Beatha is the debut flute and whistle album from talented multi-instrumentalist Tina Jordan Rees. The energy-filled record, set for release on Friday 24 June, celebrates life and the small moments of joy experienced in the everyday. Tina, who is Glasgow-based and originally from Lancashire, is a multi-instrumentalist who plays flute, whistles and piano, and is also a qualified Irish dance […]
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What a Wonderful World Festival, Alnwick Playhouse June 23-26 2022
“What a Wonderful World” – so sang Louis Armstrong in 1967 and now, fifty five years later, those same words are inspiring the organisers of a festival which will use the arts, science and natural world debate to focus on the fragile future of our planet. Alnwick Playhouse is the main venue for the four-day […]
Celtic Connections returns with special summer concerts
Celtic Connections, the UK’s premiere celebration of roots music, is set to showcase a series of special concerts this summer. Best known as the largest winter music festival in Europe, Celtic Connections are parking their parkas and donning their shades for some summertime showcases. The rescheduled shows, which were due to be part of the […]
Folk Superstars Mànran to Headline Keith Festival
Keith Traditional Music & Song Association (TMSA) Festival is back in-person for the first time since 2019 and will be held over the weekend of 10th – 12th June 2022. The Festival was first held in 1976 and has been held virtually for the past two years due to the pandemic. The Festival consists of […]
Living in Denmark as a Scottish Musician by Lucie Hendry
My name is Lucie Hendry and I’m a lever harpist, originally from Aberdeenshire. I graduated from the traditional music program at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2018. As a young musician I was looking forward to getting my professional career up and running but then surprise, surprise, covid arrived on the scene… Interestingly, this […]
More Acts Revealed As Remaining Tickets for Speyfest’s Anniversary Go On Sale
As much-loved Moray folk festival Speyfest gears up for its long-awaited return this summer, organisers have unveiled the schedule for the 25th anniversary festival, with more acts added to the line-up. The three-day event will take place between 22nd – 24th July, with tickets on sale 12pm today. After a two-year break, Speyfest will celebrate a quarter of a century […]
Duncan Lyall Milestone Album Launch gig 9th June, Stirling Tolbooth
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Battle of The Folk Bands 2023
Hands Up for Trad are inviting bands to send in a demo to take part in The Battle of the Folk Bands 2023 competition to be held at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival on Saturday January 21st 2023 at 2pm. ENTER HERE. If you are in a band or have an idea for a band that you haven’t […]
‘The Three Mile Bridge’ – Isla Ratcliff (Music Video)
Scottish fiddle player Isla Ratcliff has released a new music video. ‘The Three Mile Bridge’ is the first track on Isla’s debut album The Castalia (released November 2021). It features 3 jigs that she learned in Cape Breton (Nova Scotia, Canada) when she lived there for 4 months in 2019: The Three Mile Bridge (Trad) / The […]
Scottish Book Trust’s New Writers Award
Scottish Book Trust’s New Writers Award highlight and nurture some of the most exciting new writing talent in Scotland. Awardees receive tailored support including a cash bursary, mentoring, a writing retreat, training in Press and PR and the opportunity to showcase their work to publishers and agents. Applications are welcome across six categories, including two […]