Hands up for Trad is delighted to announce David MacLennan as the winner of its New Gaelic songwriting competition with his song An t-Each Uisge. David took his inspiration from […]
Renewing the Tradition – January 2015
Thanks for everyone who attended our January workshops. We will back in September for more exciting events! In the meantime read Alison Burn’s note on the January Renewing the Tradition. […]
Scotland Sings 2015 – Renewing the Tradition
Scotland Sings is all about getting everyone singing – any style, anywhere. In schools, choirs, workshops, round kitchen tables, in pubs and clubs, in the hills and on the street! […]
New Gaelic Song Competition! Entries Now Open!
Ag Ùrachadh an Dualchais – Farpais Òran Tha Hands Up for Trad air leth toilichte ainmeachadh gu bheil iad a’ cur air bhonn an ciad fharpais airson òran Gàidhlig a sgrìobhadh. Tha […]
The Singer and the Song featuring Amy Leach with Sheena Wellington
This exciting project came our way. Read more below. Amy Leach is a final year student of traditional music at Newcastle University who has also been mentored by leading folk singing […]
The health benefits of singing!
Recently we have done a few articles showing the health benefits of singing. There are many studies which show how singing can improve particular illnesses including COPD and Cystic Fibrosis. […]