Upmak Records is the first dedicated outlet for experimental folk music recordings in Scotland. We aim to bring experimental folk music into the public domain, to draw attention to and support this work, and to inspire new folk music experiments. Upmak Records operates as a cooperative for the benefit of the artists. A steering group […]
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The Tipsy Sailor/ The Future is Bright / J. F. Dickie by Simon Thoumire and Dave Milligan
Glasgow Concert is the new album from Simon Thoumire (concertina) and Dave Milligan (piano). Recorded in 2020 at Celtic Connections festival just before lockdown was a thing and we all became distracted. It took til 2024 for the album to arrive. Both Dave and Simon are massive Moscow Art Trio fans and one of our […]
Tha Seachdain na Gàidhlig a’ fastadh! // Seachdain na Gàidhlig are hiring!
Cuidiche nam Meadhanan Sòisealta & Rianachd Thigibh còmhla ri sgioba Seachdain na Gàidhlig airson a bhith air sàs anns an iomairt againn! Càite: Aig an taigh Ceann-latha: Dihaoine 16 Lùnastal Tuairisgeul obrach ri fhaighinn an seo. // We are hiring! Social Media and Administrative Assistant Join the Seachdain na Gàidhlig team as we develop our exciting […]
Piping Live! Showcase Emerging and Diverse Talent for 2024
Glasgow’s internationally renowned piping festival Piping Live! will showcase five acts as part of theEmerging Talent strand of this year’s event. Taking place from Saturday 10th – Sunday 18th August, Piping Live! is the world’s biggest piping festival, attracting over 30,000 attendees to Glasgow each year. The Emerging Talent competition allows UK-based acts to apply for a chance to perform on the Street Caféstage […]
Debut single released by emerging young Highland singer-songwriter – RÓ
Anam Communications is proud to introduce RÓ, a young versatile artist from the Highlands of Scotland, with the release of their debut single, “Needing More,” available on all major digital platforms on 05 July 2024. “Needing More” is a profound exploration of humanity’s relentless desire for more from both nature and our personal relationships. RÓ’s […]
New websites from Ewan McVicar
2015 Recipient of the Hamish Henderson Services to Traditional Music Award Ewan McVicar has been making really interesting websites for many years. Below are his latest websites most definitely worth a visit. OH BUT THEY SANG BONNY Ewan McVicar has just created the theysangbonny.website, gathering together information from diverse sources on Scotland’s women singers and […]
Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame Services to Community 2024 Inductees Announced
Hands Up for Trad are very happy to announce the first Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame Inductees of 2024. The inductees in the Services to Community section are individuals that work tirelessly to help their community and enrich the lives of others through selfless service or charitable work. This section of the Hall of […]
Public cried oan on tae nominate thir Scots language heroes for national awards
Scotland’s traditional culture, music an airts organisation Hands Up For Trad is giein a shout oot tae the public tae pit forrit thir ain Scots leid champions for national recognition, as nominations for this year’s Scots Language Awards officially gets unnerwey the day, Monday 22nd July. The Awards ceremony, celebratin the Scots leid in daily […]
Hands Up for Trad has become the latest accredited Living Hours employer in Scotland.
Hands Up for Trad has become the latest accredited Living Hours employer in Scotland. Living Hours accreditation requires employers to pay the real Living Wage to all their employees over the age of 18 and commit to providing at least four weeks’ notice for every shift, with guaranteed payment if shifts are cancelled within this notice period. […]
The search for BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician 2025 is open
Any singer or instrumentalist aged between 18 and 27 can apply and be in the chance of winning the prestigious title, an additional recording session with BBC Radio Scotland, a performance at the Scots Trad Music Awards and one year’s membership of Musicians’ Union. Previous BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musicians include our own Anna […]