We’re on the lookout for talented young folk aged 11–18 writing and creating in Scots. ENTER HERE. Are you a Scots writer with stories to share? Or a teacher working with young writers we should know about? Enter the Young Scots Writer o the Year Award.We’re looking for stories, poems, spoken word pieces, comics, videos […]
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Rejuvenation Concert at Celtic Connections 22nd January
We had a great time listening to all the new music at the Rejuvenation concert at Celtic Connections 2022. Thanks to the festival and Stonehaven Folk Club for their support in making this performance happen. It was a real treat. Below are the photos from the concert taken by Martin Forry. There are still plenty […]
Battle of The Folk Bands Finalists 2022
The finalists for Battle of The Folk Bands 2022 have been announced! Congratulations to Deira Kenneth MacFarlane Band Ruach The Auldeners We can’t wait to get back to hearing these bands live and would love you to join us. The finals will happen at Celtic Connections on Saturday 29th January in the Drygate Brewery (1pm). […]
A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY – Become an individual member of the NAAFC and support our music through the NAAFC.
COME JOIN US! Since 1971 the NAAFC has been at the heart of accordion and fiddle music and traditional Scottish entertainment more widely; promoting and inspiring several generations of musicians, dancers, and listeners alike. You are hereby invited to be part of that unique heritage by becoming a member! Following in the footsteps of great […]
Orkney Folk Festival to return to full-scale live event in May
Stromness is set to come alive to folk music from around the world once again, as the team behind the Orkney Folk Festival have announced a return to a full-scale live event this spring. In the first wave of line-up announcements, 24 acts have been unveiled for the 39th outing of the award-winning festival. Musicians […]
Lewis piper, James Duncan Mackenzie, launches third solo album. Fìbhig features tunes composed and recorded from home
After launching his debut tune collection last month, piper James Duncan Mackenzie has launched pre-orders for his third solo album, which consists of music composed and recorded from his home in Shawbost. Fìbhig, from an old Norse name meaning of a bay and hamlet, features 19 tunes and one song, all composed and recorded by […]
Favourite Scots Poems with Scots Hoose
Scots Hoose has teamed up with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland to bring you films of their Favourite Scots Poems like The Crocodile by JK Annand and Mrs Nae Offence by Gregor Steele. Not sure how to say the Scots words? Need some tips for reciting a Scots poem for a school concert or competition? […]
The New Tradition: Rejuvenation. 22nd January 1pm, Celtic Connections Festival
Lockdown has not been easy for musicians and younger musicians in particular have not had the opportunities to get out and play and try new ideas after finishing their various qualifications. Hands Up for Trad, Stonehaven Folk Club and Celtic Connections have come together to give an opportunity to seven young musicians to make a […]
Fraya Thomsen new video. Footloose
Fraya Thomsen is excited to release a new film made to music on Friday 14th of January. Director Eleanor Mortimer was inspired by Phrenetikos to make an accompanying film. Fraya met Eleanor when studying at the National Film and Television School where they struck up a collaborative bond. In this textural exploration, Eleanor and Fraya […]
WIDE DAYS 2022 ARTIST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
In partnership with PRS Foundation the Wide Days 2022 Artist Development Programme will support six acts based in Scotland, to develop opportunities internationally (including the rest of the UK). Applications are now open to solo-artists and bands of any genre and are now extending the opportunity to studio-based creators – songwriters, composers, producers and DJs […]