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 […]
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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 […]
NYPBS Ensembles Applications Are Open Now!
Applications are now open for young pipers and drummers aged 10-25 from across Scotland to join the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland (NYPBS), the premier youth development programme from The National Piping Centre. NYPBS Ensembles provide unique opportunities for the top young players to connect, form lifelong friendships, and challenge themselves to grow as musicians through […]
Tinto Summer School 2024 – What a week!
We had a lovely time at Tinto Summer School this week in Wiston Lodge. Great young people and superb tutors combined to make another memorable year. We already have the dates for next year – 7-12th July 2025 and the 2024 tutors are returning. We are hoping to have it on sale in the next […]
Books that shaped you
Tell the National Library of Scotland about the books that have inspired you. From novels to knitting patterns, children’s books to cookbooks, they want to hear about the books that mean something special to you. In 2025 the National Library of Scotland is 100 years old. To celebrate, they’re planning a year filled with events […]
Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones are out on the road this week.
Rachel and Aaron are back in the studio this month to record the follow up to their debut duo album, ‘Band of the Year’ nominees at the Trad Awards 2023, Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones are also out on the road in Scotland. Catch them performing songs from that album and debuting their new songs […]