Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) has unveiled details of its most diverse, ambitious and largest programme to date, bringing together speakers, learners and enthusiasts from across Scotland and beyond. The fourth edition of the nationwide language initiative will take place from 24th February – 2nd March 2025 celebrating the theme, Ceanglaichean gun Chrìch (pronounced kyeh-leech-un gun chreech), which signifies Building Connections in […]
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Battle of The Folk Bands 2025 Finalists Announced
Celtic Connections proudly presents this year’s Battle of the Folk Bands on Saturday 18th January in the Drygate Brewery at 1pm, one of the most exciting events showcasing Scotland’s finest emerging talent. Five brilliant new bands – Beatha, Dàna, Dauntless, Lussa, and The Jack Houston Band – will take to the stage to compete for […]
Glasgow counts down to premier winter festival Celtic Connections 2025
Glasgow, a UNESCO City of Music, is counting down to hosting the premier winter festival Celtic Connections, in partnership with Innis & Gunn. In less than two weeks, the city will be brimming with the world’s best roots, world and folk music. An estimated 1,200 musicians and artists from 20 countries will be in Glasgow between Thursday 16 […]
Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail
Applications are open to join the Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail, a paid summer opportunity for four weeks from 14th July – 9th August 2025. Following an intensive training week from 14-18th July, successful applicants will then tour the country from 21st July to 9th August 2025. This year, Fèis Rois are auditioning for two strands […]
Tiree Music Festival unveils 2025 plans alongside significant economic boost for region
Tiree Music Festival (TMF) has unveiled the economic impact figures for its 2024 edition, with the July event generating a £1.3 million boost for the Inner Hebridean island and region. The multi award-winning festival’s success has once again been recognised with two national award nominations. The festival has contributed a significant £9.4 million to the island […]
Auchies Spikkin’ Auchie – Debut Album! By Grace Stewart-Skinner
Can you help the amazing Grace Stewart-Skinner achieve her target and make her debut album? For the last six months I have been working hard on my exciting new project, Auchies Spikkin’ Auchie. I am absolutely bursting to share what I have done but I just need a few more pennies to get me there! Auchies Spikkin’ […]
Routes to Roots: Oaxaca & Glasgow Residency in January 2025 Crowdfunder
Routes to Roots is an initiative dedicated to fostering intercultural collaboration through music. Our mission is to unite communities across cultures, showing how cultural exchange can deepen our understanding of one another. Through artist composition residencies and community music workshops, we aim to create lasting connections and celebrate the power of cultural wealth. Check out […]
Seachdain na Gàidhlig agus Sgoiltean // Seachdain na Gàidhlig and Schools
Tha Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025 gu bhith ann an bailtean beaga agus bailtean mòra, tallaichean coimhearsnachd agus ‘s dòcha fiù ‘s ann an sràidean! Ach nach biodh e mìorbhaileach nach biodh Seachdain na Gàidhlig anns na ceudan de sgoiltean air feadh na dùthcha? Ma tha sibh nar tidsearan, luchd-obrach sgoile, pàrantan, buill de theaghlach neo […]
Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame Services to Performance 2024 Inductees Announced
Hands Up for Trad proudly announces the 2024 inductees to the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame, sponsored by Fèisean nan Gàidheal. These individuals and groups have made exceptional contributions to Scottish traditional music through performance, teaching, preservation, and innovation. The Services to Performance inductees for 2024 represent the breadth and depth of Scotland’s musical […]
Global acts to make their mark in Moray for Speyfest 2025
Speyfest, renowned for celebrating the best in traditional and contemporary Celtic music in the heart of Moray, has unveiled the full main stage line-up for its 28th edition, taking place from 25th – 27th July 2025. Located in the picturesque village of Fochabers in the north east of Scotland, Speyfest will once again become a focal point for […]