Author | Lightnews

Reposted by Edinburgh Tradfest

Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · Jul 31

Just before Edinburgh's festival season kicks off tomorrow... Those of you who come to our concerts will know that we work very hard on the atmosphere at our gigs. We want everyone to feel welcome: to paraphrase Alasdair Fraser, ‘the vibe is not trivial’. (1/3) #MusicianSky

1 2 2

Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · Jun 2

And lastly, we'll be back in 2026 from the 1 - 11 May so make sure to get the dates in your diary. Will we be seeing you then? 📆

You can stay up to date with everything we have planned by joining our mailing list. Details of how to this at: edinburghtradfest.com

Edinburgh Tradfest

The best folk and trad music from Scotland and around the world. Music festival in Edinburgh end April/start May.

edinburghtradfest.com

Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · Jun 2

This wee round-up video made by Christina Webber. The audio is from Piurt Set by Kathleen MacInnes, recorded live at #EdinTradfest2025 and mixed by Mattie Foulds. Keep an eye out for her new album coming soon, which will feature more tracks recorded with us and loads of other beautiful stuff.

1

Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · Jun 2

Well here we are, exactly 1 month on from where #EdinTradfest25 started and what a joy it's been! 🙏 This year's shenanigans featured:

👏 3171 happy punters
🎶 111 musicians
👶 40 toddlers
🎻 24 concerts
⭐ 7 x 5 star reviews
🎓 4 workshops
🌳 3 pop-up gigs
🎼 3 generations of pipers
💛 1 brilliant festival

1 1 3

Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · May 30

Thanks so much to all of you who came to our shows and helped to make them so special. Please continue to support #LiveMusic and #MusicFestivals wherever possible and keep an eye out for our wee round-up video coming very soon... #MusicianSky

📷 All these brilliant photos by Douglas Robertson.

Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · May 30

We had three generations of Highland pipers on stage at the same time, a stage invasion of 40 pre-schoolers, some formidable throat singing, a 400-strong standing ovation at @thequeenshall.bsky.social, audience as backing singers, incredible crowd-band interaction, and just so many perfect concerts.

1

Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · May 30

Well, that's *almost* a wrap on #EdinTradfest25 - we're just putting the finishing touches on our round-up video and reporting, but wanted to celebrate that 2025 saw more audience members than ever before at @traversetheatre.bsky.social (up 15% on 2024), hosting 111 musicians over the Festival. 💛

1 3

Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · May 19

⭐⭐⭐⭐ for Siobhan Miller Band last week!

'From the familiar manner in which many attendees greet one another, to the effusive cheers for the show's organisers, to Miller’s own recollections of learning songs from folk scene grandees, it’s clear that this music cultivates a sense of community...'

The Skinny @theskinnymag.bsky.social · May 16

Siobhan Miller cultivates a sense of community through music and storytelling on the closing night of this year's @edinburghtradfest.com

www.theskinny.co.uk/music/live-m...

[review by @maxsefton.bsky.social ]

Siobhan Miller @ Traverse, Edinburgh: live review - The Skinny

Siobhan Miller cultivates a sense of community through music and storytelling on Edinburgh Tradfest's closing night.

www.theskinny.co.uk

1 4

Reposted by Edinburgh Tradfest

GB Audio @gbaudiouk.bsky.social · May 15

Lucy Farrell & Catherine MacLellan at Edinburgh Tradfest 2025. Brought to you by @soundhouse.org.uk at @traversetheatre.bsky.social

#edinburghtradfest #tradfest2025 #soundhouseorg @edinburghtradfest.com @catherinemaclellan.bsky.social
#soundmixbygrahambodenham #gbaudiouk

1 3

Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · May 12

2 minutes from an extraordinary performance from Pelkkä Poutanen yesterday evening. What a treat for the audiences that joined us. "...it’s enticing, haunting, mesmerising, spiritual and hypnotic.” - Songlines

Find out more about her music: www.petrapoutanen.com #MusicSky #EdinTradfest25

1 4

Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · May 12

And just like that it's the final day of the Festival! 😭 But one final musical Trad-tinerary for those lucky enough to have tickets:

8:15PM: Siobhan Miller Band (SOLD OUT) 🌠

Returns only tonight, get in touch with @traversetheatre.bsky.social for more info: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...

Edinburgh Tradfest

A very special singer to close this year’s festival

edinburghtradfest.com

1 2

Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · May 11

Thanks to @sundaypost.com for this great feature on @joydunlop.bsky.social, inspired by our upcoming 2025 Rebellious Truth lecture 'No Wrong Path: A Gaelic Learning Journey' at 2PM.

“We are more proud of our language, our heritage, our culture than ever.”

