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Winners crowned at Scots Language Awards 2023
The winners of the Scots Language Awards 2023 were unveiled at a celebratory ceremony last night at Johnstone Town Hall. Held in partnership with Renfrewshire Council, the event saw 13 individuals, projects and businesses out of more than 60 nominees crowned at the annual awards night. Showcasing the very best of Scots language and culture, the awards, … [Read More...] about Winners crowned at Scots Language Awards 2023
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Information Session for Applicants | Seisean Fiosrachaidh do Thagraichean
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The Traditional Music Forum (TMF) is seeking new trustees to join the organisations Board of Directors
The Traditional Music Forum (TMF) is seeking new trustees to join the organisations Board of Directors. The main responsibilities of the Board include governance, advocacy, strategic direction, as well as ensuring the legal and ethical commitments and standards of the organisation are met. Meetings are held quarterly and are either online or in person. In […]
Voting ends Sunday 10th September! Nominees announced for Scots Language Awards 2023
The nominees have been announced for the Scots Language Awards 2023, with over 60 nominees in the running across 12 categories at the annual awards ceremony, which will showcase the very best of Scots language and culture. The awards, which were first started in 2019, celebrate the importance of Scots language within arts and culture but […]
Musicians across Scotlandset to participate in inaugural Scottish Folk Day
Musicians and community groups across Scotland are set to participate in the first ever Scottish Folk Day on Saturday 23 September, helping to promote and celebrate the country’s vibrant and varied folk scene and traditions. The exciting new project has called for musicians of all backgrounds and abilities across Scotland to stage live performances and workshops throughout […]
Young people invited to musical extravaganza in Ullapool this October
Ullapool will host Fèis Rois’ annual five-day residential traditional music event for young people once again next month, with some new changes to the popular music week. Taking place in the October holidays, the Youth Fèis (Gaelic word for festival) runs from Monday 16th – Friday 20th October, and young people in P4 – S6 can choose to […]
Trad Arts Mentoring
The next cycle of the trad arts mentoring programme will run from November 2023-April 2024. Tracs are now recruiting a new group of mentees – musicians, dancers and storytellers – including Scots and Gaelic practitioners in these disciplines – and I’d be grateful if you’d share this with anyone you feel might be particularly interested. […]
Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 255
Hi there, Ciamar a tha sibh? We are back after the summer. My youngest is now back at the school – in his last year! Where does the time go! Anyway loads of great music for you to listen toooo! See you in September! Live Wire by Mec Lir Track – Flashback https://meclir.bandcamp.com/album/livewire Dream Angus […]
BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2024 Semi-finalists Announced
Congratulations to the 12 semi-finalists in the 2024 BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award. They are: Blythe Shand, 17, Piano & Accordion, DunfermlineCalum McIlroy, 26, Guitar, Mandolin & Voice, AberdeenshireElla Munro, 26, Voice, Skye and GlasgowEvie Waddell, 25, Voice, step dance percussion, StirlingGeorge Spence, 20, Fiddle, Unst, ShetlandJohn Dew, 25, Bagpipes, PerthshireJuliette Lemoine, 26, […]
Next generation of musicians in the spotlight at Blas Festival
Talented young musicians from across the Highlands and Islands will be in the spotlight during the Blas Festival next month. Homegrown talent is always at the forefront of the festival, which celebrates Gaelic music and culture during its nine-day event across the Highlands, and another important aspect of the festival, which has been running since […]
Opportunity: HebCelt are looking for a Festival Manager
The Hebridean Celtic Festival is an internationally acclaimed music festival which takes place annually in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. This award winning festival has just completed its 26th annual festival to sell out crowds and a rich programme from across the globe, celebrating celtic and Gaelic music and culture. The Festival is organised by the […]