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WOMEX 2025 – Deadline for Proposals this Friday 28th February

Hi everyone This is a heads up for artists that the deadline for proposals to showcase as part of the WOMEX 25 official programme is this Friday 28th February.  WOMEX (Worldwide Music Expo) is the biggest conference of the global music scene, with over 2,600 professionals from 90 countries attending to take part in a trade […]

North Lanarkshire to host its first ever Local Mòd

North Lanarkshire is set to host its first ever Local Mòd, providing a new opportunity for young people and families to come together to celebrate Gaelic language, music and culture. Organised by An Comunn Gàidhealach, which has supported the teaching, development and promotion of Gaelic since its founding in Oban in 1891, Local Mòds help develop […]

From Barra to Buenos Aires: Worldwide Gaelic celebration just around the corner

The Gaelic language is set to be celebrated around the world in less than two weeks’ time as Seachdain na Gàidhlig – World Gaelic Week – gets set to return from 24th February – 2nd March 2025. Everyone from lifelong speakers and enthusiastic learners to those curious about the language and Scottish culture are being encouraged to get involved. Events […]

Applications Now Open – Fèis Phàislig Ceilidh Trail 2025

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 […]

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!