TIONAL is Hands Up for Trad's first Gaelic Music Festival weekend and will feature a whole host of stars from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th September 2020, broadcasting online with funding support from Bòrd na Gàidhlig’s COVID-19 Support Fund. (See the lineup below) VIEW THE COMPLETE PROGRAMME TIONAL translates as a Gathering, act of gathering or collecting. Presented by Joy … Read more
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Radiophrenia Rewired
This post was originally published hereFrom Radiophrenia Dear listeners, We hope that this message finds you safe and well. Below we have some news that may be of interest to some of our contributors. The Rewire festival in The Hague will break with its traditional format this year to present a fully online edition from […]
One week remaining for Scotland’s Black music creators and industry professionals to apply for Power Up Programme
This post was originally published hereApplications will remain open until 6pm, Wednesday 10 March for Scotland’s Black music creators and industry professionals to apply to a ground-breaking new initiative set up by PRS Foundation with support from Creative Scotland. Designed to help address barriers and increase the diversity of Scotland’s music industry, the Power Up Participant […]
Creative Scotland Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers
This post was originally published here The Scottish Government has committed £17m through Creative Scotland and Screen Scotland for creative freelancers who are experiencing hardship due to lost income from work and/or practice in the creative sector due to COVID-19. £8m was administered between October 2020 and February 2021. A further £9m is to be administered […]
Scotland Yet by Iona Fyfe
This post was originally published hereScotland Yet is the new single from award-winning folksinger Iona Fyfe, released on 2nd April 2021. Written by Davy Steele. Iona Fyfe: Vocals Jack McRobbie: Guitar Charlie Stewart: Double Bass Graham Rorie: Mandolin, Fiddle, Electric Tenor Guitar Produced, Engineered and Mixed by Graham Rorie at Rumley Sounds www.grahamrorie.com Mastered by […]
Mr Thoumire’s Fine Tunes – Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 219
This post was originally published hereThe Foot Stompin’ Podcast is back with some great Scottish music. Not so many new releases this week so I am playing so tracks that tickled my fancy! Thanks to you all for listening around the world – I really appreciate it. If you enjoy the podcast please consider supporting […]
The Short Light of WInter by Mark Neal
This post was originally published hereThe tune ‘the short light of winter’ was written by Mark in Dec 2020 inspired by the beautiful scenery around Argyllshire. Mark took a day out during the lockdown (when it was allowed) to drive around the snow covered hills and lochs of Argyll taking photos and videos. On returning […]
Hands Up for Trad Showcase – Open Call and an Opportunity for Musicians
Hands Up for Trad are hosting a live music showcase on the 10th April 2021 and we are looking for trad performers to take part. This is an open call and an opportunity for musicians who haven’t had other performance opportunities over the lockdown months. We are looking for solo artists, duos, trios, quartets or quintets. No […]
Free online training for all Gaelic and traditional arts tutors. Training to focus on health & wellbeing of freelance artists
Gaelic arts organisation, Fèisean nan Gàidheal, is running a free tutor training day next month with sessions focusing on health & wellbeing, how Covid-19 might be affecting freelance artists, Gaelic drama, using Gaelic in the classroom, expanding resources and working with young people with additional needs. The training day, which will also kick-off Fèisean nan […]
Bytesize Bagpipes
A great idea from The National Piping Centre! This course is designed for childrean aged 8+ to teach them the very basics of the practice chanter, to start them on their piping journey. Watch the introduction video to find out more about the course and what you need. Then watch step by step through the […]