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ContentsSPRINGFebruary, March, April, May

SUMMERJune, July, August

AUTUMNSeptember, October, November

WINTERDecember, January, February

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Welcome to the annual TMSA Event Calendar - a publication designed to help you find traditional music and song around Scotland in 2018, whether you are here for a few days or longer.

Along with events we have a section giving details of groups and venues which provide opportunities to take part in and/or learn about traditional music & song year around. It complements the many more events, folk clubs and sessions across Scotland which are added to our website as we go through the year so please check them out at: www.tmsa.org.uk

If you’re not a TMSA member yet, you can find details of how to join and avail yourself of benefits on our website, including the opportunity to buy some great examples of Scottish music in our online shop!

We thank those event organisers and advertisers without whom we would not be able to produce the Calendar, particularly our new entrants. Please support them by attending the events and using their services, plus let them know where you heard about them!

We would also like to thank the family of Jock Hunter whose legacy has helped us bring this edition and our new online Scottish traditional music map to fruition along with support from the VisitScotland Growth Fund.

We wish you a year full of great music, song and cheer as Scotland celebrates the special ‘Year of Young People’ - they are the future of our traditions!

Fiona Campbell National Convener

2018EASTER & SUMMER SHORT COURSES

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THE MUCKLE SING 201810 February Queen Margaret Hall, Linlithgow, EH49 7JAA day led by Karine Polwart for community singing groups and individual singers - with two workshop sessions, Performance Platform and short informal tutor concert. All welcome - from beginner to experienced - no need to be able to read music. Organised by the TMSA Edinburgh & Lothians Branch.Tel. 07951 918 366 [email protected] www.eltmsa.org.uk

FLUTEFLING WORKSHOPS & FLUTE WEEKENDSWorkshops: 17 February, then normally 3rd Saturday of every month going forward. Weekends: TBC. Workshops: Tribe Porty, 19 Windsor Place, Portobello, Edinburgh, EH152AJ; Weekends: Edinburgh & Aberdeen TBCTraditional flutes & whistles mixed ability workshop. Tunes, techniques & friendly support, suitable for Boehm & simple system flutes, soprano & low whistles in D. See website for focus of each workshop, plus details of our Flute Weekends.Tel. 0131 669 9385 www.flutefling.co.uk

Spring

SCOTLAND SINGS - Renewing the Tradition17 & 18 FebruaryThe final series of regional Renewing the Tradition workshops, workshopping on our final 3 newly commissioned songs: Come Away In by Karine Polwart; Mauchline Belle by Alex Hodgson; Seinnidh Mi by Rachel Walker.17 FebruaryConnel Hall, Oban, Argyll and Bute, lead by Rachel WalkerAlloway Parish Church Hall, Alloway, Ayrshire, lead by Rory Haye,Birnam Institute, Dunkeld, Perthshire, lead by Irene Watt18 FebruaryTrinity Hall, Inverness, lead by Rachel WalkerLauder Village Hall, Lauder, Scottish Borders, lead by Alison [email protected]

Look out for theTMSA Young Trad Tour

featuring finalists and winners of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional

Musician of the Year Award - see www.tmsa.org.uk for details

06 SPRING

ABERDEEN COMPETITION AND CEILIDH DAY17 March Boys Brigade Headquarters, Crimon Place, Aberdeen AB10 1RXTraditional Music and Singing Competitions including competition for Clarsach. Also tune writing and song writing competitions. Plus storytelling competitions. Evening Ceilidh session.Tel. 01224 314 795 [email protected] www.tmsa.org.uk - Aberdeen Branch page

THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA 17 March, 7.30pm Beach Ballroom, Aberdeen, AB24 5NRThe SFO plays original arrangements of traditional Scottish fiddle music, plus more recent orchestral compositions. Concerts usually involve around 100 performers, including pipers, dancers and singers. Tel. 01224 641 122 (Box Office)[email protected]

15th NIEL GOW FESTIVAL 16 - 18 March Birnam Arts, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0DSThe Niel Gow Festival 2018 features concerts, recitals, workshops & sessions - A fiddle festival in celebration of the life of 18th Century fiddler Niel Gow.Tel. 01350 727 674 (box office)[email protected]

EDINBURGH HIGHLAND REEL AND STRATHSPEY SOCIETY10 March The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, EH8 9JGThe orchestra, under the baton of Yla Steven BEM, is sure to entertain you and get your feet tapping with a variety of marches, strathspeys, jigs, reels and slow airs.Tel. 0131 668 2019 [email protected] (@EHRSS)

THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA24 February, 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall, PH1 5HZThe SFO plays original arrangements of traditional Scottish fiddle music, plus more recent orchestral compositions. Concerts usually involve around 100 performers including pipers, dancers and singers. Tel. 01738 621 031 (Box Office)[email protected] www.sfo.org.uk

EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL 30 March - 5 April Merchiston Castle School, Colinton Road, Edinburgh EH13 0PUA magical series of events bringing together an international line-up of musicians and the finest Scottish players. Come and celebrate the harp at the Edinburgh International Harp Festival.Tel. 0131 554 [email protected]

