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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2021’s MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards Winners announced at Glasgow’s Engine Works on BBC ALBA.
MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards announced 2021’s diverse Award Winners after a record 180,000 public votes, as it returned to Glasgow on BBC ALBA and in front of a live studio audience. The stellar MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards annual Gala evening champions top Scottish traditional musicians of all genres in a glittering ceremony, recognising, and celebrating the wealth of talent via … [Read More...]
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New book! MusicScapes of Scotland: Vignettes from Prehistory to Pandemic
Journey through a music and culture that is rich and varied, influential in western folk and classical music, and yet relatively little examined in its own right. Let this book be your tour guide to the nooks and crannies of an amazing musical landscape. Enjoy cover to cover, or read any chapter on its own. […]
Chris Gray’s Contemporary Tunes from Scotland
This tune book from Scottish piper, pianist, whistle player, composer and teacher Chris Gray contains 41 tunes in total, featuring all the ones from his debut album and many more of his compositions. Also included in the collection are a few tunes from Chris’ late piping tutor Anthony Macdonald, Chris’ brother Steven, Dumfries-based piper Alan […]
Blazin’ in Biggar
Blazin’ in Biggar, the inaugural weekend – a sister event to Blazin’ in Beauly – will take place in South Lanarkshire on June 4th & 5th 2022. There will be classes in fiddle and accompaniment, as well as sessions hosted by the band. Both day and weekend tickets are available and booking opens at 9am […]
The HUFT Strathspey & Reel Xmas concert 2021
The HUFT Virtual Strathspey & Reel bring Christmas cheer by playing: 1) Shetland Waltz set 2) Silent Night 3) Deck The Halls With Boughs Of Holly Merry Christmas 2021 & all welcome to join us in 2022!
Arts, Enterprise and Place in the Rural Creative Economy Conference
Newcastle University are hosting a two-day conference in the School of Arts and Cultures on the 12th and 13th of January 2022 entitled: Arts, Enterprise and Place in the Rural Creative Economy. This international conference brings together those researchers, practitioners and artists who study, govern, perform and/or make a living in the rural creative economy […]
Sistema Scotland : Senior Musician (Upper Strings)
Location: Torry, Aberdeen | Salary: £36,398 – £39,810 per annum, pro rata | Deadline: 13/12/21 £36,398 – £39,810 per annum, pro rata (all new staff start on the first point of the scale) Are you passionate about music and teaching? Do you enjoy leading and inspiring others? Have you got leadership experience? Would you enjoy […]
T-shirt Printing Masterclass (Print Clan CIC)
Learn the ins and outs of professional t-shirt printing in this three week course with David from Urban Pirate Apparel. What will happen during the workshop? During this three week workshop you will learn the complete process of t-shirt printing. You will be guided through how to best create and set up a design for […]
Understanding the Impact of Covid19 on the Traditional Arts in Scotland- Survey.
This survey was designed by traditional arts organisations in Scotland and the findings will be made available for use by the traditional arts community. It is hoped that the findings will highlight any areas in need of further support. We would really appreciate if you could find a few minutes to fill it in. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/tradartscovid […]
MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards this Saturday!
Hi everyone, this Saturday is the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. After a difficult couple of years the event is back in person although in a reduced format. The nominees and sponsors will be there and it would be great if you could join us on BBC ALBA at 9pm to watch the show […]
Edinburgh International Harp Festival News
We are excited to announce to you our plans for the 41st Edinburgh International Harp Festival! We are planning our 2022 festival as a 4-night, 3-day celebration of all things harp, taking place between Friday the 8th April & Monday the 11th April. We hope to be able to offer you a hybrid festival with a […]