Bob Dylan image credit: Xavier Badosa This new series of live performances celebrates the musical genius of some of the most influential artists of the last century by reinterpreting, reinventing and ‘reconstructing’ their work. Stuart McHardy and Jess Abrams, who lead the first two sessions, come from very different angles, backgrounds and musical genres, as … Continued
Work Placement Opportunity for Paid Project Coordinator with Off The Record for an 18-26 Year Old Seeking to Develop Career in Events Management or in The Music Industry Original Post To celebrate the ‘Year of Young People,’ Born To Be Wide CIC is offering a nine month paid Project Coordinator position to oversee the delivery of two Off The Record days in Autumn/Winter … Continued
EARLY CAREER RESIDENCY PROGRAMME, 10th – 30th September 2018 Do you wish you had the time and support to focus exclusively upon your own work, for research, experimentation, and development of new work? The Early Career Residency Programme from CovePark could be for you! In September 2018, and with continued support from The Fenton Arts … Continued
Our Festival Intern and Photographer Adriana-Ioana Cosma, summarized her 2018 TradFest experience for us, sharing some of her favourite moments and cultural insights! 1. I learned that there isn’t only one type of bagpipes, and that they can be far more interesting than the ones I hear so often on Princes Street, while seeing Brighde … Continued
The Musicians’ Union will be hosting a series of seminars on gig promotion. Head along and polish up your skills on social media and other forms of advertising – sell more tickets and attract bigger audiences. The sessions will be delivered by Manchester Promoter, Jay Taylor (Night & Day). Jay will take you through the … Continued
TRAD TALK 2018 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, 21 April, 2018 FIRST SESSION PANEL 1: MUSICIANS Laura Beth Salter L.B’s grandfather ran a folk club in Lincoln, then her mum took it over and turned it into a session. Upbringing all social, huge part of what folk music is about. Most of the people she teaches … Continued
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
Edinburgh Social Enterprise are running Scotland’s only festival of Social Enterprise and are looking for performers to come and play! Social enterprises are businesses which are set up to change the world. Like commercial businesses they aim to make a profit but it’s what they do with their profit that sets them apart – it’s … Continued
TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland, SCIO SC043009) is a co-operative network which champions our shared traditions of music, song, storytelling, dance, crafts, customs and indigenous languages. Together we celebrate the local distinctiveness of Scotland’s places: our intangible cultural heritage. Registered office at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR.
