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January 2023
BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Final
The final of BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year competition brings 6 of the country’s rising stars to the stage as they battle for this career-defining accolade. This year's finalists are: Aidan Moodie - Singer/guitarist (Orkney) Ailis Sutherland - Small pipes (Kirriemuir, Angus) Mairi McGillivray - Gaelic singer (Islay) Sam Mabbett - Accordion (Oxfordshire) Madeleine Stewart - Fiddle (New England, USA) Amy Laurenson - Piano (Shetland) Always a Celtic Connections highlight, the final guarantees first-class musical entertainment as well as showcasing emerging talent.…
Find out more »Shetland Arts Fiery Sessions 2023
Fiery Sessions is back! The popular annual concert showcases Shetland musical talent on Lerwick’s Up Helly Aa day, and is back again in full form after the pandemic. Featuring local favourites including the 2022 Young Fiddler of the Year and a visit from the Junior Jarl Squad at the 3pm performance. Line-up includes: Lomond Ceilidh Band; CRAC; Ewen, Martha & Harry Thomson; Kirrmirren; With Andy Kain as compere.
Find out more »February 2023
The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra—Perth Concert
Following a fantastic show last February, the SFO returns to Perth Concert Hall with a lively programme of traditional Scottish music - reels, strathspeys, jigs, marches & slow airs awaits, all performed by wonderful musicians, supported by mezzo soprano Colette Ruddy and the pipe band of the RAF Central Scotland.
Find out more »The Muckle Sing—TMSA Edinburgh & Lothians Branch
Muckle sangs is the Scots term for ballads. The Muckle Sing is a very special day for community singing groups and individual singers, including morning & afternoon workshops, a final performance & short concert from guest tutor Jo Miller. All are welcome—from the beginner to the experienced performer—and no need to be able to read music. Visit the Branch website www.eltmsa.org.uk or Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/TMSAEdinburghandLothians for details and to book.
Find out more »Inverness Music Festival
Inverness Festival’s motto is ‘Performance for Everyone‘. The festival strives to find performance opportunities for all ages and all stages of amateur performers, both competitive and non-competitive. Activities range from music—traditional, classical, contemporary, voice and instrumental—to dancing, and also the spoken word: poetry and drama. Watch out for a Festival Concert on the afternoon of 18th March too! This is a friendly festival, giving everyone the opportunity to work on performance in a supportive environment. Whatever performance skill you wish…
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