In the world of experimental Celtic music, Brìghde Chaimbeul is a leading figure, earning a BBC Young Folk Award and a Horizon Award for her…
Innovative Piper Brìghde Chaimbeul to Release ‘Carry Them With Us’ in April 2023
Tag: Scottish music
Tarran Crowned Champions at Celtic Connections Battle of the Folk Bands, 2023
The Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow saw Tarran come out on top as the winners of the Battle of The Folk Bands competition held on…
Amy Laurenson Wins BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2023
Shetland pianist Amy Laurenson won the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2023. City Halls, the stunning venue at the Celtic Connections festival, played…
The Reeling, New Trad Festival in Glasgow
Glasgow is getting a new music festival, “The Reeling,” at Rouken Glen Park, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th June 2023. The festival will feature Scottish…
Fresh Ayr folk Festival Announces a Set of Dazzling Acts
Fresh Ayr, the brand new folk festival in Rozelle Park, Ayr (southwestern Scotland), set for Aug 11-13, 2023, has announced new additions to its already…
Artit Profiles: Irish Fiddler Grainne Brady
Gráinne’s musical background comes from her father, who taught her fiddle in their musical household in Loughduff, Co. Cavan, Ireland. She gained recognition by performing…
Award-Winning Shooglenifty Documentary coming to Scottish Cinemas
Heading West, the extraordinary new documentary film about Shooglenifty, one of the most innovative Scottish music bands ever formed in the 1990s, is set to…
The Proclaimers to Headline HebCelt 2023 Festival
The line-up for the international music festival HebCelt has been announced, with iconic Scottish duo The Proclaimers headlining the Main Stage. The infamous musical pair,…
For The Night by Elephant Sessions, Album of The Year at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards
“For The Night” by innovative Scottish band Elephant Sessions won the Album of The Year category at the 2022 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards.…
Elephant Sessions Announce Biggest Ever Headline Show
Acclaimed Scottish folktronica band Elephant Sessions has announced its biggest ever headline show. “It’s taking place at o2 academy in Glasgow on Saturday 16th December…