Don’t miss legendary Scottish folk troubadour Archie Fisher who is in conversation with David Francis on Tuesday 2nd May at Tradfest (Buy tickets) He will look back on an outstanding 55 years in folk music. Archie’s ballads evoke the rough beauty of the Scottish borderlands and he will perform his favourite songs from throughout his career. Hands […]
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Hands Up for Trad TV 21st April 2017
Watch Hands Up for Trad’s bi-monthly magazine TV show featuring great music videos from Barluath, Elephant Sessions, Mike Vass and Graham Mackenzie Music. Don’t miss the features on Inverness’s Northern Roots Festival and Joy Dunlop in Japan and also win two tickets to Northern Roots festival. Barluath – track available on iTunes Puirt à Beul […]
Hands Up for Trad Café Chats
We have been interviewing musicians in Café’s around Scotland. You can listen to them below! If you subscribe to Hands Up for Trad on YouTube you will get notified when all our new ones come online.
Advice for young traditional musicians
Do you love traditional music and wonder if there is anything more you could be doing? We asked our FaceBook friends to come up with suggestions for young people starting out in traditional music. We had lots of responses and below is a sample. Any questions please get in touch with us info@handsupfortrad.scot. Make time […]
Pedagogies, Practices and the Future of Folk Music in Higher Education Conference
From Royal Conservatoire of Scotland I’m pleased to attach a call for papers and participation with respect to Pedagogies, Practices and the Future of Folk Music in Higher Education: a collaborative conference being organised by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in partnership with the Celtic Connections Festival and Glasgow UNESCO City of Music, taking place […]
EXCHANGE BE SEEN / BE HEARD / BE INSPIRED – An Opportunity for Young Performers
For the third consecutive year, in June 2017 Music for Youth’s Exchange is giving young performers from across Scotland the chance to learn from established artists and be inspired by industry professionals and their peers alike. Hosted by BBC Radio Scotland’s Vic Galloway, Exchange is a whole day of workshops, performances, advice, networking opportunities, a […]
The Winners of the 2017 Radio 2 Folk Awards
Everyone had a lovely time last week in London’s Albert Hall at the 2017 Radio 2 Folk Awards. There were loads of Scottish winners! All the winners are below. Best Duo: Ross Ainslie & Ali Hutton Musician of the Year: Rachel Newton BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award: Josie Duncan & Pablo Lafuente Best Original […]
Hands Up For Trad TV 7th April 2017
Hands Up for Trad’s bi-monthly magazine programme featuring videos and chat from the Scottish traditional music and folk scene. This episode features Findlay Napier, Gnoss, Seàn Gray with Mr McFall’s Chamber, Niel Gow Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame Induction and Kris Drever. Playlist Findlay Napier Cut Me Off http://www.findlaynapier.com Video by Martin Forry Gnoss […]
Hands Up for Trad YouTube Channel
We are in the process of building up our Hands Up for Trad YouTube Channel and we are looking for subscribers! At the moment we have lots of videos of our events, playlists, interviews with famous musicians, our Foot Stompin’ audio podcast and the brand new Hands Up for Trad TV and there is lots of […]
New book on the history of the Clarsach Society and its role in the revival of the small harp in Scotland
The Clarsach Society/Comunn na Clàrsaich is delighted to announce the publication of a history of the organisation specially researched and written by musician and ethnomusicologist Dr Stuart Eydmann. IN GOOD HANDS : The Clarsach Society and the Renaissance of the Scottish Harp was launched at the 2017 Edinburgh International Harp Festival held at Merchiston Castle […]