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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Belhaven Announce Bursary for Innovation in Music Shortlist
This post was originally published here Winners of the first Belhaven Bursary, Elephant Sessions The shortlist has been announced for the Belhaven Bursary for Innovation Award 2019 which recognizes Scottish folk and traditional artists innovating and distinguishing themselves in their field. VOTE HERE The prestigious fund is the largest cash prize in Scotland. Financially matched […]
Hands Up for Trad Quiz – Scots Trad Music Awards special – November 2018
This post was originally published hereWatch the latest Hands Up for Trad Quiz featuring our Trad Awards nominated teams Paul McKenna Band vs Kinnaris, Heisk and Maeve Mackinnon. Can you answer all the questions? Vote now in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards at http://www.scotstradmusicawards.com. Please Share! The answers are below! Starter for 6 […]
YMI – Strengthening Youth Music (deadline v. soon)
This post was originally published hereThis fund support individuals, organisations and networks to undertake strategic action or training that will strengthen the youth music sector in Scotland for the benefit of young people. The Youth Music Initiative’s Strengthening Youth Music fund aims to support individuals, organisations and networks to undertake strategic action or training that […]
Figurenotes Project Officer Maternity Cover (Drake Music Scotland)
This post was originally published hereDrake Music Scotland, are Scotland’s leading organisation providing music education opportunities to disabled musicians. Alternative notation system, Figurenotes is core in their education work. Drake Music Scotland are the nation’s leading organisation providing music education opportunities to disabled musicians of all ages. A key part of the Drake Music Scotland […]
Call for suggestions: A noise evening (Cooper Gallery, Dundee)
This post was originally published hereCooper Gallery are seeking suggestions for a deep listening event, showcasing experimental and little heard sounds that break the boundaries of music, art and noise. Spinning off from Bow Gamelan Ensemble’s exhibition Great Noises that Fill the Air, Cooper Gallery will be opening its ears for a listening session of […]
Fiona Dalgetty on Woman’s Hour
This post was originally published hereIn case you haven’t heard Fiona Dalgetty (Chief Executive of Fèis Rois) yet on Woman’s Hour here she is! Fiona Dalgetty is number 35 on the list for her passionate efforts to keep a genre of music thriving: As Chief Executive of Fèis Rois she helps provide people across Scotland […]
Spotify Can’t Keep Losing More Than $1 Billion a Year. Can Podcasts Rescue Its Business Model?
This post was originally published hereI thought you might find RollingStone article interesting! Why is the streaming giant getting into podcasting, and what does it mean for the record business? They say if you want the truth, follow the money. So if you want the truth behind the truth, you should probably follow the world’s […]
Shortlist Announced for MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2018
The prestigious MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards is a staple in the traditional music calendar with an astounding seventeen categories this year. Winners will be revealed exclusively to a live audience of music fans and industry at Perth Concert Hall on Saturday 1st December. The event will be broadcast live on BBC ALBA, BBC […]
Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast – Scots Trad Album of the Year 2018 No 171
This post was originally published hereListen to the latest MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards Foot Stompin’ podcast featuring nearly 2 hours of music and 25 albums long listed in the Trad Album of the Year! Albums include Duncan Chisholm, Julie Fowlis, Skerryvore, Adam Sutherland, Josie Duncan & Pablo Lafuente and many many more. Thanks […]