Trad Music Forum are thrilled to unveil a series of industry-focussed workshops designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills for your career as a self-employed traditional musician. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting out, our workshops offer invaluable insights and practical tips to help you succeed in the traditional music […]
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Hands Up for Trad’s Women in Music and Culture 2024 List
Hands Up for Trad exists to promote Scottish traditional music and culture through education, information and advocacy. Our core purpose is to promote and shine the spotlight on the diversity of talent in Scotland. Ideally there would be no place for a list promoting the work of women but until true equity and equality exist […]
Skye Tour & Events for World Down Syndrome Day
A pair of young musicians from the Isle of Skye and Edinburgh will use the joy of music to help end stereotypes and break down barriers for people with Down’s Syndrome. Ester Strachan, a fiddle player from Skye, and Magnus Turpie, a button box player from Edinburgh, who both have Down’s Syndrome, embark on a […]
Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) organisers reflect on triumphant 2024 event
This year’s Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) drew to a triumphant close on Sunday 25 February, with organisers reflecting on the tremendous achievements of the 2024 event, which has been the biggest yet. Returning for its third edition, the global event took place from 19-25 February and showcased over 170 eventsacross Scotland and beyond, surpassing initial expectations […]
Competition entries open for The Royal National Mòd 2024 in Oban
The online entry system for this year’s Royal National Mòd is now open, An Comunn Gàidhealach has announced. Competitors wishing to take part in the 2024 event, taking place from 11-19 October 2024 inOban, have until midnight on Friday 31 May 2024 to submit their entries. Oban is fondly recognised as the home of the Mòd, with An Comunn Gàidhealach, the central organisation who […]
Sgoil Shamhraidh 2024, Ceòlas, South Uist
Ceòlas are delighted to open bookings for our 2024 Summer School, which will take place in Daliburgh, South Uist from 7th to 12th July 2024. This is a brilliant week of music and fun with great tutors and craic. Find out more here.
Shetland Fiddle Week, Lerwick 5-9th August 2024
Shetland Fiddle Week offers a week of fiddle classes suitable for all abilities, teaching the unique Shetland fiddle style and tunes. Delivered in the beautiful Shetland Islands themselves, the week offers students a chance to absorb Shetland’s musical culture and heritage and meet members of the thriving musical community. Concerts and sessions will also take […]
World-class folk talent and themed nights on the cards for Edinburgh Folk Club
Following a buoyant start to its 2024 season, Edinburgh Folk Club’s weekly folk nights are set to continue into February and March with a wealth of folk talent and themed open mic nights. Celebrating its 50th year at the heart of the capital’s traditional music scene, the beloved Club lights up Wednesday nights at Edinburgh’s Ukrainian Community Centre, […]
Calum McIlroy, BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award Winner 2024
Singer, mandolin & guitar player Calum McIlroy, from Aberdeenshire, is the winner of the coveted title of BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2024. A packed audience in Glasgow’s City Halls watched six finalists vie for the title, in an event which was also broadcast live on BBC Radio Scotland and BBC ALBA on Sunday, […]
Curtain closes on Celtic Connections 2024
World-renowned folk, roots and world music festival Celtic Connections drew to a triumphant close in Glasgow last night after 18 days of spectacular sold-out concerts, innovative musical sessions and star-studded collaborations. From Thursday 18 January to Sunday 4 February, the city came alive with over 300 incredible events involving 1,200 artists across 25 of the city’s venues.The biggest […]