Congratulations to Solas Sound who has / have been nominated in Production Award: Recording Studio of the Year sponsored by Paul McGeechan in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2026. Vote for Solas Sound 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 Gus of Solas Sound the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
Solas Sound is an independent recording studio in Glasgow, run by bassist, engineer and producer Gus Stirrat. For over ten years, we’ve helped artists bring their music to life in a relaxed, welcoming space, with a particular love for Scotland’s folk and traditional music.
Any particular career highlights?
Highlights include studio work with Blue Rose Code, Mànran, Gnoss, Joy Dunlop, Fergus McCreadie and corto.alto. It’s been a pleasure to help capture such a varied mix of Scottish music and build lasting relationships with the artists along the way.
What are your plans for the future?
To keep making great records with good people, build on the studio’s place in Scotland’s music community, and help both new and established artists create work they’re proud of.
Solas Sound 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.