DISTIL SHOWCASE6 April, 8pm Stirling TollboothDistil, first established in 2002, allows Traditional musicians to work with experienced practitioners from other genres, resulting in 10 new commissions each year which are presented at the Distil Showcase in partnership with Mf McFall’s Chamber. [email protected]

EDINBURGH YOUTH GATHERIN’3 - 5 April The Music Box, Edinburgh College, Sighthill Campus, Edinburgh, EH11 4DEJoin around 100 young people and take part in three days of workshops led by some of the country’s finest traditional musicians, including: Innes Watson, Sally Simpson, Lori Watson and Sarah [email protected]

CÙRSAICHEAN GOIRID NA CÀISGE / EASTER SHORT COURSES2 - 13 April Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Sleat, Isle of SkyeWhy not consider a short course experience at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig this Easter? With events such as cèilidhs, evening activities and concerts each week, the College is a vibrant and busy place during spring, set in the beautiful Sleat peninsula. Visit the website for the full list of short courses.Tel. 01471 888 240 [email protected]

GLENFARG FOLK FEAST 20186 - 8 April Backstage at the Green Hotel, Kinross, KY13 8ASFriendly festival celebrating its 40th anniversary with extraspecial concert line-ups including Boys of the Lough, John Doyle, Mairearad and Anna, The James Brothers and Emily Smith. This year’s welcoming concert-ceilidh features The Jimi Shandrix Experience, Tich Frier and The Farg Folk. Plus a “Conversation with Cathal” event, workshop featuring the 2017 Young Traditional Musician of the Year, Charlie Stewart, original amusing song competition, the World Puff-a-Box Championship and sessions and singarounds.Tel. 01334 656 649 | 01334 653 [email protected]

08 SPRING

TRADFEST EDINBURGH - DÚN ÉIDEANN26 April - 6 May Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SRExperience Scotland Live with a seasonal feast of living traditions and local cultures. Encounter music, storytelling, dance, craft, song and folk drama at venues, indoors and outdoors, across Edinburgh.Tel. 0131 556 [email protected] www.tracscotland.org(tradfestedinburgh/@TradFestEd)

NORTHERN STREAMS 201820 - 22 April Grassmarket Centre, Edinburgh EH1 2QAFestival celebrating Scottish and Nordic music, song and dance through concerts, workshops and sessions, with performers and tutors from Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Scotland. Organised by the TMSA Edinburgh & Lothians Branch.Tel. 07951 918 [email protected]

STRICHEN FESTIVAL - BUCHAN HERITAGE SOCIETY18 - 20 May Ritchie Hall, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, AB43 6TYPre festival Dance on Friday with the ‘Garioch Blend’. Saturday all day competitions for traditional song, music, story and verse. Prize winners concert at 6.30. Free Ceilidh at 9.00pm. Farewell Ceilidh Sunday afternoon 2.00pmTel. 07919 490 672 (Morven Sivewright)| 01771 637 344 (Marlene Lowe)[email protected]

GIRVAN FOLK FESTIVAL4 - 6 May Various VenuesGirvan Festival welcomes you this year with concerts, competitions, ceilidhs, children’s events, workshops and informal sessions. Please check website for more details.Tel. 01560 321 [email protected]

FIFESING 2018: THE FIFE TRADITIONALSINGING FESTIVAL11 - 13 May Various Venues around Falkland, FifeA unique opportunity to meet and hear some of the finestexponents of traditional singing to be found today - and to participate in singing at sessions and singarounds.Tel. 01337 830 [email protected]/fifesing

ORKNEY FOLK FESTIVAL24 - 27 May Based in Stromness, with events taking place in many other parishes and some outer Orkney islesNow in its 36th year, the Orkney Folk Festival is widely regarded as one of the finest in the UK, where Orkney’s thriving local folk scene welcomes artistes from throughout the world. The weekend is fully indoors, offering concerts, ceilidhs, clubs, talks, sessions, workshops, family concerts, and is ticketed by event - catering for all budgets. Tel. 01856 851 331 | 07543 013 006 [email protected]

KNOCKENGORROCH WORLD CEILIDH 201824 - 27 May Knockengorroch Farm, Carsphairn, Castle DouglasFamily-friendly world/roots/traditional/dance music festival in the stunning Galloway Hills of Scotland’s South West. Five stages feature a range of musical genres plus workshops, open mic, sessions, longhouse, children’s tent, hot showers, sauna, camping and more...Tel. 01644 460 662 | 0771 835 [email protected]

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KILLIN MUSIC FESTIVAL15 - 17 June McLaren Hall, Main Street, Killin, FK21 8UWA weekend festival packed from start to finish with top-of-their-game artists, supported by a festival fringe featuring sessions, workshops, kids activities, open stage competitions and community [email protected] www.killinmusicfestival.com

KEITH FESTIVAL8 - 10 June Various venues, KeithTraditional music festival with ceilidhs, concerts, competitions and informal sessions.Tel. 01542 882 [email protected]

THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA9 June, 7.30pm Usher Hall, Edinburgh, EH1 2EAThe SFO plays original arrangements of traditional Scottish fiddle music, plus more recent orchestral compositions. Concerts usually involve around 100 performers, including pipers, dancers and singers. Tel. 0131 228 1155 (Box Office)[email protected] www.sfo.org.uk

