The English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) is seeking an inaugural Artistic Director for the new National Youth Folk Ensemble. The Artistic Director will lead on the artistic vision of the Ensemble and work with EFDSS’ Education department to shape the programme in its first year. Click here to download the recruitment pack and […]
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Do you have Gaelic? Or are you learning Gaelic? Simply join Survey PRAEG and fill in a quick weekly survey for a chance to win. Survey PRAEG measures use of Gaelic-language TV and radio (BBC Alba and Radio nan Gàidheal), finding out what you’re enjoying and what you really think on what’s on offer. We […]
Button Boxes and Moothies Festival
The Fourth Button Boxes & Moothies Festival of Free Reed Instruments will be taking place in Aberdeen on 6-8th November 2015. It’s an exciting time at the Elphinstone Institute at the University of Aberdeen. On 6-8th November 2015, the fourth Button Boxes and Moothies festival will again be held there, attracting musicians and enthusiasts from […]
Blazin in Beauly
Blazin in Beauly was started with a very specific principal and philosophy. “We wanted it to be the best music school in Scotland,” boldly states Bruce MacGregor, founder member of the Blazers and the music school. It’s easy to say “we want to be the “best”” but just what does that mean? Bruce takes us […]
City concerts bring together Gaelic, Québécois, Scots fiddle and bluegrass music luminaries
Four groups of musicians, separated by oceans but united in their passion for their musical heritage, have been brought together by Aberdeen Performing Arts (APA) for two exclusive concerts in the Music Hall. Under the Northern Arc banner, APA have teamed up the dynamic Julie Fowlis and her interpretation of Scottish Gaelic culture with Canadian […]
Listen to our latest Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast no 143
It’s great to be back with another Foot Stompin’ Scottish music podcast. We start of the show with Hounds from top Scottish band The Treacherous Orchestra. Next up is Cathy-Ann MacPhee singing a beautiful Gaelic song – An Ataireachd Ard (Eternal Surge Of The Sea). We follow this with a brand new release from Aberdeenshire band Clype […]
Harmony Singing Workshops, September 2015 – Ardrossan, Arrochar, Muir of Ord, Dunblane & Lauder
Join in with our next series of Renewing the Tradition workshops. We’ll be hosting workshops every September and January in five regions across Scotland over the next four years. We’d be delighted to have you come along. The workshops are open to choirs and individual singers alike. The cost for the day is £12.50 per […]
Trad Music Spotlight: Shooglenifty
Hands Up for Trad’s Trad Music Spotlight is a monthly feature on a band or solo artist. It was first launched in February 2015 and features musicians who are working in the trad scene – both in Scotland and around the world. We asked Shooglenifty a few questions. What’s happening? We’re planning a big tour […]
Drake Music Scotland – September 2015 Business Limelight of the Month
Drake Music Scotland are the twentieth recipients of Hands Up for Trad’s Business Limelight Award. The “Limelight’s” are a monthly initiative (launched in October 2012) that recognises the outstanding contributions made by businesses and organisations who contribute, shape and influence the arts and cultural sector in Scotland today. Drake Music Scotland do an amazing job creating opportunities […]
G&T – HIGH SPIRITS Album Launch @ Stereo Glasgow Wed 7th Oct with Mec Lir & Innes Watson by Tina Rees
G&T are launching their brand new album HIGH SPIRITS. Come and join the party with music from Mec Lir, Innes Watson and a trad disco! GRÁINNE BRADY & TINA JORDAN REES Gráinne and Tina are an exciting and original fiddle and piano duo based in Glasgow. Originally from Cavan and Lancashire the pair perform solely […]