The Scots Music Group are reintroducing Scottish Stepdance classes to their programme, starting in September, with tutor Mairi Britton. Classes are open to anyone aged 18 or over and are held over three continuous terms, which align to the school year, September to June, for 12, 10 and 8 weeks. For more information and booking details, … Continued
Spaces Available in Tinto Ensemble Tinto Ensemble, from Hands Up For Trad, will run for the 2nd time from the 13th – 15th November. After the very well received first ensemble course they are going to do it again. This is a course for five young aspiring musicians (age 16-20) to team up with two … Continued
Scottish Music Graded ExamsFor fiddle, accordion and harp The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers graded examinations in Scottish traditional music in which anyone can participate, from school-age pupils to adult learners and enthusiasts. Syllabuses, repertoires and entry guidelines can be viewed on their website. You will be able to create an exam programme from this carefully … Continued
Thursday 17 of September – venue Paisley Town Hall Active Events have devised a new day for artists – its entirely free and is designed to give professional musicians and practitioners of the music industry information that is invaluable. They are bringing in over 50 speakers ranging from digital publishing experts, to agents and … Continued
Young Composer Award – Call for entries! The Young Composer Award is an annual competition based award issued by The Clarsach Society. Composers aged between 16 & 25 years of age are invited to present an original piece of music lasting no longer than 15, and no less than 10 minutes, suitable for: a) Solo … Continued
Applications for Beyond Borders 2015 are now open. The deadline for applications is 6pm, Monday 21st September. Beyond Borders is a co-commissioning and touring programme run in partnership with Creative Scotland, Arts Council of Wales, Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Arts Council of Ireland / An Chomhairle Ealaíon. Funding of up to £15,000 is available for projects that include new commissions, … Continued
There’s an emotional side to the Edinburgh Fringe – not just welling up at the end of a musical or wincing as some poor stand-up is heckled to bits, but moments of real human connection, too. It could be watching your child’s eyes light up at their first show, joining in an impromptu ceilidh dance … Continued
Since 2010, artist and composer Hanna Tuulikki has been developing a huge, beatufiful body of work that explores the mimesis of birdsong in Gaelic song. Last year she was joined by 10 singers for a unique performance of her composition Away with the Birds on the Isle of Canna. Working with the arts commissioner The Space, Hanna … Continued
Three dogs mean furrowed fur aplenty as the trio battle for scratches behind the ears amongst enchanted visitors. Dog from is definitely the mouthiest by far, always ready with a wise crack until you distract him with a stick… have a hyperactive scruffy pal Gelert, who can’t stop giving good luck licks and woofs with … 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
TRACS (Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland, SCIO SC043009) is a co-operative network which champions our shared traditions of music, song, storytelling, dance, crafts, customs and local languages. TRACS brings together the Traditional Music Forum (SCIO SC042867), the Scottish Storytelling Forum (SCIO SC052330) and the Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland (SCIO SC045085). Together we celebrate the local distinctiveness of Scotland’s places: our intangible cultural heritage. TRACS and the Forums have their registered office at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR.
