Building on the success of the fantastic inaugural event in 2011, The Islay Sessions returns for its sixth year. Once again, the festival features some of Scotland’s finest traditional musicians playing in concerts and sessions across Islay and coming together for a grand concert in Bruichladdich Hall. Join Breabach, Talisk, The Routes Quartet, Sarah Hayes and … Continued

TradTalk Extra: Music is the annual get together of the Traditional Music Forum. We come meet, we eat, we discuss and we play music.   This years event takes place on Sunday 27 November from 12-6pm at The Tolbooth in Stirling. The theme for our day is Practical Matters.Our members will be sharing their experiences on … Continued

The 15th Carrying Stream Fesitval will take place ini Edinburgh this year from 9-16 November. Hamish Henderson (1919-2002) is often referred to as the ‘father of the Scottish folk revival’. Since the year of his death, Edinburgh Folk Club tun this festival in memory of the late Hamish Henderson. The Carrying Stream Festival is run very … Continued

Culture Counts is a network of 46 organisations – including the Traditional Music Forum and Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland – from across the arts, screen, heritage and creative industries in Scotland who in turn represent the majority of professional and voluntary artists and cultural organisations in Scotland.  In response to the referendum vote to … Continued

Deadline 30 September! Tasgadh is a fund devolved from Creative Scotland, managed by Fèisean nan Gàidheal and open to organisations and individuals. Tasgadh is designed to provide support for traditional artists and organisations to create, perform, tour and showcase work. The fund can also support professional development projects. Tasgadh cannot support the purchase of equipment … Continued

Come and experience singing songs from many cultures while enjoying a hands-on session from an experienced Alexander teacher. Led by Christine Kydd and Jeannie MacLean, you will  learn and sing simple songs, whilst working towards allowing a freer sound – with the hills and rivers of rural Angus as a stunning backdrop – delightful!  Taking place fromFriday 9 September 7.30pm, … Continued

Scotland Sings’ harmony singing workshops return in October and this time it’s all about the bass – with the focus  on getting more men through the door to enjoy singing in harmony. They have 3 great workshop leaders lined up: Bill Henderson, Harry Campbell and Rory Haye ready to lead songs from around the world with … Continued

Booking is now open for the Showcase Scotland 2017 Trade Fair as well as advertising in their Pocket Guide. To book a trade stand or an advert please click here.   SHOWCASE SCOTLAND Showcase Scotland is the largest gathering of the international music community in the Scottish calendar. A chance for promoters, record labels, agents … Continued

*From National Library of Scotland* Overview Is there a hurdle in your sound archiving work which you’re finding it hard to get over? Is there a pressing gap in your knowledge or skills that you need to address? The Connecting Scotland’s Sounds training programme features a coaching strand which might be perfect for you. The coaching programme … Continued

Opportunity for young Scottish performers: Musicians, Singers, Storytellers Sabhal Mòr Ostaig & An Lòchran are seeking young Scottish performers to take part in a project between Scotland and Ireland in summer 2016. You will work with a group of fellow young people in Ireland to produce a performance for tour. You will gain valuable experience of producing and … Continued