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
Battle of The Folk Bands 2025 – Entries close Sunday 27th October
Hands Up for Trad are inviting bands to send in a demo to take part in The Battle of the Folk Bands 2025 competition to be held at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival on Saturday January 18th 2025 at 1pm. TO ENTER FILL IN THE FORM HERE If you are in a band or have an […]
Battle of The Folk Bands 2024 Finalists Announced
Hands Up for Trad are very happy to announced The Battle of the Folk Bands 2024 Finalists! We can’t wait to hear the bands compete at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival on Saturday January 20th 2024 at 1pm. The finalists are: FidraJames Bauld TrioMagnus Turpie ComboMegan MacDonald, Chloë Bryce & Calum McIlroyRíl Óg
Battle of The Folk Bands Winners 2024: Megan MacDonald, Chloë Bryce & Calum McIlroy
Congratulations to Megan MacDonald, Chloë Bryce & Calum McIlroy who won Battle of The Folk Bands on Saturday 20th January in the Drygate Brewery, Glasgow. Battle of The Folk Bands is a Hands Up for Trad project which is part of Celtic Connections festival. The event sells out every year and the enthusiastic audience is […]
Battle of the Folk Bands 2024: Ríl Óg
Ríl Óg have reached the finals of Battle of The Folk Bands 2024. The competition will be held at Celtic Connections on January 20th in the Drygate Brewery at 1pm. Why not come along and join in the fun? We asked Dylan of Ríl Óg a few questions about the band. Tell us about your […]
Battle of the Folk Bands 2024: Fidra
Fidra have reached the finals of Battle of The Folk Bands 2024. The competition will be held at Celtic Connections on January 20th in the Drygate Brewery at 1pm. Why not come along and join in the fun? We asked Craig of Fidra a few questions about the band. Tell us about your band Fidra […]
Battle of the Folk Bands 2024: Magnus Turpie Combo
Magnus Turpie Combo have reached the finals of Battle of The Folk Bands 2024. The competition will be held at Celtic Connections on January 20th in the Drygate Brewery at 1pm. Why not come along and join in the fun? We asked Magnus a few questions about the band. Tell us about your band Magnus […]
Battle of the Folk Bands 2024: Megan MacDonald, Chloë Bryce & Calum McIlroy
Megan MacDonald, Chloë Bryce & Calum McIlroy have reached the finals of Battle of The Folk Bands 2024. The competition will be held at Celtic Connections on January 20th in the Drygate Brewery at 1pm. Why not come along and join in the fun? We asked Calum of Megan MacDonald, Chloë Bryce & Calum McIlroy […]
Battle of the Folk Bands 2024: James Bauld trio
James Bauld trio have reached the finals of Battle of The Folk Bands 2024. The competition will be held at Celtic Connections on January 20th in the Drygate Brewery at 1pm. Why not come along and join in the fun? We asked James a few questions about the band. Tell us about your band James […]
Battle of The Folk Bands 2024 – Closing date 29th October
Hands Up for Trad are inviting bands to send in a demo to take part in The Battle of the Folk Bands 2024 competition to be held at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival on Saturday January 20th 2024 at 1pm. ENTER HERE. If you are in a band or have an idea for a band that you […]