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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Big Burns Supper celebrates being biggest online Burns Night in the WORLD for second year in a row
Eddi Reader’s Big Burns Supper entertained an audience of around 90,000 last night, Tuesday 25 January, making it the biggest online Burns Night celebration in the world for the second year in a row. Audiences from across globe came together via the power of YouTube to enjoy the full spectrum of what Burns Night means to a whole host and variety of communities. Countries represented included … [Read More...]
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Open Call for Urban Projects
Dear Friend in Music, Do you have a secret dream, a crazy idea, or a great plan that could bring more life and music to your town? Now is the time to come forward and apply to MOST. MOST is now supporting urban projects in South East Europe. A musical bike-rental, a singing market square, […]
The Royal National Mòd 2021 brought £1.2m boost to Inverness and the Highlands
The prestigious event celebrating Gaelic language and culture had hugely positive social, cultural and economic benefits The Royal National Mòd 2021, which took place at Eden Court Theatre from the 8th to 16th October 2021, generated £1.2m for the economy in Inverness and the Highland Council area, as well as providing a huge social and […]
Battle of the Folk Bands 2022: Kenneth Macfarlane
Kenneth Macfarlane have reached the finals of Battle of The Folk Bands 2022. The competition will be held at Celtic Connections on January 29th in the Drygate Brewery at 1pm. Why not come along and join in the fun? You can buy tickets here. We asked Kenneth of Kenneth Macfarlane a few questions about the […]
Young Scots Writer o the Year Award 2022
We’re on the lookout for talented young folk aged 11–18 writing and creating in Scots. ENTER HERE. Are you a Scots writer with stories to share? Or a teacher working with young writers we should know about? Enter the Young Scots Writer o the Year Award.We’re looking for stories, poems, spoken word pieces, comics, videos […]
Rejuvenation Concert at Celtic Connections 22nd January
We had a great time listening to all the new music at the Rejuvenation concert at Celtic Connections 2022. Thanks to the festival and Stonehaven Folk Club for their support in making this performance happen. It was a real treat. Below are the photos from the concert taken by Martin Forry. There are still plenty […]
Battle of The Folk Bands Finalists 2022
The finalists for Battle of The Folk Bands 2022 have been announced! Congratulations to Deira Kenneth MacFarlane Band Ruach The Auldeners We can’t wait to get back to hearing these bands live and would love you to join us. The finals will happen at Celtic Connections on Saturday 29th January in the Drygate Brewery (1pm). […]
A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY – Become an individual member of the NAAFC and support our music through the NAAFC.
COME JOIN US! Since 1971 the NAAFC has been at the heart of accordion and fiddle music and traditional Scottish entertainment more widely; promoting and inspiring several generations of musicians, dancers, and listeners alike. You are hereby invited to be part of that unique heritage by becoming a member! Following in the footsteps of great […]
Orkney Folk Festival to return to full-scale live event in May
Stromness is set to come alive to folk music from around the world once again, as the team behind the Orkney Folk Festival have announced a return to a full-scale live event this spring. In the first wave of line-up announcements, 24 acts have been unveiled for the 39th outing of the award-winning festival. Musicians […]
Hands Up for Trad Strathspey and Reel Society is back for 2022! Buy a ticket!
The Hands Up for Trad Strathspey and Reel Society Term 5 (led by the fabulous Claire Gullan) will run from the 12th January to 13th April 2022. The next meet-up is Wednesday 26th Jan. A ticket for each meet-up (£4 +booking fee). The dates for Term 5 are below. 12/01/22 26/01/22 09/02/22 23/02/22 16/03/22 30/03/22 […]
Lewis piper, James Duncan Mackenzie, launches third solo album. Fìbhig features tunes composed and recorded from home
After launching his debut tune collection last month, piper James Duncan Mackenzie has launched pre-orders for his third solo album, which consists of music composed and recorded from his home in Shawbost. Fìbhig, from an old Norse name meaning of a bay and hamlet, features 19 tunes and one song, all composed and recorded by […]