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Battle of the Folk Bands

Battle of the Folk Bands

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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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