This fund is noo open, the deidline is Friday 17 January. Wee Grants for Creativity in the Scots Leid The fund comes fae Creative Scotland, an will gie oot 14 grants o seeven hunner pund. We’ve keepit the application process simple, sae ye can focus on yer creative practise. It shouldnae tak ony mair nor an […]
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The Silkie Of Sule Skerry (Radio Edit) by Chloe Matharu
Chloe Matharu is an Award winning Scottish Indian singer songwriter and harpist from Wemyss Bay on the West Coast of Scotland. Many of her songs draw on her time as a Navigational Officer in the Merchant Navy, inspired by the natural world as experienced at sea. On tour she performs solo with her harp in […]
Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame Services to Performance 2024 Inductees Announced
Hands Up for Trad proudly announces the 2024 inductees to the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame, sponsored by Fèisean nan Gàidheal. These individuals and groups have made exceptional contributions to Scottish traditional music through performance, teaching, preservation, and innovation. The Services to Performance inductees for 2024 represent the breadth and depth of Scotland’s musical […]
MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2024 Sponsor: Shure
We would like to offer a warm welcome to Shure, sponsors of the 2024 Live Act of the Year. For the last 99 years, Shure has been at the forefront of audio innovation, becoming one of the most trusted audio brands worldwide who care about making the world sound extraordinary. Shure know performers strive to […]
Wee Grants for Creativity in the Scots Leid Noo Open
This fund is noo open, the deidline is Friday 17 January. Wee Grants for Creativity in the Scots Leid The fund comes fae Creative Scotland, an will gie oot 14 grants o seeven hunner pund. We’ve keepit the application process simple, sae ye can focus on yer creative practise. It shouldnae tak ony mair nor an […]
Job Opportunity: Traditional Music Forum Director:
TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) is seeking to appoint a new Director to take forward and lead on the work of the Traditional Music Forum (TMF), one of its key member organisations. The TMF Director will represent the TMF membership publicly and advocate on behalf of the traditional music sector in Scotland. Supported by […]
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 […]
Showcase Scotland @ Celtic Connections 2025. Trade Fair Bookings Open & App Advertising Opportunities
With 150 delegates present from 20+ nations, Showcase Scotland introduces new audiences to Scotland-based artists on a global scale. This edition of Showcase Scotland is the 25th to take place as part of the wider Celtic Connections festival. TRADE FAIRThe Trade Fair takes place on Friday 24th January 2025 between 9.30am and 2.30pm in the upper foyers […]
Temple Records Analogue Recording
If anyone would like to get started with an analogue to digital studio – Temple Records are selling off their equipment on Ebay. Details are below. This is the main infrastructure of an award winning professional studio. Equipment :- Tascam M600 32 Channel, 16 Bus Console Mixer 5 Band EQ 8 (4+4) Aux Sends 64 […]
Seven hunner pund grants fir Courier Country Scots creatives
A source of grant funding for Scots Language creatives is now open for applications. The fund, provided by Creative Scotland and administered by Hands Up For Trad, offers grants of £700 to creatives producing work for audiences using the Scots Language. ‘Wee Grants for Creativity in the Scots Leid’ are open to everyone – individuals and […]