Congratulations to John 'Dumbo' McFarlane who has been nominated in Production Award: Stage Technician of the Year in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2024. Vote for John 'Dumbo' McFarlane 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 John of John 'Dumbo' McFarlane the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
I have been working in the music and events industry for over 30 years now. What started off as a favour to a friend for one band in their venue for one night grew and grew over the years and we now have over 70 crew on our books and have worked with all kinds of bands at a wide variety of venues, festivals and events.
Why are you involved in Scottish music?
The music industry isn't for everyone but I couldn't imagine working in any other field. The camaraderie, excitement, not to mention frustration keep it always changing. Watching how the popularity of traditional Scottish music has grown over the years and working with so many different people in that particular area has been fantastic to be a part of.
Any particular career highlights?
Working with some of the top artists from all over the world.
What are your plans for the future?
To continue doing exactly what I am doing now and drinking coffee.
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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.