Summer9TH HAAL FOLK FESTIVAL - FOLK AT THE SALMON BOTHY1 - 3 June In and around PortsoyConcerts, sessions and singarounds galore. Arthur Johnstone and The Stars Band, Rab Noakes, Allan Taylor, Natalie Chalmers, Bob Knight, Annie Reid, Hamish Moore, Cathal McConnell, Duncan Wood, Gnoss and many more. Weekend tickets available.Tel. [email protected]

SCOTTISH CLARSACH COMPETITION16 June, 2pm Armadale Castle, Sleat, Isle of SkyeRecital by finalists in the Princess Margaret of the Isles Memorial Prize for Senior Clàrsach. For details of how to enter see www.armadalecastle.org; deadline for entries 15 April 2018. Tel. 01471 844305 [email protected]

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CÙRSAICHEAN GOIRID AN T-SAMHRAIDH / SUMMER SHORT COURSES02 July - 24 August Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Sleat, Isle of SkyeWhy not consider a short course experience at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig this summer? With events such as cèilidhs, evening activities and concerts each week, the College is a vibrant and busy place during the summer months, set in the beautiful Sleat peninsula. Visit the website for the full list of short courses. Tel. 01471 888 240 [email protected]

CEÒLAS UIBHIST1 - 6 July Daliburgh School, Daliburgh, South UistSummer school offering Gaelic, Song, Clàrsach, Fiddle, Piping and Step Dance with the best tutors in the Gaelic world. Community festival in the evening with Gaelic as the main language. Everyone speaks English.Tel. 01878 700 [email protected] www.ceolas.co.uk

TINTO SUMMER SCHOOL Various dates in July Wiston Lodge, by Biggar, ML12 6HTA series of residential music schools for young people with mixed abilities.2 - 7 July: Tinto Summer School 12-18 year-olds.16 - 18 July: Tinto Tasters 1, 10-18 year-olds.19 - 21 July: Tinto Tasters 2, 10-18 year-olds.19 - 21 October: Tinto Adult, 18+ [email protected]

FÈIS AN EILEIN (THE SKYE FESTIVAL)3 July - 28 August ‘SEALL at Sabhal Mòr’, Skye, IV44 8RQA two-month-long celebration of world-class performing arts and Island culture in venues around the beautiful Isle of Skye. All the big names and bands in traditional, Gaelic and visiting music plus theatre, dance, comedy, children’s shows, cèilidhs, house concerts, exhibitions and cafés.Tel. 01471 844 [email protected]

30TH STONEHAVEN FOLK FESTIVAL5 - 8 July Stonehaven Town Hall (AB39 2BU) and various venues around the townCelebrating its 30th year – Friendly weekend of Concerts, Ceilidh, Sessions, Singarounds, Workshops, Family events, Tradition Bearers, Aqua Ceilidh and World Paper’n’comb Championships. Please visit website for latest information on artists and tickets.Tel. 07811 455 279 | 01569 765 [email protected]

NEWTON STEWART & MINNIGAFF TRADITIONAL MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL6 - 8 July Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway5th anniversary of this popular festival in the heart of Galloway featuring concerts, workshops, tune and song sessions and, new for 2018, official Scottish Highland Dancing competitions.www.tradmusic.com

LINLITHGOW SCOTCH HOP11 July - 8 August, Wednesday evenings 7:30pm Linlithgow Palace, West Lothian, EH49 7AL (alternative wet weather venue: Low Port Centre by Linlithgow Station)Scottish Dancing for ALL in the unique open air Palace courtyard. Lively, friendly and fun with great Scottish Dance Bands. All welcome, all dances called. Tickets at the door include tea and shortbread at the interval. Under 12 years of age free. Organised by Linlithgow Scotch Hop [email protected]

NORTH ATLANTIC FIDDLE CONVENTION 201811 - 15 July Various venues around Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire.A five-day celebration of fiddle and dance traditions from around the North Atlantic featuring more than 70 artists at over 175 events, including concerts, workshops, sessions, films, exhibits, dances and talks.Tel. +44 (0)1224 [email protected]

HEBCELT FESTIVAL18 - 21 July Stornoway, Isle of LewisMulti award winning HebCelt music festival is set against the wild landscape of the Outer Hebridean islands with its rich Gaelic culture and unique landscape. Featuring a world class programme of International artists, the best emerging acts and the cream of Gaeldom’s talent.Tel. 01851 [email protected]

SING OR SINK28 July, 1-5pm Forth & Clyde Canal Cruise from Bairds Bridge, Applecross St, Glasgow G20 7LUJoin TMSA Glasgow Branch on their annual traditional music and song naval outing. Canal Cruise from Glasgow (Bairds Brae) to Kirkintilloch (Stables) and back, BYOB and food. £12/£9. Limited numbers so book early!Tel. 07740 782 404 (Graham Charlton)[email protected] www.tmsa.org.uk - Glasgow Branch page

THE TRADITIONAL SINGING WEEKEND AT CULLERLIE27 - 29 July Cullerlie Farm Park, Echt, Aberdeenshire AB32 6XLA unique celebration of unaccompanied singing, bringing together outstanding traditional singers from Scotland, England and Ireland. This weekend includes ceilidhs featuring the guest singers, singarounds for everyone, workshops and a talk.Tel. 01224 645 [email protected]/elphinstone

