PRS for Music are the fifteenth 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. PRS for Music are 100 years old […]
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3D printing – bagpipe chanter
From email: I’m writing to let you know about a project, to develop a new Scottish Smallpipes chanter using 3D printing, with range extended to match that of the penny whistle, Uilleann pipes or wooden flute. The chanter’s conventional scale remains the same, so the instrument remains as accessible to all pipers as the standard […]
BBC Radio Scotland Appearance
Hands Up for Trad Creative Director Simon Thoumire recently spoke on BBC Radio Scotland’s Good Morning Scotland about traditional music. It was very positive and well received! Read the article here http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-25468364