Definitely worth sitting down and watching all of this 45 minute video from Patreon found Jack Conte. He’s a brilliant communicator and tells a story we will all recognise. This post was originally published on our Distil website.
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Books that shaped you
Tell the National Library of Scotland about the books that have inspired you. From novels to knitting patterns, children’s books to cookbooks, they want to hear about the books that mean something special to you. In 2025 the National Library of Scotland is 100 years old. To celebrate, they’re planning a year filled with events […]
Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 257
Hi, welcome to the Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast. I know we’ve been away but I’m back! Here’s a whole bunch of brand new traditional music from Scotland and the odd classic! Thankyou to all our Patreon supporters. Thanks for sticking in there. If you would like to support the podcast please visit http://www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad The […]
Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones are out on the road this week.
Rachel and Aaron are back in the studio this month to record the follow up to their debut duo album, ‘Band of the Year’ nominees at the Trad Awards 2023, Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones are also out on the road in Scotland. Catch them performing songs from that album and debuting their new songs […]
Cherish the Ladies tour Scotland this July with their captivating live show
The GRAMMY-nominated Irish music ensemble will perform at venues across the country Cherish the Ladies, one of the world’s most celebrated Irish music ensembles, are set to tour Scotland this July, giving audiences in Stonehaven, Dundee and Inverness the chance to experience their unforgettable spectacle of music, song, and dance. The group are set to […]
Maoin nan Ealan Gàidhlig, Fèisean nan Gàidheal
Stòras airson taic a chumail ri pròiseactan Ealain GhàidhligA fund to support Gaelic arts projects ‘S e sgeama a th’ ann am Maoin nan Ealan Gàidhlig, maoinichte le Alba Chruthachail agus Bòrd na Gàidhlig, air a riaghladh le Fèisean nan Gàidheal is fosgailte do bhuidhnean is daoine fa leth. Tha £75,000 ri sgaoileadh ann an […]
Youth Music NextGen Fund
The Youth Music NextGen Fund offers young creatives grants of up to £2,500 to make their ideas happen. The Youth Music NextGen Fund is for early-stage musicians and wider music adjacent creatives to invest up to £2,500 in their own projects and make their ideas happen. The fund is especially aimed at those whose lack […]
Festival Drivers, Edinburgh International Festival
The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for experienced and confident Drivers to join the Transport Department within the Artistic Management team. Festival Drivers£12 per hour 22nd July to 30th August 2024The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for experienced and confident Drivers to join the Transport Department within the Artistic Management team. We want you to help […]
Production Manager, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
We are: looking to appoint an experienced Production Manager to work as part of the team within the Conservatoire’s Central Production Unit. You will be required to production manage Conservatoire productions and assist in the management of the CPU throughput to ensure that the high standard of Conservatoire productions is maintained and are delivered safely, […]
Love Story (Scots Version) by Iona Fyfe
The release Love Story (Scots Version) coincides with Taylor Swift beginning the UK stint of her globally groundbreaking Eras Tour. The interpretation features Michael Biggins (piano) Charlie Stewart (electric double bass), Jack McRobbie (guitar) and Graham Rorie (electric tenor, mandolin fiddle) of the folk band Gnoss, who also engineered, mixed and produced the single. Commenting, […]