Congratulations to FRAS 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 FRAS 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 Colin of FRAS the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
FRAS have stormed their way through the West coast of Scotland and beyond with their iconic pipe heavy sound. A thundering four piece from na Garbh Chrìochan of box, flute, pipes and guitar. FRAS blend old melodies and original tunes to create a crashing wave of highland music. Tearing up dance floors in their wake and leaving audiences captivated.
Why are you involved in Scottish music?
Traditional music is part of who we are, we've always been surrounded by it. We unapologetically play the tunes we love in the style which is natural to us.
Any particular career highlights?
The release of our second album showcasing entirely original tunes, the publicity, tour and warmth of reception which has followed has undoubtedly been a highlight. Being nominated for this award is a real honour, we really appreciate our music being highlighted as worthy of recognition. Thanks!
What are your plans for the future?
If we could keep playing tunes we love for people who want to hear them we'd be delighted.
FRAS Social Media
Website: http://www.frasband.com
Facebook: @frasband
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Instagram: @frasband1
YouTube: @frasband5260
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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.
