In 2007 Simon Thoumire was commissioned by Creative Scotland to compose a Scots Fiddle Concerto which would be debuted at the Scots Fiddle Festival in November 2007. The concept was to write virtuosic music that showed of the skills of the Scottish fiddler to the world. The musician also uses their own ornamentation throughout the piece which makes the […]
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The Edinburgh International Harp Festival announces a glittering array of harping talent.
1st – 6th April 2016 Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh From Friday the 1st to Wednesday 6th April, harpists from throughout the world will gather to celebrate all aspects of the harp with a host of concerts, courses and workshops in a welcoming and inclusive environment at what is regarded the friendliest harp festival in the […]
Do Not Delay – Sign Up to EYG Today!
It’s not long until Monday 4- Thursday 7 April when the 21st Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin will be taking place at Tynecastle High School, Edinburgh. Do you know someone who; LOVES music… Are aged 9-18… Wants to learn from professionals… Wants to have an amazing Easter break and make new friends… …then get to our website […]
Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast no 147
Here is our latest podcast featuring all new releases! First up we have Hamish Napier’s Celtic Connections festival commission for four flutes. Then it is the very first winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award in 2001 – Gillian Frame and her debut solo album. Congratulations Gillian! Then it’s a beautiful song […]
TintoTV – a new YouTube channel for trad music
TintoTV is a new YouTube channel that Hands Up for Trad has developed for traditional music. We will be uploading short bite sized clips from concerts, tutorials from leading musicians and more. There is only 3 YouTube videos so far but check them out as they are great! Thanks to Tina Rees and Imogen Bose Ward […]
Hands Up for Trad on Snapchat and Instagram
Hands Up for Trad are now on Snapchat and Instagram! If either of these are your forty why not give us a follow? We will be uploading a daily picture from one of our many events to Instagram and will be using Snapchat from our events. It will be nice to see you on these […]
Aly Bain quiz
How much do you know about famous Scottish fiddler Aly Bain? Try your luck in our quiz below! [WpProQuiz 3]
Accordion Showcase
Accordion Showcase is a NOT for PROFIT venture aimed at promoting the Accordion In Scotland. With 2 events per year, Accordion Showcase will feature workshops, concerts and a large Trade area providing a much needed link between accordionists and small independent traders. It will take place 13th March, Renfield St Steven’s Church, 260 Bath Street, Glasgow […]
Scottish Folk Musician Nominates Himself for a Young British Celtic Music Award
Hamish Napier, a multi-instrumentalist, singer and composer from the Scottish Highlands, and a very much in-demand gun-for-hire musician on Glasgow’s vibrant traditional music scene, has nominated himself for no less than two categories in the BCC Young British Celtic Music Awards, affectionately known as the ‘Belters‘. Says Napier “I am delighted to finally give myself some recognition for all of […]
Another Ceilidh Trail opportunity!
The Feis Spe 10th anniversary Cairngorms Ceilidh Trail tour takes place this summer, including a week in County Donegal, Ireland with Feis Spe’s Irish exchange partners. If you are aged between 16 and 22 you can apply online at www.feisspe.org.uk