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 2023 event, taking place between 13-21 October 2023 in Paisley, have until midnight on Wednesday 31st May 2023 to submit their entries. 2023 will see the Gaeldom’s premiere musical and cultural event celebrating Gaelic language […]
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Scottish Young Musicians Ensemble of the Year seeking to find best young music group in Scotland, with entries open to all school-aged pupils in the country
Scottish Young Musicians is returning for 2023 to find Scotland’s best solo performer and ensemble. Young musicians from around the country will compete to win big prizes and perform live on a national stage in front of internationally renowned judges. This year more local authorities are taking part to offer young people around Scotland the opportunity to take part in this […]
The TAM Sessions – bringing music, art and crafting together.
Sunday 12th March: The pilot of The TAM sessions is taking place in Edinburgh! Musicians Claire Gullan and Kirstie McLanaghan are embarking on a new, collaborative project that combines their passions- playing Trad music, art, & crafting. The TAM Sessions will be an open and informal trad session, and at the same time we welcome you to bring […]
Amy Laurenson, BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award Winner 2023
Sunday 5th February saw the 23rd BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award Finals at Celtic Connections Festival in the City Hall’s Glasgow. 6 finalists (Aidan Moodie, Ailis Sutherland, Amy Laurenson, Madeleine Stewart, Mairi Mcgillivray, Sam Mabbett) competed for the prestigious title and performed to a capacity crowd. Each musician played 15 minutes and were […]
Spectacular 30th edition of Celtic Connections draws to a close
Europe’s premier folk, roots and world music festival Celtic Connections drew to a close last night after 18 days of spectacular concerts, unique and powerful collaborations and captivating screenings. Performances from some of the world’s most celebrated artists were showcased across the festival’s unforgettable 30th edition. The world-renowned event, which ran from Thursday 19th January to Sunday […]
This Sunday 5th February! BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2023 Finalists Announced
Twelve young musicians from all over Scotland took part in the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award on Sunday 30th October. It was a brilliant concert and each musician performed exceptionally well giving the panel of judges quite a task choosing the 6 finalists. In the end after lots of deliberation they chose the […]
Sam Mabbett: Finalist in the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2023
Sam Mabbett from Oxford (lived in Glasgow for 7 yeras) is a finalist in the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2023. The finals will be held at Celtic Connections Festival on 5th February 2022 at 5pm. Buy a ticket here or listen live on BBC Radio Scotland or watch on BBC ALBA. We asked […]
Amy Laurenson: Finalist in the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2023
Amy Laurenson from Shetland is a finalist in the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2023. The finals will be held at Celtic Connections Festival on 5th February 2022 at 5pm. Buy a ticket here or listen live on BBC Radio Scotland or watch on BBC ALBA. We asked Amy the following questions: How did […]
Madeleine Stewart: Finalist in the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2023
Madeleine Stewart from Epsom, New Hampshire, USA is a finalist in the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2023. The finals will be held at Celtic Connections Festival on 5th February 2022 at 5pm. Buy a ticket here or listen live on BBC Radio Scotland or watch on BBC ALBA. We asked Madeleine the following […]
Aidan Moodie: Finalist in the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2023
Aidan Moodie from Kirkwall, Orkney is a finalist in the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2023. The finals will be held at Celtic Connections Festival on 5th February 2022 at 5pm. Buy a ticket here or listen live on BBC Radio Scotland or watch on BBC ALBA. We asked Aidan the following questions: How […]