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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Call out for Collaborators
Musicians/composers/lyricists/artists wanted for brand new musical combining Scottish folk with Eastern/Asian influences. Anyone familiar with Eastern compositions highly sought. We are currently seeking collaborators for a brand new musical that will tell stories of refugees living in Scotland. The score will blend music from two cultures so we are seeking musicians familiar with Eastern/Asian … [Read More...]
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Course/performance in Scots Language Opera
This week long course ends with the opportunity for chorus members of all voice types and all levels of experience to be involved in an unique production of the opera The Magic Flute by Mozart. We are running a week long course which offers a unique opportunity to learn from professional musicians and singers on […]
Rhythm Machine Artist’s Commissions (Above A Sleeping City)
Rhythm Machine is a nightclub which is founded on the idea that a city’s music & contemporary art scenes should be intrinsically linked. Each month we commission artists to present work in the space. Rhythm Machine is a nightclub which is founded on the idea that a city’s music & contemporary art scenes should be […]
The Slave’s Lament (feat. Addis Pablo) by Brina
Brina – The Slave’s Lament (feat. Addis Pablo) Jamaica Sings Robert Burns and Tribal Global Records & Productions are pleased to announce this exciting release. Jamaican singer Brina’s version of Robert Burns’ emotive song ‘The Slave’s Lament’ In 1786 Scottish poet Robert Burns was facing financial difficulties and hardship, as well as an increasingly complicated […]
Love music? Come to our Tinto Adult Music Weekend – October 2017
This event returns for it’s fourth year – 20-22nd October. Open to all adults 18 and over. We have a great lineup of tutors. They are: Patsy Reid – fiddle Sarah Hayes – flute, song Michael Bryan – guitar Purchase your place here Everyone age 18+ is welcome for a weekend of great music, sessions, great […]
Tinto photos 2017
Check out these fantastic photos from Martin Forry of our Tinto Summer Music Schools! Tinto Tasters 1 2017 https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/galleries/book/tinto-tasters-2017/ Tinto Summer School https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/galleries/book/tinto-summer-school-2017/ This post was originally published on https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/tradmusicschools
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!
Don’t miss 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 […]