Congratulations to Michael Philip Scottish Dance Band who has been nominated in Scottish Dance Band of the Year sponsored by National Association of Accordion and Fiddle Clubs in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2024. Vote for Michael Philip Scottish Dance Band 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 Michael of Michael Philip Scottish Dance Band the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
The Michael Philip Scottish Dance Band has been in the Scottish scene for almost 40 years, performing all over the world and have been broadcasting for the BBC since 1992. I am fortunate to work with some of Scotland’s top musicians, Margaret Robertson on fiddle, Nicol McLaren on second accordion, Graham Berry on piano, Malcolm Ross on drums and Suzanne Gray on double bass. This also includes Anya Johnston on fiddle, Robert Simpson on drums and Paul Clancy on piano.
Why are you involved in Scottish music?
Scottish music has been a passion of mine since childhood and I love performing and promoting traditional music. I have composed around 300 traditional tunes and published five volumes of music.
Any particular career highlights?
This year we won the prestigious award of the 50th anniversary NAAFC Band Section.
What are your plans for the future?
To release a new album with a unique innovative sound and continue to promote Scottish music far and wide.
Michael Philip Scottish Dance Band Social Media
Website:
Facebook: @Tune in ma jammies
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.
