This year’s Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) drew to a triumphant close on Sunday 25 February, with organisers reflecting on the tremendous achievements of the 2024 event, which has been the biggest yet. Returning for its third edition, the global event took place from 19-25 February and showcased over 170 eventsacross Scotland and beyond, surpassing initial expectations […]
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Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin Big Band
The Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin’ is back in partnership with Edinburgh Tradfest to offer an exciting opportunity for young musicians, with support from the William Grant Foundation. The EYG Big Band is a three-day programme for ages 13–18. It will be led by some of Scotland’s finest musicians, who will support participants to learn traditional music […]
Love Music are looking for exceptional emerging songwriters
Love Music are looking for exceptional emerging songwriters or music makers based in Scotland, who can envision themselves sharing their music and creating work with and for children. We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants from underrepresented backgrounds / voices. With funding from The City of Edinburgh Council, this is an opportunity for six […]
Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame Services to Performance 2023 Inductees Announced
Aileen Carr Hands Up for Trad are very happy to announce the 2023 Services to Performance inductees Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame sponsored by Fèisean nan Gàidheal. The seven inductees have made a massive difference to their fields of Scottish music for many years and it is our pleasure to honour them in this way. […]
Step into the Balkans:SAMC’s Open Call for 2024!
SoAlive Music Conference 2024, happening from October 2nd to October 4th in Sofia, promises an extraordinary exploration into the future of music. This year, we’re broadening our focus to encompass new technologies and Artificial Intelligence, alongside opportunities in sync, all commencing with a songwriting camp and artist residency. The conference will feature over 40 panels, […]
Là Abairt na Gàidhlig 2024 // Say a Gaelic Phrase Day 2024
‘S e Diardaoin 22 Gearran an treas Là Abairt na Gàidhlig. Tha seo na iomairt airson daoine a bhrosnachadh gus Gàidhlig fheuchainn, no am beagan a th’ aca a chleachdadh! Airson pàirt a ghabhail, chan eil agad ach ri abairt Gàidhlig bhon duilleag seo a thaghadh (no fear dha do thoil fhèin), ionnsaich mar a […]
Competition entries open for The Royal National Mòd 2024 in Oban
The online entry system for this year’s Royal National Mòd is now open, An Comunn Gàidhealach has announced. Competitors wishing to take part in the 2024 event, taking place from 11-19 October 2024 inOban, have until midnight on Friday 31 May 2024 to submit their entries. Oban is fondly recognised as the home of the Mòd, with An Comunn Gàidhealach, the central organisation who […]
Sgoil Shamhraidh 2024, Ceòlas, South Uist
Ceòlas are delighted to open bookings for our 2024 Summer School, which will take place in Daliburgh, South Uist from 7th to 12th July 2024. This is a brilliant week of music and fun with great tutors and craic. Find out more here.
Shetland Fiddle Week, Lerwick 5-9th August 2024
Shetland Fiddle Week offers a week of fiddle classes suitable for all abilities, teaching the unique Shetland fiddle style and tunes. Delivered in the beautiful Shetland Islands themselves, the week offers students a chance to absorb Shetland’s musical culture and heritage and meet members of the thriving musical community. Concerts and sessions will also take […]
World-class folk talent and themed nights on the cards for Edinburgh Folk Club
Following a buoyant start to its 2024 season, Edinburgh Folk Club’s weekly folk nights are set to continue into February and March with a wealth of folk talent and themed open mic nights. Celebrating its 50th year at the heart of the capital’s traditional music scene, the beloved Club lights up Wednesday nights at Edinburgh’s Ukrainian Community Centre, […]