If you have event wanted to make a CD but don’t know how why not check into our brand new webinar series? Most of the musicians I speak to really want to make a CD, get started but don’t get too far because they’re not sure of the path to take. It’s not difficult of […]
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Choir Leader’s Training Manual
I was speaking to singer Sarah Hayes today and she mentioned that she had downloaded our Scotland Sings Choir Leader’s Training Manual. Sarah said that one day she would like to start her own choir and this would be a brilliant help. If you haven’t seen this already you should check it out. Co-written by Alison […]
Please help Andy M Stewart get mobile
This is an appeal from Angie Stewart Hollin. ANDY M STEWART is my brother. Mainly though, he will be known to many the world over as a singer/songwriter, a more public figure. In that professional role he has delighted and moved the hearts of many, has brought tears of laughter and joy, as well as […]
Foot Stompin’ Podcast now on Stitcher!
Would you like to listen to the Foot Stompin’ podcast on your mobile phone or in your car? Well our podcast is now on Stitcher who specialise in Mobile & Auto Distribution. That means that Stitcher allows us to deliver our podcast to every mobile phone and quite a few cars! I’ve checked out the apps and they’re really good and […]
Scottish Music in Primary Schools by Claire Hastings
I have just finished another fantastic term teaching Scottish music in Dumfries and Galloway primary schools. The project is funded by Creative Scotland’s Youth Music Initiative (YMI), and co-ordinated by Fèis Rois, and ensures every primary school in D&G receives one session per week for 6-8 week blocks. The project aims to give pupils a […]
Lochgoilhead Fiddle Workshop (at Strachur) – March 2015 Business Limelight of the Month
Lochgoilhead Fiddle Workshop (at Strachur) 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. Lochgoilhead Fiddle Workshop (at Strachur) […]
Trad Music Spotlight: Findlay Napier
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 Findlay Napier a few questions. What’s happening? On the 16th March […]
Learn how to make a CD Webinar
Learn how to make a CD is a Webinar that aims to guide you through the process of making your music CD. We will look at all the steps including budgeting, planning, pressing, cover design, distribution and digital distribution (iTunes etc) and discuss any possible issues. Questions will be welcome throughout the webinar and if […]
Hands Up for Trad’s Ignition Award awarded to Fraser Fifield – February 2015
Hands Up for Trad’s Ignition Award is an award for musicians and bands who put the charge into the tradition. At Hands Up for Trad we like to celebrate innovation so we have brought forward this award to celebrate those musicians who take chances and in doing so make Scottish trad music an exciting place […]
Introducing Scots Language Radio
Scots Language Radio is a one hour monthly podcast supported by Creative Scotland and the Scots Language Centre. They use the Scots Language Centre’s website as our platform. Frieda Morrison produces and presents the programme and travels over Scotland doing interviews for each episode. Each programme covers a wide range of topics based on the […]