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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DOSCA record 3 new tracks at Caribou Recordings
We have just heard that Battle of The Folk Bands winners have just recorded 3 brand new tracks at Caribou Recordings. Caribou very generously offer a half days recording at their studio and Hands Up for Trad paid the other half. We look forward to hearing the results! … [Read More...]
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Hands Up for Trad TV 11
The latest Hands Up for Trad TV episode is here featuring great music videos from Jenn Butterworth and Laura Beth Salter, Top Floor Taivers, Sally Simpson and Catriona Hawksworth, Ímar and more. Please share! Come to Jesus by Jenn Butterworth & Laura -Beth Salter Live from Schmo Towers. Nov 2012. Cover of Mindy Smiths 'Come […]
Radiophrenia announce an open call for sound and transmission artworks for their upcoming broadcasts in November 2017.
Radiophrenia announce an open call for sound and transmission artworks for their upcoming broadcasts in November 2017. Radiophrenia is an artist run FM radio station broadcasting in Glasgow and online. We are seeking soundscapes, spoken word pieces, radio experiments, found sound, innovative approaches to drama and documentary, and radical and challenging new programme ideas. The […]
Pedagogies, Practices and the Future of Folk Music in Higher Education conference
Thursday 18 – Saturday 20 January 2018 Call for Papers & Participation We are very pleased to announce that the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Celtic Connections and Glasgow UNESCO City of Music have joined forces to host a three-day conference during Celtic Connections 2018, the annual winter festival of folk, roots and world music in […]
JOB: Lecturer in Folk & Traditional Music, 0.6 FTE, Newcastle University.
The International Centre for Music Studies (ICMuS) at Newcastle University wishes to appoint a 0.6 FTE Lecturer in Folk and Traditional Music on a permanent contract to make a significant contribution to our collective research and teaching. This is an open, international search, and we are interested in appointing someone with research interests that would […]
No Gods & Precious Few Heroes by Dick Gaughan
Dick Commented that what most people regard as being ‘Scotland’ is largely a work of fiction. This song deals with some of those fictions Dick is one of the foremost and most highly respected folksingers in the United Kingdom. He is also one of the most sought-after artists who commits himself to regular nationwide tours, […]
Tinto Summer School vlogs
In the first week of July we had a very successful week at Tinto Summer School. There was lots of music made, football played and great times had. Watch our daily vlogs below.
Paisley is on the UK City of Culture 2021 shortlist
Paisley has been announced by the UK Government as having made the shortlist for the next stage of the UK City of Culture 2021 competition. This is great news as the Scots Trad Music Awards will be heading there on Saturday 2nd December! Paisley 2021 want to thank everyone who have played their part to […]
Choir Leader’s Training Manual
If you haven’t already spotted it on our website or are new to Scotland Sings and our work, we have a great resource which will benefit both new and aspiring choir leaders available here for download or in hard copy for just £10 plus £2 p and p. Co-written by Alison Burns and Christine Kydd, […]
Landmark Presentations to Scottish Culture and Traditions and the Old Blind Dogs
We were very lucky to head to Aberdeen on Sunday to present two Landmark Awards. Scottish Culture and Traditions were celebration 20 years of work and the Old Blind Dogs 25 years on the road. Two great achievements. Read about them below. Scottish Culture and Traditions Old Blind Dogs If you know of any cultural […]
The Queen o Sorrow composed by Colin Crombie
Winner, Original Song in Scots competition at the 48th (2017) Newcastleton Folk Festival. A short song about impending environmental catastrophe, the imagery builds from apparent unrelated vanity and a farewell to natural beauties, turning gradually to disastrous man-made calamity and catastrophe, with no hope of turning the tide, or of redemption, to facing a bleak, […]