13 – 29 October 2023 – Right To Be Human The 2023 programme for this year’s Scottish International Storytelling Festival (SISF) explores our Right To Be Human, and celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Just as Scotland’s consultation on a new Human Rights Bill draws to a close, storytellers, musicians … Continued
ReadThe Traditional Music Forum (TMF) is seeking new trustees to join the organisations Board of Directors. The main responsibilities of the Board include governance, advocacy, strategic direction, as well as ensuring the legal and ethical commitments and standards of the organisation are met. Meetings are held quarterly and are either online or in person. In … Continued
ReadDirectory of Musicians Spotify Playlist #26 – Recent Releases Fantastic Scottish music with recent releases from Seán Gray, Will Pound & Jenn Butterworth, Simon Thoumire & Dave Milligan, Fraser Fifield, Dàimh, Kris Drever, Neil Pearlman, Dallahan, Man of the Minch, and Elephant Sessions. scotlandonline.org
ReadDirectory of Musicians Spotify Playlist #25 – Recent Releases Our latest playlist features 10 recent releases from 10 fantastic Scottish artists: The Madeleine Stewart Trio, Eabhal, Claire Hastings, Brìghde Chaimbeul, Iain Fraser, Abigail Pryde, Rachel Hair & Ron Jappy, Lauren MacColl, Calum MacPhail, and Ímar. scotlandonline.org
ReadWe recently published a Wee Guide to Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) to give you a brief overview, and to highlight the major opportunities and challenges faced by arts and culture organisations, as well as individuals, in celebrating and sharing our intangible cultural heritage. On 26th May 2023, TRACS – together with Museums Galleries Scotland, Historic … Continued
ReadDirectory of Musicians Spotify Playlist #24 – New Releases Our latest playlist features 10 new releases from 10 fantastic Scottish artists: Tern, Elír, Lucie Hendry, Ross Ainslie & Tim Edey, Joy Dunlop, Rebecca Hill & Charlie Stewart, Westward the Light, RURA, Beth Malcolm, and Valtos. scotlandonline.org
ReadThe first ever Scottish Folk Day will take place on Saturday 23 September, celebrating the country’s vibrant and varied folk scene, and offering a networking platform for musicians and artists at all levels to showcase their talents. The pilot project is calling for people of all backgrounds and abilities to stage live performances and workshops, … Continued
ReadDirectory of Musicians Spotify Playlist #23 – Harp Special This month’s playlist is a harp special! Listen to ten fantastic tracks from ten of Scotland’s leading harp players including Catriona McKay, Corrina Hewat, Gwen Màiri, Rebecca Hill, Heather Downie, Wendy Stewart, Ailie Robertson, Rachel Hair, Sarah MacNeil, and Heal & Harrow. scotlandonline.org
ReadAn ensemble of acclaimed Highland & Island musicians and writers come together this month for a series of concerts to mark the 100th anniversary of a mass emigration from the islands of Lewis, Uist and Barra. When SS Metagama left Stornoway with over 300 young islanders on an Assisted Passage sailing to Canada in April 1923, … Continued
ReadNext month some of Scotland’s top traditional musicians will descend on Ullapool for a weekend of Gaelic and Scots music tuition and performances as part of this year’s Adult Fèis Rois. Fèis Rois nan Inbheach, (Adult Fèis) is run by Dingwall arts organisation, Fèis Rois, and celebrates Gaelic and Scots music with a weekend of … Continued
ReadTRACS (Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland SC043009) brings together the Traditional Music Forum (SC042867), the Scottish Storytelling Forum (SC020891) and the Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland (SC045085). TRACS is based at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, which is a partnership project between the Storytelling Forum and The Church of Scotland (SC011353).
