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
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Stonehaven Virtual Folk Festival is looking for performers from Aberdeen City, Shire and the Mearns.
Stonehaven Folk Festival in conjunction with Hands Up for Trad are seeking applicants to take part in a hosted Virtual Festival to be held over Saturday 11thand Sunday 12th July 2020. The aim of the Virtual Festival is to provide a paid performance opportunity for musicians within our community to help address the impact felt by the Covid-19 crisis. Each successful application will receive a … [Read More...]
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Mr Thoumire’s Fine Tunes – Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 186
This post was originally published hereToday’s podcast is a selection of classic Scottish bands from the 70s, 80s and 90s! All the bands I used to listen to when growing up. I hope you enjoy listening to this as much as I do! If you enjoy this podcast please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Playlist Ossian […]
BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2021 Is Open For Entries!
Here’s some good news for a change! The BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2021 has launched. I’ve attached the flyer and the BBC text is below. The deadline is 25th June. Entries and terms & conditions are at www.bbc.co.uk/youngtrad. If anyone has questions they can contact us here. Today we launch our search for […]
Hands Up for Trad Strathspey and Reel Society 10th June 2020
Join the Hands Up for Trad Strathspey and Reel Society led by fiddler Claire Gullan to play some arrangements of great Scottish tunes on Wednesday 10th June at 7.30pm. All the tunes are below. Should be fun! We will play for 45 minutes! There are 10 great sets of music and Claire will take you […]
‘AULD LANG SYNE’: Make Music Day UK – Digital participation opportunity
Make Music Day is a grassroots yet global music festival. It takes place every year on 21st June, which is the summer solstice. The festival was originally launched in France in 1982, as Fête de la Musique, and its popularity continues to grow organically. Musicians from all over the world will be participating this year in […]
Mr Thoumire’s Fine Tunes – Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 185
This post was originally published hereHi there, This is our latest Foot Stompin’ podcast which also went out live as Mr Thoumire’s Fine Tunes on www.mixlr.com/handsupfortrad. We are broadcasting on Tuesday and Thursday with more shows to come. This show features new and classic releases from Blue Rose Code, Katie McFarlane, Niteworks and more. The […]
Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame Services to Community 2020 Inductees Announced
This post was originally published hereHands Up for Trad are very happy to announce the first Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame Inductees of 2020. 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 […]
Gary Innes lifts lockdown spirits with special surprise messages
Highland-born accordionist and broadcaster Gary Innes has been lifting spirits for hundreds of people during lockdown with some specially recorded personal messages for fans and their loved ones. Born in the village of Spean Bridge in the North of Scotland, Gary is one of the founding members of award-winning Scottish supergroupMànran, as well as the […]