The Traditional Music Forum is presenting workshops in response to some of the points that came out in the report ‘Working as A Traditional Musician in Scotland’.  The topics covered are Rights and Publishing, with Stuart Fleming, Negotiating Skills with Chris Grady, and Stage Presence with Kath Burlinson. (Details on workshop leaders below.) Maximising your … Continued

Please note that the Elphinstone Institute Open Day, due to take place on April 19, and referred to in the TMF and SSF newsletters has been cancelled.

We are saddened to report the recent death of TMF Board member, and chair of our member, Edinburgh Folk Club, Eberhard ‘Paddy’ Bort. Just over a week ago Paddy attended the TMF quarterly board meeting, making his usual considered and valuable contribution. A week later he died suddenly, leaving a void in our lives, in … Continued

Following the recent closure of the Lanark Accordion & Fiddle Club, Shirley and Iain Cathcart have decided to pursue the opportunity of opening a brand new club in the Lanark area and provide a platform for young and old players to continue the legacy of great Scottish music in the Clydesdale area. At this stage … Continued

Inner Ear has launched its own web-based TV channel, TradTV, celebrating the depth of traditional culture in Scotland today. Programmes are now available to watch including Dosca live at the Piping Centre, a solo session from Rura’s Steven Blake, the Donald MacLeod Memorial Piping Competition. They are available to view now.  Inner Ear are interested … Continued

The scheme, run by Help Musicians UK (formerly the Musicians Benevolent Fund) helps young professional musicians access exceptional career development opportunities in the UK and internationally. WHO CAN APPLY?The funds wants to invest in talented artists who are performing or creating great music and are already making an impact in their field. You could be … Continued

The Touring Network has announced the appointment of Jo McLean as Chief Executive Officer, a new post that has been created in order to consolidate and grow The Touring Network.A former classical musician, who has played and toured with leading orchestras including the Hallé Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Scottish Opera and BBC orchestras, Jo McLean … Continued

Enthusiasts for traditional singing will be gathering in NE Scotland later this month for the annual Cullerlie Singing Weekend. The weekend, a unique celebration of traditional song, brings together outstanding traditional singers from Scotland, England, and Ireland. ‘It’s for everyone who likes to hear, enjoy, and join in unaccompanied traditional singing,’ explains Prof. Ian Russell, … Continued

The Traditional Music Forum is looking for a membership officer.  The role, which is part-time freelance, is to support the TMF Co-ordinator in developing membership and communications with the membership, and to assist on all aspects of the delivery of the organisation’s mission and key objectives as laid out in the Work Programme.  The initial … Continued