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The aim of the Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland (TMSA) is to promote, present and preserve the traditional music and song of Scotland.
This year's Annual Hamish Henderson Lecture is taking place on Saturday 15th November at the Scottish Storytelling Centre.
Lecture begins at 12:30pm, alongside renditions of several of Hamish's songs.
Free tickets for the event can be booked on the Scottish Storytelling Centre website.
Lecture begins at 12:30pm, alongside renditions of several of Hamish's songs.
Free tickets for the event can be booked on the Scottish Storytelling Centre website.
November 12, 2025 at 8:04 PM
This year's Annual Hamish Henderson Lecture is taking place on Saturday 15th November at the Scottish Storytelling Centre.
Lecture begins at 12:30pm, alongside renditions of several of Hamish's songs.
Free tickets for the event can be booked on the Scottish Storytelling Centre website.
Lecture begins at 12:30pm, alongside renditions of several of Hamish's songs.
Free tickets for the event can be booked on the Scottish Storytelling Centre website.
Voting is now OPEN for the 2025 Scots Trad Music Awards! Talent from all corners of the Scottish folk and traditional music scene have been named among the nominees for this year’s MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards.
Voting closes on Sunday 16 November, vote at www.scotstradmusicawards.com.
Voting closes on Sunday 16 November, vote at www.scotstradmusicawards.com.
Scots Trad Music Awards
Scotland's top Awards celebrating Scottish music
www.scotstradmusicawards.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Voting is now OPEN for the 2025 Scots Trad Music Awards! Talent from all corners of the Scottish folk and traditional music scene have been named among the nominees for this year’s MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards.
Voting closes on Sunday 16 November, vote at www.scotstradmusicawards.com.
Voting closes on Sunday 16 November, vote at www.scotstradmusicawards.com.
Once again TMSA Aberdeen Branch are hosting their annual Garlogie Ceilidh to celebrate St Andrew's Day! 2pm, Garlogie Hall, Westhill, AB32 6SA. Tickets available on the door or by contacting 01224 314 795
November 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Once again TMSA Aberdeen Branch are hosting their annual Garlogie Ceilidh to celebrate St Andrew's Day! 2pm, Garlogie Hall, Westhill, AB32 6SA. Tickets available on the door or by contacting 01224 314 795
A Wheen o’ Wimmin present Singing Our Stories, featuring five celebrated Scots singers who’ve shared many a stage both great and small.
The tour will run for a week across various venues. Visit individual venue/folk club websites for tickets.
The tour will run for a week across various venues. Visit individual venue/folk club websites for tickets.
November 11, 2025 at 11:53 AM
A Wheen o’ Wimmin present Singing Our Stories, featuring five celebrated Scots singers who’ve shared many a stage both great and small.
The tour will run for a week across various venues. Visit individual venue/folk club websites for tickets.
The tour will run for a week across various venues. Visit individual venue/folk club websites for tickets.
Voting is now OPEN for the 2025 Scots Trad Music Awards!
The public have from today, until Sunday 16 November, to vote for their favourites at www.scotstradmusicawards.com. The winners will be named at the event at Aberdeen Music Hall on Saturday 6 December.
The public have from today, until Sunday 16 November, to vote for their favourites at www.scotstradmusicawards.com. The winners will be named at the event at Aberdeen Music Hall on Saturday 6 December.
November 6, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Voting is now OPEN for the 2025 Scots Trad Music Awards!
The public have from today, until Sunday 16 November, to vote for their favourites at www.scotstradmusicawards.com. The winners will be named at the event at Aberdeen Music Hall on Saturday 6 December.
The public have from today, until Sunday 16 November, to vote for their favourites at www.scotstradmusicawards.com. The winners will be named at the event at Aberdeen Music Hall on Saturday 6 December.
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 on Sat 8th November 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 day of
𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 — co-hosted by
𝗚𝗔𝗦 and the 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 & 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴
𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗧𝗠𝗦𝗔).
Expect laughter, connection, and a rich mix of voices
from across the North East.
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𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 — co-hosted by
𝗚𝗔𝗦 and the 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 & 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴
𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗧𝗠𝗦𝗔).
Expect laughter, connection, and a rich mix of voices
from across the North East.
www.facebook.com/events/57870...
November 6, 2025 at 10:34 AM
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 on Sat 8th November 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 day of
𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 — co-hosted by
𝗚𝗔𝗦 and the 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 & 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴
𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗧𝗠𝗦𝗔).
Expect laughter, connection, and a rich mix of voices
from across the North East.
www.facebook.com/events/57870...
𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 — co-hosted by
𝗚𝗔𝗦 and the 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 & 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴
𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗧𝗠𝗦𝗔).
Expect laughter, connection, and a rich mix of voices
from across the North East.
www.facebook.com/events/57870...
A midsummer Laldie Ceilidh (21 June) with The Sensational Jimi Shandrix Experience, led by Sandy Brechin. Suitable for all including first-timers at Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Pl, EH8 9SU. Doors 7:30pm, dancing 8pm, ends 11pm. Tickets from venue assemblyroxy.com & Eventbrite @laldieceilidhsedinburgh
June 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
A midsummer Laldie Ceilidh (21 June) with The Sensational Jimi Shandrix Experience, led by Sandy Brechin. Suitable for all including first-timers at Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Pl, EH8 9SU. Doors 7:30pm, dancing 8pm, ends 11pm. Tickets from venue assemblyroxy.com & Eventbrite @laldieceilidhsedinburgh
Tickets are selling fast for this season's Scotch Hop, running again in the unique open air setting of Linlithgow Palace, Wednesday evenings from 9th July to 6th August 2025. Dancing starts at 7:30pm.