🗞️ Read: www.sundaypost.com/fp/joy-dunlop/

Joy Dunlop on her unconventional journey into world of trad music

When an old man stopped her as she was leaving a rehearsal for her Gaelic men’s choir in Oban, Joy Dunlop was knackered.

www.sundaypost.com

3 8

Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · May 11

A wee clip of the Finlay Macdonald band from last night, comprising Finlay Macdonald, Ailis Sutherland, Ali Hutton, and Paul Jennings, here also joined on stage by Allan MacDonald for a bagpipe triple-threat. What a show! 💛👏 #Bagpipes #MusicSky

2 5

Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · May 11

Sunday Funday! ☕ Your penultimate musical Trad-tinerary awaits:

11AM: Pibroch masterclass with Allan Macdonald
2PM: Rebellious Truth 25: Joy Dunlop + Fraser Fifield
6:30PM: Pelkkä Poutanen
8:15PM: ETF Spotlight: Miwa Nagato-Apthorp, Parsisonic, Dlù

More info: httpedinburghtradfest.com/schedule...

Edinburgh Tradfest

All shows for this year's Edinburgh Tradfest. 11 days of great traditional music in Edinburgh. 3-13 May 2024

edinburghtradfest.com

1 2

Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · May 10

Ta-da! Today's musical Trad-tinerary:

11AM: Tune writing workshop with Adam Sutherland
3PM: Claire Hastings: relaxed performance suitable for all ages
6:30PM: Rhona Stevens & Joseph Peach
8:15PM: Finlay Macdonald Band
10:15PM: Late Night Session led by Ciaran Ryan

🎫 edinburghtradfest.com/schedule

1 2

Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · May 9

Approx. 1 min of exquisite heartbreak from Ellie Beaton last night, BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2025 💛 with Luc McNally on guitar. #MusicianSky #Music #LiveMusic

Still time to join us at @traversetheatre.bsky.social for moments like this, programme: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule

1 3

Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · May 9

Fridaaaay again! 🎉 Today's musical Trad-tinerary:

6:30PM Catherine MacLellan & Lucy Farrell 🎻 Quietly brilliant songcraft
8:15PM Kathleen MacInnes 🎶 One of Scotland’s national treasures (SOLD OUT)
10:15PM Late Night Session 🌃 Led by Sasha Stolasz & Abi Sandy

🎫 Book: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule

1 2

Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · May 8

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for Hartwin Trio at #EdinTradfest25!

"From the epic melodies of opening number ‘In the Mountains’ to the sweet ‘Eagle Feather,’ buoyed along on Escartin’s plucked notes, this is music to set adventures to, be it an elegant indie film or a Studio Ghibli fable..."

📖 theqr.co.uk/2025/05/06/h...

2 4

Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · May 8

WEEKEND WORKSHOPS! 🎶 🎼

Sat 10 May, 11AM: Tune writing with Adam Sutherland
Sat 10 May, 1:30PM: Storytelling for Musicians
Sun 11 May, 11AM: Pibroch masterclass with Allan Macdonald

🗺️At both the @traversetheatre.bsky.social and @scotstorycentre.bsky.social
🎫 Book: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule

2 2

Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · May 8

A short clip for you lovely #MusicSky folks, The Traveling Janes from last night in @traversetheatre.bsky.social 2. 🧼♪ Thanks to the Janes and the Hot Seats the night before we were blessed with two washboards in 24 hours!!

Still loads coming up at #EdinTradfest25: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule

1 4

Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · May 8

🌞 The sun is shining on another day, and today's #MusicSky Trad-tinerary is as follows:

6:30PM: Ellie Beaton 🎶 An hour in the company of this year’s BBC Scotland Young Trad Winner

8:15PM: Seckou Keita 🌟 Uplifting music from the master kora player

Info & tickets: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule

1 2

Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · May 7

Go #BehindTheScenes and grab a coffee with Kathleen Macinnes ahead of her gig on Friday 9 May! ☕Featuring songs she wants to include on a new record, and some of the old favourites... Come and take part in the start of this highly anticipated project. 🎫 Book: www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...

1 2

Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · May 7

A wee clip of Compliance from The Hot Seats 💥🎶 We hope you comply with our wishes and join us again tonight 😁 Today's musical Trad-tinerary starts with The Traveling Janes at 6:30PM, then Beth Malcolm closes the night with Folkmosis. 🎫 See everything to come: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule #MusicSky

1 2

Reposted by Edinburgh Tradfest

Ian McDonald @ianmcdcd.bsky.social · May 6

The Hot Seats @edinburghtradfest.com @traversetheatre.bsky.social

2 3

Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com · May 6

An excerpt from last night's Special Commission by Mary Macmaster, 'For the Love of Trees' - here playing Cumha Crann Nan Teud (The Lament for the Harp Tree) with Ciaran Ryan 🎶

Still tons of juicy musical goodness like this to come, check the programme here: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule #MusicSky

1 6