SPEYFEST27 - 29 July Playing Fields, East Street, Fochabers, MorayThree days of the best in traditional and contemporaryCeltic music, Speyfest hosts a variety of events includingconcerts and stomps, a craft fair and an ecumenicalCeltic Kirk service. Near to the Burnside Caravan Park.Tel. 07875 212 [email protected]

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SUMMER SCHOOL 15 July - 12 August St. AndrewsJoin us in beautiful St Andrews for one of our weeks (or more) of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society’s Summer School. Each week is a self-contained session, offering Scottish country dancing as well as classes for musicians (weeks 1 and 2), young dancers (week 3) and plenty of evening social dancing. Tel. 0131 225 [email protected]

How much do you know about the traditional Celtic origins of our country and how that rich culture influences our lives today? The Celtic roots of our country, preserved in the language, song and stories of our forefathers, play a vital role in shaping our national identity. Newbattle Abbey College offers two courses for those interested in learning more about our heritage:

Access to Higher Education Celtic Studies (SWAP)

National Certificate (NC) Celtic Studies

Both are 1-year full-time courses and include a residential cultural visit to Sabhal Mòr Ostaig in Skye to develop Gaelic language skills.

For more information and to apply online, visit: www.newbattleabbeycollege.ac.uk To speak to someone directly, call the college on: 0131 663 1921 or email us at: [email protected]

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MULL OF KINTYRE MUSIC FESTIVAL8 - 12 August Victoria Hall, Kinloch Road and Heritage Centre, Witchburn Road, Campbeltown, PA28 6JUThe best in Scottish and Irish traditional and contemporary music featuring concerts, ceilidhs, pub sessions, open-air events, children’s entertainment, parades, cultural and heritage tours. Tel. 01586 552 034 | 01586 552 [email protected] www.mokfest.com

ACOUSTIC MUSIC CENTRE @ UCC6 - 26 August Ukrainian Community Centre, 14 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh EH7 5ABAcoustic Music Centre @ UCC operates annually during the three weeks of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The majority of performances fall into the very broad description of roots/acoustic/Celtic music.Tel. 07968 131 737 (info) [email protected]/acoustic-music-centre

FALKLAND TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL10 - 12 August Falkland, FifeJoin us in beautiful Falkland in the heart of Fife for a weekend of traditional music and song with concerts, ceilidh dances, talks, workshops and competitions. Tel. 01337 840 [email protected]

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17AUTUMN

KIRRIEMUIR FESTIVAL7 - 9 September Various venuesOne of Scotland’s longest running traditional musicfestivals. A splendid weekend of ceilidhs, concerts andcompetitions with a lively session scene.Tel. info: 01575 540 261| Tickets: 01575 573 [email protected]

BLAS FESTIVAL7 - 15 September TBC Venues across the HighlandsBringing good quality traditional music events, with a strong Gaelic language flavour, to venues small and large across the Highlands.Tel. 01478 613 [email protected]

CELTIC STUDIES COURSESeptember 2018 Newbattle Abbey College (Colaiste Abaid a’ Bhatail Nuaidh), Midlothian, EH22 3LLA 1 year full-time course for students who are interested in studying Celtic culture, Celtic history and heritage, Gaelic and the politics of the Celtic nations. Visit website for short term courses that are also available.Tel. 0131 663 1921office@newbattleabbeycollege.ac.ukwww.newbattleabbeycollege.ac.uk

Autumn

LARGS VIKING FESTIVAL1 - 9 September The Promenade, Largs, KA30 8NELiving history 13th Century Viking Village, Owl Magic and Scottish Food and Craft Markets. Aerobatic displays, street performers and on-stage entertainment at weekends. Viking Festival of Fire with torch-lit procession, Viking skirmish, burning of symbolic Viking longship and firework display on Saturday 8 September. Tel. 01475 672 410 | 07803 750 [email protected]

LINLITHGOW FOLK FESTIVAL5 - 9 September Various venues throughout LinlithgowFriendly festival with outdoor stage, canal cruises, outdoor ceilidh, headline concerts, bluegrass events, gospel session, children’s events and sessions [email protected]

18 AUTUMN

THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA 15 September, 7.30pm Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, G2 3NYThe SFO plays original arrangements of traditional Scottish fiddle music, plus more recent orchestral compositions. Concerts usually involve around 100 performers including pipers, dancers and singers. Tel. 0141 353 8000 (Box Office)[email protected] www.sfo.org.uk

CEÒL CHOLASA13 - 16 September Isle of ColonsayMusic & song from all four folky corners distilled into a weekend, island get-away, a breath of fresh air. Featuring The Young’uns, Tidelines, Jarlath Henderson Band, Cara, WHYTE, Fara, Beira and more. Tel. Keir 01951 200265 (AM)|01951 200266 (PM)[email protected]

ISLE OF JURA MUSIC FESTIVAL21 - 23 September Various venues around Craighouse village, Jura - Marquee, Jura Hotel and moreThis will be our 25th annual music festival with the ever-popular Sunday distillery co-operage concert, definitely a ‘must’ this year with award-winning Skippinish! We also hold a Grand Concert, with Blazin’ Fiddles headlining, plus ceilidhs, sessions and workshops for adults and kids alike. Tel. 01496 820 [email protected]

