Hands Up for Trad are inviting bands to send in a demo to take part in The Battle of the Folk Bands 2019 competition to be held at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival on Saturday January 19th 2019. If you are in a band or have an idea for a band that you haven’t tried out yet this could be for you! We want musicians to take a chance and make a band that you might never have thought of! Your … Read more about Battle of The Folk Bands 2019
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Visiting Music Teacher (George Heriot’s Trust)
We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and experienced Visiting Music Teachers to join our thriving Music Department from August 2022. The successful candidates are expected to deliver progressive programmes of study tailored to the individual pupils’ needs, whilst encouraging participation in the department’s extensive extra-curricular programme in both Junior and Senior Schools. An ability … [Read More...] about Visiting Music Teacher (George Heriot’s Trust)
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Last opportunity to enter BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2023. Closing date this Sunday 26th June.
Eryn Rae BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award Today BBC Scotland launches their search for the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2023. If you are a singer or instrumentalist aged between 16 and 27 with a passion for traditional music, you can apply now and you could win this prestigious title, an additional recording […]
ArtsPro invites everyone working in the sector to take part in our latest Pulse survey: ArtsPay 2022
Make sure your voice is heard in the UK’s biggest survey of earnings in the arts & cultural sector. The findings will be important for several reasons. As an individual employee, the findings will help you understand where your pay fits in the broader picture, whether it’s in line with sector norms, and show what […]
Showcase Scotland @ Celtic Connections25th to 29th January 2023
We hope you are well and that things are gradually returning back to normal for you, it is amazing to have a summer full of festivals and winter tours on sale again. We are now planning the 23rd edition of Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections which will take place between the 25th and 29th of […]
Not long now! Book your place Tinto Summer School 2022!
Tinto Summer School is back in person for 2022! We look forward to welcoming participants aged 11 (entering high school) – 17 back to Wiston Lodge (South Lanarkshire) for a great week of music, song, fun and campfire song! The dates are 4-9th July 2022 and all instruments and levels of ability are welcome. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tinto-summer-school-2022-new-tickets-290377666417 […]
Piping Live! Big Band set to return to this year’s Festival
The Piping Live! Big Band will return for its 5th showcase at this year’s festival as pipers of all ages and abilities are invited to take part in the mass participation event. On Monday 8th August 150 pipers will gather, ranging from little learners playing their chanters to seasoned professionals playing the pipes in their retirement. The […]
Scots Language Publication Grant Awardees 2022
We are delighted to announce the new titles to be supported by the Scots Language Publication Grant. The Scots Language Publication Grant provides assistance for publishing new work (including translated texts), reprinting existing historical or culturally significant work, and also effective marketing and promotion of existing and new work. Animal Fairm – Luath Press By George Orwell, edited […]
The FluteFling Collection
With 133 original and traditional tunes from Scotland and Ireland from 13 contributors, the A4 format book represents a landmark in the revival of the flute in Scotland. Sharon Creasey | John Gahagan | Munro Gauld | Kenny Hadden | Niall Kenny | Rebecca Knorr Dougie Pincock | Davy Maguire (Ireland) | Claire Mann | Órlaith McAuliffe (Ireland) | Cathal McConnell (Ireland) […]
Card readers for selling your merchandise at gigs
Hi folks, I’ve been looking into contactless card readers for selling merchandise at gigs. There seem to be two main ones – Zettle (owned by PayPal) and Square (owned by Jack Dorsey of Twitter). They both work with apps on your phone where you programme the price you want to charge (on your phone) and […]
Ajastaika by Simon Thoumire and David McGuinness
Concertina virtuoso Simon Thoumire and historical keyboard specialist David McGuinness have known each other for a very long time, but only rarely have had the chance to play music together. They started meeting up to play for fun, to lighten the long months of lockdown with no chance to play to an audience. Before long […]
Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast no 245
Hi folks, Ciamar a tha sibh? I’m back with yet more great Scottish trad music! Loads of great new releases for you to listen and swing your hips to! Tiernan CourellReels – The Steeplechase / The Eel In The Sink / Hasbullas Big Day Out!https://tiernancourellmusic.bandcamp.com/track/reels-the-steeplechase-the-eel-in-the-sink-hasbullas-big-day-out To Have You Near by Hannah RarityTrack – Homehttps://hannahrarity.bandcamp.com Relentless […]