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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Free training for people working with children and young people in Scotland
Children in Scotland are running free training for people working with children and young people in Scotland. Mindfulness for your wellbeing and creativity – 31 Augusthttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/mindfulness-for-your-wellbeing-and-creativity-tickets-275551972367?aff=CS&fbclid=IwAR1Y71vxFcUpbXQk7R1IexrwFwQsxJ2DI3UeO6ZZw1zp5GxvuEnxWr2-Two Attunement in leading, developing, mediating … [Read More...] about Free training for people working with children and young people in Scotland
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Earliest collection of Highland music given fresh lease of life with new edition and will be performed at Blas Festival this September.
The music collected by Eliza Jane Ross will be performed during the 18th Blas Festival this September A collection of Highland music, left behind in the library of Raasay House in the 1800s has been given a fresh lease of life in a new edition of the collection by renowned piper, Dr Angus Macdonald. The Eliza […]
Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast 246
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Hands Up for Trad TV No 36
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Open Call For Dundee Musicians
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Showcase Scotland. Deadline Extended for Germany, Denmark and the Visit
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The 20th MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2022
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Nominate Now In The Scots Language Awards 2022 – Last few days!
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