Vietnamese musicians are coming to Ross-shire next month to collaborate with Scottish musicians as part of a partnership between Dingwall-based arts organisation, Fèis Rois and Glasgow International Jazz Festival. In 2019, the British Council took a Vietnamese delegation to the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow, which resulted in a follow-up residency for three Scottish musicians […]
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HebCelt boosts green credentials with new initiative
Scottish festival continues to lead the way in eco-friendly event innovation. Iconic Lewis music festival HebCelt will implement a forward-thinking new green initiative at this year’s festival, thanks to funding from EventScotland. The festival’s latest eco innovations include the installation of a green energy system known as a micro power grid system, which consists of […]
Tiree Music Festival Set to Make Determined Return
Nathan Carter joins Tide Lines and Skerryvore at top of 2024 bill The countdown is officially on to the return of iconic Scottish beachfront festival Tiree Music Festival, known fondly as TMF, as it gets set to make a determined return this year. Taking place from 12th – 14th July, the 2024 edition of the […]
EUROPEAN FOLK DAY 2024
EUROPEAN FOLK DAY 2024 Make sure you are part of the European Folk Daythis year on or around Monday 23 September. Absolutely everyone can participate (you don’t have to be an EFN member although we’d love you to join) – and it’s very important to note that participation can be on the Folk Day itself but also on the days just before and after 23 […]
Fèis Bheag Tutor: Join the Fèis Phàislig team!
Are you passionate about traditional music, Gaelic and working with young people? Fèis Phàislig is currently seeking a talented individual to join their team as a Fèis Bheag Tutor. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to deliver engaging sessions for children aged 5-7, covering a variety of activities such as traditional music, song, arts […]
Halocline by Malin Lewis
Malin Lewis (they/them), the groundbreaking bagpiper, fiddler, instrument maker and composer, released their eagerly anticipated debut piping album Halocline on Friday 3 May 2024 on Hudson Records. The music of this record is a deeply personal narrative, drawing inspiration from every facet of Malin’s journey so far, both personal and musical. From the influence of folk traditions and piping competitions […]
Paisley Mòd Gold Medallists head stateside for Mòd Chesapeake
The Gold Medal winners from last year’s Royal National Mòd in Paisley, Emma MacLeod and Iain Cormack, will attend Mòd Chesapeake in Maryland this August to celebrate the thriving Gaelic connection between Scotland and the USA. As part of their prize for winning the coveted Gold Medals for Gaelic song, the pair will act as ambassadors at the regional festival, taking place […]
Refugee Festival Scotland is back and everyone is invited
Refugee Festival Scotland has announced an exciting line-up of events sharing the stories of people and communities who have settled in Scotland. In a year of terrible conflicts that’s seen millions of people around the world forced from their homes, the festival brings together people from different backgrounds in friendship and solidarity. The theme of […]
Dewar Arts Awards
Dewar Arts Awards are delighted to be supported by Wm Grant and be part of this network. At this time of the year young people are thinking about their future, exploring courses, opportunities and essentially identifying funding to support them to participate. I wanted to raise your organisation’s awareness of the Dewar Arts Awards so that […]
International Showcase Fund – PRS Foundation
The International Showcase Fund (ISF) offers grants of up to £5,500 for international export opportunities for UK-based artists, bands, songwriters and producers who have been invited to perform or create new music at international industry facing showcasing festivals, song writing camps or conferences. Previous recipients include Dave, Nova Twins, Kae Tempest, Glass Animals, Little Simz, […]