In 2007 Simon Thoumire was commissioned by Creative Scotland to compose a Scots Fiddle Concerto which would be debuted at the Scots Fiddle Festival in November 2007. The concept was to write virtuosic music that showed of the skills of the Scottish fiddler to the world. The musician also uses their own ornamentation throughout the piece which makes the […]
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The Composers Fund – PRS for Music Foundation
Deadline: 12 April 2016 at 17:00 ABOUT THE COMPOSERS’ FUND The Composers’ Fund is a new opportunity which recognises the need for composers to have direct access to funding at pivotal stages in their career. It invites composers to make the case for support of any activity that would enable them to make a significant […]
The Edinburgh International Harp Festival announces a glittering array of harping talent.
1st – 6th April 2016 Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh From Friday the 1st to Wednesday 6th April, harpists from throughout the world will gather to celebrate all aspects of the harp with a host of concerts, courses and workshops in a welcoming and inclusive environment at what is regarded the friendliest harp festival in the […]
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 […]