Great news to hear that Glasgow Fiddle Workshop (www.gfw.scot ) in Glasgow continues to be busy over the summer:July/August: summer fun Classes for early stages at Kelvin CollegeJuly: played on the canal during the Dandelion FestivalAugust 27th: Come and Try and Concert esp. for Juniors at Kelvin College ( John Wheatley Building)31/3 […]
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Free music, workshops & Highland grown produce in Alness this summer as part of nationwide project
A summer of free workshops, music and home-grown food is the order of the day thanks to a special project between arts organisation, Fèis Rois, and Alness youth club, The Place, as part of Dandelion.Festival in The Field will be hosted at the Unexpected Garden in Alness this summer with a host of outdoor workshops and […]
The Northern Meeting Piping Competition launches first-ever live stream
The Northern Meeting Piping Competition, held at Eden Court in Inverness and renowned as the most prestigious piping competition in the world, will be live-streamed for the first time ever on Thursday 1st September 2022. Several of the events from world’s greatest non-invitational indoor solo piping competition will be available to watch for just £15 from the comfort of your […]
Doune the Rabbit Hole festival celebrates 2022 success
Doune the Rabbit Hole celebrated a triumphant return this weekend, as 10,000 ticket holders flooded through the gates at Cardross Estate to enjoy a weekend full of music, dancing and family fun. The highly-anticipated event delighted attendees with an incredible line-up of more than 200 Scottish and international acts, 100s of workshops, talks, and family-friendly activities across a […]
Tinto Summer School 2022 – the photos
It was brilliant to be back at Tinto Summer School last week at Wiston Lodge, South Lanarkshire. As ever the young people were amazing and great fun to be with. Our tutors (Alana MacInnes, Graham Rorie, Josie Duncan, Luc McNally and Michael Biggins) were fabulous too and made lots of great music with the young […]
Next Generation of Musicians Take To The Road Once Again This Summer
Two groups of talented young musicians will take to the road once again this summer for three weeks of musical performances the length and breadth of Scotland as part of a pioneering traditional music programme established by a Ross-shire based arts organisation. For the first time since 2019, the Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail will see […]
Tiree Music Festival Makes It’s Long-Awaited Return
After a two-year hiatus Tiree Music Festival returned for a three-day spectacular with over 30 performances across the weekend, alongside a host of family-friendly activities to keep all ages entertained. With sand, sea and (mostly) sunshine, the magical inner Hebridean festival delivered on all fronts for its 11th edition with world-class music and picture-perfect beaches. Returning for […]
Royal National Mòd 2022 to bring dazzling display of Gaelic music and culture to Perth. Programme of fringe performances unveiled ahead of October event
The Royal National Mòd will showcase and celebrate the very best in Gaelic music and culture when it comes to Perth for the first time in 18 years this October. A vibrant programme of fringe concerts, shows, ceilidhs and exhibitions, has today been unveiled and will delight audiences across the city between the 14th – 22nd October 2022. […]
Not long now! Book your place Tinto Summer School 2022!
Tinto Summer School is back in person for 2022! We look forward to welcoming participants aged 11 (entering high school) – 17 back to Wiston Lodge (South Lanarkshire) for a great week of music, song, fun and campfire song! The dates are 4-9th July 2022 and all instruments and levels of ability are welcome. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tinto-summer-school-2022-new-tickets-290377666417 […]
Piping Live! Big Band set to return to this year’s Festival
The Piping Live! Big Band will return for its 5th showcase at this year’s festival as pipers of all ages and abilities are invited to take part in the mass participation event. On Monday 8th August 150 pipers will gather, ranging from little learners playing their chanters to seasoned professionals playing the pipes in their retirement. The […]