After a hugely successful inaugaral Fèis last summer, Fèis Phàislig are delighted to announce a new programme of weekly music classes beginning this August 2016. The classes will run in central Paisley on Saturdays during school term-time, from 10am to 1pm. Fèis Phàislig is now recruiting tutors for fiddle and guitar, with tutors also working […]
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Light Bytes [Edinburgh]
The Light Bytes events are open to artists, cultural organisations and creative technologists across Scotland. Creative Edinburgh, Creative Dundee and We Throw Switches are joining forces to run three informal mixer events called Light Bytes. These will include networking, micro talks, panel discussion and the opportunity to play with technology. The project was initiated by […]
Money Sucks newsletter.
Here is Fergus Muirhead’s regular Money Sucks newsletter. In advance of a new series of interviews about Credit Unions here’s a reminder of why we should consider using them more regularly. http://www.moneysucks.net/credit-where-credits-due-2/ And we want to know what you think of the customer service you receive in shops these days? Good, bad or indifferent? http://www.moneysucks.net/customer-service-or-customer-disservice/ […]
BBC Scotland Apprenticeships
Are you passionate about the media? Are you enthusiastic, creative, hardworking and eager to get started in the exciting career you’ve always wanted? Then we want to hear from you! The BBC Scotland Apprenticeship scheme is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in the media industry. BBC Scotland Apprenticeship Apply Now http://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/scotlandapprentice/16054 From September, […]
Commission of new work for Luminate 2016
Luminate, Scotland’s creative ageing festival, takes place nationwide each October and celebrates our creative lives as we age. The festival brings together older people and those from across the generations to celebrate our creativity as we age, share stories of ageing and explore what growing older means to all of us. We are now seeking […]
Have you seen this? Blowing a bubble whilst playing the penny whistle!
This is great! One of our many TintoTV videos!
Love singing? Join our Schools Scotland Sings Glow Meet – Friday 27th May
Are you a teacher or a classroom assistant and love singing? Why not join in our Scotland Sings glow meet with Education Scotland on Friday 27th May. Jenn Butterworth and Laura Beth Salter will lead your class in a couple of songs (lyrics provided) for 45 mins at 10.30am. All kids are encouraged to raise […]
Remember the Killin Music Festival? Well it’s back!
Killin Music Festival is returning to the festival calendar in June 2016. Run by a modern, energetic team, the festival will bring multiple headline talents to the stage in Killin. In our maiden year we will welcome Skipinnish, Trail West, BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2015 – Claire Hastings and her […]
Do you like sun and music? Check out Barga 2016 School of Traditional Song, Music and Dance
This looks good! Learning Scottish traditional music and song in the Italian sun with piper Hamish Moore and friends! (not a Hands Up for Trad event) Barga, Italy, 19-23rd September 2016 Bookings now being taken! (11th January 2016). See below for details. Learn and share Scots and Gaelic traditional song, music and dance in a […]
Gaelic Psalm Singing Summer School
An Lanntair The course, which will be led by Calum Martin and Dr Margaret Bennett, will explore the musical and historical application of this important part of our heritage. Although essentially a vocal tradition performed in Gaelic, lack of fluency in the language should not be considered a barrier to taking part in the course. […]