At last, it’s back!! The Shetland Folk Festival will finally return this Spring as organisers confirm an in-person event and an eclectic and international line-up once more to mark the 40th festival. The four-day event will celebrate its return by looking to the future while also reflecting on the last four decades, with both established […]
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Scottish singer Rachel Walker marks anniversary of cancer diagnosis with charity EP in aid of Maggie’s
Exactly one year on from her breast cancer diagnosis, highly-lauded traditional performer Rachel Walker is set to release a heartfelt new EP with singer and multi-instrumentalist Aaron Jones in aid of the cancer support charity Maggie’s. Due for release on Friday 25th February, A Happy Place is a collection of uplifting songs chosen specifically for […]
Hands Up for Trad Strathspey and Reel Society is tomorrow night! Buy a ticket!
The Hands Up for Trad Strathspey and Reel Society Term 5 (led by the fabulous Claire Gullan) will run from the 12th January to 13th April 2022. The next meet-up is Wednesday 23rd February. A ticket for each meet-up (£4 +booking fee). The dates for Term 5 are below. 12/01/22 26/01/22 09/02/22 23/02/22 16/03/22 30/03/22 […]
Eddi Reader returns to the stage to celebrate 40 Years Live
The highly celebrated singer will commemorate four decades in the industry with performances across Scotland Eddi Reader, considered to be one of Scotland’s all-time greatest female voices and performers, is returning to stages across Scotland this April. Celebrating almost half a century of music, the 40 Years Live tour will see Eddi bring her signature […]
SayAGaelicPhraseDay 2022 – THIS FRIDAY 18th February
#SayAGaelicPhraseDay is back on Friday, 18th February and we would love you to take part! Over 244,000 people engaged with #sayagaelicphraseday last February it would be brilliant if everyone could join in again. It’s really easy to take part. If you speak Gaelic just make a video, record some audio, or type your favourite phrase […]
Scots song at Showcase Scotland
A couple of weeks back at Celtic Connections Festival we ran a broadcast of three Scots singers – Cameron Nixon, Ellie Beaton and Seàn Gray who performed for promoters and organisations from across the world. It was a great session and I thought you would like to see it! Here are their complete sets on […]
The British Banjo Mandolin and Guitar Festival 1-3 April 2022
The British BMG Federation is an organisation that celebrates all things fretted with the aim of promoting performance and learning of banjos, mandolins and guitars by creating educational opportunities such as workshops and courses for players of all ages to develop and improve skills on their chosen instruments. Find out more about the festival and […]
Fiddle player Eryn Rae wins BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2022
Fiddle player Eryn Rae has been named BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician for 2022. The 21 year old, from Jedburgh but now living in Glasgow, accepted the award from Gareth Hydes, Commissioning Editor, BBC Scotland, in a year that saw the prestigious competition return to the City Halls for the first time in two […]
Curtains Close on Celtic Connections 2022
In-person performances at Europe’s premier winter music festival Celtic Connections came to a close last night (Sunday 6 February) after almost three weeks of world-class concerts, exhibitions and screenings. The 29th edition of the UK’s premiere celebration of roots music pivoted to a hybrid approach in light of the Omicron variant last month, preserving the […]
Deira – Battle of The Folk Bands Winners 2022
Congratulations to Deira – winners of Battle of The Folk Bands 2022. It was brilliant to be in the Drygate as part of Celtic Connections Festival. All the bands performed so well. Read about all the finalists here. Thanks to our judges Cameron Nixon, Sarah Lockhart, Adam Sutherland and Kim Carnie who chose the winners […]