Applications are now open for the Fèis Phàislig Ceilidh Trail 2025, a two-week professional summer tour where musicians aged 16-25 can develop their performance skills, work as part of a band, and gain invaluable industry experience. Participants will receive intensive training, perform in a variety of community and high-profile venues, and be paid for their […]
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Òran Ùr
BBC Radio nan Gàidheal are delighted to be involved in this next project over the next year. As Gaels, we sometimes tend to revisit and research older Gaelic songs – and there’s nothing wrong with that. There’s a rich archive available that’s been added to over hundreds of years that we need to keep alive […]
Feis Fhoirt 15-16th March, Falkirk
Fèis Fhoirt are running their bi-annual music weekend on 15-16th March, at St. Mungo’s High School in Falkirk. The Fèis weekend is an opportunity for 8-18 year olds to get involved with traditional Scottish music and Gaelic language. Participants can choose from a range of classes, from Gaelic song to sound production*. Click here for […]
BAPAM opens free physiotherapy clinic in Glasgow for performing arts professionals and students.
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% […]
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 […]