Hands Up for Trad

Scottish traditional music for all

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Do Not Delay – Sign Up to EYG Today!

It’s not long until Monday 4- Thursday 7 April when the 21st Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin will be taking place at Tynecastle High School, Edinburgh. Do you know someone who; LOVES music… Are aged 9-18… Wants to learn from professionals… Wants to have an amazing Easter break and make new friends… …then get to our website […]

Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast no 147

Here is our latest podcast featuring all new releases! First up we have Hamish Napier’s Celtic Connections festival commission for four flutes. Then it is the very first winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award in 2001 – Gillian Frame and her debut solo album. Congratulations Gillian! Then it’s a beautiful song […]

TintoTV – a new YouTube channel for trad music

TintoTV is a new YouTube channel that Hands Up for Trad has developed for traditional music. We will be uploading short bite sized clips from concerts, tutorials from leading musicians and more. There is only 3 YouTube videos so far but check them out as they are great! Thanks to Tina Rees and Imogen Bose Ward […]

Hands Up for Trad on Snapchat and Instagram

Hands Up for Trad are now on Snapchat and Instagram! If either of these are your forty why not give us a follow? We will be uploading a daily picture from one of our many events to Instagram and will be using Snapchat from our events. It will be nice to see you on these […]

Strathspey and Surreal Society – the video!

If would like to watch 21 of Scotland’s finest fiddlers playing in a Strathspey and Reel Society click below! This is the music written by Jennifer Austin, Aidan O’Rourke, Shona Mooney and Simon Thoumire for the event in Celtic Connections festival. It sounds great!

Opportunity: CalMac Culture Music 2016

Award winning CalMac Culture Music 2016 is open for entry! Are you a singer song writer or band member? Would you like the chance to play a set at some of Scotland’s biggest music festivals this summer? CalMac Culture 2016 is bigger and better than ever – this year entrants will compete for the chance […]

Live Jazz/Folk Music wanted by A.L.L. Seashore Hub

A.L.L. Seashore Hub’s purposes are to protect, promote and preserve the seashore through play, education and health via the medium of creative arts. We aim to do this through putting on workshops, events and exhibitions. A.L.L. Seashore Hub is searching for Jazz/ Folk music inspired by the sea/seashore for our activities in Troon. Are you […]

Creative Studio Space in Elgin Available NOW!

MC3 have recently opened their doors and the spaces are going QUICK. Creatives from all corners have been flocking to get a space. We currently have 4 spaces left so if you want a workspace in Elgin’s newest creative community – CONTACT NOW or you will miss out. Location: Moray For further information, please contact […]

Webinar: Creative Industry Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding is an increasingly popular way to finance projects. But what is it all about and how do you get started? Tim Wright, Director and co-founder of twintangibles and our Crowdfunding Industry Associate, will show you the way in our webinar on Tuesday 1 March. Book, tune in and ask questions to learn how you can […]