#WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay returns on Saturday 3rd May 2025 at 1pm. This worldwide event invites musicians everywhere to share their love of Scottish music by recording themselves playing a strathspey and sharing it on social media with the hashtag #WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay. Strathspeys are uniquely Scottish dance tunes, and since 2019, this annual celebration has brought together players from […]
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John McCusker Fiddle Weekend – BOOKING NOW OPEN
Join us for a very special weekend of music, learning and connection in the heart of rural Perthshire. Hosted by John McCusker, one of Scotland’s most celebrated fiddle players, this intimate gathering is designed for fiddle enthusiasts of all levels who are keen to immerse themselves in traditional music, develop their skills, and enjoy time […]
Free digital workshops for musicians – 22 & 23 April – sign up before they are full!
From Showcase Scotland. Find out more here. This is a heads up that we’ll be opening this opportunity up to England and Wales on Friday of this week. We expect the workshops to fill up quickly thereafter as places are limited to 50 per session, so if you want to secure your spot please sign up […]
Music Takeover at Edinburgh Futures Institute – Wednesday 30th April 2025
Just a quick email to let you all know that SMIA are running a Music Takeover Event on Wednesday 30th April in Edinburgh at the Edinburgh Futures Institute partnership with Creative Tech Scotland Gathering. It’s a free one-day event featuring workshops and panels focused on building an effective digital presence around a single or album release led by The Union, EmuBands and Wide Days. […]
Adam Sutherland: From Scottish Fiddle to Orchestral Film Composition | Hands Up for Trad Interview
Join us for a conversation with award-winning Scottish fiddler and composer Adam Sutherland. From his roots on the shores of Loch Ness to his acclaimed work with Session A9 and Treacherous Orchestra, Adam has established himself as one of Scotland’s most innovative traditional musicians. In this interview, Adam discusses his popular YouTube channel where he […]
Tiree Music Festival lifts the lid on first acts for 2025
Beloved Scottish beachfront festival Tiree Music Festival (TMF) has lifted the lid on the first acts to be added to the 2025 line up, with sensational Scottish talent in the form of local heroes Skipinnish and multi-award-winning songstress Julie Fowlis topping the bill. The Inner Hebridean event will showcase just what put Tiree on the […]
The Caird Hall Gathering Youth Music Exchange
The Caird Hall Gathering is a celebration of youth music across Scotland taking place at Caird Hall, Dundee on Saturday 12th April from 11am- 6pm. Bringing together a mix of young bands and ensembles, youth music groups, teachers and musicians from around Scotland. It will be a chance for young musicians, teachers and others working in […]
Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin Big Band & Intro Day 2025
Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin’ is back in partnership with Edinburgh Tradfest to offer an exciting opportunity for young musicians, with support from the William Grant Foundation. The EYG Big Band is a three-day programme for ages 13–18. It will be led by some of Scotland’s finest musicians, who will support participants to learn traditional music together […]
Hands Up for Trad TV: In Conversation with Su-a Lee
Join us for an engaging interview with celebrated cellist Su-a Lee, one of Scotland’s most versatile and charismatic musicians. Su-a discusses her remarkable debut solo album “Dialogues”, which features duets with 15 of her favourite folk musicians and celebrates decades of musical friendships. In this conversation, we explore Su-a’s journey from classical training to becoming […]
Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin 2025: Jonathan Foster
Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin Big Band. The EYG Big Band is a three-day programme for ages 13–18. It will be led by some of Scotland’s finest musicians, who will support participants to learn traditional music together and create their own arrangements as a group. The workshops will take place at Deaf Action (49 Albany Street, Edinburgh) […]