Congratulations to Fèis na Mara who has been nominated in Event of the Year sponsored by VisitScotland in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2024. Vote for Fèis na Mara 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 Eilidh of Fèis na Mara the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
Fèis na Mara is a non-profit festival run by a small but dedicated group of volunteers. The two nights see around 300 like-minded people gather in a joyful celebration of the very best of Scottish bands & musicians in the beautiful & welcoming village of Arisaig.
Why are you involved in Scottish music?
Scottish music is synonymous with West Lochaber; widely taught here in the schools and embraced by all generations. There is a passion and love for Scottish music which seems to go hand in hand with the incredible beauty and wildness of the landscape here.
Any particular career highlights?
Fèis na Mara is a small festival but the quality of the performers has always been outstanding. Too many big names to mention but we always programme the event to be as inclusive as possible, and take pride in the fact that the festival is loved by people of all ages & all walks of life.
What are your plans for the future?
We plan to continue to bring top quality Scottish musicians to Arisaig for our weekend festival in October, as well as running fundraising events throughout the rest of the year. We work hard to ensure that the festival is self-sufficient and that ticket prices remain affordable for all.
Fèis na Mara Social Media
Website: https://www.feis-na-mara.com
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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.
