Congratulations to Malin Lewis who has been nominated in Live Act of the Year sponsored by SHURE 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 Malin of Malin Lewis the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
My name is Malin, I'm a piper, fiddler, composer and pipe-maker from the West Coast. I make music about nature, ecology, queerness and tradition. I tour with my wonderful band; Sally Simpson and Ali Hutton and this year has been the most exciting so far performing concerts and festivals across the UK and Europe.
As well as performing live with my band I compose and perform music for contemporary dance, radio and film including Tam O' Shanter for BBC Radio 4 and the BAFTA nominated score for The Outrun.
Why are you involved in Scottish music?
I love how the music makes me feel connected to the landscape. I think our traditional music is so raw and beautiful. I have always been fascinated by the sound of the pipes which is what led me to start playing and eventually start making them.
Any particular career highlights?
Every time I perform live I am so grateful to share my music and to feel connected to strangers through a shared love of music. Talking to people after concerts always makes these connections feel tangible and hearing people's stories about their experience of the music will always be a privilege.
What are your plans for the future?
Record album 2!
Perform at some new festivals across Europe!
Work on some new collaborations next year!
Swim in the sea and go camping more!
Malin Lewis Social Media
Website: http://www.malinmakesmusic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MalinLewisMusician
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malinlewismusic/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgxubtkMl5Cckmo9rLQDvRA
TikTok:
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.