Congratulations to Hò-rò 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 2017. Vote now!
We asked Sean Cousins of Hò-rò the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
Hailing from the Scottish Highlands & Islands, Hò-rò have quickly become ones to watch on the Scottish music scene. Their unique energetic tune arrangements and vibrant stage presence have had people dancing in venues across Scotland. They released their Debut Album in the summer of 2016, which has proven very successful.
Hò-rò were winners of the 'Danny Kyle award' at Celtic Connections and the 'One Step Further' at the Hebridean Celtic Festival in 2014, since then they have taken off and performed at festivals across Scotland and Europe.
Why are you involved in Scottish music?
We are very passionate about keeping our tradition alive and learning, Playing and sharing tunes with other musicians in the Scottish music scene. Scottish music is a very social scene, We enjoy creating and performing alongside other musical friends. and of course meeting new people through our music.
Any particular career highlights?
Particular highlights for us would be getting to perform at Cambridge Folk Festival and Festival Interceltique De Lorient. Two world renowned festivals that we have always aspired to play at! We were blown away by the reaction we received at both festivals. it was better than we could have ever imagined
What are your plans for the future?
We plan to expand our touring territory, we are working on new material to add to our set next summer. Overall just continue to grow and learn as a band and of course enjoy playing to crowds both in Scotland and across the world.
Read more about Hò-rò
https://www.musichoro.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/musichoro
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/horomusic
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.
