The online entry system for this year’s Royal National Mòd is now open, An Comunn Gàidhealach has announced. Competitors wishing to take part in the 2023 event, taking place between 13-21 October 2023 in Paisley, have until midnight on Wednesday 31st May 2023 to submit their entries. 2023 will see the Gaeldom’s premiere musical and cultural event celebrating Gaelic language […]
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Scottish Young Musicians Ensemble of the Year seeking to find best young music group in Scotland, with entries open to all school-aged pupils in the country
Scottish Young Musicians is returning for 2023 to find Scotland’s best solo performer and ensemble. Young musicians from around the country will compete to win big prizes and perform live on a national stage in front of internationally renowned judges. This year more local authorities are taking part to offer young people around Scotland the opportunity to take part in this […]
The TAM Sessions – bringing music, art and crafting together.
Sunday 12th March: The pilot of The TAM sessions is taking place in Edinburgh! Musicians Claire Gullan and Kirstie McLanaghan are embarking on a new, collaborative project that combines their passions- playing Trad music, art, & crafting. The TAM Sessions will be an open and informal trad session, and at the same time we welcome you to bring […]
Amy Laurenson, BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award Winner 2023
Sunday 5th February saw the 23rd BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award Finals at Celtic Connections Festival in the City Hall’s Glasgow. 6 finalists (Aidan Moodie, Ailis Sutherland, Amy Laurenson, Madeleine Stewart, Mairi Mcgillivray, Sam Mabbett) competed for the prestigious title and performed to a capacity crowd. Each musician played 15 minutes and were […]
Spectacular 30th edition of Celtic Connections draws to a close
Europe’s premier folk, roots and world music festival Celtic Connections drew to a close last night after 18 days of spectacular concerts, unique and powerful collaborations and captivating screenings. Performances from some of the world’s most celebrated artists were showcased across the festival’s unforgettable 30th edition. The world-renowned event, which ran from Thursday 19th January to Sunday […]
This Sunday 5th February! BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2023 Finalists Announced
Twelve young musicians from all over Scotland took part in the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award on Sunday 30th October. It was a brilliant concert and each musician performed exceptionally well giving the panel of judges quite a task choosing the 6 finalists. In the end after lots of deliberation they chose the […]
Exciting! 41st Shetland Folk Festival Line-Up
Folk fans from every direction can start counting down the days as the Shetland Folk Festival launches its visiting artist line-up! As ever a smorgasbord of new acts alongside some familiar faces will grace Shetland stages from 27th April this year, with performers representing up to 10 different nations for the 41st Festival. Americana legends, Foghorn Stringband will make their first appearance in Shetland […]
Launch of Spirit:360 artists digital platform
Today marks the official launch of the Spirit:360 digital platform of over 60 artists who received up to £1000 commission each to create works that have been inspired from the theme ‘Spirit of the Highlands’. Simon RiddellSimon Riddell The online platform features all commissioned artists, each with their own profile page showcasing their work for […]
Blazin’ in Beauly 2023 Tickets Are Now On Sale
We’re delighted to announce that Blazin’ in Beauly 2023 will be taking place from 16-20 October, and tickets are now ON SALE! We’ll have Capercaillie and Session A9 fiddler Charlie McKerron as our guest tutor, fresh from his win as Tutor of the Year at the Trad Awards last weekend.Hannah Rarity will be joining us to lead some song […]
Tarran – Battle of The Folk Bands Winners 2023
Congratulations to Tarran who won Battle of The Folk Bands on Saturday 21st January at Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow. In a packed out Drygate in the East End of Glasgow 4 bands competed to win this prestigious prize. All the bands performed brilliantly but in the end there had to be one winner. The […]