Heather Downie and Corrina Hewat are teaching this year in a slightly different Harp Village at Cromarty Arts Trust & Old Brewery 17 and 18 September. Corrina Hewat is writing new music to celebrate Caroline Hewat which they’ll be working on, with a view to later recording. Come be part of a new piece, input your own […]
Newsletter
Edinburgh Folk Club newsletter
Just read this brilliant newsletter from Edinburgh Folk Club! You can read it here. https://www.dropbox.com/s/qbmupbxn7zeit05/160418%20EFC%20newsletter.pdf?dl=0
Edinburgh Folk Club’s 40th Annual Songwriting Competition
The 40th EFC annual songwriting competition takes place on Wednesday 1 June 2016. Submissions to Paddy Bort, EFC Chair by Wednesday 25 May 2016. Details below. 1 The 2016 Annual Song Writing Competition (#40) will take place in the Pleasance Cabaret Bar, 60 The Pleasance, Edinburgh on Wednesday 1 June 2016 at 8pm 2 All […]
The Christmas Eve Waltz composed by Marie Fielding
A waltz, written by Marie Fielding which made her think of Xmas eve Play the tune here http://musichub.scot/musicsheets/the-christmas-eve-waltz-composed-by-marie-fielding/ http://www.mariefieldingmusic.com Publisher: mariefieldingmusic Tune type: Waltz
Film course in Shetland
Always wanted to try film making, or just need a little confidence boost? We are offering three full day workshops led by Mike Guest and Simon Thompson in the Media Lab at Mareel, on the 16th April, 23rd April and 7th May. Using whatever technology you have available, these workshops will teach you the rules, […]
Trad Music Spotlight: Rachel Newton
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 Rachel Newton a few questions. What’s happening? April 2016 marks the […]
Stolen harps
Harpist Cheyenne Brown was away performing & launching her new album in Germany at the weekend and came back to find her house broken into and all her harps taken. Cheyenne is a fantastic musician who’s based just north of Glasgow. Please see pic with information and pictures of the harps – I’d really appreciate […]
Clarsach Society receive their Landmark Award
On Monday 4th April, Persephone Nicol Bose presented The Clarsach Society with their Landmark Award at The Harp Festival, Edinburgh. Evergreen Studio and 16K Design designed us a beautiful natural slate award. Our next presentation is Feis Rois celebrating their 30th Anniversary. In the meantime have a read about the wonderful Clarsach Society.
Edinburgh Ceilidh Club – April 2016 Business Limelight of the Month
Edinburgh Ceilidh Club are the thirty fourth 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. Edinburgh Ceilidh Club have been running great ceilidhs […]
TradFest Edinburgh 2016 – tickets on sale
Tradition goes live in Edinburgh, when the fourth annual showcase of Traditional Arts and Culture takes place in Scotland’s capital from Wednesday 27 April to Sunday 8 May 2016. TradFest Edinburgh • Dùn Èideann returns as Edinburgh’s only multi-arts festival dedicated to Scottish traditional folk arts, showcasing culture, live. Rooted in the past yet intrinsically […]