The Traditional Music Forum (TMF) and TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) proudly present Scotland Online: A Directory of Musicians, the only comprehensive online resource of its kind, promoting traditional musicians working and recording in Scotland. To celebrate the launch of the directory, TMF have invited three bands to showcase their talent during a pre-recorded […]
Hands Up for Trad Showcase 2021
Hands Up for Trad are hosting a live music showcase on the 10th April 2021 and we are looking for trad performers to take part. We asked musicians to apply to take part in the Showcase and we were overjoyed by the amount of entries received – so much so that we are already planning the […]
Hands Up for Trad Strathspey and Reel Society Term 4
Join the Hands Up for Trad Strathspey and Reel Society Term 4 for our sessions led by fiddler Claire Gullan to play some arrangements of great Scottish & Celtic tunes! There will be 6 meetings of the Strathspey and Reel Society in term 4 starting on 14th April and every two weeks after. BUY A TICKET […]
Virtual Fèis Weekend
Once again, we find ourselves unable to gather in Ullapool this spring, but we are delighted to present our second Virtual Fèis Rois event which offers an exciting mix of workshops, sessions, lectures and concerts for people of all ages to enjoy. Download the programmeClick here All workshops and the Sunday night Tutor Concert will […]
MG ALBA announces further major investment in Scottish creative industries with multi-year BBC ALBA production contracts
MG ALBA, which operates BBC ALBA in partnership with the BBC, has today announced key production contracts that will deliver a wide range of high-impact programming for the channel over the next three years. Seven production companies will provide content for BBC ALBA and its digital platforms, including entertainment, music, children’s programmes and documentaries. The […]
Mr Thoumire’s Fine Tunes – Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 223
Hi there, I’m back with more great Scottish trad music. There’s are lots of new releases this week too! I hope you enjoy them. Please consider supporting our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Grit by Martyn Bennett Track – Why http://www.martynbennett.com Staran by Staran Track – Gaol A’ Chruidh https://www.staranmusic.com Torus by James Lindsay Track – Observatory https://jameslindsaymusic.bandcamp.com […]
Eabhal Live At Hands Up for Trad Music Club
We are very excited to announced that award winning band Eabhal will be performing at Hands Up for Trad Music Club on Friday 9th April. Eabhal came together while based in the Scottish Outer Hebrides. Alongside traditional songs, contemporary and self-penned tunes, the band draws influence from other musical cultures and unites them with in […]
Congratulations North Sea Gas. 40 Years on the road!
North Sea Gas, one of Scotland’s best-loved folk groups who have toured the world, reveal that the most popular Scottish song after 40 years is probably “Caledonia”. The band who have made 21 albums including over 270 songs and 70 Scottish and Irish tunes are massively popular in the United States, Europe, and particularly […]
Edinburgh International Harp Festival 9-12 April 2021 Online
Celebrating 40 years of the Edinburgh International Harp Festival (EIHF) and 90th birthday of The Clarsach Society 34 courses, 6 Workshops and 5 concerts, bringing together performers from Europe, the UK, the Middle East, South and North America. Early Bird Concert passes £15 for 5 concerts until 31st March In a year of big anniversaries […]
Mànran’s Easter Weekend Online Concert
Scots trad-rock band Mànran will celebrate what should have been a weekend taking in the beautiful surroundings of Lochaber with the very first Mànran: 10 by the Ben Festival, with an online concert on Saturday 2 April 2021. Easter Saturday 2021 should have been the closing night of their rescheduled festival that was originally due […]