Congratulations to Teud – The Hebridean Fiddle Project who has been nominated in Up and Coming Artist of the Year sponsored by Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2024. Vote for Teud – The Hebridean Fiddle Project 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 Jamie of Teud – The Hebridean Fiddle Project the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
TEUD (meaning string in english) – The Hebridean Fiddle Project grew out of a conversation regarding the differing Hebridean fiddle styles and music throughout the Hebrides.
It's a collaboration between fiddlers; Claire Frances MacNeil from Barra, Shona Masson from Skye and myself, Jamie MacDonald, from Tiree. We all draw on the musical and cultural heritage of own islands in putting together our show which is a performance of Gaelic music and songs showcasing the ‘Hebridean fiddle style’.
Why are you involved in Scottish music?
We have all been around and involved in music for a good number of years now working with other bands and projects. Meeting up at various sessions and festivals, and listening to other bands showcasing their own fiddle styles like the Shetlanders and the Irish, we had been talking about putting something together from a Hebridean perspective. This became Teud – The Hebridean Fiddle Project.
Any particular career highlights?
Our first tour of the Hebrides launching the project was a particular highlight playing on Barra, Tiree, Skye and South Uist. Celtic Connections last year and TMF and Hebcelt were also great fun and we're looking forward to seeing what comes next.
What are your plans for the future?
We have an EP coming soon and some exciting performances to announce. Keep an eye out for more info on our social media channels and website.
Teud – The Hebridean Fiddle Project Social Media
Website: https://www.teudfiddle.com/
Facebook: @https://www.facebook.com/teud.hebrideanfiddle
Twitter: @
Instagram: @teud_hebrideanfiddle
YouTube: @
TikTok: @
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.