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Gary Innes announces ground-breaking ‘Hoolie in New York’ at Carnegie Hall
Scotland's beloved cultural extravaganza, Hoolie in the Hydro, is crossing the Atlantic for an unprecedented event in the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Spearheaded by musician and broadcaster Gary Innes, the visionary behind Scotland's biggest night of traditional music, this historic event is set to take place on Saturday 5th April … [Read More...] about Gary Innes announces ground-breaking ‘Hoolie in New York’ at Carnegie Hall
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Closing date for entries approaching for The Royal National Mòd 2024 in Oban
The online entry system to compete in this year’s Royal National Mòd closes soon. Individual and group competitors wishing to take part in the 2024 event, taking place from 11-19 October 2024 in Oban, have until midnight on Friday 31 May 2024 to submit their entries. This year marks a poignant homecoming for the iconic event, Scotland’s premier celebration of the Gaelic language, […]
Scots Trad Music Awards Album of the Year 2024
If you’ve released an album or will be releasing a trad / folk album between September 2023 and August 2024 don’t forget to add it to the list! https://handsup.link/album2024 This post was originally published on our Distil website.
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UKSPF Grant Applications – Moray
Grant applications are now open for arts/culture/heritage projects in Moray. Not for profit organisations can apply. The deadline for applications is 31 May 2024. Full details including the application form and guidance are available on the Moray Council website.http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_154788.htmlThis project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund Location: Moray For further […]
Creativity Champion for The January Challenge 2025
64 Million Artists is recruiting a cohort of Creativity Champions to support the delivery of The January Challenge 2025. The ideal applicant for this role is somebody who is motivated to establish or develop a group, using creative prompts to connect and build community. The role is an opportunity to develop your own skills as […]
#WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay 2024 Concert at Edinburgh Tradfest
Saturday 4 May was #WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay and once again Edinburgh Tradfest hosted a concert to celebrate the humble Strathspey (and other Scottish tunes!). The fiddlers were Eryn Rae (BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2022), BBC Radio Scotland Young Trad finalist 2024 Matt Tighe, uber accordionist Megan Macdonald (Heisk), and pianist extraordinaire Rory Matheson. Join us on May 3rd, 2025 […]
Rachel Hair and Ron Jappy US West Coast tour 1-12th May
Fiery Trad duo Rachel Hair and Ron Jappy combine Scotland’s most ancient and contemporary instruments, the celtic harp and acoustic guitar with electrifying results.Having released Èlan “An outstanding instrumental album” (Folking.com) in 2023, they are performing concerts and teaching workshops in California, Oregon and Washington. The tour is supported by the UK National Lottery through […]
WOMEX 2024 – Bursaries
Womex (Worldwide Music Expo) will take place in Manchester from 23 – 27 October 2024 and Creative Scotland are offering eight bursary places for music industry representatives to attend. FIND OUT MORE Over 2,600 professionals (including 260 performing artists) come together every October from over 90 countries, making the event a key networking platform for the […]
Celtic music trailblazers Capercaillie celebrate 40 years with ReLoved, new album featuring the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Celebrating 40 years in 2024, Capercaillie have announced ReLoved, an album of new symphonic arrangements recorded with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. With new arrangements from Greg Lawson (Grit Orchestra), Donald Shaw, and Kate St John, the album will be released on double vinyl and streaming platforms on 31st May 2024. Widely respected trailblazers of Celtic music, Capercaillie are credited with being […]
Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin Big Band – this weekend!
The Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin’ is back in partnership with Edinburgh Tradfest to offer an exciting opportunity for young musicians, with support from the William Grant Foundation. The EYG Big Band is a three-day programme for ages 13–18. It will be led by some of Scotland’s finest musicians, who will support participants to learn traditional music […]