Scottish Folk Day will take place once more on Monday 23 September, celebrating the country’s lively traditional music scene, and offering a platform for musicians and artists at every level to showcase their talents. After last year’s highly successful pilot project organisers are calling for people of all backgrounds and abilities to stage performances and […]
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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 […]
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 […]