the Gaelic an the tither in Scots. Tha Tobar an Dualchais/Kist o Riches agus Eden Court uabhasach toilichte cothrom ùr a thabhann do dhithis neach-ciùil, aonan a tha […]
Women Make Music Fund – PRS Foundation
Women Make Music supports the development of outstanding women, trans and non binary songwriters and composers of all genres and backgrounds at different stages of their career. The fund can support projects by women, trans and non binary songwriters, composers, artists, bands and performers who are writing their own music. Previous recipients include Anna Meredith, ESKA, […]
Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin Big Band & Intro Day 2025
Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin’ is back in partnership with Edinburgh Tradfest to offer an exciting opportunity for young musicians, with support from the William Grant Foundation. The EYG Big Band is a three-day programme for ages 13–18. It will be led by some of Scotland’s finest musicians, who will support participants to learn traditional music together […]
Hands Up for Trad TV Exclusive Interview with Jenn Butterworth
Join Simon as he chats with Jenn Butterworth, one of Scotland’s most accomplished traditional musicians, in this episode of Hands Up for Trad TV. Jenn discusses her debut solo album ‘Her by Design’, her inspirations, and the importance of highlighting women’s narratives in folk music. The episode covers Jenn’s journey, her role as an accompanist, […]
Edinburgh International Harp Festival 11-15th April 2025
The Clarsach Society unveils the 44th Edinburgh International Harp Festival (EIHF) as harpists from around the globe gather in Scotland’s capital city to celebrate the versatility of the harp and its worldwide community of players, from April 11th – 15th 2024. With an impressive line-up of concerts, courses and workshops, the EIHF showcases world-renowned harpists, […]
Orkney Folk Festival Releases Full Programme for 2025 Event
Orkney Folk Festival has announced its full programme for the 2025 event, with acts from around the world set to perform across the islands between 22 and 25 May. Leading artists from Canada, the USA, Australia, Ireland, Denmark, Finland, Sápmi, England and throughout Scotland will join home-grown Orcadian musicians as part of the 60 acts appearing at […]