20 OUTSTANDING SCOTTISH ALBUMS ANNOUNCED LIVE AT EDINBURGH’S QUEEN’S HALL 26TH JULY, ALL IN THE RUNNING FOR £20K PRIZE AND COVETED TITLE OF SCOTTISH ALBUM OF THE YEAR MUSIC FANS WILL BE GIVEN CHANCE TO VOTE FOR SHORTLIST IN PUBLIC VOTE FROM 12TH AUGUST Scotland’s national music prize, The Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) … Continued

SHAWFEST – 22ND SEPTEMBER 2019, GLASGOW The aim of the festival is to raise funds for the The Fraser Shaw Trust, which was set up in memory of a much loved guy and wonderful musician who passed away in May 2015 after battling with MS and eventually PML. The trust raises funds for MS charities … Continued

Dave and Lorna Dewar, the two organisers of Ayrshire’s Music at Craigie Folk Club, were astonished to receive an invitation to the recent Queen’s Garden Party at the Palace of Holyrood. The invite was in recognition of their promotion of Scottish culture in Ayrshire through music and drama. As well as the folk club, they … Continued

Fèisean nan Gàidheal’s Fèisgoil delivers language, music, arts and cultural services to schools, local authorities, public bodies and community groups across Scotland. They are looking to recruit more freelance Gaelic tutors to deliver its Blasad Gàidhlig programme in nurseries and primary schools throughout the Central Belt. Full info on the posters below. www.feisean.org/en/

AIR IOMALL – CHARLIE GREY & JOSEPHY PEACH 21ST AUGUST 2019, 8PM @ CCA GLASGOW From Scottish duo Charlie Grey and Joseph Peach, and Filmmaker Hamish Macleod, Air Iomall (Gaelic for On the Edge) is a film and suite of new music, inspired by now uninhabited islands deep in the North Atlantic – some of … Continued

MOK Fest Rocks Wee Toon The Mull of Kintyre Music Festival looks set to rock the town with some of the best bands and performers from across Scotland in its 27th year. The 5 day event which runs from Aug 21 – 25, has yet another great line-up including Manran, Dougie MacLean, Glenfinnan Ceilidh Band, … Continued

“Maker, ye maun sing them… Tomorrow, songs Will flow free again, and new voices Be borne on the carrying stream.” (Hamish Henderson) Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland (TRACS) presents the which reflects the visionary spirit and diversity of the founding father of Scotland’s 20th Century folk renaissance, offering inspiration and enjoyment of the traditional arts … Continued

St Margaret’s Braemar, in partnership with Live Music Now Scotland, will host a week-long music and composition project during the 2019 Summer holidays called Mountain Melodies, for talented young musicians from the local area, combining composition workshops, one-to-one tuition, talks, seminars and performances. A few places are remaining for the project running from Monday 8 … Continued

Lochgoilhead Fiddle Workshop is small fiddle workshop based at Strachur on the Cowal peninsula. They are seeking a traditional tutor for their adult classes, ranging from beginners to competent players. Hours offered will depend on uptake of members – previously classes were held on two evenings over 26 weeks, however this may reduce to one … Continued

The Isle of Gigha Music Festival may be one of the smallest festivals in the country but it is certainly one of the most vibrant and welcoming. This years festival takes place on Saturday 29 June with music across the island not just on this day, but on the Friday evening. The main event is … Continued