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MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2017: Ímar

November 7, 2017 By simon

Congratulations to Ímar who have been nominated in Album of the Year sponsored by Birnam CD in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2017. Vote now! We asked Ryan Murphy of Ímar the following questions. Tell us about yourself Imar is a band comprised of musicians from Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man. […]

Filed Under: Nominee 2017

NOMINATIONS FOR MG ALBA SCOTS TRAD MUSIC AWARDS 2017 OPEN

October 3, 2017 By simon

Hands Up for Trad today launch nominations for this year’s MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards.  The winners will be crowned at a glittering ceremony held at The Lagoon Centre, Paisley on Saturday 2nd December, as Paisley bids for UK City of Culture 2021. The public have until Friday 13th October to cast their vote […]

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Trad Album of the Year. Have you added your album?

August 14, 2017 By simon

Have you released an album between September 2016 and August 2017? Why not submit your album into our 2017 Album of the Year competition. Based on the excellent Scottish Album of the Year Award organised by Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA), our aim is to highlight the trad recording industry and to showcase the large […]

Filed Under: Featured, News

Paisley to host Scots Trad Music Awards for first time

December 5, 2016 By simon

The Scots Trad Music Awards are to be held in Paisley in 2017 for the first time. The news was announced by event founder Simon Thoumire at this year’s Gala Concert and Awards Ceremony in Caird Hall, Dundee on Saturday, December 2. The MG ALBA Scots Trad Awards are considered a major highlight in the […]

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TOP TRAD TALENT CELEBRATED IN DUNDEEWINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR MG ALBA SCOTS TRAD MUSIC AWARDS 2016

December 3, 2016 By simon

It was a triumph for traditional music tonight (Saturday 3rd December), as Hands Up for Trad celebrated the 14th year of the prestigious MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards with a glittering ceremony held in the Caird Hall, Dundee. Full list of winners below.   Broadcast live on BBC ALBA, BBC Radio Scotland and globally […]

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House of Song at the Scots Trad Music Awards

November 29, 2016 By simon

If you love a song don’t miss Doris Rougvie’s House of Song at the Trad Awards. It will take place after the main show (finished 11pm) and will be in the Ashton Hall. It finishes at 12.45am so don’t hang around if you want to sing!

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Thanks to everyone who voted in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2016

November 22, 2016 By simon

What an amazing year of voting we have had. We have had a 50% increase on votes cast this year – our best ever! We are now working hard to get the results ready for the 3rd December. If you are planning on attending the Awards on the third and haven’t bought tickets yet there […]

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Travelling to MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 

November 22, 2016 By simon

Hello! If you are travelling to the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards on 3rd December if possible why not car share or take the train? We all need to decrease our carbon footprint. You can buy train tickets to Dundee station at Scotrail or ask (or even better) bring a friend!! It will be a […]

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MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2016: Johnstone Pipe Band

November 3, 2016 By simon

Congratulations to Johnstone Pipe Band who have been nominated in Pipe band of the Year sponsored by The Glenturret Single Malt Whisky in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2016. Vote now! We asked Alan McGeoch of Johnstone Pipe Band the following questions. Tell us about yourself Johnstone Pipe Band are delighted to be […]

Filed Under: Nominee 2016

MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2016: Tony McManus

November 2, 2016 By simon

Congratulations to Tony McManus who have been nominated in Instrumentalist of the Year sponsored by Royal Scottish Country Dance Society in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2016. Vote now! We asked Tony McManus of Tony McManus the following questions. Tell us about yourself I was born and raised in Paisley and grew up […]

Filed Under: Nominee 2016

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