And we off with Mr Thoumire’s Fine Tunes with Ossian's I Will Set My Ship in Order. Fantastic! Listen here… https://t.co/3N2g34YOPZ
Read the latest Hands Up for Trad Weekly News  - https://t.co/APV2jKWs3W
We are going to hear a track from the fabulous Ceolbeg next on Mr Thoumire’s Fine Tunes featuring the great Davy St… https://t.co/VLPJEqd53s
Coming up at 2pm!! https://t.co/o1phRjOxI9
Starting in 15mins! https://t.co/L4FXJi0d9j #HUFTOnline https://t.co/IHhCn7rlX6
Opportunities for Musicians - https://t.co/6Ow7kZBi2o
@furnessfolk It's the folk bands of the day that take us all forward to create new music and form our own bands. I'… https://t.co/cXXhZW4nue
RT @fngaidheal: * COTHROM AIR LETH * The search is on for the @BBCRadioScot Young Traditional Musician 2021. If you are a singer or instr…
Just listening to @BattlefieldBand now playing The Cowal Gathering from Home is where the van is album! Next up we… https://t.co/6scIP1DnvI
Watch two of the world's top harp players failing to answer any questions on the harp on today's Hands Up for Trad… https://t.co/mrQVtM6poz
On now is @Tannahillweaver which will be followed by Silly Wizard's Bridget O'Malley from Scarce No Partings album.… https://t.co/OoCslnUJJM
Join Hands Up for Trad for the Afternoon Show at 2pm on Monday 1st June featuring great guests @eabhalmusic… https://t.co/oKQQRoytop
RT @MikeVass: Steady progress on the EP. Mastering is happening next Tuesday. Preview of the brand new tracks coming on Friday 5th June. Fi…
It's always great to listen to @hielandcoo's Relativity and even better to play it on the radio! https://t.co/L4FXJi0d9j #HUFTOnline
Congratulations to Kevin Findlay – Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame inductee 2020. Read more here… https://t.co/t5HnfbOPfv
Exciting! Starts at 2pm on https://t.co/WWhEcjt0s1 https://t.co/AdvZo3mU2V
I'll be going live at 3pm today for Mr Thoumire’s Fine Tunes on https://t.co/JI2eAzQ3L3. I'll be playing lots of ol… https://t.co/dyhTLmvNZG
@corrinahewat @gillianframe_ @ingridhendo @findlaynapier To be fair the harp questions were in the quiz for the harp players 🤣
RT @handsupfortrad: Watch two of the world's top harp players failing to answer any questions on the harp on today's Hands Up for Trad Afte…
RT @corrinahewat: Look what arrived in the post just after the @handsupfortrad quiz catastrophe!! Thank goodness for forward planning. Chee…

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Scots Trad Music Awards 2020

The 2020 Scots Trad Music Awards will be held on the 5th December 2020 in The Caird Hall, Dundee. Stay tuned for more information!

Winners Announced for MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2019

The winners of the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards emerged last night (7th December) at Aberdeen Music Hall in a live-broadcast ceremony honouring the year’s most exceptional traditional musical talent. Produced by Hands Up for Trad, the evening celebrated Scotland’s rich cultural heritage and flourishing folk scene. Hosted by world-renowned Gaelic singer, Mary Ann […]

MG ALBA Scots Trad Music INDUSTRY Awards – The Results

Congratulations to all the winners in the very first MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Industry Awards – a technical awards that celebrate all the people who work behind the scene in Scottish trad music. There were 9 categories and the results were decided by public vote. The results are below. You can also watch the […]

MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Industry Awards

We are very pleased to announce the very first MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Industry Awards celebrating all the talented people and organisations who work behind the scenes to make our music as good as it possibly can be. Click on the links below to read about the nominees. VOTE HERE The nominees are: Music […]

MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards Announce Nominee Shortlist for 2019

Hands Up for Trad, organising body of MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards, has announced the artists and bands shortlisted for 2019’s prestigious awards, with voting opening 10am on Monday 4th November. VOTE HERE A staple in the traditional music calendar, the ceremony will this year take place in Aberdeen Music Hall on Saturday 7th […]

Voting opens for the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2019 nominations & Top 20 Albums Longlist, as the awards return to Aberdeen with a stellar line-up

Known as the Folk Oscars, on Saturday 7th December, the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2019 will fill the Aberdeen Music Hall with live performances from leading Scottish musicians and singers, including internationally acclaimed artists Skerryvore, Benedict Morris (Winner – BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2019), Heisk and local youth […]

Tickets on sale now for the 2019 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards

We are very excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards at Aberdeen Music Hall on 7th December at 7pm. Tickets are £27.50 (conc. £15). It will be an amazing night with top Scottish bands performing including Skerryvore, Heisk, Benedict Morris (BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional […]

MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2019

We are very happy to announce that the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards will be held on 7th December in the Music Hall, Aberdeen. We had great night there back in 2013 and we can’t wait to get back to the newly refurbished hall this December. Tickets will be on sale from the end […]

Winners Announced for MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2018

Hands up for Trad celebrates Scotland’s vibrant traditional music scene with a staggering 20 awards announced at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. Produced by Hands Up for Trad and a staple in the Scottishmusic calendar, the ceremony was broadcast live on BBC ALBA and BBC Radio Scotland this evening, as well as being streamed worldwide. The event saw an abundance of music fans and industry gather in Perth, Scotland for an evening of recognition and foot-stomping live performances. Hosted by world-renowned Gaelic […]