There are some people in life that just inspire us. Whether as role models, for their fund raising efforts or purely for being amazing, they give each and every one of us a lift when we see them at work. Hands Up for Trad want to recognise these people and in March 2017 we will present our first Inspiration Award. The recipients will receive a beautiful perspex design by 16k Design and … Read more
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Scotland Live 2018 – The New Clubs
Hands Up for Trad are very pleased to announce the two brand new clubs taking part in our Scotland Live projects. Scotland Live is a project to encourage new promotors to put on gigs in Scotland. Each club gets £1600 over a year to help get them started. The clubs are: Serenade Song Nights (Glasgow). Run by singer Josie Duncan this will be an intimate cabaret seated event with well known … [Read More...]
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The John Byrne Award – Call For Entries, June
This post was originally published hereThe JBA is a creative competition open to 16-30 year olds living in Scotland. We award one annual prize of £2,500 + a monthly prize of £250. All types of creative media are accepted – Enter now! About: This year we are looking for Scotland’s brightest creative minds to share […]
YOUR LGBT+ CHOIR NEEDS YOU! Come and lead Loud and Proud!
This post was originally published hereScotland’s a cappella LGBT+ choir (Edinburgh based) is looking for a new Musical Director. Loud and Proud Choir, Edinburgh (SC038303) is seeking a new enthusiastic and dedicated Musical Director (MD) from September 2018. Loud and Proud was established over a decade ago as an LGBT+ community, a cappella, non-auditioning choir […]
Do you have something to promote?
This post was originally published hereAlana MacInnes is offering the opportunity to film a free interview about your CD / product. This will then be posted on the Hands Up for Trad YouTube page. If you would like to take Alana up on this fab offer she can be reached at alana.macinnes@hotmail.co.uk This post was […]
Corner House on tour in Scotland
This post was originally published hereCorner House are touring Scotland in the near future. Why not play a track from Corner House to promote the tour on your radio programme or podcast? You can download a track here (if you are registered). Tour details: Louise Bichan, Scotland, fiddle/vocals, Ethan Setiawan, USA, mandolin/vocals, Ethan Hawkins, USA, […]
Manus Mo Rùin by Cruinn
This post was originally published hereIn 1115 Earl Magnus (Manus) of Orkney was killed by his jealous half brother Earl Hakon. St Manus has had devotional followers to this very day. This poem is from the wonderful collection of folklore, Carmina Gadelica, by Alexander Carmichael. This track has been nominated for Traditional Track of the […]
Hands Up for Trad Community Music Awards 2018 – Vote Now!
Hands Up for Trad announce the nominees in the Scottish Community Music Awards. The nominations celebrate music teachers, projects, young musicians, organisations and composers who make a musical difference to your community. Please click on the links to read about the nominees below and spread the word about these amazing people and projects. Our communitees […]
Hands Up for Trad TV 29
This post was originally published hereWatch the latest Hands Up for Trad TV with Simon Thoumire and Eddie Seaman featuring the latest music videos from Josie Duncan & Pablo Lafuente, Gordon Gunn and Kristan Harvey, Kris Drever and Ian Carr, Modus and Ross Ainslie and Ali Hutton. Please Share! Thug Mi’n Oidhche by Josie Duncan […]
Miss Rowan Matthews composed by Alexander Davidson
This post was originally published hereNamed after his daughter, Mr K Matthews won the chance to name this tune in a silent auction at the Milne’s High School Christmas concert 2017. Composer website: Publisher: Tune type: Waltz Listen: If you have a question for Alexander Davidson you can contact them here. If there is no […]
Hands Up for Trad Community Music Award Nominee 2018: Tinderbox Collective
This post was originally published hereThe aim of the Hands Up for Trad Community Music awards is to showcase and celebrate the outstanding practice and great things going on in Scotland’s community music sector to the wider public and media. Congratulations to Tinderbox Collective who have been nominated in the Community Music Organisation of the […]