Congratulations to LOOM Graphics who has been nominated in Production Awards 2023: Graphics Designer in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2023. Vote for LOOM Graphics now!. It’s going to be another great night at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards on Saturday 2nd December in Dundee’s Caird Hall. Why not join us for a brilliant night of music and awards. Buy a ticket here.
We asked Pearse of LOOM Graphics the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
We’ve been creating high end graphics for a variety of clients across many sectors for nearly 5 years at our studio in Stornoway.
We have recently furrowed a line in album and tour artwork for some amazing musicians including Peat & Diesel, Dàimh, Joy Dunlop and Skipinnish.
Our main aim when working in the Trad Music sector is to go against the usual tropes of the genre, creating refreshing perspectives while also bringing through the essence of the artist.
Why are you involved in Scottish music?
It’s an amazingly vibrant sector. Loads of diverse artists with challenging briefs. We love pushing the the expectations of the genre.
Any particular career highlights?
We were commissioned to design the cover for a local band that we presumed wouldn’t make it past playing the pubs of Stornoway. Many years later it’s a joy to see the cover Peat & Diesel’s ‘Uptown Fank’ become a cultural icon of the Island and beyond.
What are your plans for the future?
To keep helping talented musicians with their visual style.
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The 2023 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards are on the 2nd December 2023! You will be able to watch it live in person (buy a ticket here),Watch it live in the UK at 9pm (GMT) on BBC ALBA and and around the world here. Bands performing on Saturday 2nd December include Peatbog Faeries, Mànran, Karine Polwart and Dave Milligan, Duncan Chisholm Band, Joy Dunlop Band, Aberdeen SC&T Youth and more!
If you would like to support Hands Up for Trad in their work with Scottish trad music and musicians why not become a friend of Hands Up for Trad. In addition to our high profile events like the Scots Trad Music Awards, we also deliver a less well known, education programme for young people from 8yrs right through to young adults at the start of their careers. Read more here.
