Renewing the Tradition, devised by Hands Up For Trad as part of their ongoing Scotland Sings activities began in 2015 with a vision to remember and celebrate Robert Burns’ work within the context of Scotland’s choral and harmony singing network. Over the next four years some of Scotland’s most prominent traditional songwriters were commissioned to […]
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Dumfries & Galloway dancers prepare to compete at Minnigaff this weekend – 5th annual traditional music and dance festival set to welcome Highland dancers from all over the UK.
Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival gets under way this weekend, over the 6th-8th July 2018 and, with a new title, is hosting its first ever Scottish Highland dancing competitions; part of another packed festival programme of music and events. The festival kicks off on Friday 6th July with a guitar workshop […]
Tinto Summer School is next week! Watch last years vlogs!
It’s always an exciting time of year when Tinto Summer School comes round and loads of young people head to Wiston Lodge, Wiston, South Lanarkshire to learn music for the first week of July. Last year we made a daily vlog and they’re all below for you to get a feel the fun of the […]
Congratulations to Dr Karine Polwart and Christine Primrose MBE
Congratulations to Dr Karine Polwart who has just been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Glasgow. Read more about the award winning Karine Polwart and her songs at www.karinepolwart.com. You should also sign up for her newsletter – it’s great! Congratulations to Gaelic singer Christine Primrose MBE, who has been awarded an MBE […]
Fiddler Alasdair Fraser and cellist Natalie Haas to perform at Ayrshire’s Craigie Folk Club this July
The organisers of Ayrshire’s Craigie Folk Club are hugely delighted to announce a very special summer concert this July with the world famous master Scots fiddle player and composer Alasdair Fraser, in the intimate setting of Craigie Village Hall, Craigie by Kilmarnock. The sat nav code is KA1 5LY. The concert, on Tuesday 17th July […]
Hands Up for Trad Community Music Awards 2018 – Vote Now!
Hands Up for Trad announce the nominees in the Scottish Community Music Awards. The nominations celebrate music teachers, projects, young musicians, organisations and composers who make a musical difference to your community. Please click on the links to read about the nominees below and spread the word about these amazing people and projects. Our communitees […]
A Guide To The Higland Games
I recently spotted this interesting Guide To The Highland Games from VisitScotland. Here’s the opening paragraph. “The Highland games have a story that is as old and richly varied as that of Scotland’s landscape and its people. It’s a rare chance to reconnect with your roots and community, as well as an opportunity to get […]
Great opportunity! Highland Young Musicians
HIGHLAND YOUNG MUSICIANS groups are the north of Scotlands PREMIER youth music activities, promoting excellence and access through supported music activities. They lie at the top of the ‘pyramid’ of progressive activities run by High Life Highland music staff – but are not restricted to those who get lessons through HLH Instrumental Service – anyone […]
Ginealach Ùr – New Generation Concert 16th June, Glasgow
Featuring some of the biggest names in contemporary Gaelic music, celebrates the inspirational mentors and teachers who provide encouragement and inspiration for the next generation of performers. Presented in association with An Lòchran. New Tradition: Iain ‘Costello’ MacIver and John Murray formed New Tradition 25 years ago, and the band is celebrating the anniversary with […]
BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2019 is open for entries!
Could you be the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2019? This is now the premier award for young traditional musicians in Scotland and many of our past winners have gone on to have success in the world of traditional music. The final of this annual event takes place during the Celtic Connections Festival in […]