The latest Scottish Music playlists by the Traditional Music Forum each feature 10 tracks of fantastic new releases. Follow the TMF on Spotify to keep up to date with all our Scottish Music playlists. Playlist 45 has new music from Beatha, Iona Lane, Ape House, Eriska, Rhona Macfarlane, Kenneth Macfarlane, Ross Miller, Fell Line, Tern, … Continued

📷 Photo above by Becky Duncan As David Francis marks his retirement as Director of the Traditional Music Forum this week, we are delighted to share his keynote speech from Trad Talk, held in October 2024. In this thoughtful address, Dave reflects on the origins of the Traditional Music Forum, the enduring value of traditional … Continued

The North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC) is delighted to announce that registration is now open for this year’s celebration of traditional song, taking place from 11-13 April 2025 at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh. Bringing together singers, educators, industry professionals, and traditional song enthusiasts from across the North Atlantic region, NASC 2025 offers a rich … Continued

The Traditional Music Forum (TMF) is delighted to announce the appointment of Brian Ó hEadhra as their new Director. An accomplished professional with decades of experience as a musician, educator, project manager and publisher, Brian will take up his appointment from January 2025, continuing the work of the TMF which aims to maximise the potential … Continued

The latest Scottish Music playlists by the Traditional Music Forum each feature 10 tracks of fantastic new releases. Playlist 42 has new music from Tarran, Mairi McGillivray, Capstan Quartet, Falasgair, Jenn Butterworth, MAL, Afro Celt Sound System, Chloe Matharu, Ned Bigham | Mairi MacMillan | Edinburgh Quartet, and An Dannsa Dub. Playlist 41 has new … Continued

Sat 26 Oct | 10.30am – 4.15pm Scottish Music Centre | Glasgow Trad Talk is the Traditional Music Forum‘s annual event which brings together folk involved in traditional music in Scotland to discuss key issues in the trad scene today. Roots Not Tethers How We Got Here – And Where We Go Next: How the trad scene … Continued

Give your ears a treat with our latest Scottish music playlist! With fantastic new releases from Morag Brown & Lewis Powell-Reid, Amy Papiransky ft. KT Tunstall, A.D.A.M (Mairearad Green & Mike Vass), Griogair ft. Alan Cumming, Ewen Henderson, Cameron Mackay, Kim Carnie, Alastair Savage & Alice Allen, and Mànran. Follow the TMF on Spotify to keep … Continued

Our latest Scottish Music playlists each feature 10 tracks of fantastic new releases. Playlist 38 has new music from Tom Campbell Trio, RÓ, Trail West, Laura Jane Wilkie, Haverin, Fidra, DLÙ, Tide Lines, Skippinish, and Mairi Campbell and Dave Gray.   Playlist 37 features new Scottish music releases from Kate Young, Kim Carnie, Rowan Leslie, … Continued

Our latest playlist of new Scottish music releases includes tracks from James Ross and Maxwell Quartet, Katie & Laura Macfarlane, Church Street Shuffle, Dougie MacLean, Niteworks ft. SIAN, Laura Jane Wilkie, Project Smok, Jack Badcock, Eleanor Dunsdon and Gregor Black, and Dlù. Follow the TMF on Spotify to keep up to date with all playlists.

Delve into new Scottish music releases with our latest playlist, featuring tracks from Charlie Grey & Joseph Peach, An Dannsa Dub, Tarran, Mairearad Green, Valtos ft. Julie Fowlis, Ross Couper Band, Capercaillie with BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Talisk, Tide Lines, and Maya’s Radio Orchestra. Follow the TMF on Spotify to keep up to date with … Continued