TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) is delighted to be delivering another cycle of TRACS Traditional Arts Mentoring, with the support of Creative Scotland and partners. This programme supports the professional and personal development of traditional arts practitioners in Scotland, reinforcing TRACS’ key work in enhancing the knowledge, practice, access and sustainability of music, song, […]
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Ceòlas Scottish Music Nights 2025 and 2026
Showcase Scotland Expo have an opportunity for artists to tour in Germany and Scandinavia – this will be for two artists in 2025 (26 Nov to 9 Dec) and two more artists in 2026 (Nov/Dec, exact dates tbc). Ceòlas Scottish Music Nights is a Showcase Scotland Expo initiative being run in partnership with the Scottish […]
Standing Together for Safe Spaces in Traditional Music
Hands Up for Trad is committed to fostering a safe, respectful environment within the traditional music community. We firmly support the Musicians’ Union Safe Space scheme, which addresses sexual harassment and abuse of power in our industry. Recent research by the Musicians’ Union revealed that 48% of musicians have experienced sexual harassment at work, with […]
PRS Foundation 2025 Deadlines
6th Jan – International Showcase Fund for SXSW – read more and apply(open for applications now) International Showcase Fund – read more and apply(rolling deadlines for other events) 13th Jan – Keychange Talent Leadership Programme – read more and apply (open for applications now) 14th Jan – Early Career Promoter Fund – read more and apply (open for applications now) 3rd Feb – PPL Momentum […]
Listen to the music from Distil Showcase 2022
We had a brilliant night in the Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh for the first Distil Showcase since lockdown on Saturday 12th November. 8 musicians wrote new music for McFall’s Chamber – our regular string quintet at Distil Showcase and it was a fabulous night. Below is the new music for you to listen to! Hands Up […]
Distil Showcase is back in Edinburgh’s Storytelling Centre, Saturday 12th November.
Distil Showcase is back! For the first time since before lockdown Mr McFall’s Chamber and traditional musicians Sophie Joint, Beccy Hill, Calum McIllroy, Neil Sutcliffe, Lorne MacDougall, Claire Gullan, Andrew Herrington and Emma Tomlinson will be getting together to perform brand new music written by musicians who have participated in Hands Up for Trad’s Distil Project. The concert was on Saturday 12th November in Edinburgh’s […]
Ableton Live workshop
We had a lovely time in Lofi learning about Ableton Live for beginners. Mark Kastler chatted about the set up of the programme and went on to chat about the basic concepts of Ableton. Thanks to everyone who turned up. If you are interested in learning more about Ableton you can contact Mark on galaxian2004@hotmail.com
Music Teacher’s Toolbox – CPD
Perfect for all music teachers and practitioners! Find out how Figurenotes can enable your pupils to play quickly and easily, with increased motivation and confidence. Explore ideas and gain inspiration from our experienced musicians and trainers. On the programme: Figurenotes for Differentiated Learning – The inspirational Pete Sparkes leads you through using Figurenotes in groups […]