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, […]
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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 […]
Competition entries open for The Royal National Mòd 2024 in Oban
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 2024 event, taking place from 11-19 October 2024 inOban, have until midnight on Friday 31 May 2024 to submit their entries. Oban is fondly recognised as the home of the Mòd, with An Comunn Gàidhealach, the central organisation who […]
Sgoil Shamhraidh 2024, Ceòlas, South Uist
Ceòlas are delighted to open bookings for our 2024 Summer School, which will take place in Daliburgh, South Uist from 7th to 12th July 2024. This is a brilliant week of music and fun with great tutors and craic. Find out more here.
Shetland Fiddle Week, Lerwick 5-9th August 2024
Shetland Fiddle Week offers a week of fiddle classes suitable for all abilities, teaching the unique Shetland fiddle style and tunes. Delivered in the beautiful Shetland Islands themselves, the week offers students a chance to absorb Shetland’s musical culture and heritage and meet members of the thriving musical community. Concerts and sessions will also take […]