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November 2023
Final of the John Maclean Songwriting Competition
Thursday 30 November is St Andrew's Day, and also marks exactly 100 years since the death of revolutionary socialist activist and Glaswegian hero John Maclean. Come and celebrate his life and work at the final of the John Maclean Songwriting Competition, organised in his honour by Fraser Bruce. The event takes place at Pollokshaws Burgh Hall, a venue John Maclean used himself for meetings. Tickets: £10.00 on the night.
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TMSA AGM 2 December
The Annual General Meeting of the Traditional Song Association of Scotland (TMSA) is 2.30-3.30pm at Wighton Centre/Central Library Conference Room, Wellgate Centre, Dundee DD1 1DB. If you need a Zoom link please email office@tmsa.scot by 1,30pm on the day or phone 0792 253 3915 - please note we may be driving to the meeting so leave a message! Become a member and have your say! Meeting papers: You will find a copy of the TMSA Notice & Agenda here: https://www.tmsa.scot/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/TMSA-AGM-Notice-Nov-2023.pdf The DRAFT TMSA…
Find out more »Scots Trad Music Awards
The 21st MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards returns to Dundee as part of the Caird Hall's Centenary celebrations Hands Up for Trad presents the 21st annual MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards at The Caird Hall, this December, showcasing and celebrating Scottish traditional music at its very best to folk fans from across the country. Known as the Folk Oscars, the 2023 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards will feature performances from some of Scotland's leading Scottish traditional music…
Find out more »The Land The Light The Locals
After a gap of four long years, the Borders Hogmanay Festival is back with a bang! Friday 29th December is the opening concert headlined by IAN BRUCE. A few years back he recorded an album of Will Ogilvie poems he set to music, and he will be including a few of these songs in his set. Beforehand local historian IAN LANDLES will give a short introduction to Ogilvie and his works. Ian Bruce will be joined onstage by partner Kev,…
Find out more »The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra’s Hogmanay Concert
Join the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra for their annual Hogmanay celebration as they say goodbye to 2023. Performing a magical evening of Scottish music, they will entertain you with a celebration of lively, toe-tapping jigs and reels and poignant slow airs, mixed with a sprinkling of well-known songs and pipe music. This is an ideal event for all ages and any group outing.
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