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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PRS for Music Foundation announce their Momentum fund to be available to Scottish musicians for this first time
This post was originally published hereToday at Wide Days conference Vanessa Reed (chief executive, PRS Foundation), Alan Morrison (head of music, Creative Scotland) and former Wide Days showcase artiste, Charlotte Brimner (Be Charlotte) will announce the Scottish launch of the Momentum Music Fund, set up to help acts break through to the next level of […]
Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame Services to Community 2018 Inductees Announced
This post was originally published hereWe are very happy to announce our first Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame Inductees of 2018. The inductees in the Services to Community section are individuals that work tirelessly to help their community and enrich the lives of others through selfless service or charitable work. This section of the […]
Hands Up for Trad Quiz episode 5 – Glasgow Highlanders vs Glasgow Irish
This post was originally published hereWatch the latest Hands Up for Trad quiz featuring our team of Glasgow Highlanders vs Glasgow Irish. It was great fun! Can YOU answer the questions? Please Share! The answers are below! Our two teams. For the Highlanders we have: Seonaidh Macintyre, Blair Teska and Ewen White. and the Glasgow […]
Stonehaven Folk Festival 1988 – 2018 (30 years old)
On 23rd March Simon and Martin Forry headed up to Stonehaven to celebrate the folk festival’s 30th Anniversary. Stonehaven Folk Festival began in 1988 after a successful Stonehaven Folk Club was started in the wine bar in Allardice Street, Stonehaven. The original idea for the Festival came from Sandy Johnston and Bill McEwen after they […]
Hands Up for Trad’s Ignition Award awarded to Duncan Lyall
Hands Up for Trad’s Ignition Award is an award for musicians and bands who put the charge into the tradition. At Hands Up for Trad we like to celebrate innovation so we have brought forward this award to celebrate those musicians who take chances and in doing so make Scottish trad music an exciting place […]
Listen to Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 167
This post was originally published hereThe Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish music podcast is back with another great selection of music from Scotland. This month we feature Ross Ainslie and Ali Hutton, Mairi MacInnes, Duncan Chisholm, Fourth Moon, Blair Douglas, Chris Stout and Catriona Mckay, Gnoss and many more. Please share! SYMBIOSIS II by Ross Ainslie […]
DO NOT MISS! Live Music Now Scotland – Auditions in Glasgow, November 2018
This post was originally published hereWould you be interested in joining Live Music Now Scotland? Live Music Now is a charity that gives performance opportunities to young musicians and brings live music to those who might not normally be able to access it. The next round of auditions will be held in November in Glasgow. […]
Head of Orchestra Management – BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
This post was originally published hereThe Head of Orchestral Management is a key member of the Senior Management Team of the BBC SSO, and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the BBC SSO players and orchestral support team. He or she will manage the personnel systems of the Orchestra and lead the orchestral support […]