Would you like to listen to the Foot Stompin’ podcast on your mobile phone or in your car? Well our podcast is now on Stitcher who specialise in Mobile & Auto Distribution. That means that Stitcher allows us to deliver our podcast to every mobile phone and quite a few cars! I’ve checked out the apps and they’re really good and […]
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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 […]
Looking ahead at 2015
I love January! We’ve had our Christmas holidays and 2015 is a clean slate. At Hands Up for Trad we are always looking for new ideas and luckily we have plenty of them! They’re not all ours – we always request that people send us their ideas. Usually we just help them achieve them but […]
First three names announced for 2015 Orkney Folk Festival
FIRST THREE NAMES ANNOUNCED FOR 2015 ORKNEY FOLK FESTIVAL With just over five months to go until the 33rd Orkney Folk Festival, the event’s organisers have announced three of the artistes scheduled to appear at the late May event. World-renowned Irish accordionist, Sharon Shannon, rising stars of the UK country scene, Ward Thomas, and Mercury […]
The Visit 2015: A focus on France
Showcase Scotland Expo Deadline: 15 December 2014 at 23:59 8th-11th May 2015 SHOWCASE SCOTLAND EXPO will present a showcase of Scottish artists and internationally renowned musicians at the second edition of The Visit. Taking place between the 8th and 11th of May in Paisley, Stirling and Edinburgh, The Visit is supported by Creative Scotland and […]
Introduction to Music Production – Free 2 day workshop!
A 2-day introduction to studio based music production. Travel through the process of producing a track, from recording a song to mastering. Work with music production software Pro Tools guided by skilled industry practitioners and gain a valuable practical insight into the music production process. Day 1 You will work with professional musicians to record […]
Free Christmas Concert at Maryhill Burgh Halls, All ages welcome!
“Free Christmas concert at Maryhill Burgh Halls, Wednesday 26th November, 7-8pm. Showcasing the song writing talents of young musicians from New Rhythms for Glasgow alongside award-winning classical musicians from Children’s Classic Concerts.” Here’s a video clip of the musicians from Children’s Classic Concerts – Very impressive! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFTG1jVG4vE Here’s the facebook event page too https://www.facebook.com/events/560694597398264/ For […]
Big Big Sing – 7th December, Glasgow
Big Big Sing is back in Glasgow to spread some festive cheer! Take part in an unmissable afternoon of song, singing timeless classics from movies and musicals. Inspirational choir leaders Stephen Deazley and Lucy Griffiths will have singers of all ages and abilities hitting the high notes in a very special Big Big Sing session, […]
Hands Up for Trad gain three year funding from Creative Scotland
Hands Up for Trad are delighted to announce that we have been awarded 3 year Regular Funding by Creative Scotland. This will enable us to plan for the next 3 years rather than year to year. It’s very exciting! From Creative Scotland: The aim of Regular Funding is to provide three-year funding support for a […]
TOP OF THE GLEN – ALBUM RELEASE
THOMAS LUKASSEK draws you into the amazing, graceful and sometimes cheerful world of bagpipes with his third studio album. The album contains ten original compositions and seven traditional favorites in a barnstorming new setting. These include the soundtrack for the famous “Wild Atlantic Way” in Ireland and a Gaelic song featuring the award winning Gaelic […]