Bogha-frois: LGBT+ Voices in Folk will see LGBT+ folk musicians from across the country come together to write, collaborate and perform songs in the folk tradition, telling stories about life as a member of the LGBT community. Three free workshops will be held at the Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, November 14-16, led by prominent folk figures; … Continued

Musicians and poets from across the UK and Ireland create work inspired by ancient diversity Ten of the UK and Ireland’s finest traditional poets and musical artists including vocalists using five languages, medieval instruments: crwth and northern triplepipes as well as fiddle, harp, accordian and electronics will join together in a music residency to re-invigorate … Continued

Gráinne Brady: BEYOND: The Story of an Irish Immigrant www.igg.me/at/grainnebradyfiddle BEYOND: The Story of an Irish Immigrant is a brand new project which will explore the social themes associated with the mass immigration of the Irish to Scotland, particularly at the start of the 20th century. The first part of the project will culminate in … Continued

New musical work will showcase ancient Gaelic poetry with a modern twist A new musical piece of work showcasing ancient Gaelic poetry with a modern twist will be debuted by award winning young Gaelic singer, Mischa Macpherson, at next month’s Blas Festival. Mischa’s commission, ‘Bho Èirigh gu Laighe na Grèine – Sun, Moon, Land, Life, … Continued

The music of the late great piper, Pipe Major Donald Macleod MBE, from the Isle of Lewis will be showcased during this year’s Blas Festival in Crossing the Minch; a project dreamt up by The Big Music Society, led by world class pipers Calum MacCrimmon (Breabach and Tryst) and John Mulhearn (Tryst). Crossing the Minch will commemorate the … Continued

Fèis Rois is currently recruiting a Community Classes Co-ordinator. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 3rd September 2018. More info & how to apply: https://www.feisrois.org/professional-development/vacancies/

20th Sept – 29th Nov, Portobello, Edinburgh Fun fiddle offers classes for adult beginners, improvers, intermediate and advanced players with fantastic tutors Ros Gasson, Gica Loening and Rona Wilkie. The next 10 week course will start on 20th September. Book your place now! http://funfiddle.co.uk/enrol/

Celebrating the rich, cultural scene of Scotland, the Sunday Herald’s third annual Culture Awards took place at Glasgow’s SWG3 on Thursday 12 July 2018 where the Scottish Storytelling Centre were awarded Best Performing Arts Venue. Amidst tough competition from three fellow shortlisted venues – The CoachHouse, Stirling, The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen and Glasgow’s Theatre Royal … Continued

The 28th Annual Conference of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS) will be held from 25-28 October 2018 in Helsinki, Finland. Over 400 industry professionals from throughout the world are expected to attend the conference. Attendees will be invited to participate in didactic sessions, interactive workshops, movement sessions, round table discussions, networking … Continued

Original post here Fun Folk App Through fun interactive activities, animations and films, we help you to introduce children aged five and under to Scottish traditional music, song, stories and ceilidh dancing. The app includes material in both Gaelic and Scots language. Fun Folk is designed so that you can explore the different nursery areas … Continued