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The multi award-winning HebCelt Festival has announced a new partnership with BBC Radio Scotland\u2019s Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2026 – offering the winner a prestigious performance slot at next summer\u2019s festival in Stornoway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The collaboration brings together two of Scotland\u2019s most respected cultural platforms to shine a spotlight on the next generation of trad talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The initiative will officially be unveiled during the semi-final of the Young Traditional Musician of the Year competition on Sunday (12 October), with coverage on BBC Radio Scotland\u2019s much-loved Travelling Folk<\/em> show and broadcast on BBC Alba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michelle Shields, Artist Programmer and Festival Director for HebCelt, said: “HebCelt has always been passionate about creating opportunities for emerging artists to showcase their talent on a global stage. Teaming up with BBC Radio Scotland\u2019s Young Traditional Musician of the Year is a perfect fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt celebrates the best of Scotland\u2019s new musical talent while giving the winner the chance to perform at one of the country\u2019s most vibrant and best loved festivals. We\u2019re thrilled to be part of their journey and can\u2019t wait to welcome the 2026 winner to Stornoway.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helen Needham, Senior Producer, BBC Radio Scotland, said: “Here at BBC Scotland we are proud to have supported the Young Trads for over two decades, and in doing so, provided a launchpad for so many outstanding careers in Scottish music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis new partnership with HebCelt brings an exciting new dimension to the Award, offering the winner a major festival performance which will help them gain the recognition and exposure they deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a wonderful opportunity for the artist and a celebration of Scotland\u2019s thriving traditional music scene as well as a great addition to the awards.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initiated by Hands Up For Trad, the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year award has gone on to be widely recognised as a key and vital platform for emerging artists since 2001.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Previous BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musicians include Anna Massie, Hannah Rarity, Mohsen Amini of Talisk and Imar, Michael Biggins of The Canny Band, Kristan Harvey of Fara, Eryn Rae, Calum McIlroy and last year\u2019s winner Ellie Beaton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HebCelt celebrated its most successful year in its history this summer, drawing thousands of visitors to Stornoway for its unique blend of world-class performers and grassroots talent, with past performances from the likes of Runrig, The Waterboys, Van Morrison, KT Tunstall, Julie Fowlis and this year\u2019s headliners Tide Lines, Lulu and Skerryvore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“<\/em>This is more than just a performance slot,” added Shields, “It\u2019s about giving an emerging artist the opportunity to connect with audiences in a unique setting, to be part of a festival family that has supported musicians for nearly three decades, and to take their place on a stage shared by some of the world\u2019s greatest artists.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next year\u2019s HebCelt Festival takes place from Thursday 16 to Saturday 18 July.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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