Congratulations to megan henderson who has / have been nominated in Composer of the Year sponsored by PRS for Music in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2026. Vote for megan henderson 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 megan of megan henderson the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
Musician of the Year 2022 at the Scots Trad Music Awards, multi
instrumentalist and singer Megan Henderson’s profile continues to flourish with
the 2022 release of her debut solo album ‘Pilgrim Souls’, An instrumental and
vocal suite inspired by the art work of fellow Fort William native Christine
Clark. Henderson combines beauty, energy and finesse to create a versatile programme of original music and song.
Any particular career highlights?
An established figure in the Scottish traditional music scene, Megan has built an exciting career performing and touring internationally with award-winning folk band Breabach. Alongside extensive live performance experience, she continues to explore new creative directions through composition, songwriting and collaborations, bringing fresh perspectives to traditional Scottish music.
What are your plans for the future?
Looking ahead, I’m keen to continue exploring new creative directions within traditional music, developing my skills as a composer while finding new ways to share Scottish music with audiences at home and internationally.
megan henderson Social Media
Website: http://https://www.meganhendersonmusic.com/
Facebook: @meganhenderson
Instagram: @mhenderson
Listen to music: http://https://meganhendersonmusic.bandcamp.com/album/pilgrim-souls
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.