Congratulations to Amy Laurenson who has been nominated in Up and Coming Artist of the Year sponsored by Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2024. Vote for Amy Laurenson now!. It’s going to be another great night at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards on Saturday 30th November in Inverness Leisure. Why not join us for a brilliant night of music and awards. Buy a ticket here.
We asked Amy of Amy Laurenson the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
I am a piano player from Shetland, currently based in Glasgow.
Why are you involved in Scottish music?
Coming from a place that has such a rich musical tradition, getting involved in Scottish music began as a way for me to connect with/explore the culture and heritage of my home – and it's now something that I am lucky to get to share with other people.
Any particular career highlights?
Career highlights include playing at Celtic Colours and WOMEX 24, getting my debut album longlisted for Scottish Album of the Year 2024, and playing with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
What are your plans for the future?
Plans for the future include recording a second album & developing collaborations with other musicians.
Amy Laurenson Social Media
Website: https://amylaurenson.com/
Facebook: @amylaurensonmusic
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Instagram: @amylaurensonmusic
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The 2024 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards are on the 30th November 2024 in Inverness Leisure Centre! 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 30th November include Julie Fowlis, Skipinnish, Laura Wilkie and Ian Carr, Highland Young Musicians and Arc Fiddlers, An Dannsa Dub, BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award winner 2024 Calum McIlroy 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.
