Congratulations to Dlù who has been nominated in Scottish Folk Band of the Year sponsored by Threads of Sound in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2024. Vote for Dlù 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 Zach of Dlù the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
Dlù, a vibrant Gaelic indie-trad band hailing from Glasgow, is a tight-knit musical collective consisting of Moilidh NicGriogair, Zach Ronan, Aidan Spiers, Seòras Chlad and Andrew Grossart. Their diverse musical backgrounds contribute to their distinctive sound, blending tradition with modernity. The band's name, derived from the Gaelic word 'dlùth,' meaning close-knit, pays homage to their Gaelic speaking roots and reflects the strong camaraderie among its members. Dlù first gained recognition by winning the Danny Kyle Open Stage in 2018. Their debut album 'Moch,' released in February 2022 at Glasgow's Òran Mòr, received widespread acclaim, earning international radio plays and favourable reviews.
As Gaelic speakers, Dlù are deeply committed to preserving their culture by creating music that resonates with the Gaelic speaking community, and newcomers to Scottish Traditional music. In 2023, the band performed at various shows and festivals across the UK, Belgium, and Italy, sharing stages with the likes of Shooglenifty and Niteworks. Following this success, Dlù’s new album ‘Close To’ was released in June 2024, further showcasing their unique sound and commitment to Gaelic culture.
Why are you involved in Scottish music?
I think that's answered in the question above!
Any particular career highlights?
Headlining Claddagh Fest in Ameno, Italy in 2023 and playing Gooikoorts in Belgium the same year. Most recently playing our Close to album launch show to a packed out Warehouse SWG3 in Glasgow this summer.
What are your plans for the future?
More festival performances, touring and releases next year!
Dlù Social Media
Website: http://www.dlubamd.com
Facebook: @dluband
Twitter: @
Instagram: @dluband
YouTube: @dluband
TikTok: @dluband
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.
