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Last few days for entries! Battle of The Folk Bands 2022
Exciting news! Battle of The Folk Bands is back in person at Celtic Connections 2022. Hands Up for Trad are inviting bands to send in a demo to take part in The Battle of the Folk Bands 2022 competition to be held at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival on Saturday January 29th 2022 at 2pm. ENTER HERE. […]
We need your help! #bringyourgaelictoworkweek
’S e iomairt ùr bho Hands Up For Trad a th’ ann am #bringyourgaelictoworkweek. Tha sinn airson ìomhaigh cànan na Gàidhlig àrdachadh nar dùthaich fhèin. Stèidhichte air na làithean far an toir luhch-obrach rudeigin leotha a shealltainn do chàch, tha sin a’ faighneachd an dèan sibh an aon rud le ur cànan. ‘S mar sin, […]
Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook returns this December for string of live dates
Following the huge success and popularity of Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook over the last 15 years, the show will be returning to venues across Scotland this December – bringing festive musical cheer that will warm hearts and get toes tapping. Phil and a selection of Scotland’s finest folk musicians will hit the road for seven […]
K107fm supports #BringYourGaelicToWorkWeek
Slighean Ceòlmhor le Bekah NicLeòid – Musical Journeys with Bekah MacLeod #Bringyourgaelictoworkweek is a new Hands Up for Trad initiative to help raise the profile of Gaelic Language. Based on the various “Bring your ‘something’ to work days” the concept is to bring your Gaelic to work – and for a whole week (8-12th November […]
MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards announces Nominees, and returns to Glasgow, live & on screens, for 2021
The MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards annual Gala rocks the scene by championing top Scottish traditional musicians of all genres, recognising, and celebrating the wealth of talent via phenomenal performances, which this year will be live at Glasgow’s Engine Works, and on BBC ALBA at 9.00pm on December 4th, 2021. VOTE HERE Alan Morrison, […]
Compelling new podcast delves into intriguing stories of Gaelic song
Gaelic Song Stories sees acclaimed singer Deirdre Graham interview six special guests Deirdre Graham, best known for her contemporary take on traditional Gaelic songs, is expanding on her passion of the melding of old and new with a compelling new podcast series, Gaelic Song Stories. Starting on Thursday 18th November, the six-part series will delve […]
Scottish Fiddle Orchestra to make grand return to the stage with celebratory Edinburgh concert
The beloved Scottish Fiddle Orchestra will make a long-awaited return with their annual Hogmanay Celebration at Usher Hall, Edinburgh on Thursday 30th December, with thousands of guests expected to flock to the special gig. The family-friendly event will be the orchestra’s first indoor concert since February 2020 and will provide an unforgettable evening of entertainment […]
Celtic Connections Adds String of New Acts to 2022 Line-up
Celtic Connections, the UK’s premiere celebration of roots music, has announced that a swathe of new acts have been added to the dynamic bill for its 2022 edition, set to take place in Glasgow from Thursday 20 January to Sunday 6 February 2022. Thousands of musicians, covering traditional folk, roots, Americana, jazz, soul, indie and […]
Scotland’s Folk Musicians Up Their Game With Post-Pandemic Social Media Support
Folk musicians in Scotland are being offered specialist support to improve their presence on social media platforms thanks to a new initiative from some of Scotland’s leading music organisations. SocialFolk, funded by Creative Scotland, offers musicians the chance to sign up to free one-to-one social media training with social media experts. Gill Maxwell, CEO of […]