The Gaelic language is set to be celebrated around the world in less than two weeks’ time as Seachdain na Gàidhlig – World Gaelic Week – gets set to return from 24th February – 2nd March 2025. Everyone from lifelong speakers and enthusiastic learners to those curious about the language and Scottish culture are being encouraged to get involved. Events […]
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Applications Now Open – Fèis Phàislig Ceilidh Trail 2025
Applications are now open for the Fèis Phàislig Ceilidh Trail 2025, a two-week professional summer tour where musicians aged 16-25 can develop their performance skills, work as part of a band, and gain invaluable industry experience. Participants will receive intensive training, perform in a variety of community and high-profile venues, and be paid for their […]
Òran Ùr
BBC Radio nan Gàidheal are delighted to be involved in this next project over the next year. As Gaels, we sometimes tend to revisit and research older Gaelic songs – and there’s nothing wrong with that. There’s a rich archive available that’s been added to over hundreds of years that we need to keep alive […]
Feis Fhoirt 15-16th March, Falkirk
Fèis Fhoirt are running their bi-annual music weekend on 15-16th March, at St. Mungo’s High School in Falkirk. The Fèis weekend is an opportunity for 8-18 year olds to get involved with traditional Scottish music and Gaelic language. Participants can choose from a range of classes, from Gaelic song to sound production*. Click here for […]
Battle of The Folk Bands 2025 – The videos
We have just uploaded the videos of this years finalists from Battle of The Folk Bands at Celtic Connections festival. Watch them below!
Applications open for Folkworks Summer Schools and Summer Sessions 2025
Musicians and singers of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the world of folk music at the 2025 Folkworks Summer Schools and Folkworks Summer Sessions. Whether you’re a young player looking for an unforgettable week of music-making or an adult ready to play, create and perform, there’s a place for you in the […]
BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2025 WINNER
Finalists announced for the 2025 BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award – This Sunday!
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 […]
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 […]