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 Shooglenifty a few questions. What’s happening? We’re planning a big tour […]
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Drake Music Scotland – September 2015 Business Limelight of the Month
Drake Music Scotland are the twentieth 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. Drake Music Scotland do an amazing job creating opportunities […]
G&T – HIGH SPIRITS Album Launch @ Stereo Glasgow Wed 7th Oct with Mec Lir & Innes Watson by Tina Rees
G&T are launching their brand new album HIGH SPIRITS. Come and join the party with music from Mec Lir, Innes Watson and a trad disco! GRÁINNE BRADY & TINA JORDAN REES Gráinne and Tina are an exciting and original fiddle and piano duo based in Glasgow. Originally from Cavan and Lancashire the pair perform solely […]
Sandy Wright and Gina Rae sing What Would I Do
A few months ago I attended Milngavie Folk Club to hear a couple of friends of mine – Sandy Wright and Gina Rae. Sandy is a great musician who I have recorded with many times and he is also a brilliant songwriter and has his songs sung by many luminaries including Kris Drever and Eddi […]
New Opportunity for artists and Creative Industries
Hi everyone, Thursday 17 of September – venue Paisley Town Hall We have devised a new day for artists – its entirely free and is designed to give professional musicians and practitioners of the music industry information that is invaluable. We are bringing in over 50 speakers ranging from digital publishing experts, to agents and […]
Congratulations to Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia who have won…
The World Pipe Band Championships – the first Scottish band to win for 10 years! Watch their medley here http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02zs0t6
Inner Ear Launches TradTV
Inner Ear has been working with traditional music for quite some time, live streaming world class piping competitions such as Glenfiddich and World Pipe Band Championships to global audiences, recording gigs, live sessions, interviews and much more. They have used this passionate interest to start our their web TV channel TradTV in celebration of traditional […]
The Sir Jimmy Shand Connection
Jimmy Shand was world renowned as player, composer, band leader and innovator. Less well known is that he was also a discerning collector of old music books. Friends of Wighton bought The Jimmy Shand Collection at auction and we are now raising money, through events, application to funding bodies and trusts, and crowdfunding, to have […]
Job Opportunity: Folkestra Musical Director
Sage Gateshead is looking for an inspirational Musical Director for its renowened youth folk ensemble – Folkestra. The successful applicant will be an outstanding folk performer and music leader with deep knowledge of folk and traditional music styles and knowledge of performance traditions. The Folkestra Musical Director is a significant leadership role and nurture and […]
Cromarty Arts Trust – August 2015 Business Limelight of the Month
Cromarty Arts Trust are the twenty eighth 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. Cromarty Arts Trust are a rapidly […]