Congratulations to Jenn Butterworth 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 Jenn of Jenn Butterworth the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
Jenn Butterworth is one of the UK’s leading exponents of traditional folk guitar, renowned for her exceptional skills in collaboration, accompaniment and arrangement. Based in Scotland, she performs regularly with award-winning folk powerhouse Kinnaris Quintet and in duos with Laura-Beth Salter and Will Pound.
Why are you involved in Scottish music?
Traditional music has always been a big part of my life, from going to sessions, folk clubs and festivals with my parents when I was a child, to being at the forefront of the innovative gigging scene. I love the excitement of the gigs, the warmth of the audiences and the strong sense of community.
Any particular career highlights?
A huge career highlight from this year was releasing my first solo album, which took a lot of work as I edited and produced it myself. Seeing it appear in the UK Top 40 Official Download Charts was mind-blowing.
What are your plans for the future?
I’ve had a really hectic gigging schedule this year, but now we’re getting into the winter I’m looking forward to beginning work on my next album. I’ve also got the incredible opportunity of touring as support for Fairport Convention in Spring 2026, where I’ll have the chance to perform the songs from Her By Design to audiences all over England and Wales.
Jenn Butterworth Social Media
Website: https://www.jennbutterworth.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennbutterworthmusic/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennbutterworth/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jennbutterworth
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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.