Congratulations to Claire Hastings who have been nominated in Citty Finlayson Scots Singer of the Year sponsored by TMSA in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2015. Vote now! We asked Claire Hastings of Claire Hastings the following questions. Tell us about yourself Hastings’ talents not just as a musician but as a compelling […]

Congratulations to Robyn Stapleton who have been nominated in Citty Finlayson Scots Singer of the Year sponsored by TMSA in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2015. Vote now! We asked Robyn Stapleton of Robyn Stapleton the following questions. Tell us about yourself Since winning BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician 2014, Robyn has […]

Congratulations to Griogair who have been nominated in Gaelic singer of the Year sponsored by Macmeanmna in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2015. Vote now! We asked Griogair Labhruidh of Griogair the following questions. Tell us about yourself Having released two critically acclaimed albums, Griogair is widely considered by both fans of Scottish […]

Congratulations to Iain Cathcart and his Band who have been nominated in Dance band of the Year sponsored by National Association of Accordion and Fiddle Clubs in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2015. Vote now! We asked Iain Cathcart of Iain Cathcart and his Band the following questions. Tell us about yourself Iain […]

It’s another amazing year at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. What brilliant talent Scotland has in our trad music sector! Read about the nominees below and click on the links to read more are about each nominee. Vote here! Album of the Year – Sponsored by Birnam CD Blackhouse by Peatbog Faeries Despite The […]

Congratulations to Mairi Campbell who have been nominated in Instrumentalist of the Year sponsored by Royal Scottish Country Dance Society in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2015. Vote now! We asked Mairi Campbell the following questions. Tell us about yourself: I’ve worked in music profession for twenty eight years, always blending performing, writing, facilitation and…bringing up […]

Congratulations to Fara who have been nominated in Up and Coming Artist of the Year sponsored by Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2015. Vote now! We asked Kristan Harvey of Fara the following questions. Tell us about yourself: Fara brings together five emerging musicians at the forefront of today’s young Scottish […]

Congratulations to Fiona Hunter who have been nominated in Citty Finlayson Scots Singer of the Year sponsored by TMSA in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2015. Vote now! We asked Fiona Hunter of Fiona Hunter the following questions. Tell us about yourself “Fiona Hunter is one of Scotland’s foremost traditional singers and is […]

Congratulations to Marie Fielding who have been nominated in Composer of the Year sponsored by PRS for Music in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2015. Vote now! We asked Marie Fielding of Marie Fielding the following questions. Tell us about yourself Hi I am a freelance fiddler/composer/lecturer/examiner, based at The Royal Conservatoire of […]