The globally renowned Scottish folk group Capercaillie are set to appear at the 40th Orkney Folk Festival in May, in an unprecedented collaboration with a local orchestra led by Orkney Schools Instrumental Music Service, supported by players from Orkney Camerata and Kirkwall Town Band. Fast approaching their own 40th anniversary, Capercaillie join 24 acts already […]
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Second wave of artists announced for HebCelt
The second wave of artists has been announced for the internationally acclaimed music festival HebCelt, including local superstars Peat and Diesel and festival favourites Skerryvore who have joined Scottish duo The Proclaimers as part of the headliner roster. The exciting additions to this year’s line-up will join an eclectic array of previously announced artists, including multi award-winning power trio Talisk and celtic fusion outfit Niteworks. […]
New Hands Up for Trad TV 39 le Niteworks, Valtos, Peatbog Faeries, Tarran agus Breabach.
Have a watch of the latest Hands Up for Trad TV with Niteworks, Valtos, Peatbog Faeries, Tarran agus Breabach. A’ Ghrian by NiteworksGura mise tha fo Èislein feat. Ellen MacDonaldhttps://www.niteworksband.com Liberate by Valtos and Project Smokwww.valtosband.co.uk Peatbog Faerieshttps://peatbogfaeries.com Set of Reels by Tarranhttps://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/handsupfortrad/tarran-battle-of-the-folk-bands-winners-2023/ Fàs by BreabachTrack – Fàshttps://www.breabach.com
Fèis Rois restructures youth music event to make it more affordable for families across the Highlands
A Dingwall arts organisation has taken steps to make one of its key annual youth music events a ‘pay what you can’ opportunity in a bid to make it as affordable as possible for families across the Highlands. Fèis Rois has opened bookings for its annual Easter holiday music week, a fun-filled week of Gaelic, […]
Joy Dunlop releases vibrant new Gaelic album CaoirOut on Friday 24th March 2023
Esteemed Scottish singer and Gaelic language advocate Joy Dunlop is set to release her third solo album Caoir, featuring contemporary recordings of traditional Gaelic songs, on Friday 24th March 2023. Joy’s first solo material to be released in a decade, Caoir (pronounced koor) means a blaze of fire, fiercely burning, flames or flashes – imagery which comes across in the album’s undeniably […]
Fèis Fhoirt Trad Music Weekend 11-12th March
Join us for two days of music-making and fun! Fèis Fhoirt has been promoting Gaelic and Scottish traditional music in Stirling and Falkirk since 2010. Our Fèis Weekends bring together experienced tutors, new instruments to try, Gaelic music and culture, and the opportunity to perform in a fun and relaxed environment. They are open to […]
New Inverness Acoustic Music Club/Club Ciuil Inbhir Nis
The new Inverness Acoustic Music Club/Club Ciuil Inbhir Nis is dedicated to celebrating the best of local, national, and international quality singers and musicians from the traditional, folk, and world music genres. We believe in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for musicians and music lovers alike. Our events are fully acoustic, allowing attendees to […]
Congratulations to Breabach
Congratulations to Breabach who have just won the German critics (journalists) award for their album Fàs. Read about it here (in German). Have a listen to their album here.
Glasgow gets major new festival with launch of The Reeling – Summertime celebration of Scottish music to come to Rouken Glen Park this June
The prayers of Glasgow audiences with an appetite for Scottish music have been answered, with the launch of a major new summertime festival in the city, The Reeling. Rouken Glen Park will burst to life with traditional Scottish and roots music from some of the country’s most exciting artists on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th June 2023, for what […]
FRESH AYR FEST UNVEILS RAFT OF DAZZLING NEW ACTS
Ayr’s first-ever folk festival announces a string of sparkling musical talent
Fresh Ayr, the brand-new folk festival taking place in Ayr’s Rozelle Park between 11 – 13 August 2023, has announced an array of incredible artists that have been added to the already stellar lineup, guaranteeing a weekend of amazing live entertainment. It is shaping up to be an incredible three days with more than 25 […]