Glasgow, a UNESCO City of Music, is counting down to hosting the premier winter festival Celtic Connections, in partnership with Innis & Gunn. In less than two weeks, the city will be brimming with the world’s best roots, world and folk music. An estimated 1,200 musicians and artists from 20 countries will be in Glasgow between Thursday 16 […]
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Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail
Applications are open to join the Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail, a paid summer opportunity for four weeks from 14th July – 9th August 2025. Following an intensive training week from 14-18th July, successful applicants will then tour the country from 21st July to 9th August 2025. This year, Fèis Rois are auditioning for two strands […]
Tiree Music Festival unveils 2025 plans alongside significant economic boost for region
Tiree Music Festival (TMF) has unveiled the economic impact figures for its 2024 edition, with the July event generating a £1.3 million boost for the Inner Hebridean island and region. The multi award-winning festival’s success has once again been recognised with two national award nominations. The festival has contributed a significant £9.4 million to the island […]
Auchies Spikkin’ Auchie – Debut Album! By Grace Stewart-Skinner
Can you help the amazing Grace Stewart-Skinner achieve her target and make her debut album? For the last six months I have been working hard on my exciting new project, Auchies Spikkin’ Auchie. I am absolutely bursting to share what I have done but I just need a few more pennies to get me there! Auchies Spikkin’ […]
Routes to Roots: Oaxaca & Glasgow Residency in January 2025 Crowdfunder
Routes to Roots is an initiative dedicated to fostering intercultural collaboration through music. Our mission is to unite communities across cultures, showing how cultural exchange can deepen our understanding of one another. Through artist composition residencies and community music workshops, we aim to create lasting connections and celebrate the power of cultural wealth. Check out […]
Global acts to make their mark in Moray for Speyfest 2025
Speyfest, renowned for celebrating the best in traditional and contemporary Celtic music in the heart of Moray, has unveiled the full main stage line-up for its 28th edition, taking place from 25th – 27th July 2025. Located in the picturesque village of Fochabers in the north east of Scotland, Speyfest will once again become a focal point for […]
Study findings on representation of women in Scottish piping and drumming published
Study findings on representation of women in Scottish piping and drumming publishedThe National Piping Centre unveils research findings as new initiatives launched. Results of a study into the representation and inclusion of women in Scotland’s piping and drumming scene commissioned by The National Piping Centre have been published today. The research survey, entitled Women in Piping and Drumming: […]
Opportunity: Fully-Funded Music & Sailing Trips
Sessions and Sail are delighted to announce that applications for their 2025 Bursary Scheme are now open. The scheme will offersix fully-funded places on their unique sailing and music trips, providing incredible opportunities for musicians aged 18-25 or those who have limited access to such experiences. The Bursary Scheme reflects Sessions and Sail’s ongoing commitment to inclusivity by […]
Seven hunner pund grants fir Courier Country Scots creatives
A source of grant funding for Scots Language creatives is now open for applications. The fund, provided by Creative Scotland and administered by Hands Up For Trad, offers grants of £700 to creatives producing work for audiences using the Scots Language. ‘Wee Grants for Creativity in the Scots Leid’ are open to everyone – individuals and […]
Voting opens in the Scots Trad Music Awards 2024 as nominated talent unveiled
An outstanding lineup of talent is set to take to the stage over the course of the evening, including the Hebridean-born and Highland-based singer and musician Julie Fowlis, whose award-winning talent is recognised the world over; Skipinnish who round off their 25th anniversary year in a fitting fashion’ BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2024 Calum McIlroy; party-starters An […]