UGIE FOLK FESTIVAL21 - 23 September Longside F.C. Social Club, Davidson Park, Station Road, Longside, AberdeenshireUgie Folk Club invites you to our 25th anniversary weekend. Friday: concert with Joe Aitken and friends; Saturday: Malinky. Free entry to all events. Further details on website.Tel. 01346 [email protected]

DUNBAR TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL21 - 24 September Venues throughout Dunbar on thelast full weekend in September annually EH42 1JJDunbar Traditional Music Festival has been putting on music events since 1988. All events are FREE concerts, sessions and children’s workshop.Tel. 07742 907 025 | 07764 170 [email protected]

20 AUTUMN

DORIC CONCERTS6 October + later October date TBC Aberdeenshire (Venues TBC) TMSA Aberdeen Branch celebrates North East cultural heritage in two concerts featuring many fine exponents of the Doric tradition. Tel. 01224 314 795 [email protected] www.tmsa.org.uk - Aberdeen Branch page

FINDHORN BAY FESTIVAL26 September - 1 October Forres, Brodie, Kinloss & FindhornFabulous programme of events showcasing local, national and international artists. Get ready for a vibrant mix of theatre, music, dance and visual art as well as free events including the popular annual community event Culture Day Forres. All set in unexpected places and scenic locations at the heart of Moray. Live music sessions for all the family to enjoy throughout.www.findhornbayfestival.com

DUNFERMLINE FOLK WEEKEND26 - 28 October Dunfermline, FifeA weekend of fine music and song. Check website for details nearer the time.dunfermlinefolkclub.co.uk

SCOTTISH INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL19 - 31 October Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SRA celebration of live storytelling. Performance, workshops and talks radiate out from Scotland’s capital as the best Scottish talent merges with invited international guests for a plethora of cultural traditions and diversity.Tel. 0131 556 [email protected] www.tracscotland.org(ScottishStorytellingCentre/@ScotStoryCentre)

BBC RADIO SCOTLAND YOUNG TRADITIONAL MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR SEMI-FINALS13 October Coulter Village Hall, Coulter ML12 6PTThe BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year offers 12 young musicians a unique and high profile opportunity to launch their professional [email protected]

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22 AUTUMN

‘THE CARRYING STREAM’ SESSIONNovember Edinburgh (venue, date & time to be confirmed)TMSA Edinburgh & Lothians Branch’s annual traditional music and song session commemorating Hamish Henderson’s legacy. The session is in conjunction with the Traditional Song and Tunes Session, and as part of ‘The Carrying Stream’ Festival organised by the Edinburgh Folk Club. Tel. 07951 918 [email protected]

ST ANDREWS CEILIDH25 November Garlogie Hall, Aberdeenshire AB32 6RXTMSA Aberdeen Branch’s annual St Andrew’s Day celebration starting at 2pm until 5.30pm-ish, featuring many fine singers, raconteurs and music. Tel. 01224 314 795 [email protected] www.tmsa.org.uk - Aberdeen Branch page

FIDDLE 2018 - SCOTS FIDDLE FESTIVAL 16 - 18 November The Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9TLHeld over three days, this exciting, fiddle-fuelled weekend includes concerts, recitals, adult and youth workshops, talks, stalls, sessions, festival clubs and ceilidhs. A weekend not to [email protected]

SCOTTISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC HALL OF FAME DINNER 2 November Òran Mór, Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8QXA performance-dinner to welcome the 2018 inductees in the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of [email protected]

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We can list events or groups at any time on the TMSA website: www.tmsa.org.uk

23WINTER

CELTIC CONNECTIONS 201917 January - 3 February 2019 Various Glasgow venuesCeltic Connections is the largest winter music festival of its kind and every January, Glasgow comes alive with over 300 folk, roots, world, indie, bluegrass, jazz and classical concerts, workshops and sessions.Tel. 0141 353 8000www.celticconnections.com

SCOTS TRAD MUSIC AWARDS1 December Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth PH1 5HZA glittering gala performance, showcasing some of Scotland’s finest [email protected] www.scotstradmusicawards.com

THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA30 December, 7.30pm Usher Hall, Edinburgh EH1 2EAThe SFO plays original arrangements of traditional Scottish fiddle music, plus more recent orchestral compositions. With around 100 performers, including pipers, dancers and singers, this concert celebrates Hogmanay in a truly Scottish fashion! Tel. 0131 228 1155 (Box Office)[email protected] www.sfo.org.uk

TMSA AGM1 December AK Bell Library, York Place, Perth PH2 8EPThe Annual General Meeting of the Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland (TMSA). Please check the website for details. Become a member and have your say!Tel. 07922 533 [email protected]

Winter

SGOIL CHIÙIL NA GÀIDHEALTACHD / NATIONAL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE OPEN DAYSFebruary 2019 The National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music, Plockton High School In High School? Passionate about traditional Music? If you already play to a high standard or show genuine potential to do so, why not audition for Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd? For further information:Tel. 01599 544 [email protected]

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PA Hire & Recording Services LIVE SOUND

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25FOLK CLUB LISTINGS

Folk ClubsABERDEEN FOLK CLUBEvery Wednesday from 8.30pmThe Blue Lamp, 121 Gallowgate, Aberdeen, AB25 1BUOpen sessions and monthly guests.Tel. 01358 742 [email protected] (bookings)www.aberdeenfolkclub.co.uk

