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Standing Together for Safe Spaces in Traditional Music
Hands Up for Trad is committed to fostering a safe, respectful environment within the traditional music community. We firmly support the Musicians’ Union Safe Space scheme, which addresses sexual harassment and abuse of power in our industry. Recent research by the Musicians’ Union revealed that 48% of musicians have experienced sexual harassment at work, with 85% of these cases … [Read More...] about Standing Together for Safe Spaces in Traditional Music
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Scotland’s World Gaelic Week unveils largest programme to date
Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) has unveiled details of its most diverse, ambitious and largest programme to date, bringing together speakers, learners and enthusiasts from across Scotland and beyond. The fourth edition of the nationwide language initiative will take place from 24th February – 2nd March 2025 celebrating the theme, Ceanglaichean gun Chrìch (pronounced kyeh-leech-un gun chreech), which signifies Building Connections in […]
Battle of the Folk Bands 2025: Beatha
Beatha have reached the finals of Battle of The Folk Bands 2025. The competition will be held at Celtic Connections on January 18th in the Drygate Brewery at 1pm. Why not come along and join in the fun? We asked Iona of Beatha a few questions about the band. Tell us about your band Based […]
Battle of The Folk Bands 2025 Finalists Announced
Celtic Connections proudly presents this year’s Battle of the Folk Bands on Saturday 18th January in the Drygate Brewery at 1pm, one of the most exciting events showcasing Scotland’s finest emerging talent. Five brilliant new bands – Beatha, Dàna, Dauntless, Lussa, and The Jack Houston Band – will take to the stage to compete for […]
Battle of the Folk Bands 2025: The Jack Houston Band
The Jack Houston Band have reached the finals of Battle of The Folk Bands 2025. The competition will be held at Celtic Connections on January 18th in the Drygate Brewery at 1pm. Why not come along and join in the fun? We asked Jack of The Jack Houston Band a few questions about the band. […]
Battle of the Folk Bands 2025: Dàna
Dàna have reached the finals of Battle of The Folk Bands 2025. The competition will be held at Celtic Connections on January 18th in the Drygate Brewery at 1pm. Why not come along and join in the fun? We asked Anna of Dàna a few questions about the band. Tell us about your band Dàna […]
Battle of the Folk Bands 2025: Dauntless
Dauntless have reached the finals of Battle of The Folk Bands 2025. The competition will be held at Celtic Connections on January 18th in the Drygate Brewery at 1pm. Why not come along and join in the fun? We asked Connor of Dauntless a few questions about the band. Tell us about your band Dauntless […]
Battle of the Folk Bands 2025: Lussa
Lussa have reached the finals of Battle of The Folk Bands 2025. The competition will be held at Celtic Connections on January 18th in the Drygate Brewery at 1pm. Why not come along and join in the fun? We asked Eneko of Lussa a few questions about the band. Tell us about your band Lussa […]
Ó Ho – Ró ‘Ille Dhuinn by Ainsley Hamill
A musical journey through the mystical realms and rich tapestry of Scotland’s folklore and resilient people. Dive into the captivating world of Scottish folklore and hypnotic melodies with Ainsley Hamill’s third studio album Fable; a musical journey weaving tales of the water horse, the Cailleach and other enchanting legends, through the mystical realms of Trad […]
PRS Foundation 2025 Deadlines
6th Jan – International Showcase Fund for SXSW – read more and apply(open for applications now) International Showcase Fund – read more and apply(rolling deadlines for other events) 13th Jan – Keychange Talent Leadership Programme – read more and apply (open for applications now) 14th Jan – Early Career Promoter Fund – read more and apply (open for applications now) 3rd Feb – PPL Momentum […]
Christine Martin – Hamish Henderson Services to Traditional Music 2024
Congratulations to the wonderful Christine Martin who was awarded the Hamish Henderson Services to Traditional Music at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2024. Read about her amazing work below. Christine Martin‘s journey in Scottish traditional music began in rural Ayrshire, where she grew up in Lugar with a musical father who played both […]