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Tha Seachdain na Gàidhlig a’ fastadh! // Seachdain na Gàidhlig are hiring!

Cuidiche nam Meadhanan Sòisealta & Rianachd Thigibh còmhla ri sgioba Seachdain na Gàidhlig airson a bhith air sàs anns an iomairt againn!  Càite: Aig an taigh Ceann-latha: Dihaoine 16 Lùnastal  Tuairisgeul obrach ri fhaighinn an seo. // We are hiring!  Social Media and Administrative Assistant Join the Seachdain na Gàidhlig team as we develop our exciting […]

Piping Live! Showcase Emerging and Diverse Talent for 2024

Glasgow’s internationally renowned piping festival Piping Live! will showcase five acts as part of theEmerging Talent strand of this year’s event. Taking place from Saturday 10th – Sunday 18th August, Piping Live! is the world’s biggest piping festival, attracting over 30,000 attendees to Glasgow each year. The Emerging Talent competition allows UK-based acts to apply for a chance to perform on the Street Caféstage […]

Debut single released by emerging young Highland singer-songwriter – RÓ

Anam Communications is proud to introduce RÓ, a young versatile artist from the Highlands of Scotland, with the release of their debut single, “Needing More,” available on all major digital platforms on 05 July 2024. “Needing More” is a profound exploration of humanity’s relentless desire for more from both nature and our personal relationships. RÓ’s […]

New websites from Ewan McVicar

2015 Recipient of the Hamish Henderson Services to Traditional Music Award Ewan McVicar has been making really interesting websites for many years. Below are his latest websites most definitely worth a visit. OH BUT THEY SANG BONNY Ewan McVicar has just created the theysangbonny.website, gathering together information from diverse sources on Scotland’s women singers and […]

Scotland’s National Music Prize Opens Album Submissions For £20k Prize

0th July – Scotland’s national music prize, The Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award, has launched for 2024, inviting artists, music fans and labels to submit eligible albums and be in the running for the prestigious prize. Returning to Stirling’s Albert Halls for the third year running, The SAY Award will celebrate the cultural impact and contribution of outstanding Scottish […]

Public cried oan on tae nominate thir Scots language heroes for national awards

Scotland’s traditional culture, music an airts organisation Hands Up For Trad is giein a shout oot tae the public tae pit forrit thir ain Scots leid champions for national recognition, as nominations for this year’s Scots Language Awards officially gets unnerwey the day, Monday 22nd July. The Awards ceremony, celebratin the Scots leid in daily […]

Hands Up for Trad has become the latest accredited Living Hours employer in Scotland. 

Hands Up for Trad has become the latest accredited Living Hours employer in Scotland.  Living Hours accreditation requires employers to pay the real Living Wage to all their employees over the age of 18 and commit to providing at least four weeks’ notice for every shift, with guaranteed payment if shifts are cancelled within this notice period. […]

Follow Me Down by Fidra

Leith-based folk music outfit Fidra, led by singer-songwriter Craig Salter, are set to release their impactful debut album The Running Wave on Friday 2 August 2024. The stirring new body of work is a harmonious blend of distinctly Scottish folk music with an indie-infused edge which offers a unique and personal perspective, both sonically and […]

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