DUNFERMLINE FOLK CLUBEvery Wednesday at 8.00pmThe Glen Tavern, 110-112 Pittencrief St, Dunfermline KY12 8ANSome events take place elsewhere - see website for details. Guest Nights - Sessions (last Wednesday of the month) with a Folk Weekend last weekend in October - see listing for details.www.dunfermlinefolkclub.co.uk

CRAIL FOLK CLUBNormally every second & fourth Thursday at 8pm Crail Town Hall, Marketgate, Crail, Fife KY10 3TLOne Thursday is Singers Night and the other is a Guest Night.Tel. 01333 450 572 | 01333 313 485 [email protected] | [email protected] www.crailfolkclub.org.uk

CRAIGIE FOLK CLUBFirst Saturday of the month, except Jan., June, July & Aug.Craigie Village Hall, Craigie, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire KA1 5LYGreat folk artists in an intimate venue with friendly atmosphere. Visitors welcome. Doors open 7.30pm, concert at 8pm. Tickets £10 & £5 (under 16). Tea, Coffee, & refreshments at interval. Not licenced; byob + glassesTel. 077 655 73240info@cultural-connections.co.ukwww.cultural-connections.co.uk/folk_club.html

DUNDEE - FRIENDS OF WIGHTON Concerts on 1st Wednesday (1.15pm) and 3rd Saturday (11am) most months of the year.Wighton Heritage Centre, Central Library, the Wellgate, Dundee, DD1 1DBIn the home of the internationally famous Wighton Collection of historic music we promote its study and use through concerts (Trad, Folk, Classical) and tuition. Tel: 07516 462 645www.friendsofwighton.com

FALKIRK FOLK CLUBEvery Thursday at 8.00pmThe Tolbooth Tavern, Tolbooth Street, Falkirk, FK1 1NLA great mix of guest nights, sessions and events all year round. An intimate and atmospheric venue in the heart of town.Tel. 07766 205 397 (Charles Tibbles)[email protected]

FOLK AT THE SALMON BOTHY Meets on the third Friday of the month. Doors open at 7.00pm for a 7:30pm start.The Salmon Bothy, Links Road, Portsoy, Aberdeenshire AB45 2SS Open Mic format with guest MC each month. All performers welcome and audience equally so. Cost £4 includes tea/coffee & biscuits. Additional guest nights: see website/Facebook for more details.Tel. 07968872217

[email protected] www.bothyfolk.org

GLENFARG FOLK CLUBEvery Monday Backstage at the Green Hotel, 2 Muirs, Kinross, Perthshire, KY13 8ASThe club meets every Monday with booked guests approximately three weeks each month and a sing-a-round/session once/twice a month.Tel. 01334 656 649 | 01334 653 [email protected]

IRVINE FOLK CLUBEvery Second Wednesday Vineburgh Community Centre, Quarry Road, Irvine, KA12 0PSFortnightly club on Wednesday nights with guest artists. Organiser of the Marymass Folk Festival in August.Tel. 01294 551 047www.irvinefolkclub.org.ukjoyceifc@aol.comwww.irvinefolkclub.org.uk

EDINBURGH FOLK CLUBWednesdays doors at 7.30pm, shows at 8.00pmThe Cabaret Bar, 60 The Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9TJ One of the longest-running folk clubs in Scotland with a mix of floor and guest spots. Organises ‘The Carrying Stream’festival in November to celebate Hamish Henderson and his legacy. ‘Folk Club of the Year’ winner, Scots Trad Music Awards 2017. Tel: +44(0)7968 131 737 (John Barrow) [email protected]://efc1973.com/

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ROLLING HILLS FOLK CLUBThe first and third Fridays of the month at 8.00pm (not Jul/Aug)Smith Memorial Hall, Abbotsford Rd. Darnick near Melrose, TD69AHSingers and musicians most welcome. Guest night usually one per month.Tel. 07986 644 [email protected] (Darnick Folk Club)

SCOTLAND LIVE FOLK CLUBSLive at Logie Logie Durno Village Hall, Pitcaple AB51 5QH - Generally monthly gigs with visiting artistshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1319852661457219/about/Sutherland Sessions Various venues in Sutherland - Opportunities for young local musicians to play live music, as well as performances from fantastic local, national & international musicianshttps://www.facebook.com/sutherlandsessions/Largs Folk Nights Lounge, Largs KA30 8AE - Largs Folk Nights provide an opportunity to hear some of the finest traditional musicians Scotland has to offer, as well as showcasing the best of local talent.https://www.facebook.com/largsfolknights/Scotland Live is a Hands Up for Trad initiative, for more information please visit: www.scotlandlive.scot

NITTEN FOLK CLUBThursdays at 8.30pm, Guest night 1st Thursday of the month.The Dean Tavern, 80 Main Street, Newtongrange, Midlothian, EH22 4NATel. 0131 440 2802 (Ian Duncan) | 07850 869 759 (Jim Weatherston) [email protected]

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ACCORDION & FIDDLE CLUBS (NAAFC) All year

National Accordion & Fiddle Clubs meet in various locations in Scotland and North of England. Open to the public and players alike. For more information on locations and dates see club diaries in: www.boxandfiddle.com or Facebook: Box & Fiddle (NAAFC)

LINLITHGOW FOLK FESTIVAL ASSOCIATIONFirst Thursday of the month from 8pmBlack Bitch Tavern, Linlithgow, West LothianThird Sunday of each month, from 2pmBlack Bitch Tavern, Linlithgow, West LothianThese friendly mixed sessions take place twice each month. Come along, join in, or simply enjoy listening. [email protected]

If you already play to a high standard, or show genuine potential to do so, why not audition for Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd?

