PRESS RELEASE – EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE 2014 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Poorboy Theatre and the Soutar Quartet funded by Made in Scotland International psychic sensation Madame Lozatska has a problem. While trying to contact the ghost of Scots poet William Soutar, she has been hijacked by the unruly spirits of Soutar’s friends, family and bitter […]
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Tell Us Your Story! An Invitation from Struileag
Welcome to a new way to connect with the Scottish Gaelic Diaspora! Struileag Stories is an innovative, interactive site exploring the diaspora and we’d love to invite you to be a part of it! If you’ve already created yourself an account, we’re excited to tell you that the site is ready to go – so […]
New book on Sandy Bell’s pub, Edinburgh
This came in from Gillian Ferguson, author of a new book about Sandy Bell’s looking back over the years … In this 75th anniversary year of Sandy Bell’s, the Sandy Bell’s booklet has now commenced printing and I hope to have the copies delivered by the end of July. The ‘official’ launch of the publication […]
Live Music Now Auditions!
Live Music Now is an amazing organisation that gives great opportunities to young musicians to perform in the community around the UK. Everyone who is part of it finds it very valuable and it also earns you money. The next round of Live Music Now auditions will be held in Scotland on the 12/13th November. […]
EMS Trad Arts Small Fund 2014/15 – Deadline 10th October 2014
In 2014/15 Enterprise Music Scotland have been given an allocation of £35,000 to distribute to small arts projects. There will only be one application deadline – Friday 10th October 2014 at 5pm. Individuals/Organisations can apply for up to £3,000 for projects involving the following: Scottish Traditional Dance Scottish Traditional Music Scottish Traditional Storytelling You can […]
Gordon Duncan Experience
THERE ARE NOW TWO WAYS TO BE PART OF THE GORDON DUNCAN EXPERIENCE ONE You must be: Grade 6 standard or above (or relative skill level) Aged 13-18 Audition for the main band. We are looking for young musicians from all over Scotland for the 2014/15 season. Please note that applications close on Fri 18 […]
YOUNG FATHERS WIN THE 2014 SAY AWARD!
Young Father’s album Tape Two has won this year’s Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award. The winner was announced at The SAY Award Ceremony held this evening at the Barrowland Ballroom. Now in its third year, the prestigious award ceremony and was attended by over 800 people. Young Fathers, who live in Edinburgh, receive […]
Tradfest video round up
Check out this video round up of the fortnight that was TradFest Edinburgh · Dùn Èideann 2014 in Scotland’s Capital. TradFest celebrates traditional culture live with a vibrant multi-arts programme showcasing traditional music, song, dance, craft, storytelling, outdoor events and folk drama. http://tracscotland.org/festivals
SAY AWARD SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED! WINNING ARTIST WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT AWARDS CEREMONY ON 19TH JUNE 2014 AT BARROWLAND
The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) is delighted to announce the shortlist for this year’s SAY Award. The winning artist will receive £20,000 and will be announced at The SAY Award ceremony on 19th June at Barrowland Ballroom. The ten shortlisted albums are a reflection of the diverse range of musical genres and great albums […]
Northern Roots Events – June 2014 Business Limelight of the Month
Northern Roots Events are the sixteenth recipients of Hands Up for Trad’s Business Limelight Award. The “Limelight’s” are a monthly initiative (launched in October 2012) that recognises the outstanding contributions made by businesses and organisations who contribute, shape and influence the arts and cultural sector in Scotland today. Northern Roots Events are a rapidly expanding […]