Congratulations to Breabach who have just won the German critics (journalists) award for their album Fàs. Read about it here (in German). Have a listen to their album here.
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Glasgow gets major new festival with launch of The Reeling – Summertime celebration of Scottish music to come to Rouken Glen Park this June
The prayers of Glasgow audiences with an appetite for Scottish music have been answered, with the launch of a major new summertime festival in the city, The Reeling. Rouken Glen Park will burst to life with traditional Scottish and roots music from some of the country’s most exciting artists on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th June 2023, for what […]
FRESH AYR FEST UNVEILS RAFT OF DAZZLING NEW ACTS
Ayr’s first-ever folk festival announces a string of sparkling musical talent
Fresh Ayr, the brand-new folk festival taking place in Ayr’s Rozelle Park between 11 – 13 August 2023, has announced an array of incredible artists that have been added to the already stellar lineup, guaranteeing a weekend of amazing live entertainment. It is shaping up to be an incredible three days with more than 25 […]
Competition entries open for The Royal National Mòd 2023 in Paisley
The online entry system for this year’s Royal National Mòd is now open, An Comunn Gàidhealach has announced. Competitors wishing to take part in the 2023 event, taking place between 13-21 October 2023 in Paisley, have until midnight on Wednesday 31st May 2023 to submit their entries. 2023 will see the Gaeldom’s premiere musical and cultural event celebrating Gaelic language […]
Scottish Young Musicians Ensemble of the Year seeking to find best young music group in Scotland, with entries open to all school-aged pupils in the country
Scottish Young Musicians is returning for 2023 to find Scotland’s best solo performer and ensemble. Young musicians from around the country will compete to win big prizes and perform live on a national stage in front of internationally renowned judges. This year more local authorities are taking part to offer young people around Scotland the opportunity to take part in this […]
The TAM Sessions – bringing music, art and crafting together.
Sunday 12th March: The pilot of The TAM sessions is taking place in Edinburgh! Musicians Claire Gullan and Kirstie McLanaghan are embarking on a new, collaborative project that combines their passions- playing Trad music, art, & crafting. The TAM Sessions will be an open and informal trad session, and at the same time we welcome you to bring […]
Amy Laurenson, BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award Winner 2023
Sunday 5th February saw the 23rd BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award Finals at Celtic Connections Festival in the City Hall’s Glasgow. 6 finalists (Aidan Moodie, Ailis Sutherland, Amy Laurenson, Madeleine Stewart, Mairi Mcgillivray, Sam Mabbett) competed for the prestigious title and performed to a capacity crowd. Each musician played 15 minutes and were […]
Spectacular 30th edition of Celtic Connections draws to a close
Europe’s premier folk, roots and world music festival Celtic Connections drew to a close last night after 18 days of spectacular concerts, unique and powerful collaborations and captivating screenings. Performances from some of the world’s most celebrated artists were showcased across the festival’s unforgettable 30th edition. The world-renowned event, which ran from Thursday 19th January to Sunday […]
This Sunday 5th February! BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2023 Finalists Announced
Twelve young musicians from all over Scotland took part in the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award on Sunday 30th October. It was a brilliant concert and each musician performed exceptionally well giving the panel of judges quite a task choosing the 6 finalists. In the end after lots of deliberation they chose the […]
Exciting! 41st Shetland Folk Festival Line-Up
Folk fans from every direction can start counting down the days as the Shetland Folk Festival launches its visiting artist line-up! As ever a smorgasbord of new acts alongside some familiar faces will grace Shetland stages from 27th April this year, with performers representing up to 10 different nations for the 41st Festival. Americana legends, Foghorn Stringband will make their first appearance in Shetland […]