Congratulations to David Oswald Scottish Dance Band who has / have been nominated in Scottish Dance Band of the Year sponsored by National Association of Accordion and Fiddle Clubs in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2026. Vote for David Oswald Scottish Dance Band now! It’s going to be another great night at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards on Saturday 5th December in Paisley Arena, Lagoon Centre. Why not join us for a brilliant night of music and awards. Buy a ticket here.
We asked David of David Oswald Scottish Dance Band the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
The band was originally formed in 1989 for an informal dance at the BBC (Blairgowrie Bowling Club)! The band has gone on to play for many dances from small village halls up and down the country to large scale festivals and events Worldwide.
Any particular career highlights?
– Centenary Ball and recording for Royal Scottish Dance Society's celebrations in 2023.
– Playing for Teachers Association Canada (TAC) in Medicine Hat, Alberta
– Playing in Australia for a week in Shoal Bay, NSW
– Numerous BBC Take the Floor recordings since 1995
– Two visit to Lorient Festival as main ceilidh band
– Shetland Accordion & Fiddle Festival
What are your plans for the future?
First and foremost, to keep enjoying playing together as a band with the best of friends and to take the opportunities when presented. We have a trip to Budapest in Autumn 2027 and hopefully a return visit to Canada.
David Oswald Scottish Dance Band Social Media
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The 2026 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards are on the 5th December 2026 in Paisley Arena, Lagoon Centre! You will be able to watch it live in person (buy a ticket here).
Hosted by Scottish personalities Alistair Heather and Mary Ann Kennedy, the night will welcome live performances from some of the brightest lights on the thriving trad scene today including Valtos, Gnoss, Sian, Fèis Phàislig, Spodo Komodo and BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Rachel Groves 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.