Scottish festival continues to lead the way in eco-friendly event innovation. Iconic Lewis music festival HebCelt will implement a forward-thinking new green initiative at this year’s festival, thanks to funding from EventScotland. The festival’s latest eco innovations include the installation of a green energy system known as a micro power grid system, which consists of […]
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Tiree Music Festival Set to Make Determined Return
Nathan Carter joins Tide Lines and Skerryvore at top of 2024 bill The countdown is officially on to the return of iconic Scottish beachfront festival Tiree Music Festival, known fondly as TMF, as it gets set to make a determined return this year. Taking place from 12th – 14th July, the 2024 edition of the […]
EUROPEAN FOLK DAY 2024
EUROPEAN FOLK DAY 2024 Make sure you are part of the European Folk Daythis year on or around Monday 23 September. Absolutely everyone can participate (you don’t have to be an EFN member although we’d love you to join) – and it’s very important to note that participation can be on the Folk Day itself but also on the days just before and after 23 […]
Paisley Mòd Gold Medallists head stateside for Mòd Chesapeake
The Gold Medal winners from last year’s Royal National Mòd in Paisley, Emma MacLeod and Iain Cormack, will attend Mòd Chesapeake in Maryland this August to celebrate the thriving Gaelic connection between Scotland and the USA. As part of their prize for winning the coveted Gold Medals for Gaelic song, the pair will act as ambassadors at the regional festival, taking place […]
Refugee Festival Scotland is back and everyone is invited
Refugee Festival Scotland has announced an exciting line-up of events sharing the stories of people and communities who have settled in Scotland. In a year of terrible conflicts that’s seen millions of people around the world forced from their homes, the festival brings together people from different backgrounds in friendship and solidarity. The theme of […]
Gary Innes announces ground-breaking ‘Hoolie in New York’ at Carnegie Hall
Scotland’s beloved cultural extravaganza, Hoolie in the Hydro, is crossing the Atlantic for an unprecedented event in the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Spearheaded by musician and broadcaster Gary Innes, the visionary behind Scotland’s biggest night of traditional music, this historic event is set to take place on Saturday 5th April 2025 […]
Closing date for entries approaching for The Royal National Mòd 2024 in Oban
The online entry system to compete in this year’s Royal National Mòd closes soon. Individual and group competitors wishing to take part in the 2024 event, taking place from 11-19 October 2024 in Oban, have until midnight on Friday 31 May 2024 to submit their entries. This year marks a poignant homecoming for the iconic event, Scotland’s premier celebration of the Gaelic language, […]
#WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay 2024 Concert at Edinburgh Tradfest
Saturday 4 May was #WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay and once again Edinburgh Tradfest hosted a concert to celebrate the humble Strathspey (and other Scottish tunes!). The fiddlers were Eryn Rae (BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2022), BBC Radio Scotland Young Trad finalist 2024 Matt Tighe, uber accordionist Megan Macdonald (Heisk), and pianist extraordinaire Rory Matheson. Join us on May 3rd, 2025 […]
Rachel Hair and Ron Jappy US West Coast tour 1-12th May
Fiery Trad duo Rachel Hair and Ron Jappy combine Scotland’s most ancient and contemporary instruments, the celtic harp and acoustic guitar with electrifying results.Having released Èlan “An outstanding instrumental album” (Folking.com) in 2023, they are performing concerts and teaching workshops in California, Oregon and Washington. The tour is supported by the UK National Lottery through […]
Celtic music trailblazers Capercaillie celebrate 40 years with ReLoved, new album featuring the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Celebrating 40 years in 2024, Capercaillie have announced ReLoved, an album of new symphonic arrangements recorded with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. With new arrangements from Greg Lawson (Grit Orchestra), Donald Shaw, and Kate St John, the album will be released on double vinyl and streaming platforms on 31st May 2024. Widely respected trailblazers of Celtic music, Capercaillie are credited with being […]