Hands Up for Trad are inviting bands to send in a demo to take part in The Battle of the Folk Bands 2026 competition to be held at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival on Saturday January 31st 2026 at 1pm. FILL IN THE FORM BELOW If you are in a band or have an idea for […]
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Battle of The Folk Bands 2025 – The videos
We have just uploaded the videos of this years finalists from Battle of The Folk Bands at Celtic Connections festival. Watch them below!
Dauntless: Battle of The Folk Bands Winners 2025
Congratulations to Dauntless who won Battle of The Folk Bands 2025 at Celtic Connections festival in the Drygate Brewery on Saturday 18th January. Five bands performed Beatha, Dàna, Lussa, The Jack Houston Band and Dauntless to a sold out audience. Watch their winning performance below. Battle of The Folk Bands is a Hands Up for […]
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 […]
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