{"id":18617,"date":"2023-01-30T13:05:13","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T13:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/?p=18617"},"modified":"2023-01-30T13:05:16","modified_gmt":"2023-01-30T13:05:16","slug":"mairi-mcgillivray-finalist-in-the-bbc-radio-scotland-young-traditional-musician-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/mairi-mcgillivray-finalist-in-the-bbc-radio-scotland-young-traditional-musician-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Mairi Mcgillivray: Finalist in the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2023 Semi Finals.\nPictured \nMairi Mcgillivray\n\n\n\nPhotograph by Martin Shields \nTel 07572 457000\nwww.martinshields.com\n\u00a9 Martin Shields<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mairi Mcgillivray from Islay is a finalist in the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2023. The finals will be held at Celtic Connections Festival on 5th February 2022 at 5pm. Buy a ticket here<\/a> or listen live on BBC Radio Scotland<\/a> or watch on BBC ALBA<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We asked Mairi<\/strong> the following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How did you get involved in traditional music?<\/strong>
Coming from Islay, at a young age I started singing in Gaelic through the F\u00e8is movement. I went on to compete in M\u00f2ds both locally and nationally. My interest in traditional music grew from there, learning fiddle and starting to sing in a more traditional style. This spurred me on to study at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland which was a fantastic experience and really helped me to understand who I was as a musician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why did you enter BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award?<\/strong>
I entered BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award as it is a very prestigious competition with many wonderful musicians competing in it over the years. I hoped if successful it would help me share my music with a wider audience. To have gotten through to the finals and be involved alongside some amazing musicians is such an honour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who has been the biggest inspiration\/influence on your music-making and why?<\/strong>
I wouldn\u2019t be where I am without the wonderful tutors and musicians I have had encouraging me throughout my musical journey. I began singing with Libby Morris, my first Gaelic song tutor who started my interest in traditional music. I was further inspired by local musician Fraser Shaw and my fiddle teacher Simon Moran, who pushed me to apply to the RCS. I was then lucky to work with Iseabal T Macdonald at university, from whom I learned so many wonderful songs. I also got to spend a year at Sabhal M\u00f2r Ostaig with Christine Primrose.
All of these musicians have greatly influenced me and I can only truly thank them for everything!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are there any moments in your career so far that you particularly cherish and why?<\/strong>
I have already had so many wonderful moments in my career but one highlight has to be winning a Danny Kyle Award in 2021, especially as it was at a difficult time for musicians due to COVID restrictions. This gave me the opportunity to perform at Celtic Connections for the first time last year, which is a memory I will always cherish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are your plans and aspirations for the future?<\/strong>
I hope to continue to play more and more concerts and festivals and get opportunities to travel with my music. I also plan to begin recording a debut album this year which is super exciting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you are not playing music what else do you enjoy doing?<\/strong>
My mum is a chef and I have definitely inherited a joy of food, cooking and baking from her! I love travelling to different countries and getting to try their cuisines as well!
I also treasure it so much whenever I am able to get back home to Islay to see family and be surrounded by such beautiful scenery\u2026 and whisky!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more about the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award at www.bbc.co.uk\/youngtrad<\/a> Why not buy a ticket<\/a> to hear Mairi Mcgillivray or any other of the finalists at the Grand Finals on Sunday 5th February 2023 at 5pm. The finals are part of Celtic Connections festival<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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