FAR NORTH RETREATS 2019 There are two retreats running this year at Cape Wrath Lodge, Keodale by Durness, Sutherland. The smallness of the retreats, the stunning location and the quality of the tutors are what make the experience so special. FIDDLE & PIPE RETREAT: 30th May – 3rd June 2019 With tutors Gary West, Fin Moore, … Continued

Young people to grow their own music sessions across Scotland Young musicians will have the opportunity to grow a programme of traditional music sessions in their local area. The Traditional Music & Song Association of Scotland (TMSA) is looking for groups of three individuals (aged 18-26) who can organise, promote and lead sessions between August-December … Continued

FABULOUS COMPOSING OPPORTUNITY FOR A YOUNG MUSICIAN As part of a range of activities celebrating the 2018 Year of Young People, with support from EventScotland and Thorntons Investments, Fèisean nan Gàidheal is offering a musician under 26 the opportunity to compose a new piece of music to be performed at this year’s Blas Festival AND … Continued

Collaborate and Listen: free discussion, Q&A and networking event at The Scottish Storytelling Centre What: A chance to hear about the collaborative storytelling residency and performance Where I Stand: A New Conversation before it’s Edinburgh debut within TradFest. (Followed by an open forum, Q&A and networking opportunity) Where I Stand: A New Conversation is a performance … Continued

OFF AXIS – BANDS GETTING BANDS NOTICED Off Axis helps bands to connect together and build audiences and networks across the UK. The system works by connecting artists and allowing them to host one another at gigs in their respective hometowns – solving the problem of finding meaningful and well attended shows in other towns … Continued

Check out this video for a summary of Make Music Day 2017:   ABOUT MAKE MUSIC DAY Make Music Day is a free celebration of music, taking place on the longest day of the year – 21 June. It takes place across the UK and in over 120 countries worldwide. Make Music Day is: Performed by anyone, … Continued

The 8th Black Isle Fiddle Weekend will take place from 29th June – 1st July 2018!! Do you want to learn from some of the finest fiddle players in Scotland in a unique Highland setting? Join us in Cromarty this summer for a hugely popular weekend for adult learners. Intensive tuition in a small class setting, top-notch … Continued

There are some fantastic RCS Traditional Music gigs happening in Glasgow next month. Make sure you get yourself along to them!   11th May @ Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church Acoustic Vocal Concert Students from our Traditional Music department present an evening of acoustic song at Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church. This performance focuses on Scots and … Continued

Original post here. Fèis Rois Inbheach caters for all abilities, and everyone from beginners right up to accomplished musicians will be welcomed. You don’t need to be able to read music and you don’t need to have any previous knowledge of traditional music to enjoy our Adult Fèis. As our annual three-day festival, it is … Continued

(Original post here) Moladh Uibhist (‘In Praise of Uist’) is the reinvigorated song conference which focuses on the song traditions of Uist and their place within the community. Join us for a weekend of song from May 5th-7th from North Uist, Èirisgeidh and South Uist, learning local songs and their associated stories from the tradition bearers … Continued