On Sunday 20th November 2016 Strathspey and Surreal Society will perform again at the Scots Fiddle Festival in Edinburgh. Aidan O’Rourke, Shona Mooney, Jenn Austin and Simon Thoumire wrote four new pieces of music for Strathspey and Surreal Society and have again assembled an amazing set of 21 fiddlers to perform the music and it was conducted by Dave Milligan. You can’t beat 21 […]
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Celtic Connections 2017 Programme Announced
If you haven’t heard of Celtic Connections before or not managed to make it along you need to pay Glasgow a visit during January! Over 120000 tickets are sold over 3 weekends – everyone coming out to hear folk music. There is nothing like it! The programme for Celtic Connections 2017 has been announced today […]
Don’t miss amazing piper Fred Morrison tour in Scotland
Fred’s Winter Tour kicks off soon! List of dates and venues below. More details on Fred’s webpage. If you’ve any questions, let us know: 23rd Nov – Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Skye 24th Nov – Lionacleit Theatre, Benbecula 25th Nov – An Lanntair, Lewis 26th Nov – Coigach Community Hall, Achiltibuie 27th Nov – Woodend Barn, […]
Islay Sessions 18th – 20th November
Islay Sessions This years Islay Sessions will take place 18th – 20th November, and a very varied and exciting line up is planned. Kicking off the weekend of events will be Laura-Beth Salter & Friends, with an intimate concert in the Port Charlotte Hotel conservatory. The singer and mandolin player is a well kent face […]
MG ALBA SCOTS TRAD MUSIC AWARDS 2016 SHORTLIST UNVEILED
Shortlisted nominations have been unveiled for the 2016 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. The exciting announcement was made today via Facebook, the winners will be announced at the event on Saturday 3rd December, at the Caird Hall Dundee. Tickets are available from 01382 434 940 or www.dundeebox.co.uk. Hailed the most prestigious awards ceremony in […]
Have you read about FolkWaves – Hands Up for Trad’s free services for broadcasters?
At Hands Up for Trad’s FolkWaves we aim to get Scottish music into the hands of broadcasters around the world and promote it to a global audience. If you work for a radio station, host a show on the internet or any other broadcasting medium you can register to join FolkWaves. If you are accepted for this service (we check every […]
Entries closing soon! Battle Of The Folk Bands
Hands Up for Trad are inviting new bands to send in a demo to take part in The Battle of the Folk Bands competition to be held at Edinburgh’s TradFest on Sunday May 7th 2017. If you are in a band or have an idea for a band that you haven’t tried out yet this […]
Angus R. Grant RIP (Shooglenifty Fiddler)
Angus is another great loss to Scotland’s musical community. He was a fabulous musician and composer and it’s hard to think he is gone. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. This piece is written by Shooglenifty. It is with deep sadness that we announce that our brother Shoogle, Angus R Grant, passed away […]
Shawfest Report
We had an absolutely wonderful time at our September fundraiser, Shawfest. The festivities began on Saturday 24th in St Peter’s hall, Partick. From 2pm there was a craft and activities fair, with pottery & knitting demonstrations, face painting, and a kids corner which included lots of fun games for our young attendees. After the success […]
Phil Cunningham And Aly Bain Landmark Award Presentation 1st October 2016
Hands Up for Trad were very pleased to present Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain with our Landmark Award celebrating 30 years as a touring act. Both Phil and Aly have worked tirelessly for Scottish music and have promoted our music successively across the world with various band (Boys of the Lough, Silly Wizard) for many […]