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Battle of The Folk Bands Winners 2024: Megan MacDonald, Chloë Bryce & Calum McIlroy
Congratulations to Megan MacDonald, Chloë Bryce & Calum McIlroy who won Battle of The Folk Bands on Saturday 20th January in the Drygate Brewery, Glasgow. Battle of The Folk Bands is a Hands Up for Trad project which is part of Celtic Connections festival. The event sells out every year and the enthusiastic audience is […]
42nd Shetland Folk Festival Visiting Artist Line-Up
Folk Festival fans can start building their buzz for the 42nd Shetland Folk Festival as its hotly anticipated visiting artist line-up is launched! A medley of new acts will grace festival stages alongside some familiar faces between 2nd and 5th May this year, with performers representing an array of musical genres including jazz, country, folk-metal, indie and more! A showpiece feature […]
Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) unveils vibrant 2024 programme
Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) is gearing up for its third and most ambitious year as organisers unveil the first wave of events in the week’s packed programme for 2024, with the theme Do Chànan. Do Chothrom, which translates to Your Language. Your Opportunity. The first official nationwide language week of its kind in Scotland, Seachdain na Gàidhlig2024 will […]
News Release: North Atlantic Song Convention 2024 – Registration Now Open
The North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC) is delighted to announce that registration for its 2024 event is now open. Traditional singers, educators, students, and folk music enthusiasts from across the North Atlantic region are invited to attend this annual celebration of song and cultural exchange. NASC takes place in Edinburgh, Scotland between 22-24 March 2024 […]
The countdown is on to Celtic Connections 2024
Preparations are well underway for world-renowned Glasgow festival Celtic Connections, which is set to warm up dark winter nights with its vibrant programme of sensational live sounds from Thursday 18 January to Sunday 4 February 2024. With just two weeks to go, the countdown is on as much-loved venues across the city, such as the Glasgow Royal Concert […]
Portsoy Bothy Folk Look Ahead To Live Music Events
Portsoy’s Folk at The Salmon Bothy have kicked off the new year by announcing an exciting programme of live music events. Performers are invited to join an Open Mic Night on Friday 19 January at Portsoy Salmon Bothy, where they can share music, songs, ballads and poetry around the table. All welcome, whether to perform, […]
Nollaig Chridheil Dhuibh Uile / Merry Christmas Everyone
All of us at Hands Up for Trad wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. There is a much strife in the world just now and hopefully you are able to enjoy some peace in the next few weeks. If not, our thoughts are with you. We will be […]
Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) set to return in 2024 with funding for local events
Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) is set to return for a third year, with organisers encouraging Gaelic speakers and learners to make the most of an exclusive funding opportunity launched today. Taking place from 19th – 25th February 2024, Seachdain na Gàidhlig, the first official nationwide language week of its kind in Scotland, aims to promote Gaelic for all. […]
Scots Fiddle Festival this weekend! 17-19th November.
The Scots Fiddle Festival was launched in 1996 with the aim of promoting and sustaining traditional Scots fiddle music. Every year, the Festival brings people together from all over the world – both performers and audience members – and continues to inspire thousands of people to enjoy and take part in traditional music each year. […]