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

The BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year competition is now the premier award for young traditional musicians in Scotland, and many past winners have gone on to have successful careers in the world of traditional music. The final of this annual event takes place during the Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow and performing … Continued

Showcase Scotland has extended the deadline for applications to Australian Music Week until Monday 4th July. Taking place in the Sydney beachside suburb of Cronulla from November 2-4 inclusive, AMW is a fantastic opportunity to perform live in front of some of Australia’s and the world’s most influential and successful promoters, agents, venue bookers, managers, … Continued

A group from Sgoil Chiùil Na Gàidhealtachd will join Scotland’s ‘Local Heroes’, musicians and entertainers as part of a 2,000-strong historic ‘Riding’ procession down Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. 6 of the Music School’s students will take part in a performance in the Parliament building after the 21 st century version of the colourful Riding – which first took place … Continued

Applications are now open for a showcasing opportunity at Australian Music Week 2016 (AMW). Taking place in the Sydney beachside suburb of Cronulla from November 2-4 inclusive, AMW is a fantastic opportunity to perform live in front of some of Australia’s and the world’s most influential and successful promoters, agents, venue bookers, managers, labels and media people. … Continued

Edinburgh’s folk choir Sangstream hosts an annual series of summer singing workshops. Dates are: 7th July Jane Jackson14th July Mary McCann21st July Robyn Stapleton28th July Ellie Logan Christ Church Hall, 6a Morningside Rd, Edinburgh EH10 4DD. 19.00 – 21.00. Cost £5 – pay on the door. No need to book – just come along. Find … Continued

Deadline: 15 July 2016 at 23:55 Hands Up for Trad are looking for trainee tutors between the ages of 18 and 25 for their 2016 Summer Schools. This is a great opportunity particularly if you’re wanting to work in the fields of music or education. You will get the chance to work with some of … Continued

There are many opportunities available to play, learn, improve playing of traditional music and song happening across Scotland this summer and into October. Playing with others in a residential setting or in a group setting is a great way to learn new tunes, new skills and possibly make new friends. Here is a list we … Continued

Congratulations to Eilidh Simmers: Young Pianist – Winner in Robert Burns World Federation National Secondary Schools Competition Finals Eilidh Simmers, from Keith in Moray, has won the Instrumental class of the Robert Burns World Federation’s National Schools Competition Finals for Secondary Schools in age category S3-4 – and unusually on piano. The event, which took … Continued

The Third International Teaching Artists Conference:Best, next and radical practice in participatory arts The ITAC3 Conference brings together artists, organisations, funders and researchers from all over the world to explore key issues relating to participatory arts practice through an inspiring mix of curated conversations, practical workshops, keynote speeches, seminars and round-table discussions. Creative Scotland is … Continued