Congratulations to the 6 finalists in the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award. They are; Watch the finals on BBC iPlayer on 17:05 or listen on BBC Radio Scotland from 17:00. The 12 semi-finalists performed brilliantly in a concert at BBC Pacific Quay. They each performed for 10 minutes each and gave the judges […]
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HebCelt Festival delivers vital £12million economic boost to Western Isles over three years
The award-winning Hebridean Celtic Festival has provided a vital £12 million economic lifeline to the Western Isles over the past three years since the COVID-19 pandemic while helping secure dozens of jobs, organisers have revealed. Analysis highlights a £4.1 million boost to the local community from the 2024 festival alone, marking an increase of £600,000 […]
Live Music Now Scotland is delighted to announce a funding award of £150,000 from Elizabeth Lornie’s Charitable Trust.
The Elizabeth Lornie’s Charitable Trust, previously known as The Morton Charitable Trust, has supported Live Music Now Scotland over many years, with a particular emphasis on its work with older people with dementia in residential and day care in Edinburgh. The new name honours Mrs Lornie’s extremely generous philanthropic support of and personal interest in […]
Dauntless: Battle of The Folk Bands Winners 2025
Congratulations to Dauntless who won Battle of The Folk Bands 2025 at Celtic Connections festival in the Drygate Brewery on Saturday 18th January. Five bands performed Beatha, Dàna, Lussa, The Jack Houston Band and Dauntless to a sold out audience. Watch their winning performance below. Battle of The Folk Bands is a Hands Up for […]
Reel good time for Celtic Connections 2025 opening weekend
Europe’s premier winter music festival music got off to a spectacular start this weekend, taking over more than 30 venues across Glasgow. Lifting the spirits of thousands of music fans, the 2025 opening weekend of Celtic Connections showcased the very best in traditional, roots, world, soul, jazz and orchestral music. Highlights of the festival so […]
Scotland’s World Gaelic Week unveils largest programme to date
Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) has unveiled details of its most diverse, ambitious and largest programme to date, bringing together speakers, learners and enthusiasts from across Scotland and beyond. The fourth edition of the nationwide language initiative will take place from 24th February – 2nd March 2025 celebrating the theme, Ceanglaichean gun Chrìch (pronounced kyeh-leech-un gun chreech), which signifies Building Connections in […]
Battle of The Folk Bands 2025 Finalists Announced
Celtic Connections proudly presents this year’s Battle of the Folk Bands on Saturday 18th January in the Drygate Brewery at 1pm, one of the most exciting events showcasing Scotland’s finest emerging talent. Five brilliant new bands – Beatha, Dàna, Dauntless, Lussa, and The Jack Houston Band – will take to the stage to compete for […]
Glasgow counts down to premier winter festival Celtic Connections 2025
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 […]
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 […]