Upcoming Events

Celebrating 60 years of Scotland’s Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland (TMSA). In 2026, the Traditional Music & Song Association of Scotland (TMSA) proudly celebrates 60 years of bringing people together through the rich and vibrant traditions of Scottish music and song. From local gatherings to international stages, the TMSA has created countless opportunities for everyone, from curious beginners to seasoned tradition bearers, to connect, share, and pass on the living heritage of Scotland’s musical soul. What began with…

A concert featuring winners & finalists of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Competition from 2025. For over 20 years, the Traditional Music & Song Association of Scotland (TMSA) have been bringing together these groups of outstanding young musicians to create a unique mix of new material and innovative arrangements of traditional tunes & songs. Participants are: 2025 winner: Ellie Beaton (Voice, Aberdeenshire); Clelland Shand (Accordion, Fife); Laura Penman (Clarsach, Edinburgh); Miguel Girão (Guitar – Portugal/Scotland);…

Continuing the legacy of Doris Rougvie in 2026, the TMSA House of Song hosts Amy Lord, Natalie Chalmers and Scott Gardiner, bringing this festival favourite to its new home for the third year running. The Novotel Hotel, just off Sauchiehall Street, is a venue worth seeking out! Open to singers and listeners alike, this calm and warm session is free to attend and is a partnership between Celtic Connections and the TMSA (Traditional Music &Song Association of Scotland). It’s a…