In High School? Passionate about Traditional Music?

for further information please visitwww.musicplockton.org

The National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music is fully funded by the Highland Council in partnership with the Scottish Government’s Department of Education and Lifelong Learning

Sgoil Chiùil na GàidhealtachdThe National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music

You will learn from some of the best tutors in Scotland and play and perform with like-minded young people from across the country. We are the only Centre of Excellence in Scotland exclusively devoted to Traditional Music, and provide tuition in accordion, bagpipes, clàrsach, guitar, fiddle, flute,whistle, piano, mandolin, bouzouki and Scots, Gaelic and contemporary song. Based in Wester Ross, we cater for students from S1 to S6, Based in Wester Ross, we cater for students from S1 to S6, who become residential students of Plockton High School.

29CLASSIFIED LISTINGS

Birnam CDThe complete service for independent musicians.CDs/DVDs/Vinyl/PR/Design/Digital www.birnamcd.com | [email protected] | tel. 01350 727 158

Brechin All Records (BAR) & Corporate Ceilidh AgencyOffering CDs, tunebooks, teaching DVDS, or do you need a ceilidh for your corporate event? www.brechin-all-records.com| [email protected]|www.corporateceilidh.com| [email protected]

Collins - The Wee Scottish Book CollectionAvailable to order now - 101Scottish Songs/’The Wee Red Book’; The Songs of Robert Burns and Tartans & Highland Dress at http://books.harpercollins.co.uk/wee-scottish

Glasgow Folk-Music Workshop (GFW) Glasgow Kelvin College (East End), John Wheatley Building, 2 Haghill Road, G31 3SR Traditional Scottish music classes and other events during term time. For details visit: www.gfw.scot; [email protected] t: 0141 564 7399

Glasgow’s Violin Shop7/11 Blackie Street, Yorkhill, Glasgow G3 8TN String instrument specialists with instruments, bows, cases, accessories and services including repairs, restoration, insurance and valuations. www.theviolinshop-glasgow.co.uk; t: 0141 339 8078

Grace Notes Scotland (Perthshire)Workshops and masterclasses led by experienced singers. Songs in their cultural and historical setting. Style and repertoire, bridging Scots, Gaelic, English and Irish tradition. Evening singarounds. Dates & venues, see www.margaretbennett.co.uk; www.gracenotescotland.org; [email protected]

Hardie Press Suppliers of Scottish music and song books & recordings including with the TMSA: ‘The 90s Collection’ & ‘Come Gie’s a Sang’ books. www.hardiepress.co.uk; [email protected]; t: 01875 815 456

Making MusicThe UK’s organisation for leisure-time music groups, providing support, advice and resources to groups across Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland. www.makingmusic.org.uk;[email protected]; t: 020 7939 6030 (@MakingMusic_UK)

Perthshire Songwriters: TMSA Perth BranchInformation on our activities for 2018 will be publicised as available. See the Perth Branch page on www.tmsa.org.uk or contact: [email protected]; t: 01337 831 403

ClassifiedsSome venues and groups which offer traditional music & song sessions, events, tuition, products and information on a regular basis....

Organisations

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Redbarn Studios - 2018 - our 25th yearOur relaxed and productive, mid-priced recording Tayside studio REDBARN provides film and recording facilities through to production of CDs and [email protected]; t: 01828686100

Science Ceilidh Scotland & UK-WideTraditonal arts & science education organisation with year-round community and schools workshops along with ceilidh band for events & functions. More information & free resources available online: www.scienceceilidh.com; [email protected] t: 07813 743 662

Scots Music Group EdinburghA community-based charity running daytime and evening classes in traditional music and song for adults - alongside fundraising ceilidhs, short courses and informal sessions.www.scotsmusic.org; [email protected]; t: 0131 555 7668

SC&T: Scottish Culture and Traditions MacRobert Building, Aberdeen University, AB24 5UA Traditional Scottish Music, Song and Dance classes during term time. For details and to sign up for the SC&T Newsletter visit: www.scottishculture.org; [email protected]; t: 07754 758 677

Sound Sense PA Hire & Recording Services DuncowProfessional PA Systems for all types of events specialising in traditional music with live recording options or in our Duncow studio. www.soundsense.biz; t: 01659 74537 | 07860 375 183

Taigh na Teud/scotlandsmusic.comSupplier of Scottish music books, digital sheet music, ebooks, DVDs and MP3s with secure online ordering. www.scotlandsmusic.com; t: 01471 822 528

TMSA Aberdeen Branch Sportsmans Club, 11 Queens Road, AB15 4LYMonthly sessions on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 8pm. www.tmsa.org.uk - Aberdeen Branch page; t: 01224 314 795

Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland (TDFS)The TDFS works to increase awareness and celebrate the diversity of Scottish traditional dance and other related traditional and social dance forms in Scotland. www.tdfs.org; [email protected]; t: 0750 333 5041

Traditional Music Forum (TMF)The Traditional Music Forum is a Scotland-wide network of over 100 organisations. TMF networks between members and advocates traditional music’s value in Scottish cultural life. www.traditionalmusicforum.org; t: 07825 788 861; [email protected] (@TradMusicForum)

Organisations (cont.)

