This call for applications is open to all genres (World, Traditional, Classical, Jazz, rock, Rap, … etc. Music) for emerging artists / bands. For information, it is no longer mandatory to be a student to apply to FIMU. Applications can be submitted online until November 17, 2024, via our website fimu.com/apply or directly at this link. Then, around […]
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Edward by Beth Malcolm
FOLKMOSIS is Beth Malcolm‘s heartfelt and transformational second album, and musical coming of age story, set to be released in full on Monday 18 November. Songs woven together by spoken word, the record is an autobiographical tale of a young Scottish female artist finding her place in the creative and musical world. Beth Malcolm takes the listener on […]
Là Abairt na Gàidhlig 2025 // Say a Gaelic Phrase Day 2025
Thursday 27th February 2025 is the fourth Say A Gaelic Phrase Day. This is an initiative to encourage people to try speaking Gaelic, or to use whatever Gaelic they have! To take part, all you need to do is pick a Gaelic phrase from this page (or make up your own one), learn how to […]
Battle of The Folk Bands 2025 – Entries close Sunday 27th October
Hands Up for Trad are inviting bands to send in a demo to take part in The Battle of the Folk Bands 2025 competition to be held at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival on Saturday January 18th 2025 at 1pm. TO ENTER FILL IN THE FORM HERE If you are in a band or have an […]
Thousands enjoy magnificent Oban Mòd as flag is passed to Lochaber for 2025
The 2024 Royal National Mòd concludes what has been the largest event of its kind in five years today. Musical talents from all over the country and beyond come together in the charming town of Oban bringing an end to the remarkable nine-day festival. Spanning over 12 venues throughout the west coast town – known as the […]
Exciting Opportunity for Under 26’s: Ticket Discounts for Celtic Connections 2025
Celtic Connections is the UK’s premier celebration of folk, roots and world music. Taking place in Glasgow each winter, the festival’s eclectic programme features concerts, ceilidhs, talks, workshops and art exhibitions. Celtic Connections has recently introduced a brand-new community for people under 26 years old. You will get hand-picked gig recommendations, special ticket discounts, and […]
Aberdeen FluteFling Weekend 2024
FluteFling Aberdeen returns Saturday 2nd November with a day of workshops for flutes and whistles. This years tutors include Claire Mann (Newton Stewart), Freya Rae (Edinburgh) and Sharon Newton Creasey (Dunbartonshire). Find out more here
Celtic Connections to shine bright this winter as 2025 programme unveiled
The world’s leading folk, roots and world music festival Celtic Connections has unveiled its ambitious, multi-faceted programme for 2025. The premiere winter festival and international celebration of Celtic music will illuminate stages across Glasgow from Thursday 16 January to Sunday 2 February, eclipsing dark winter nights with a kaleidoscope of internationally-renowned music, exciting new performances, unique showcases and […]
Undercurrents by Pippa Reid Foster
One of Scotland’s leading harpists has dedicated her new album to the hero hand surgeon who helped save her career. Helensburgh based Pippa Reid-Foster, who has worked with The Royal National Mòd, singer Siobhan Wilsonand can count legends of classical music Philip Glass and Max Richter among her biggest supporters, snapped the ligaments in her […]
Speyfest set sights on repeat of record-breaking year
Speyfest is gearing up to repeat its record-breaking 2024 edition as it unveils the first acts on the 2025 bill and launches early bird tickets. Outstanding Scottish and local talent will top the line up when the long-standing contemporary and traditional Celtic music festival returns from 25th – 27th July 2025. Located in the village of […]