The Piping Live! Big Band will return for its seventh showcase at this year’s festival and pipers of all ages and abilities are invited to take part in the iconic event which takes place in Glasgow’s west end. On Monday 12th August, over 150 pipers and drummers will gather at Mansfield Park in Partick, ranging from young learners […]
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Unleash your creativity with the MLitt in Ethnology & Folklore at the University of Aberdeen. Delve into Scotland’s vibrant vernacular culture through stories, music, traditions, and more. This programme offers a comprehensive exploration of Ethnology, Folklore, and Ethnomusicology, focusing on Scottish culture and traditions. Gain practical skills in archiving, audio, and video creation, and editing. […]
New Orleans by Kim Carnie
Celebrated Scottish singer-songwriter Kim Carnie is set to unveil her latest single New Orleans on Friday 7 June. With an infectious summer sound and poignant message, the refreshing track explores themes of community and belonging, with Kim’s velvet vocals shining throughout. New Orleans sees the award-winning Glasgow-based vocalist experiment with Americana-inspired melodies, backed by stunning instrumental compositions, and serves as a […]
#GiesAScotsPoemDay – 13th June 2024
Gies A Scots Poem Day is back on Friday 13th June and it’s really braw that we are partnering with the Scottish Poetry Library to make it even better! As ever we are asking everyone to write / record / video their favourite Scots verse and post it on social media on the 13th June with the […]
Over Again by Siobhan Miller
Acclaimed folk singer-songwriter Siobhan Miller, winner of the 2018 BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Track, takes a thrilling turn towards infectious pop with her latest single, “Over Again.” This genre-bending evolution marks her return to original songwriting, reminiscent of her critically acclaimed 2018 album Mercury. “Over Again” propels Miller into the pop arena […]
Vietnamese musicians on their way to the Black Isle
Vietnamese musicians are coming to Ross-shire next month to collaborate with Scottish musicians as part of a partnership between Dingwall-based arts organisation, Fèis Rois and Glasgow International Jazz Festival. In 2019, the British Council took a Vietnamese delegation to the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow, which resulted in a follow-up residency for three Scottish musicians […]
HebCelt boosts green credentials with new initiative
Scottish festival continues to lead the way in eco-friendly event innovation. Iconic Lewis music festival HebCelt will implement a forward-thinking new green initiative at this year’s festival, thanks to funding from EventScotland. The festival’s latest eco innovations include the installation of a green energy system known as a micro power grid system, which consists of […]
Tiree Music Festival Set to Make Determined Return
Nathan Carter joins Tide Lines and Skerryvore at top of 2024 bill The countdown is officially on to the return of iconic Scottish beachfront festival Tiree Music Festival, known fondly as TMF, as it gets set to make a determined return this year. Taking place from 12th – 14th July, the 2024 edition of the […]
EUROPEAN FOLK DAY 2024
EUROPEAN FOLK DAY 2024 Make sure you are part of the European Folk Daythis year on or around Monday 23 September. Absolutely everyone can participate (you don’t have to be an EFN member although we’d love you to join) – and it’s very important to note that participation can be on the Folk Day itself but also on the days just before and after 23 […]
Paisley Mòd Gold Medallists head stateside for Mòd Chesapeake
The Gold Medal winners from last year’s Royal National Mòd in Paisley, Emma MacLeod and Iain Cormack, will attend Mòd Chesapeake in Maryland this August to celebrate the thriving Gaelic connection between Scotland and the USA. As part of their prize for winning the coveted Gold Medals for Gaelic song, the pair will act as ambassadors at the regional festival, taking place […]