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31CLASSIFIED LISTINGS

VenuesDalriada Edinburgh’s Bar on the Beach77 the Promenade, Portobello, EH15 2ELRegular live music and sessions on a weekly basis. See website for more details. www.dalriadabar.co.uk; t: 0131 454 4500

Mareel Shetland’s purpose built cinema & arts centreLerwick, Shetland ZE1 0WQHosting a year round programme of performances, sessions and workshops from local, national and international performers. Home of Fiddle Frenzy, Shetland Arts’ annual celebration of the Shetland fiddle tradition. www.shetlandarts.org; 01595 745500

SEALL Skye Events for All Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Sleat, Skye IV44 8RQWith Scots trad music and island culture at its heart, award-winning SEALL brings world-class music, theatre, dance, comedy, children’s shows and literature events to the Isle of Skye.www.seall.co.uk; [email protected]; t: 01471 844 207

Meetings the year round in various locations in Scotland

and North of England.

Open to the public and players alike. For more information on locations

and dates visit Club Diaries on our website or join us on facebook

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The magazine for Scottish music enthusiasts

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32 INDEX

Index - dates & pagesDATES EVENT PAGEFEBRUARY10 The Muckle Sing 2018 p517 FluteFling p517 & 18 Scotland Sings events p524 Scottish Fiddle Orchestra (Perth) p6MARCH10 Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Society p616 - 18 15th Niel Gow Festival p617 Aberdeen Competition and Ceilidh Day p617 Scottish Fiddle Orchestra (Aberdeen) p630 - 5 April Edinburgh International Harp Festival p7APRIL2 - 13 Cùrsaichean Goirid na Càisge/Courses p73 - 5 Edinburgh Youth Gatherin p76 Distil Showcase p76 - 8 Glenfarg Folk Feast 2018 p720 - 22 Northern Streams 2018 p826 - 6 May Tradfest Edinburgh p8MAY4 - 6 Girvan Folk Festival p911 - 13 Fifesing 2018 p918 - 20 Strichen Festival p924 - 27 Orkney Folk Festival p924 - 27 Knockengorroch World Ceilidh 2018 p9JUNE1 - 3 9th HAAL Folk Festival p118 - 10 Keith Festival p119 Scottish Fiddle Orchestra (Edinburgh) p1115 - 17 Killin Music Festival p1116 Scottish Clarsach Competition p11JULY1 - 6 Ceòlas Uibhist p122 - 24 Aug Cùrsaichean Goirid an t-Samhraidh/Courses p12Various Tinto Summer School p123 - 28 Aug Fèis An Eilein (The Skye Festival) p125 - 8 30th Stonehaven Folk Festival p126 - 8 Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music Festival p1311 - 8 Aug Linlithgow Scotch Hop p1311 - 15 North Atlantic Fiddle Convention 2018 (NAFCO) p1315 - 12 Aug Scottish Country Dance Summer School (RSCDS) p1418 - 21 HebCelt Festival p14

DATES EVENT PAGE27 - 29 Speyfest p1427 - 29 Traditional Singing Weekend at Cullerlie p1428 Sing or Sink p14AUGUST6 - 26 Acoustic Music Centre, Edinburgh p168 - 12 Mull of Kintyre Music Festival p1610 - 12 Falkland Traditional Music Festival p16SEPTEMBERtbc Celtic Studies Course p171 - 9 Largs Viking Festival p175 - 9 Linlithgow Folk Festival p177 - 9 Kirriemuir Festival p177 - 15 Blàs Festival p1713 - 16 Ceòl Cholasa p1815 Scottish Fiddle Orchestra (Glasgow) p1821 - 23 Isle of Jura Music Festival p1821 - 23 Ugie Folk Festival p1821 - 24 Dunbar Traditional Music Festival p1826 - 1 Oct Findhorn Bay Festival p20OCTOBER7 & tbc Doric Concerts p2013 BBC Radio Scotland Young Trad Semi-finals p2019 - 31 Scottish International Storytelling Festival p2026 - 28 Dunfermline Folk Weekend p20NOVEMBER2 Scottish Tradional Music Hall of Fame Dinner p22tbc Carrying Stream Session p2216 - 18 Fiddle 2018 - Scots Fiddle Festival p2225 St. Andrews Ceilidh p22DECEMBER1 Scots Trad Music Awards p231 TMSA AGM (Perth) p2330 Scottish Fiddle Orchestra (Edinburgh) p23JANUARY 201917 - 3 Feb Celtic Connections 2019 p23FEBRUARY 2019tbc Sgoil Chiùil Na Gàidhealtachd Open Days p23

Folk Club Listings p25-27Classified Listings p29-31

For more events, folk clubs and sessions visit www.tmsa.org.uk

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