Back in February we launched a new newsletter aimed at musicians. It was to go out monthly and consisted of curated opportunities that we think musicians will benefit from. It’s been very popular and there is so much opportunities around that it is now weekly! If you are a musician or simply interested you can sign up at www.musicians.scot. You can view […]
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Martyn Bennett News
Martyn Bennett was truly a one off. Born in Newfoundland and raised in Scotland he quickly became an outstanding piper and went on to study classical music and composition. His passion for traditional music and culture, and a fascination with dance music and it’s culture, were brilliantly fused together on his 2003 iconic album ‘GRIT’. […]
Congratulations to Tom Clelland – winner of Edinburgh Folk Club’s Songwriting Competition 2016
The 2016 Annual Song Writing Competition took place in the Pleasance Cabaret Bar, Edinburgh on Wednesday 1 June 2016 at 8pm. It was the 40th Anniversary of the first EFC Songwriting Competition. The 1976 winning song “Mither Mither” was written by the late Sheila Douglas. Results The jury voted 1. Tom Clelland – ‘Wooed Away’ […]
Where You’re Meant To Be at Macrobert Arts Centre Ticket Offer
MacRobert Arts Centre are delighted to offer Hands Up for Trad followers a ticket offer for Where You’re Meant To Be at Macrobert Arts Centre (Paul Fegan’s documentary about Aidan Moffat). GET *£1 OFF TICKETS @ MACROBERT ARTS CENTRE for screenings of Where You’re Meant To Be Quote WYMTBMac and book in person, by phone […]
Quebec/UK Connections – call for proposals
The British Council, the Québec Ministère de la Culture et des Communications (MCC) and the Québec Ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie (MRIF) invite you to submit an application for financial support to carry out a cultural cooperation project between Québec and the UK in 2017 and 2018. The cultural exchange programme between […]
Off The Record – series of events for young musicians and those who want to work in the industry
Off The Record is a series of events for young musicians and those who want to work in the industry, and is open to anyone aged 16-25. Off The Record Edinburgh will feature key figures from the music business taking part in seminars, workshops and advice sessions – all geared to demystifying the industry and […]
Free 2 week training course in sound and lighting
This summer Just Festival is delivering it’s Staged for Life project for the 2nd year running, delivering a unique two week training programme teaching young people aged 16–24 how to operate sound and lighting equipment for live events. Funded by Young Start, the course is free to attend and will run between July 11th – […]
PRS for Music funding deadlines up 13th June
Better be quick! Next application deadlines in brackets. PRSF Open Funding (13 June) PRSF Women Make Music (13 June) Career Development Bursaries (17 June) International Showcase Fund (ongoing)
Enter the BBC Radio Scotland Young Trad Award – Go on go on go on
If you love Scottish trad music, are under 27 (and older than 16) you should consider entering the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award. Entering the competition is a process. It makes you think about your repertoire and how you want to be perceived. It is an exercise in setting yourself a goal. A goal […]
Lapraik Festival, Muirkirk
I was lucky to be invited down to Muirkirk last Friday night to take part in the Lapraik Poetry Festival. The festival is an annual celebration of poetry, song and Scots language and features various events including the John Lapraik World Speaking Championships. This is a competition where a long Robert Burns or another Scots language […]