Congratulations to Ewen Henderson 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 Ewen of Ewen Henderson the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
Ewen Henderson hails from Lochaber in the West Highlands of Scotland and has been steeped in the traditional music and Gaelic culture of the area from a young age. Ewen started learning the fiddle at five years of age and has since then mastered an impressive array of instruments, having had the privilege of learning from many of the true masters of West Highland traditional music – Aonghas Grant Snr. on fiddle most notably – whilst also coming under the influence of his family’s musical heritage.
Though most commonly found performing with Mànran (the band he co-founded in 2010), Ewen has also performed all over the world with a host of top Scottish and global cross-genre artists including the world-renowned Battlefield Band, with whom he toured for several years, and World Music pioneers the Afro-Celt Sound System.
When not touring and performing live, Ewen is in demand as a session musician, has composed soundtracks for film and television, and has enjoyed working as the musical director of live concerts and television series. Ewen is also a regular host of BBC Radio Scotland’s Piping Sounds and BBC Radio nan Gàidheal’s Crunluath programmes.
Why are you involved in Scottish music?
Because I love it.
Any particular career highlights?
Playing Carnegie Hall earlier this year, and I once scored a goal at half-time during the Scottish Cup Final, dressed as a pineapple.
What are your plans for the future?
Making music with a new band, “Prasgan”, making more music with Mànran, and an ambitious, top-secret solo composing project.
Ewen Henderson Social Media
Website: https://www.ewen-henderson.com/
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/ewenh/
Instagram: herringcam
YouTube: @ewenhend
TikTok: @herringcam
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.