SKNT GOAT have reached the finals of Battle of The Folk Bands 2018. The competition will be held at TradFest on May 6th 2018 in Edinburgh. Why not come along and join in the fun? You can buy tickets here. Read about all the finalists here. We asked CLAIRE of SKNT GOAT a few questions […]
Battle of the Folk Bands
Battle of the Folk Bands 2018: Balter
Balter have reached the finals of Battle of The Folk Bands 2018. The competition will be held at TradFest on May 6th 2018 in Edinburgh. Why not come along and join in the fun? You can buy tickets here. Read about all the finalists here. We asked Imogen of Balter a few questions about the […]
DOSCA record 3 new tracks at Caribou Recordings
We have just heard that Battle of The Folk Bands winners have just recorded 3 brand new tracks at Caribou Recordings. Caribou very generously offer a half days recording at their studio and Hands Up for Trad paid the other half. We look forward to hearing the results!
Battle of The Folk Bands – The photos
As reported in last weeks newsletter we had a brilliant time at Battle of The Folk Bands! Congratulations to the winners Dosca however everyone played amazing. The future of our music is in safe hands. If you haven’t watched the whole concert yet you can do so here. View all the photos below. Check our […]
DOSCA COME OUT ON TOP, FIGHTING OFF FIERCE COMPETITION AT THE BATTLE OF THE FOLK BANDS
The penultimate night of tradfest 2017 saw DOSCA – one of scotland’s most promising trad acts – reign victorious, after a panel of judges declared them the winners of the debut Battle of The Folk Bands competition. DOSCA – an energetic five piece ensemble of bagpipes, flute, guitar, bass and drums – had stiff competition […]
Battle of The Folk Bands Live on YouTube!
We are hoping to see you at TradFest Edinburgh this Sunday May 7th for a great live Battle of The Folk Bands concert (tickets are on sale here) however if you can’t make it along you will be able to watch worldwide on YouTube! We will have a special show with all the bands performing and interviews with the musicians […]
Battle of The Folk Bands 2017: DOSCA
DOSCA have reached the finals of Battle of The Folk Bands 2017. The competition will be held at TradFest on May 7th 2017 in Edinburgh. Why not come along and join in the fun? You can buy tickets here. Read about all the finalists here. We asked Luc McNally of Dosca the following questions. Tell us […]
Entries closing soon! Battle Of The Folk Bands
Hands Up for Trad are inviting new bands to send in a demo to take part in The Battle of the Folk Bands competition to be held at Edinburgh’s TradFest on Sunday May 7th 2017. If you are in a band or have an idea for a band that you haven’t tried out yet this […]