It took months of planning to meet the stringent requirements for last year’s attempt to set a new record for the world’s largest ceilidh band. Forms had to be filled and strict evidence protocols followed. Stewards, counters, dancers, video photographers and even Aberdeenshire’s Lord Provost were needed to ensure the event met the challenge. Nerves […]
News
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 5 – 10 APRIL 2019
A fantastic line-up of concerts for 2019 including: Gráinne Hambly and William Jackson : Two of the foremost harpers of Ireland and Scotland, performing a selection of Irish and Scottish tunes. Corbalán Brothers : In a welcome return to our festival the brothers weave their myriad ideas into a wonderful texture of sound, stemming from […]
Celtic Connections 2019 Ends on a High Note
After 18 incredible days of music, ceilidhs, talks, workshops, screenings and much more the world-leading annual music festival Celtic Connections comes to a close today (Sunday 3 February). 2000 artists from 25 countries took part in 300 events on 35 stages across Glasgow – making this the most widespread Celtic Connections since the festival began […]
Fiddle player Benedict Morris wins BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2019
FIDDLE player Benedict Morris has been named BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2019, after an outstanding winning performance at Glasgow’s City Halls. Judges were unanimous in awarding the 20-year-old the title, now seen as the premier accolade for young musicians in their field. Each of the six finalists gave a stirring performance, broadcast live […]
Congratulations to Battle of The Folk Bands Winners 2019 – The Canny Band
Congratulations to The Canny Band who have won Battle of The Folk Bands 2019. The gig was held at the famous Celtic Connections festival for the first time and it was a fabulous success. All the finalists (5 Strings, DLÙ, Dougal’s Jumper and winners The Canny Band) played amazing varied sets of music to a […]
Scots Trad Music Public WhatsApp Group
We are testing a WhatsApp group to distribute a daily music news post and wondered if you would like to join us? It’s a one way group so only we can post and we promise not to spam you!! One post a day maximum. You can join by clicking on the link below or using […]
Review – Deaf Shepherd at Celtic Connections 2019
Ok first a disclaimer. I’m married to the fiddler in Deaf Shepherd. I married Clare 1. because she’s beautiful and talented and 2. because she was in Deaf Shepherd! I mean what a band. Three fabulous albums of fiddle, bagpipes and Scots song. Last night was the band’s first gig in 9 years but you […]
Curtain set to rise on Celtic Connections 2019
The world-leading annual music festival Celtic Connections begins this Thursday (17 January) with around 100 young musicians from across Scotland and Showcase Scotland partner-country Galicia taking to the stage of the Main Auditorium at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, alongside some of the most well-respected Scottish musicians to have emerged since the festival first began in […]
Duncan MacInnes, MBE
Duncan MacInnes, rural events promoter, was honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours 2019 List for his services to the arts and natural environment on the Isle of Skye. Duncan lives in Sleat with his wife Polly. “I am delighted to receive this honour and am grateful to those in the community who […]
Traditional music and dance festival delivering significant economic benefit in Dumfries & Galloway
Approaching its 6th annual event this coming 12-14th July 2019, Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival has gone from strength to strength since its first, self-funded, event in 2014. It is now recognised as one of Dumfries & Galloway’s major arts, culture and heritage events, with analysis from Dumfries & Galloway Council […]