Music
Ukraine fundraising efforts around Scotland
COMMUNITIES throughout Scotland are continuing to raise funds for people affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In Fraserburgh, a concert held last Saturday raised more than £4,000. The concert, held at Fraserburgh South Church, was organised by Gareth John, conductor of Aberdeen City Orchestra, and featured solo soprano Amy Strachan. Pupils from nearby St Andrews…
Read MorePetroc Trelawny listeners go from Black Isle to Mull
PRESENTER Petroc Trelawny will take his BBC Radio 3 breakfast show listeners on an auditory journey next month from the Black Isle to Mull. The programme’s coast-to-cast journey begins on Monday 6 June in Cromarty before heading down the Great Glen to finish at Fionnphort on Friday 10 June. Along the way, Trelawny will play…
Read MoreEdinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival unveils line-up
ARTISTS appearing at this year’s Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival include Ambrose Akinmusire, Soweto Kinch, and Mud Morganfield. More than 130 events will take place across the city between 15 and 24 July. The programme includes 20 livestreamed or pre-recorded concerts for music fans who can’t travel to Edinburgh. Well-kent faces returning to the capital…
Read MoreAnnie Mac kicks off Glasgow’s Aye Write festival
FORMER Radio 1 presenter Annie Mac is tonight’s headline act in Glasgow as the city’s Aye Write book festival begins. The disc jockey – whose full name is Annie Macmanus – will be speaking about her novel Mother, Mother at the Mitchell Library at 18:30. Mac said: “It’s a total dream to be in Glasgow…
Read MoreEilidh’s trust helps young musicians with £50,000 fund
YOUNG musicians will benefit from a £50,000 funding scheme set up in memory of 14-year-old piper Eilidh MacLeod from Barra, who was killed in the Manchester Arena bombing. The Eilidh MacLeod Memorial Trust is inviting youth music groups across Scotland to apply for financial support to grow and develop their music lessons by emailing hello@eilidhstrust.org.uk…
Read MoreRoyal Edinburgh Military Tattoo reveals more acts
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will make its highly anticipated return in August with this year’s show, Voices. Staged on the iconic Edinburgh Castle Esplanade between 5-27 August, the show will be a celebration of expression, giving a stage to performers and acts from around the globe to share their voice. This year’s show is…
Read MoreFolk duo Càrnan ready to release cover version
Highland folk duo Càrnan have lovingly covered John Martyn’s homecoming song Over the Hill and are set to release their version as a single on Friday, 13 May. Kintail accordionist Louden Mackay and Isle of Skye guitarist and vocalist Arthur Brook have shared a love of John Martyn’s genius music and lyrics for many years.…
Read MoreEdinburgh’s Tradfest is back for 11 days of music
Edinburgh Tradfest returns this Friday with an 11 day programme of traditional live music at venues across the city. There will also be additional talks, dance and storytelling happening at the Scottish Storytelling Centre. Kicking off the Festival at the Assembly Rooms on Friday night is celebrated Highland fiddle player Duncan Chisholm and his band…
Read MoreWinners of Scottish brass ensemble event revealed
The search for the best young Brass Ensemble of the Year and Solo Performer of the Year in Scotland is over. Anticipated as being the next big development in music in Scotland, the very best young musicians in each local authority and from independent schools in Scotland came together to compete against each other. After…
Read MoreThe Cumnock Tryst unveils its 2022 musical line-up
The Cumnock Tryst has announced its most diverse line-up to date of concerts, events and workshops in the programme for the 2022 edition of the festival. Excited to welcome audiences back to the tight knit community of Cumnock and East Ayrshire, The Cumnock Tryst can’t wait to engage in the communal experience of live music…
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