TIONAL is Hands Up for Trad's first Gaelic Music Festival weekend and will feature a whole host of stars from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th September 2020, broadcasting online with funding support from Bòrd na Gàidhlig’s COVID-19 Support Fund. (See the lineup below) VIEW THE COMPLETE PROGRAMME TIONAL translates as a Gathering, act of gathering or collecting. Presented by Joy … Read more
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Hands Up for Trad Showcase
Hands Up for Trad are hosting a live music showcase on the 10th April 2021 and we are looking for trad performers to take part. This is an open call and an opportunity for musicians who haven’t had other performance opportunities over the lockdown months. We are looking for solo artists, duos, trios, quartets or quintets. No bigger than five members. To enter you need to fill in … [Read More...]
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Mr Thoumire’s Fine Tunes – Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 218
This post was originally published hereGreat to be back this week with more Scottish trad music. I’ve got a few oldies and a few newies for you that I’ve been enjoying listening to this week. Thanks again for your support and I really appreciate you listening in! If you would like to support the podcast […]
GUIR! call-out – open now
This post was originally published hereGlasgow Life and its partners have announced a new funded artists’ opportunity under the GUIR! programme, which aims to develop new Gaelic work across disciplines, and is now in its third incarnation. The call-out, inviting proposals for exciting new ideas from across all creative disciplines, is open to Gaelic-speaking artists […]

Battle of The Folk Bands winners 2021 – Tom Campbell Trio
Congratulations to the Tom Campbell Trio – winners of Battle of The Folk Bands 2021. The band featuring Tom on flute, Calum Convoy (bodhran) and Scott Turnbull (guitar) played beautiful set of arrangements. Watch their winning set below. All the finalists performed brilliantly though and it was a great days music. The Fountaineers, Katie MacFarlane […]

Hands Up for Trad Gaelic and Scots Singing Competitions
Hands Up for Trad, as part of our Scotland Sings project, are launching a day of Gaelic and Scots Singing Competitions. The competitions will take place on Saturday 1st May and we asking people to take part by sending in video entries. The categories are: Gaelic Song 12-14 years of age Scots Song 12-14 years […]
Off The Record Resources
This post was originally published hereLooking for the latest music industry resources all in one place? Check out our digital programme of PDF Guides, ‘Music Industry in Minutes’ videos, podcasts, blogs and playlists. Developed and created by a team of under 25s, you can find access to the latest Scottish music and industry knowledge below. […]

Knockengorroch podcast uncovers rich history of greenfield festival
Knockengorroch – one of Scotland’s longest running greenfield festivals – is giving people a unique insight into its rich history and ethos with the launch of its very own podcast. The festival, which is known for putting on an exciting array of traditional, electronic and world music acts in the hills of Galloway every year, […]

SC&T (Scottish Culture & Traditions) New Term starts Monday 1st March
There’s still time to sign up for some up for the on-line classes run by SC&T (Scottish Culture & Traditions). The new Spring Term starts on Monday 1st March 2021, and classes will be running on Monday and Tuesday evenings on Zoom for 12 weeks. They will be using the Thinkific platform, where all lesson […]

Hands Up for Trad Strathspey and Reel Society this Wednesday 24th Feb
The latest meeting of the Hands Up for Trad Strathspey and Reel Society is this Wednesday 24th Feb at 7.30pm. Find out more and learn the latest tunes here.
Càirdeas – Album by Brian Ó hEadhra & Fionnag NicChoinnich Kickstarter Campaign
We are Brian Ó hEadhra and Fionnag NicChoinnich and are based in Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland. We sing songs from our traditions as well as contemporary material which we feel reflects our view of the world in all its beauty and complexity. Support the Kickstarter here Over the past 25 years, we […]
Mr Thoumire’s Fine Tunes – Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 217
This post was originally published hereHi everyone, how are you today? Here is some more great Scottish music to cheer you up whatever you’re doing! If you enjoy these podcasts please support our Patreon at www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Hi, How Are You Today? By Ashley MacIsaac Track – Beaton’s Delight http://ashleymacisaac.com/index.html Entropy by Jack Badcock (The Driftwood […]