From Karen Steven. ‘Angel Boy’ was composed in memory of my great-nephew, Iain, who sadly passed away as a result of a road accident in August 2021. I really wanted this to be an inclusive project and enlist the support of professional as well as hobby musicians. I contacted friends and former students as well […]
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‘Steps for Solidarity’ – Online Dance & Body Music Workshops. Saturday 26th March and 2nd April
Calling dancers and body music makers around the world! Let’s come together, in solitary, to support the Red Cross which is currently providing essential aid to people in Ukraine. On Saturday 26th March & Saturday 2nd April there will be online dance and body music workshops delivered by international artists. The workshops are free to […]
Hundreds of new gigs across Scotland as live music industry gets welcome boost
An exciting initiative to support the recovery of Scotland’s live music industry has launched today, with more than 120 artists set to perform at more than 100 venues across the country. Scotland on Tour will take place over a period of 12 months between April 2022 and 2023, supporting the creation of hundreds of concerts […]
Lyfe Wi Fyfe
Award winnin sangster Iona Fyfe haes a chat about lyfe with Scots campaigner Jack Capener at 7pm on Wednesday 23rd March. Jine us below or have a swatch on oor social media channels!
Confidence in our own voices. Reflections on learning and teaching Scottish folk songs by Kirsty Law
Learning and teaching folk songs can take us to some emotional places. A recent student of mine – one I teach remotely online – has started these singing lessons for the first time, in his retirement. In doing so, he is also connecting with his roots; with family lost, and the lives they lead. He […]
MacWordle – the Scots Language Wordle
Dictionaries of the Scots Language have launched MacWordle. One puzzle a day to test and expand your Scots vocabulary. Gie it a go! https://macwordle.co.uk Try the Gaelic one here!
“Show us Your Gaelic” Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) announces programme for the inaugural festival, Monday 21st to Sunday 27th March 2022.
Following on from the international success of #LàAbairtNaGàidhlig or #sayagaelicphraseday, Scotland is hosting its first ever official country-wide Gaelic language week; Seachdain na Gàidhlig, or World Gaelic Week: that aims to celebrate and promote the importance of Gaelic within Scotland’s cultural and creative landscape. Launched at a special Gaelic takeover event at BASTA Pizza, Glasgow […]
Seachdain na Gàidhlig has brilliant t-shirts for you to buy!
Seachdain na Gàidhlig (21-27th March) have just launched a line of t-shirts. They look really good and if you choose to buy one, people will instantly want to be your friend! There are two designs which you can see here and a tote bag. Visit the shop here https://seachdainnagaidhlig.scot/store/ Don’t miss Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic […]
Young people will make music together once again in Ullapool this Easter. Fèis Rois na h-Òigridh returns for the first time since 2019
Innovative arts organisation, Fèis Rois, will deliver its first Fèis Rois na h-Òigridh (Junior Fèis) since 2019 this Easter and will welcome a team of top musicians and tutors to Ullapool for a week of musical activities with young people from across the Highlands. After the last couple of years of cancelled live events being […]
Not long now! Scotland to hold first ever World Gaelic Week, from 21st to 27th March 2022.
Following on from the international success of #LàAbairtNaGàidhlig or #sayagaelicphraseday during lockdown, Scotland is to hold its first ever official week Gaelic language week. Seachdain na Gàidhlig, or World Gaelic Week, will be a seven day programme of events, taking place from Monday 21st to Sunday 27th March 2022. Pronounced ‘Shach-keen na Gaaah-lik’ (ch like […]