Award-winning Lewis music festival HebCelt has unveiled the day splits for its star-studded 2024 edition and launched its highly sought-after day tickets. From today, festival fans can secure day passes for the Thursday, Friday or Saturday of the beloved Outer Hebridean event, set to take place from 17th – 20th July 2024 in the picturesque grounds of Lews Castle in Stornoway. […]
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The Raasay Piping Competition
News of a newly devised piping competition with none of the conventional rules or standards applying. It is being sponsored by award winning Isle of Raasay Distillery. The rationale behind establishing this competition is:- Piping has, over time, consistently been losing connections with its Gaelic roots. This connection was once central to, and at the heart of, […]
Edinburgh International Harp Festival, 5-9 April, 2024
Hosted by The Clarsach Society, the much-anticipated Edinburgh International Harp Festival (EIHF) returns to George Watson’s College from April 5th to April 9th, 2024. Festival goers can expect an exciting programme of concerts showcasing world-renowned harpists, emerging talents, collaborations, and ensembles as well as a full selection of courses and workshops facilitating learning in a […]
FluteFling celebrates its 10th Anniversary: 19-21 April in Edinburgh @ Heart of Newhaven Community Centre
FluteFling celebrates its 10th Anniversary from 19-21 April in Edinburgh, with guests; Calum Stewart, Dougie Pincock, Sharon Newton Creasey, dancer Sophie Stephenson and flute maker George Ormiston. Opening with a Friday evening concert from Calum Stewart featuring dancer Sophie Stephenson and special guests. Saturday continues with workshops for flute and whistle and Scottish Step Dance, […]
Ross Ainslie new album crowdfunder
My name is Ross Ainslie, I’m a musician and composer living in Glasgow. Over the last 2 years I’ve been writing my new album Pool, It’s the last in a series of 3 albums in what I like to call ‘Journey Albums’ The first ‘Sanctuary’ was recorded in 2017, second ‘Vana’ in 2020 and now […]
Eddi Reader announces Scotland-wide spring tour for 2024
Eddi Reader, renowned for her captivating live performances and significant contributions to the music industry over the past 40 years, is set to take her highly anticipated 2024 tour to Scotland this spring. One of Scotland’s all-time greatest female voices and performers, with a unique ability to connect with live audiences on a deeply emotional level, […]
Announcing the Traditional Music Forum Workshops Programme for 2024!
Trad Music Forum are thrilled to unveil a series of industry-focussed workshops designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills for your career as a self-employed traditional musician. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting out, our workshops offer invaluable insights and practical tips to help you succeed in the traditional music […]
Hands Up for Trad’s Women in Music and Culture 2024 List
Hands Up for Trad exists to promote Scottish traditional music and culture through education, information and advocacy. Our core purpose is to promote and shine the spotlight on the diversity of talent in Scotland. Ideally there would be no place for a list promoting the work of women but until true equity and equality exist […]
Skye Tour & Events for World Down Syndrome Day
A pair of young musicians from the Isle of Skye and Edinburgh will use the joy of music to help end stereotypes and break down barriers for people with Down’s Syndrome. Ester Strachan, a fiddle player from Skye, and Magnus Turpie, a button box player from Edinburgh, who both have Down’s Syndrome, embark on a […]
Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) organisers reflect on triumphant 2024 event
This year’s Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) drew to a triumphant close on Sunday 25 February, with organisers reflecting on the tremendous achievements of the 2024 event, which has been the biggest yet. Returning for its third edition, the global event took place from 19-25 February and showcased over 170 eventsacross Scotland and beyond, surpassing initial expectations […]