I had the real pleasure of being asked to judge the Young Scottish Jazz Musician semi-finals on Saturday. I’ve listened to the final of this competition on this radio since it was started but this was the first time I’ve been to see it live. I was astounded at the quality of these musicians – […]
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Great video from the late Jim Reid live in the Keillor Centre, Dundee
Check out this great archive video of the late great Jim Reid Live in the Keillor Centre in Dundee. He was promoting his new album The Better O’ A Sang (1996?). Recording by Gordon “gordonus” Campbell.
Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards by Claire Hastings
Last week I was lucky enough to attend the 10th Anniversary of the Young Scot Awards at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh. Since its launch in 2006, the Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards has celebrated the inspirational contributions of thousands of young Scots who have made a difference to communities across Scotland. I was there […]
May 2015 Foot Stompin’ Podcast!
In this latest May Foot Stompin’ podcast we have a fab range of music from Scotland. We start of with the swinging new release from Tom Orr Scottish Dance Band – Off The Beaten Track. Next up is the new album from The Poozies. Despite the Dark is the single from their Into The Well release. Then a release […]
Trad Music Spotlight: The Poozies
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 The Poozies a few questions. What’s happening? We are just about […]
Watch this Feis Rois Kin project video!
Check out this lovely video from Highland Youth Arts Hub and Fèis Rois. Young musicians have got together with fiddler Duncan Chisholm and have put together a project based on his ‘Kin Project’. They have found a singer who lived in their locality and researched him and his life. They’ve put together a show, composed […]
Scottish Album of the Year longlist announced
The Scottish Album of the Year longlist has just been announced. It features 20 albums from all of Scottish music’s genres – pop, jazz, folk, rock and more. You can check them out at http://www.sayaward.com. You can listen to tracks from all the album and there is an opportunity to listen to one complete album each […]
Live At The Star – May 2015 Business Limelight of the Month
Live At The Star are the twenty first 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. Live At The Star have supported and promoted […]
Robyn Stapleton album launch
BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2014 Robyn Stapleton launches her debut album at this year’s TradFest in Edinburgh on Tuesday 5th May. Fickle Fortune features traditional songs from Scotland and Ireland. Robyn will be joined by band members Kristan Harvey (fiddle), Alistair Iain Paterson (piano & harmonium) & David McNee (guitar). Buy your ticket here http://www.tracscotland.org/festivals/tradfest/events/2665/fickle-fortune-robyn-stapleton
Scotland Live Winners Announced
Hands Up for Trad are very happy to announce our first 3 winners of the Scotland Live Awards! The winners are Dundee Acoustic Music Club, Bishopton Folk Night and Arisaig Club (names to be finalised). Each club will programme 8 nights of music (1 per month) from September 2015. The Scotland Live Awards were launched […]