Amy Leach has written our first Paths to Songs blog. She is working with Scottish culture icon and singer Sheena Wellington. ‘The voice is the servant of the song’ – I love this expression that Sheena Wellington used in our first Paths to Songs mentoring session. It perfectly sums up the role that of a […]
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Findlay Napier on tour!
Below are the dates for Scottish songwriter Findlay Napier‘s UK tour in the next couple of months. Hope he’s coming to a venue near you! DATES FEBRUARY 19th Feb- The Ram Folk Club 20th Feb- Etal Village Hall, Etal 26th Feb- Kings Place, London with Boo Hewerdine & Friends 28th Feb- Kingskerswell with Boo Hewerdine […]
Mohsen Amini wins BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Of The Year 2016
BBC Radio Scotland’s annual celebration of young musical talent raised the roof at the City Halls in Glasgow last night (Sunday Jan 31) when Mohsen Amini won the title of Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2016. Concertina player Mohsen, 22, made his mark at the event which was broadcast live on BBC Radio Scotland […]
2016 Feis Rois Ceilidh Trail opportunity
The amazing 2016 Feis Rois Ceilidh Trail will take place from 11th July to 13th August. If you are a young person aged 16 – 25 and you are interested in applying for a place, please read more about the project below, check that you can commit to all of the dates and then apply online. If […]
Trad Sessions at the Tron Theatre, Glasgow – 14th February
Great news the talented Róisín Anne Hughes will lead the next Valentine’s Day Trad Session @ the Tron on Sun Feb 14th 2-5pm and warming up for Paddys day will be the dynamic BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2016 winner Mohsen Amini and fabulous Mari Campbell leading the session on Sun Mar 13th 2-5pm. […]
Bill Black RIP
It is very sad to learn of the passing of Bill Black at the end of January. Not only was he a master of the Shand Morino but also an excellent fiddler. Bill was inducted to the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame in 2009. Read more about Bill here. Bill Black
Wiston Lodge – February 2016 Business Limelight of the Month
Wiston Lodge are the thirty third recipients of Hands Up for Trad’s Business Limelight Award. The “Limelight’s” are a monthly initiative (launched in October 2012) that recognises the outstanding contributions made by businesses and organisations who contribute, shape and influence the arts and cultural sector in Scotland today. Wiston Lodge are a centre who do great […]
Trad Music Spotlight: Breabach
Hands Up for Trad’s Trad Music Spotlight is a monthly feature on a band or solo artist. It was first launched in February 2015 and features musicians who are working in the trad scene – both in Scotland and around the world. We asked Breabach a few questions. What’s happening? We’ve just finished recording our […]
Photos from Strathspey and Surreal Society
Here are some photos taken by Louis DeCarlo of our Strathspey and Surreal Society gig at Celtic Connections last Saturday 23rd January. Great photos. Video will soon be here 🙂 Default Gallery Type Template This is the default gallery type template, located in: /home/projects/public_html/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/nextgen_gallery_display/templates/index.php. If you’re seeing this, it’s because the gallery type you selected […]
The latest Foot Stompin’ Scottish Music Podcast
Hello we’re back!! It’s been a busy time at Hands Up for Trad with the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards, Christmas etc but it’s great to be playing some fab Scottish music for you. We start the podcast with the latest release from Blazin Fiddles – North. Then it’s another new release from Sarah […]