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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We need your help! #bringyourgaelictoworkweek
’S e iomairt ùr bho Hands Up For Trad a th’ ann am #bringyourgaelictoworkweek. Tha sinn airson ìomhaigh cànan na Gàidhlig àrdachadh nar dùthaich fhèin. Stèidhichte air na làithean far an toir luhch-obrach rudeigin leotha a shealltainn do chàch, tha sin a’ faighneachd an dèan sibh an aon rud le ur cànan. ‘S mar sin, […]
Tinto Halloween School
We’re very excited to announce our fourth on-line music weekend for participants aged 11-18. After the success our last three online events where everyone had a lovely time we’ve decided to do it again! During the weekend of 29th-31th October 2021 (Halloween Weekend) we will be offering on-line classes in: Song / Song arranging and […]
1 week left! Nominate your favourite act of organisation in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2021
It’s that time again! Time to nominate your favourite band, album, musician, organisation in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2021. The nominations are open until the 17th October and we would love to hear who you think should be in the final nominations which will be announced on the 1st November 2021. You […]
Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira Debut Duo Album Crowdfunding Campaign
From Canada and the US, Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira are a dynamic fiddle & cello duo. First meeting in Scotland, they joined their musical forces, and have since been gracing stages and captivating audiences in both North America and the UK. They are very excited to be working on a debut album together! They […]
NOW ON SALE…Apple Weekender at the Barn 22-24 October
Apple Weekender at the Barn – a musical coming together. Over the weekend of 22-24 October, the Barn’s outdoor and indoor spaces will become a creative playground of music, imagination and apple harvesting. Partnering with trailblazing musical eco-warriors the Nest Collective we’ll present some of the finest folk and roots music, storytelling, apple pressing, crafts […]
Filmmakers invited to enter Gaelic short film competition FilmG 2022
Scotland’s prestigious Gaelic short film competition, FilmG, launches this week in a bid to find the next generation of talented Gaelic filmmakers. FilmG is funded by Gaelic media organisation MG ALBA, and delivered by Cànan Graphic Studio (CGS) based in Skye. The competition offers young filmmakers an alternative route into working in Gaelic media and […]
Celtic Connections Returns for 2022
Celtic Connections, the UK’s premiere celebration of roots music, will return in full force for 2022 with an exciting and eclectic programme of events taking place in Glasgow from Thursday 20 January to Sunday 6 February 2022. Breathing life and soul into much-loved venues across the city, the 18-day programme of events spanning traditional folk, […]
A new Practice Support Fund for Edinburgh based Freelance Creatives is open!
Edinburgh Performing Arts Development (EPAD) and Creative Edinburgh are delighted to announce a further iteration of the Practice Support Fund for freelance artists, technicians and creatives working in the arts and creative industries in Edinburgh. This fund is to support those whose ability to work was affected by Covid-19 restrictions before 31st March 2021. The […]
Battle of The Folk Bands 2022
Exciting news! Battle of The Folk Bands is back in person at Celtic Connections 2022. Hands Up for Trad are inviting bands to send in a demo to take part in The Battle of the Folk Bands 2022 competition to be held at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival on Saturday January 29th 2022 at 2pm. ENTER HERE. […]
BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2022 Finalists Announced
Congratulations to the 6 finalists of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2022. It was a great few days listening to all 12 semi-finalists playing beautiful music from all over Scotland. Each of the semi-finalists performed to a really high level and it was a really difficult job for the musicians to come […]