I had the real pleasure of being asked to judge the Young Scottish Jazz Musician semi-finals on Saturday. I’ve listened to the final of this competition on this radio since it was started but this was the first time I’ve been to see it live. I was astounded at the quality of these musicians – […]
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Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards by Claire Hastings
Last week I was lucky enough to attend the 10th Anniversary of the Young Scot Awards at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh. Since its launch in 2006, the Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards has celebrated the inspirational contributions of thousands of young Scots who have made a difference to communities across Scotland. I was there […]
Robyn Stapleton album launch
BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2014 Robyn Stapleton launches her debut album at this year’s TradFest in Edinburgh on Tuesday 5th May. Fickle Fortune features traditional songs from Scotland and Ireland. Robyn will be joined by band members Kristan Harvey (fiddle), Alistair Iain Paterson (piano & harmonium) & David McNee (guitar). Buy your ticket here http://www.tracscotland.org/festivals/tradfest/events/2665/fickle-fortune-robyn-stapleton
Can you help G&T fund their Debut Album?
We are four days into recording our debut album in Carrier Waves Studio, Glasgow. We have recorded nine out of the ten tracks which will be on the album. Monday was quite a difficult day as we ran into a lot of unforeseen problems in the studio and only managed to get half a track […]
Do you pay money into a pension fund?
Q. What do musicians tend not to have? A. A pension fund! I asked Sheena MacDonald at the Musicians’ Union what their advice would be and she sent this. Musicians Union Pension Scheme Hencilla Canworth were asked in 1999 by the Union to develop a new Scheme for Members. Hencilla Canworth were chosen because we […]
Call for entries – 2015 Young Scottish Jazz Musician Competition
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Young Scot Award Finalist! by Claire Hastings
I was very excited to find out this month that I have been selected as a finalist in the Arts category for the Young Scot awards! Especially as I had no idea I had been nominated! Since its launch in 2006, the Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards has celebrated the inspirational contributions of thousands of […]
A Year Like No Other by BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician 2014, Robyn Stapleton
I must admit, I’m not really one for writing a diary or blog, but this will have to be the exception because I don’t want to forget what has been the most eventful and the most exciting year! As the launch of my debut album approaches, I’ve been looking back on the past year and […]
Dates announced for BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2016
It’s nearly that time again – time to send in your entries to BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2016! Will you be the next Claire Hastings, Robyn Stapleton any of our 15 winners? Below are the dates you need to know! 4th May: Award open for entries 3rd July: Closing date for entries […]
Scottish Music in Primary Schools by Claire Hastings
I have just finished another fantastic term teaching Scottish music in Dumfries and Galloway primary schools. The project is funded by Creative Scotland’s Youth Music Initiative (YMI), and co-ordinated by Fèis Rois, and ensures every primary school in D&G receives one session per week for 6-8 week blocks. The project aims to give pupils a […]