Congratulations to Amy Laurenson who has been nominated in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2025. Vote now! It’s going to be another great night at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards on Saturday 6th December in Aberdeen Music Hall. Why not join us for a brilliant night of music and awards. Buy a ticket here.
We asked Amy of Amy Laurenson the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
I’m a piano player from Shetland, currently based in Glasgow. My music blends trad Shetland links with classical and jazz influence. Since being named BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2023, I’ve released my debut album ‘Strands’ and have performed internationally since it’s released solo and other various projects including my band LÉDA.
Why are you involved in Scottish music?
I come from Shetland and have always had a strong pull to connect with the music and tradition of where I come from – my music is very inspired by this.
Any particular career highlights?
Playing Celtic Colours has to be up there (one of my fav festivals)! Getting awarded BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2023 was a highlight too.
What are your plans for the future?
Writing a New Voices commission for Celtic Connections 2025 & recording album no.2! Releasing new music with LÉDA on the cards too.
Amy Laurenson Social Media
Website: https://amylaurenson.com
Facebook: @amylaurensonmusic
Instagram: @amylaurensonmusic
YouTube: @amylaurenson
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The 2025 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards are on the 6th December 2025 in Aberdeen Music Hall! 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. Hosted by Scottish personalities Alistair Heather and Mary Ann Kennedy, the night in the Granite City will also welcome live performances from some of the brightest lights on the thriving trad scene today including beloved singer Hannah Rarity, UK folk legends The Poozies, trad pop band Mec Lir and BBC Radio scotland Young Traditional Musician and Scots Performer o the Year Ellie Beaton and many 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.