Congratulations to Campsie Accordion & Fiddle Club who have been nominated in Club of the Year sponsored by Trac Scotland in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2017. Vote now!
We asked Billy Hutton of Campsie Accordion & Fiddle Club the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
I am the founder of the club, I decided to start it 22 years ago and got together with 5 friends to form a committee, the club has been a great success and we attract over 100 audience each month and many players too.
Why are you involved in Scottish music?
I have always enjoyed it
Any particular career highlights?
Winning Club of the year 4 times from the National Association of Accordion & Fiddle Clubs.
What are your plans for the future?
Keep working to keep the club successful and keep real music alive.
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If you would like to come along to the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards in Paisley’s Lagoon Centre call 0300 300 1210 or to buy online visit www.paisley2021.co.uk/events/the-mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards. Tickets can also be purchased via Paisley Arts Centre. Bands performing on Saturday 2nd December include Elephant Sessions, The Shee Big Band, Siobhan Miller, Tidelines, Paisley Fèis, Snuffbox, The Seamus O’Sullivan Experience, Lori Watson, Jenna Reid and Harris Playfair, Songs of Bàrd Phàislig (featuring Gillebrìde MacIlleMhaoil, Sìneag MacIntyre, Màiri NicAonghais, Seonaidh MacIntyre, Ewan MacPherson, Mhairi Hall, Màiri Nic a Mhaoilein and more to be announced. There will also be a late night ceilidh after the Awards till 1am.
