Since its foundation in 1966, The Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland has helped to foster and promote Scotland’s unique musical traditions.
The TMSA is a membership organisation open to all. Our members include music enthusiasts, festival fans, amateur and professional performers, tutors, academics and entire families.
Download the latest Event Calendar
The 2020 TMSA Event Calendar contains dates and information of various traditional music festivals, events and folk clubs across Scotland in 2020 and into early 2021.
It also includes information about groups and venues that provide or support opportunities to learn/take part in traditional music and song on a regular basis.
It is available from various locations across the UK and events around Scotland.
Click here to download a PDF version
Upcoming Traditional Music events
Visit our events page for full listings.
The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra–Perth Concert
22 February @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmThe Scottish Fiddle Orchestra – Perth Concert
22 February @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmThe Muckle Sing 2020
29 February @ 10:30 am - 5:15 pmEdinburgh Competition Festival
3 March - 15 MarchKirriemuir Festival Spring Concert
7 March
Membership
The TMSA is a membership organisation and anyone can join. Our members include music enthusiasts, festival fans, amateur and professional performers, tutors, event organisers, academics and entire families.
TMSA members receive:
- a quarterly newsletter packed with information;
- an annual festival calendar of traditional music events across Scotland;
- discounts at TMSA events and from major specialist traditional music retailers;
- access to a network of individuals with similar interests;
- a vote at our Annual General Meeting, which determines national policy
To join the TMSA, download a membership form here