Leading Scottish artists set to dazzle crowds at Cherry Hinton in the Year of Scotland Cambridge Folk Festival is partnering with Showcase Scotland Expo to host the finest emerging artists from north of the border in an unparalleled initiative for an English festival from Thursday 25 – Sunday 28 July 2024. Dozens auditioned for twelve coveted spots on the […]
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Fèis Phàislig Returns with ‘Stramash for Schools’ Tour and Exciting New Additions for Fèis Week 2024
Fèis Phàislig, a leading arts organisation in Renfrewshire, is thrilled to announce the return of its ‘Stramash for Schools’ tour and the opening of applications for its annual Fèis Week event in 2024. Building on the success of the Royal National Mòd’s visit to Paisley in 2023, Fèis Phàislig’s ‘Stramash for Schools’ tour will offer […]
Star-studded night to raise money for Medical Aid for Palestinians
In a powerful statement of solidarity and humanitarian support, a unique star-studded concert is set to take place at the prestigious Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday 1 May 2024. With an unparalleled line-up of musical luminaries, this concert promises to be an unforgettable evening of music, compassion, and unity. The defining factor that brings these great artists […]
Orkney Folk Festival releases full programme for 2024 event
Orkney Folk Festival has announced its full programme for the 2024 event, with acts from around the world set to perform across the islands between 23 and 26 May. Leading artists from Canada, the USA, Australia, Ireland, Norway, England and throughout Scotland will join home-grown Orcadian musicians at the festival in its 41st year. The […]
#WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay 2021 Concert
I was looking through the content on our Hands Up for Trad YouTube channel and I noticed that the original 2021 #WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay Concert recorded in Gloworm Studios, Glasgow wasn’t public. This was a concert recorded in the middle of lockdown and none of the musicians had played together. It is a really beautiful concert of […]
HebCelt 2024 schedule revealed as sought-after day tickets go on sale
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. […]
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 […]