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/
How would you describe your show in one sentence? Is This a Dagger? The Story of Macbeth – Award-winning performer and storyteller Andy Cannon, takes audiences on a thousand-year journey from fact to fiction and back again, cleverly weaving Shakespeare’s original language with his own storytelling style making this classic tale appealing for audiences young … Continued
How would you describe your show in one sentence? Eaten is a really funny yet educational show about food, food chains and digestion, starring a big cuddly lion called Lionel McLion. Is this a new show or have you performed it elsewhere? We performed this show in many places including Edinburgh International Science Festival, Istanbul … Continued
How would you describe your show in one sentence? A hopeful show using songs and stories to shine a light on ordinary and extraordinary women worldwide over many years who have found their own ways to take a stance against war. NB Gie’s Peace means Give Us Peace Is this a new show or have … 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.
