Congratulations to The Jarad Rowan Band who has / have been nominated in Live Act of the Year sponsored by SHURE in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2026. Vote for The Jarad Rowan 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 Jarad of The Jarad Rowan Band the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
Hailing from The Rhins of Galloway, Jarad Rowan and his band have become one of Scotland’s most exciting live folk/traditional acts, earning a reputation for unforgettable live shows packed with energy, hilarity and singalong anthems.
The Jarad Rowan Band blend the heart of Scottish traditional folk with the craic of today, celebrating the music of Scotland as well as their teuchter re-do’s of 90’s clubland classics.
Whether at a packed festival tent or a village hall, every show is built around creating an atmosphere where audiences don’t just watch, they become part of the show!
Any particular career highlights?
Festivals have played a huge part in the forming of The Jarad Rowan Band, particularly Belladrum Grass Roots stage with a jam packed tent! As well as a sold out annual gig in Lossiemouth Social Club!
Jarad and his band have this year finished their very first tour of UK & Ireland and have just announced a triple headline show alongside The Laurette’s and Torridon at the Glasgow Barrowland for April 2027!
What are your plans for the future?
Jarad & his band are about to record their very first all original album with Wee Studio Records on the Isle of Lewis with it scheduled for release in September next year alongside an album tour.
The Jarad Rowan Band Social Media
Website: https://www.jaradrowan.co.uk/
Instagram: @littlestchicken_
TikTok: @littlestchicken
Listen to music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5AHG2XASZAFm3Uh6xisTUL?si=EzjzbSaRROuN6vesP66E0w&utm_source=copy-link
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.