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Orkney Folk Festival to return to full-scale live event in May
Stromness is set to come alive to folk music from around the world once again, as the team behind the Orkney Folk Festival have announced a return to a full-scale live event this spring. In the first wave of line-up announcements, 24 acts have been unveiled for the 39th outing of the award-winning festival. Musicians […]
Lewis piper, James Duncan Mackenzie, launches third solo album. Fìbhig features tunes composed and recorded from home
After launching his debut tune collection last month, piper James Duncan Mackenzie has launched pre-orders for his third solo album, which consists of music composed and recorded from his home in Shawbost. Fìbhig, from an old Norse name meaning of a bay and hamlet, features 19 tunes and one song, all composed and recorded by […]
Celtic Connections 2022 – Festival Update – 18 January 2022 – Live performances from Monday 24 January and digital passes on sale Friday 21 January
We warmly welcome confirmation that live indoor performances can proceed without the capacity limits in Scotland from Monday 24 January. We have more than 50 shows still programmed between then and Sunday 6 February which we cannot wait to stage for you. These exciting and eclectic performances are going to be truly unforgettable and are […]
The New Tradition: Rejuvenation – Cameron Nixon
Cameron Nixon is performing at Celtic Connection festival’s The New Tradition: Rejuvenation concert on Saturday 22nd January at 1pm in Glasgow Royal Concert Hall We asked Cameron about the music they will perform in the concert. I am a twenty three year old Scots singer and fiddle player born in Aberdeen. I started singing and […]
The New Tradition: Rejuvenation – Ailis Sutherland
Ailis Sutherland is performing at Celtic Connections festival’s The New Tradition: Rejuvenation concert on Saturday 22nd January at 1pm in Glasgow Royal Concert Hall We asked Ailis about the music they will perform in the concert. I’m Ailis Sutherland, a piper and flute player from Kirriemuir, Angus. I started learning the pipes at the age […]
The New Tradition: Rejuvenation – Chloë Bryce
Chloë Bryce is performing at Celtic Connections festival’s The New Tradition: Rejuvenation concert on Saturday 22nd January at 1pm in Glasgow Royal Concert Hall We asked Chloë about the music they will perform in the concert. I am a fiddle player from the North Highlands. Gaelic language and song were a central part of my […]
The New Tradition: Rejuvenation – Ellie McLaren
Ellie McLaren is performing at Celtic Connections festival’s The New Tradition: Rejuvenation concert on Saturday 22nd January at 1pm in Glasgow Royal Concert Hall We asked Ellie about the music they will perform in the concert. I’ve been playing the fiddle since I was 8 years old, learning from various fiddlers across the country including […]
Favourite Scots Poems with Scots Hoose
Scots Hoose has teamed up with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland to bring you films of their Favourite Scots Poems like The Crocodile by JK Annand and Mrs Nae Offence by Gregor Steele. Not sure how to say the Scots words? Need some tips for reciting a Scots poem for a school concert or competition? […]
The New Tradition: Rejuvenation. 22nd January 1pm, Celtic Connections Festival
Lockdown has not been easy for musicians and younger musicians in particular have not had the opportunities to get out and play and try new ideas after finishing their various qualifications. Hands Up for Trad, Stonehaven Folk Club and Celtic Connections have come together to give an opportunity to seven young musicians to make a […]