Can you help the amazing Grace Stewart-Skinner achieve her target and make her debut album? For the last six months I have been working hard on my exciting new project, Auchies Spikkin’ Auchie. I am absolutely bursting to share what I have done but I just need a few more pennies to get me there! Auchies Spikkin’ […]
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Routes to Roots: Oaxaca & Glasgow Residency in January 2025 Crowdfunder
Routes to Roots is an initiative dedicated to fostering intercultural collaboration through music. Our mission is to unite communities across cultures, showing how cultural exchange can deepen our understanding of one another. Through artist composition residencies and community music workshops, we aim to create lasting connections and celebrate the power of cultural wealth. Check out […]
Seachdain na Gàidhlig agus Sgoiltean // Seachdain na Gàidhlig and Schools
Tha Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025 gu bhith ann an bailtean beaga agus bailtean mòra, tallaichean coimhearsnachd agus ‘s dòcha fiù ‘s ann an sràidean! Ach nach biodh e mìorbhaileach nach biodh Seachdain na Gàidhlig anns na ceudan de sgoiltean air feadh na dùthcha? Ma tha sibh nar tidsearan, luchd-obrach sgoile, pàrantan, buill de theaghlach neo […]
Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame Services to Performance 2024 Inductees Announced
Hands Up for Trad proudly announces the 2024 inductees to the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame, sponsored by Fèisean nan Gàidheal. These individuals and groups have made exceptional contributions to Scottish traditional music through performance, teaching, preservation, and innovation. The Services to Performance inductees for 2024 represent the breadth and depth of Scotland’s musical […]
Global acts to make their mark in Moray for Speyfest 2025
Speyfest, renowned for celebrating the best in traditional and contemporary Celtic music in the heart of Moray, has unveiled the full main stage line-up for its 28th edition, taking place from 25th – 27th July 2025. Located in the picturesque village of Fochabers in the north east of Scotland, Speyfest will once again become a focal point for […]
Study findings on representation of women in Scottish piping and drumming published
Study findings on representation of women in Scottish piping and drumming publishedThe National Piping Centre unveils research findings as new initiatives launched. Results of a study into the representation and inclusion of women in Scotland’s piping and drumming scene commissioned by The National Piping Centre have been published today. The research survey, entitled Women in Piping and Drumming: […]
Opportunity: Fully-Funded Music & Sailing Trips
Sessions and Sail are delighted to announce that applications for their 2025 Bursary Scheme are now open. The scheme will offersix fully-funded places on their unique sailing and music trips, providing incredible opportunities for musicians aged 18-25 or those who have limited access to such experiences. The Bursary Scheme reflects Sessions and Sail’s ongoing commitment to inclusivity by […]
Top talent recognised at MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2024
The MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards, the most prestigious night in Scotland’s traditional music calendar, crowned this year’s winners at an impressive ceremony in Inverness last night. Held on St. Andrew’s Day, the awards showcased the exceptional talent and achievements within the trad music scene over the past year as Inverness Leisure was transformed into […]
MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2024 Sponsor: Shure
We would like to offer a warm welcome to Shure, sponsors of the 2024 Live Act of the Year. For the last 99 years, Shure has been at the forefront of audio innovation, becoming one of the most trusted audio brands worldwide who care about making the world sound extraordinary. Shure know performers strive to […]
Wee Grants for Creativity in the Scots Leid Noo Open
This fund is noo open, the deidline is Friday 17 January. Wee Grants for Creativity in the Scots Leid The fund comes fae Creative Scotland, an will gie oot 14 grants o seeven hunner pund. We’ve keepit the application process simple, sae ye can focus on yer creative practise. It shouldnae tak ony mair nor an […]