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Distil

Distil is a twice yearly gathering of musicians rooted in folk and traditional music, but who are interested in expanding their creative horizons into other other areas of musical practice. With the continuing success of Celtic Connections’ New Voices programme, and with other commissioning opportunities, an increasing number of musicians is becoming interested in creating music that goes beyond … Read more

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Community Choir Leadership Course with Bill Henderson and Kate O’Connell

Still time to book your place on what sounds like a great series of community choir leadership courses. This non – residential course at Newbold House, Forres, Moray takes place over three weekends this Autumn. It is led by two of Scotland’s most experienced community choir leaders; designed to give participants the tools and skills needed to develop as community choir leaders. Dates … [Read More...]

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A Taste of TV – UVS Creative Media Academy Summer School

To celebrate the launch of STV2 broadcasting from our Ayr Campus, UWS Creative Media Academy’s exciting new Summer School offers you the chance to develop your creative and production skills in the TV studios and newsroom in our £81 million Ayr Campus. Covering aspects of digital news gathering, mobile journalism, studio TV production and creative […]

Diploma in Gaelic Media (Sabhal Mòr Ostaig)

The Diploma is designed to equip individuals for employment in the Gaelic media, enabling them to gain entry to a range of jobs in the broadcast industry. Sabhal Mòr Ostaig has been successfully involved in providing training courses for the Gaelic media industry for a number of years. The structure of the courses and the […]

Looking for video clips

Hands Up for Trad are looking for trad music video clips of interesting moments, impromptu gigs, support slots etc for our Hands Up for Trad TV. We are basically looking for things that capture a moment. Videos caught on a phone are cool – it doesn’t need to be fancy. I have to say we […]

Waves by Gnoss

Waves is the debut single from Glasgow-based folk band, Gnoss. Recorded and mixed by Scott Wood (The Scott Wood Band), ‘Waves’ marks Gnoss’ progression from an award-winning duo to a charismatic and energetic folk band. Waves features; Aidan Moodie on Guitar and Vocals Graham Rorie on Mandolin and Fiddle Connor Sinclair on Whistle and Harmony […]

Music Strikes A Chord With Scottish Communities

HANDS UP FOR TRAD ANNOUNCE CHORUS COMMUNITY MUSIC AWARDS 2017 WINNERS AFTER PUBLIC VOTE Hands Up for Trad unveiled the winners of the Chorus Community Music Awards 2017 by streaming to audiences worldwide via Facebook Live today (Thursday 22nd June). The Chorus Community Music Awards 2017 are in their inaugural year. They celebrate the talent […]

Watch on demand: Shooglenifty: A Night For Angus

Essential viewing for Shoogle fans who were not able to attend the band’s Celtic Connections tribute to their mesmeric front man Angus R Grant back in January. If you were one of the lucky ones who made the gig we hope you’re going to want to experience the band’s performance all over again. https://vimeo.com/ondemand/anightforangus Featuring […]

Listen to the latest Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast no 160

Hi there, Hands Up for Trad are back with the latest Foot Stompin’ Podcast! Featuring 50 minutes of great Scottish music including The Chair, Tide Lines, Nick Keir, Fred Morrison, Donald Black, Jarlath Henderson, Balter, Hero, Fiona Ross, JPP and INYAL. Please Share! Huinka by The Chair Track – The Folky Gibbon https://www.facebook.com/lovethechair/ Dreams We […]

Lifetime Achievement Award – Susie Kelly

Seeing the Corries in concert set Susie Kelly off on a lifelong love affair with folksong that has resulted in her sharing songs with audiences of all ages at home and abroad, organising workshops and festivals, leading community singing groups, and serving on the Traditional Music and Song Association National Committee.  Susie began singing as […]

Entries Open for the 2017 British Composer Awards

BASCA Opens Entries for the 2017 British Composer Awards. Anyone, including the composer, can enter eligible works across eleven award categories. The British Composer Awards promote the art of composition, recognise the creative talent of composers and sound artists, and bring their music to a wider audience. They are unique in making contemporary music, jazz […]

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