The BAPAM clinic provides expert, physiotherapist-led assessment and advice to meet specialist health support needs in the performing arts. Opened in October, the clinic provides free clinical assessments to the performing arts community in the city and surrounding areas who are experiencing illness or injury that is impacting their ability to work or study. 75% […]
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TRACS Traditional Arts Mentoring
TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) is delighted to be delivering another cycle of TRACS Traditional Arts Mentoring, with the support of Creative Scotland and partners. This programme supports the professional and personal development of traditional arts practitioners in Scotland, reinforcing TRACS’ key work in enhancing the knowledge, practice, access and sustainability of music, song, […]
Battle of The Folk Bands 2025 – The videos
We have just uploaded the videos of this years finalists from Battle of The Folk Bands at Celtic Connections festival. Watch them below!
Applications open for Folkworks Summer Schools and Summer Sessions 2025
Musicians and singers of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the world of folk music at the 2025 Folkworks Summer Schools and Folkworks Summer Sessions. Whether you’re a young player looking for an unforgettable week of music-making or an adult ready to play, create and perform, there’s a place for you in the […]
Ceòlas Scottish Music Nights 2025 and 2026
Showcase Scotland Expo have an opportunity for artists to tour in Germany and Scandinavia – this will be for two artists in 2025 (26 Nov to 9 Dec) and two more artists in 2026 (Nov/Dec, exact dates tbc). Ceòlas Scottish Music Nights is a Showcase Scotland Expo initiative being run in partnership with the Scottish […]
BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2025 WINNER
Finalists announced for the 2025 BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award – This Sunday!
Congratulations to the 6 finalists in the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award. They are; Watch the finals on BBC iPlayer on 17:05 or listen on BBC Radio Scotland from 17:00. The 12 semi-finalists performed brilliantly in a concert at BBC Pacific Quay. They each performed for 10 minutes each and gave the judges […]
HebCelt Festival delivers vital £12million economic boost to Western Isles over three years
The award-winning Hebridean Celtic Festival has provided a vital £12 million economic lifeline to the Western Isles over the past three years since the COVID-19 pandemic while helping secure dozens of jobs, organisers have revealed. Analysis highlights a £4.1 million boost to the local community from the 2024 festival alone, marking an increase of £600,000 […]
Live Music Now Scotland is delighted to announce a funding award of £150,000 from Elizabeth Lornie’s Charitable Trust.
The Elizabeth Lornie’s Charitable Trust, previously known as The Morton Charitable Trust, has supported Live Music Now Scotland over many years, with a particular emphasis on its work with older people with dementia in residential and day care in Edinburgh. The new name honours Mrs Lornie’s extremely generous philanthropic support of and personal interest in […]
Dauntless: Battle of The Folk Bands Winners 2025
Congratulations to Dauntless who won Battle of The Folk Bands 2025 at Celtic Connections festival in the Drygate Brewery on Saturday 18th January. Five bands performed Beatha, Dàna, Lussa, The Jack Houston Band and Dauntless to a sold out audience. Watch their winning performance below. Battle of The Folk Bands is a Hands Up for […]