The Traditional Music Forum are looking to update their census of Traditional Music Learning in Community Settings. With the last census being in 2016, we would like to look at the results from 2021-2022. They would appreciate it if you could take the time to fill out this survey, which will help to understand the current traditional music learning in communities across Scotland. […]
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The Piper and the Maker II ~ Celebrating C
A Compilation of fine Scottish Pipers, playing ‘C’ Scottish Small pipes made by Hamish & Fin MooreSome 20 years on from the release of The Piper and the Maker, an album which featured notable players performing on instruments made by Perthshire pipemakers Hamish and Fin Moore, a follow-up album, The Piper and the Maker II […]
New National Piping Centre study to tackle underrepresentation of women in Scottish piping and drumming
A study into the underrepresentation of women in Scotland’s piping and drumming scene has been launched by The National Piping Centre, in collaboration with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Entitled Women in Piping and Drumming: Equality, Inclusivity, and Diversity, the six-month study is launching an online survey, designed to gain a better understanding of women’s perspectives and experiences […]
Live Music Now Scotland and Skye Chamber Music continue collaboration with Skye residency for young professional harpist
Live Music Now Scotland is delighted to announce the next stage in its ongoing collaboration with Skye Chamber Music: a nine day residency for Sophie Rocks, a classical harpist who will be honing her musical acumen on the picturesque island, as well as giving back to the community through a tour of performances at community […]
Voices to bloom in Alness as part of new wellbeing project from Highland arts organisation.
A new weekly singing group for adults in Alness starts next week after the success of a one-off workshop which took place in the Unexpected Garden in The Field last year. The Place Youth Club in Alness took on the lease of a disused field in Teaninich Industrial Estate during the pandemic to allow them […]
Skipinnish to release protest song in defence of coastal communities
Scottish Celtic powerhouse Skipinnish have released a new single titled The Clearances Again, to help save Scottish coastal communities. One of Scotland’s biggest Celtic bands, Skipinnish have teamed up with 64-year-old inshore fisherman, Donald Francis (DF) MacNeil for the protest song, which has been penned in response to plans to ban inshore fishing and all marine activities. As the Scottish Government’s public […]
Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin Big Band At Edinburgh TradFest 2023
With support from the William Grant Foundation, Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin is back and offering an exciting opportunity for young musicians. The ‘EYG Big Band’ will be formed of participants between the age of 13-18. The three day programme will be led by professional musicians and educators Lori Watson and Phil Alexander. Check out all the workshops at […]
Piping live are looking for emerging talent groups
Piping Live! – Glasgow International Piping Festival is excited to announce a competition for emerging talent. The competition gives new UK-based acts the chance to compete for a slot on the festival’s popular Street Café Stage and Festival Club, and be part of the 20th edition of the world’s biggest week of piping. To enter, […]
HebCelt 2023 launches in-demand day tickets
HebCelt – the internationally acclaimed music festival held annually on the Isle of Lewis – has launched its much-anticipated day tickets for 2023. From today, festival fans can snap up day passes for the Thursday, Friday or Saturday of the beloved Outer Hebridean event, which takes place between 12th – 15th July at Lews Castle in […]
Gradam Comaoine (Outstanding Contribution) TG4 2023 goes to Scottish musician Frank McArdle
TG4 Gradam Ceoil 2023 is in its 26th year and the awards ceremony will air live on TG4 on Sunday the 23rdApril at 9.30pm from University Concert Hall in Limerick. The concert can be viewed live on TG4 player at www.tg4.ie worldwide. TG4 is the Irish language television channel based in Ireland. The annual Gradam Ceoil Awards, also known as […]