If you are in a band or have an idea for a band that you haven’t tried out yet Battle of The Folk Bands could be for you! This project started in 2017 and the concept behind the competition is to promote and encourage more folk bands to get together and perform. It takes part at Edinburgh's TradFest festival. In 2018 the event will be held in the Pleasance Theatre. The prizes include: … Read more
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the Ness cafè composed by Carlo Ronzio
no good coffee in a beatifull country with a beatifull friend. Composer website: Publisher: Tune type: Reel Listen: If you have a question for Carlo Ronzio you can contact them here. If there is no link there is no contact address. … [Read More...]
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Mitchell street composed by Carlo Ronzio
This post was originally published herethe tune is a reel for “Mallon family from Coatbridge”, my old friends. Composer website: Publisher: Tune type: Reel Listen: If you have a question for Carlo Ronzio you can contact them here. If there is no link there is no contact address. If you would like to view or […]
Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 168
This post was originally published hereListen to the latest Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish music podcast with another great selection of music from Scotland. This month we feature Hamish Napier, Boys of the Lough, The Poozies, Lori Watson, Alistair McCulloch, Emily Smith and Jamie McClennan, Rura, Skerryvore, Skipinnish, Eabhal, Frigg and Hò-rò. Please share! The Railway […]
Music Instructor (High Life Highland)
This post was originally published hereMUSIC INSTRUCTOR – STRINGS (MALLAIG/FORT WILLIAM) Based in Mallaig & Fort William areas 35 hrs per week, £25,377 – £33,732 Contact: Norman Bolton 01349 860 816 Vacancy Reference No: HLH/1805/20 Closing Date: 05/06/18 Location: Highland For further information, please contact norman.bolton@highlifehighland.com (NORMAN BOLTON), or call 01349 860816, or visit https://www.highlifehighland.com/about/recruitment/ […]
Crowdfunding Creativity – Mentoring/Match Fund
This post was originally published hereRun by Creative Scotland in partnership with Paved With Gold, Crowdfunding Creativity is a pilot mentoring and match-funding scheme for those looking to embark on a crowdfunding campaign. Crowdfunding Creativity – What is it? Run by Creative Scotland in partnership with Paved With Gold, Crowdfunding Creativity is a pilot mentoring […]
BAPAM is reintroducing its free medical assessment clinics to help performing artists based in Scotland
This post was originally published here The British Association of Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) is reintroducing its free medical assessment clinics to help performing artists based in Scotland. The clinic, which will take place at Scottish Opera’s Production Studios on Friday 8th June, will be held by Dr. Philippa Wheble BSc Hons (Pharmacology), MBChB, DRCOG, […]
Hands Up for Trad TV 27
This post was originally published hereWatch the latest Hands Up for Trad TV with Simon Thoumire and Amy Papiransky featuring fab music videos from Findlay Napier, Duncan Chisholm, Fourth Moon, Robbie Grieg and Dougal’s Jumper Please Share! The Locarno, Sauchiehall St, 1928 by Findlay Napier w/ Gillian Frame and Donna Maciocia. http://www.findlaynapier.com Duncan Chisholm – […]
Trad Music Spotlight: Hamish Napier
Hands Up for Trad’s Trad Music Spotlight is a monthly feature on a band or solo artist. It was first launched in February 2015 and features musicians who are working in the trad scene – both in Scotland and around the world. We asked Hamish Napier a few questions. What’s happening? I’ve moved back to […]
Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee call for views
This post was originally published hereThe Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee is doing an inquiry on business support would like to hear your views. The remit of the inquiry is: “To understand the range of support services available to new and existing small and medium sized businesses at a local level across Scotland, with […]
A Life in Trad Music: David Francis
Scotland is very fortunate in the depth and strength of its traditional musicians. At any given time, there are several generations working in the music sector and as the workforce naturally changes through time, older musicians have different priorities to their younger colleagues. In order to better appreciate these differences, Hands Up for Trad are […]