Music
Eilidh’s trust helps young musicians with £50,000 fund
YOUNG musicians will benefit from a £50,000 funding scheme set up in memory of 14-year-old piper Eilidh MacLeod from Barra, who was killed in the Manchester Arena bombing. The Eilidh MacLeod Memorial Trust is inviting youth music groups across Scotland to apply for financial support to grow and develop their music lessons by emailing hello@eilidhstrust.org.uk…
Read MoreRoyal Edinburgh Military Tattoo reveals more acts
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will make its highly anticipated return in August with this year’s show, Voices. Staged on the iconic Edinburgh Castle Esplanade between 5-27 August, the show will be a celebration of expression, giving a stage to performers and acts from around the globe to share their voice. This year’s show is…
Read MoreFolk duo Càrnan ready to release cover version
Highland folk duo Càrnan have lovingly covered John Martyn’s homecoming song Over the Hill and are set to release their version as a single on Friday, 13 May. Kintail accordionist Louden Mackay and Isle of Skye guitarist and vocalist Arthur Brook have shared a love of John Martyn’s genius music and lyrics for many years.…
Read MoreEdinburgh’s Tradfest is back for 11 days of music
Edinburgh Tradfest returns this Friday with an 11 day programme of traditional live music at venues across the city. There will also be additional talks, dance and storytelling happening at the Scottish Storytelling Centre. Kicking off the Festival at the Assembly Rooms on Friday night is celebrated Highland fiddle player Duncan Chisholm and his band…
Read MoreWinners of Scottish brass ensemble event revealed
The search for the best young Brass Ensemble of the Year and Solo Performer of the Year in Scotland is over. Anticipated as being the next big development in music in Scotland, the very best young musicians in each local authority and from independent schools in Scotland came together to compete against each other. After…
Read MoreThe Cumnock Tryst unveils its 2022 musical line-up
The Cumnock Tryst has announced its most diverse line-up to date of concerts, events and workshops in the programme for the 2022 edition of the festival. Excited to welcome audiences back to the tight knit community of Cumnock and East Ayrshire, The Cumnock Tryst can’t wait to engage in the communal experience of live music…
Read MoreJersey Boys leaves the audience just Beggin’ for more
The four seasons are hitting Glasgow this week and for once, we’re not talking about the weather. Jersey Boys is the true story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and their rise to stardom from the wrong side of the tracks. The four boys from New Jersey, USA became one of the most successful…
Read MoreThe Royal National Mòd is open for online entries
The online entry system for this year’s Royal National Mòd is now open, An Comunn Gàidhealach has announced. Competitors wishing to take part in the 2022 event, taking place between 14-22 October in Perth, have until 10pm on Friday 15 July to submit their entries. 2022 will see the Gaeldom’s premiere musical and cultural event…
Read MoreRetro beats with a futuristic touch in new song
December Morning Remix is the nostalgic debut single from futuristic artist Chuck Destiny. The synth-pop track, which features Glasgow-based singer-songwriter Iain Wilson, will be released on Friday, 22 April. Chuck Destiny is the project by an unnamed artist creating retro beats with a futuristic garnish. The track features vocals from Iain Wilson, who infuses current…
Read MoreEngaging people with dementia through music and art
Memory Spinners, Scottish Opera’s project designed to engage with people living with dementia through music and art, has begun. Sessions are taking place at Glasgow’s St Columba’s Church and Holy Trinity Church Hall in St Andrews. Having launched in 2012, the sessions were put on hold for two years during the pandemic and this is…
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