Stories are a vital part of Scotland’s culture and every community has a different tale to tell. Shared stories, whether spoken, written, sung or filmed are what give a sense of place, history and belonging. This year you can look forward to events by community groups, museums, heritage sites and other visitor attractions with storytelling […]
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The World’s Biggest Ceilidh comes to The Ovo Hydro this December
The world’s biggest ceilidh will take place in The Ovo Hydro later this year. Entitled Hoolie in the Hydro, the night will feature some of the top musicians on the Scottish and Irish scene. The world-first event, which will take to the Glasgow stage on Saturday 17th December 2022, has the potential to be the […]
Tina Jordan Rees – Debut Flute & Whistle Album Campaign Fundraiser
From Tina! I am creating my debut flute and whistle album comprised entirely of my own compositions. Hello! I’m Tina, a flute, whistle and piano player originally from Lancashire, now residing in Glasgow, Scotland. I am delighted to be working on my first solo flute and whistle album, ready to be released in summer 2022. Tina is […]
Folk five-piece Kinnaris Quintet up the ante with new album This Too
This Too is the stunning second album from award-winning Scottish trad group Kinnaris Quintet, due for release on Wednesday 4 May. The highly-anticipated record builds on the group’s signature style of intricate traditional melodies underpinned by driving rhythm. The Glasgow-based act burst onto the scene in 2017, releasing their debut album Free One to critical […]
FREE Hands Up for Trad Music Club Concert – Joy Dunlop and Ron Jappy. Watch now!
This is a special Hands Up for Trad Music Club to celebrate Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) with singer Joy Dunlop and guitarist Ron Jappy. This is will be one off concert live to your living room where you can listen to fabulous music and ask questions to Joy and Ron! As this is […]
Angel Boy – fundraiser for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity by fiddler Karen Steven
From Karen Steven. ‘Angel Boy’ was composed in memory of my great-nephew, Iain, who sadly passed away as a result of a road accident in August 2021. I really wanted this to be an inclusive project and enlist the support of professional as well as hobby musicians. I contacted friends and former students as well […]
‘Steps for Solidarity’ – Online Dance & Body Music Workshops. Saturday 26th March and 2nd April
Calling dancers and body music makers around the world! Let’s come together, in solitary, to support the Red Cross which is currently providing essential aid to people in Ukraine. On Saturday 26th March & Saturday 2nd April there will be online dance and body music workshops delivered by international artists. The workshops are free to […]
Hundreds of new gigs across Scotland as live music industry gets welcome boost
An exciting initiative to support the recovery of Scotland’s live music industry has launched today, with more than 120 artists set to perform at more than 100 venues across the country. Scotland on Tour will take place over a period of 12 months between April 2022 and 2023, supporting the creation of hundreds of concerts […]
Lyfe Wi Fyfe
Award winnin sangster Iona Fyfe haes a chat about lyfe with Scots campaigner Jack Capener at 7pm on Wednesday 23rd March. Jine us below or have a swatch on oor social media channels!
Confidence in our own voices. Reflections on learning and teaching Scottish folk songs by Kirsty Law
Learning and teaching folk songs can take us to some emotional places. A recent student of mine – one I teach remotely online – has started these singing lessons for the first time, in his retirement. In doing so, he is also connecting with his roots; with family lost, and the lives they lead. He […]