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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Scots Language Awards 2020 – Whit’s happenin!
It’s an exciting week for the Scots Language Awards. Below is the timetable of events. You can take part in them by adding comments in the comment sections! Click on the links to find out more. Tuesday 20th October: Blether Wi Heather chats to James Robertson and Matthew Fitt fae Itchy Coo Wednesday 21st October: […]
Tonight! Hands Up for Trad Strathspey and Reel Society 21st October
This Wednesday (21st October 2020) is the 4th in term 2 of the Hands Up for Trad Strathspey and Reel Society. Why not join fiddler Claire Gullan to play some arrangements of great Scottish & Celtic tunes! You can buy a ticket here. There will be 7 meetings of the Strathspey and Reel Society in […]
Finalists of BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2021 Announced
Congratulations to the finalists of BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2021. After a splendid semi-finalists concert held at BBC Scotland in Glasgow the 6 musicians above won through to the finals. All 12 musicians in the semi-finals played brilliantly and the judges had a very difficult time choosing the final 6. We are […]
TradMentor is currently recruiting new participants.
TradMentor is currently recruiting new participants. The programme provides structured and confidential support to traditional musicians. Our trained mentors help encourage reflective practice to manage choices, challenges and changes. Being part of a programme – in the words of one musician, ‘the togetherness of it’ – has helped to maximise the learning for all involved. […]
Mr Thoumire’s Fine Tunes – Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 201
This post was originally published hereHi there, we are back with some great new music this week featuring a couple of tracks from the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards Trad Album of the Year Longlist and more! If you enjoy these podcasts please consider supporting our Patreon at www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Light My Byre by Peat & […]
Nominees annoonced for the Scots Language Awards 2020
This year, acause o the COVID emergency, Hands Up For Trad an Creative Scotland will celebrate the Scots Leid Awards online wi a weekend dedicatit tae braw Scots music an cultur. Mak ready for a musical eenin oan Friday 23rd October wi bonny sangster Iona Fyfe an her Trio. Seturday 24th, fae 11am tae 5pm sees […]
Nominations open for the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2020
This post was originally published hereNominations open this Monday 5th October for the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2020, as organisers Hands Up for Trad announce the awards will be broadcast in partnership with BBC ALBA and reveal the Top 30 Albums. NOMINATE NOW Featuring phenomenal performances from leading trad musicians, the highly regarded […]
This weekend! Don’t miss Tinto Autumn School Online!
This post was originally published hereWe’re very excited to announce our second on-line music weekend for participants aged 11-18. After the success our July event where everyone had a lovely time we’ve decided to do it again! During the weekend of 9th-11th October 2020 we will be offering on-line classes in: Song/songwriting (Josie Duncan) Fiddle/Mixes […]
This Wednesday 7th October. Hands Up for Trad Strathspey and Reel Society
This Wednesday (7th October 2020) is the 3rd in term 2 of the Hands Up for Trad Strathspey and Reel Society. Why not join fiddler Claire Gullan to play some arrangements of great Scottish & Celtic tunes! You can buy a ticket here. There will be 7 meetings of the Strathspey and Reel Society in […]