Congratulations to Montrose Folk Club 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 Gary of Montrose Folk Club the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
Montrose Folk Club has been running for over 40 years.
After COVID restrictions were lifted we relocated to our current venue in, the recently opened, Montrose Playhouse Cinema and Arts Centre.
Last year we celebrated our 40th anniversary with a packed programme including sold out shows by Karine Polwart and Kris Drever.
Why are you involved in Scottish music?
The club is run by a small group of dedicated enthusiasts with a wide range of musical tastes. While we enjoy hosting artists from all round the globe we particularly welcome Scottish artists both upcoming and established. It’s always a great pleasure to have artists making return visits as their careers develop.
Any particular career highlights?
The move to our current venue has been great for the club and seen a significant rise in average audience numbers in the last couple of years which is great not only for the club but the artists as well.
Our 40th anniversary celebrations last year were also a particular highlight.
It also has to be said we’ve probably got the comfiest seats of any venue in Scotland!!
What are your plans for the future?
We plan to continue to provide programmes offering a wide range of acoustic based acts, whether home grown, from further afield, up and coming or established.
Angus has always had a rich heritage of music and Montrose Folk Club aim to be part of flying the flag for this area of the country for many years to come.
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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.