Legendary Scottish folk accordionist and wisecracker, Sandy Brechin, accompanied by his loyal stuffed dog on wheels, Roveroller, brings his successful weekly Facebook music and comedy lockdown show – Sandy on Sunday – to the live stage for the first time, and not just on a Sunday! Five gigs, each featuring several random characters from his […]
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Nominations open for Scots Leid Awards 2023
Nominations for the 2023 Scots Leid Awards open the day, giein aabody a chance tae pit forrit the names o their ain particlar Scots leid heroes. The awards ceremony will tak place at Johnstone Toon Ha, Johnstone, Renfrewshire on Seturday 16th September in pairtnership wi Paisley Is, showcasin the verra best o Scots leid an cultur. NOMINATE HERE The Awards gie richtfu recognition […]
THE JOHN MacLEAN SONG WRITING COMPETITION – 2023
To commemorate the 100th year of the death of this amazing man, Fraser Bruce is organising a song writing competition with the final to be held in Pollokshaws Burgh Hall on the 30th November 2023. This will be exactly 100 years from the actual date of his death. It is also St.Andrews night. John MacLean […]
New Andy M. Stewart website
Called one of Celtic music’s most gifted singers and arguably the best songwriter in the entire folk tradition, Andy M. Stewart has been delighting audiences with his music and humour for more than three decades. Born in Perthshire, Scotland, Andy grew up in a family noted for its fine traditional singing. He first drew the […]
Record attendances for HebCelt 2023 as curtains close on incredible weekend of music and culture
Stornoway was alive with the sound of music and an undeniable community spirit this weekend as HebCeltmade a welcome return to the picturesque Isle of Lewis, with record attendances of 19,500 on Lews Castle Green. From Wednesday 12 – Saturday 15 July, the internationally acclaimed festival attracted crowds of all ages with over 35 musical performances, a host of […]
Youth Engagement Project – Scots Fiddle Festival 2023
Scots Fiddle Festival are looking for talented young fiddlers aged 12-18* years to be part of the Young Engagement Project (YEP) and perform at the festival, opening the concert on Saturday 18th November 2023. This year’s YEP tutor is Graham Rorie, a finalist in the 2021 BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year and graduate of […]
Tinto Summer School Alumni 2023: Paul Murray
Tinto Summer School has been welcoming amazing young people since it started back in 2000. Every year, we get to meet a lovely group of students who enjoy learning music and having fun. It’s always inspiring to see so many bright and motivated young people come together and share their experiences, forming new connections and […]
Creating a list of Pianos in Scotland (so musicians can go and play them)
Hands Up for Trad want to create a list of piano venues in Scotland, providing a valuable resource for musicians in playing these beautiful instruments. We want to identify a diverse range of locations, including concert halls, music schools, cafes, hotels, and community centres. By categorizing the list by regions or cities, musicians can easily […]
HebCelt Islands Stage to have Zero Carbon Footprint for Second Year
HebCelt will once again be significantly powered by green hydrogen thanks to funding from EventScotland’s National Events Programme, as it continues its commitment to sustainability and innovation. Recently named one of the top 10 sustainable events in Europe, 2022 saw the festival utilise PlusZero’sinnovative technology for the first time, with the Islands Stage in the main arena powered […]
National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland applications are open now!
Applications are now open for young pipers and drummers aged 10-25 from across Scotland to join the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland (NYPBS), the premier youth development programme from The National Piping Centre. The programme provides a unique opportunity for the top young players to connect, form lifelong friendships, and challenge themselves to grow […]