Tickets are available at scotchhop.org.uk/2025-summer
Tickets are available at scotchhop.org.uk/2025-summer
June 17, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Tickets are selling fast for this season's Scotch Hop, running again in the unique open air setting of Linlithgow Palace, Wednesday evenings from 9th July to 6th August 2025. Dancing starts at 7:30pm.
Tickets are available at scotchhop.org.uk/2025-summer
Tickets are available at scotchhop.org.uk/2025-summer
Quick reminder that the Keith TMSA Festival is happening this weekend! Come join us on the 13th - 15th June for a weekend of concerts, competitions and ceilidhs. Tickets available at keithfestival.com/tickets or from Sandy on 07740 173436, Paterson’s Newsagents and Baird’s Pharmacy.
June 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Quick reminder that the Keith TMSA Festival is happening this weekend! Come join us on the 13th - 15th June for a weekend of concerts, competitions and ceilidhs. Tickets available at keithfestival.com/tickets or from Sandy on 07740 173436, Paterson’s Newsagents and Baird’s Pharmacy.
The BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2026 is now open for Applications!
Any singer or instrumentalist aged between 18 and 27 can apply and be in the chance of winning the prestigious title.
Deadline 29th June 2025 at 23:59
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Any singer or instrumentalist aged between 18 and 27 can apply and be in the chance of winning the prestigious title.
Deadline 29th June 2025 at 23:59
projects.handsupfortrad.scot/distil/bbc-r...
June 3, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2026 is now open for Applications!
Any singer or instrumentalist aged between 18 and 27 can apply and be in the chance of winning the prestigious title.
Deadline 29th June 2025 at 23:59
projects.handsupfortrad.scot/distil/bbc-r...
Any singer or instrumentalist aged between 18 and 27 can apply and be in the chance of winning the prestigious title.
Deadline 29th June 2025 at 23:59
projects.handsupfortrad.scot/distil/bbc-r...
There's just under six weeks to go until RSCDS Summer School gets underway! There's still time to book your place for a week or two of fantastic classes, music and dancing. Secure your spot at rscds.org/events/summe...
June 3, 2025 at 12:17 PM
There's just under six weeks to go until RSCDS Summer School gets underway! There's still time to book your place for a week or two of fantastic classes, music and dancing. Secure your spot at rscds.org/events/summe...
The Keith TMSA Festival is happening next weekend! Come join us on the 13th - 15th June for a weekend of concerts, competitions and ceilidhs. Tickets available at keithfestival.com/tickets or from Sandy on 07740 173436, Paterson’s Newsagents and Baird’s Pharmacy.
June 3, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The Keith TMSA Festival is happening next weekend! Come join us on the 13th - 15th June for a weekend of concerts, competitions and ceilidhs. Tickets available at keithfestival.com/tickets or from Sandy on 07740 173436, Paterson’s Newsagents and Baird’s Pharmacy.
The 15th Haal, a celebration of folk music and more, takes place in Portsoy 30 May - 1 June.
The Paddy Buchanan Band, led by Bothy Ballad Champion Paddy Buchanan, will headline the Jimmy McBeath Memorial Concert on the Friday evening.
[email protected] or 07968 872 217 for tickets
The Paddy Buchanan Band, led by Bothy Ballad Champion Paddy Buchanan, will headline the Jimmy McBeath Memorial Concert on the Friday evening.
[email protected] or 07968 872 217 for tickets
May 20, 2025 at 11:04 AM
The 15th Haal, a celebration of folk music and more, takes place in Portsoy 30 May - 1 June.
The Paddy Buchanan Band, led by Bothy Ballad Champion Paddy Buchanan, will headline the Jimmy McBeath Memorial Concert on the Friday evening.
[email protected] or 07968 872 217 for tickets
The Paddy Buchanan Band, led by Bothy Ballad Champion Paddy Buchanan, will headline the Jimmy McBeath Memorial Concert on the Friday evening.
[email protected] or 07968 872 217 for tickets
Edinburgh Tradfest begins THIS FRIDAY and features the very best traditional music from Scotland and around the world. Come along and experience a mix of traditional music, storytelling and film in venues across the city.
2nd - 12th May. Tickets available at edinburghtradfest.com
2nd - 12th May. Tickets available at edinburghtradfest.com
April 29, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Edinburgh Tradfest begins THIS FRIDAY and features the very best traditional music from Scotland and around the world. Come along and experience a mix of traditional music, storytelling and film in venues across the city.
2nd - 12th May. Tickets available at edinburghtradfest.com
2nd - 12th May. Tickets available at edinburghtradfest.com
THIS WEEKEND! A cracking two days of the very best traditional music and song. This year there will also be step-dance, storytelling, the spectacular Seilach Fire Show, and a special exploration of historic and contemporary traditional music from Ayrshire. girvanfolkfestival.org.uk/tickets/
April 29, 2025 at 11:14 AM
THIS WEEKEND! A cracking two days of the very best traditional music and song. This year there will also be step-dance, storytelling, the spectacular Seilach Fire Show, and a special exploration of historic and contemporary traditional music from Ayrshire. girvanfolkfestival.org.uk/tickets/
Come along on 15th and 16th May for scratch performances from 3 exciting artists and their new projects. This event is open to everyone, and there will be Gaelic to English translation available via headsets.
7.30pm, CCA (350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD)
www.tramway.org/event/c2395d...
7.30pm, CCA (350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD)
www.tramway.org/event/c2395d...
April 29, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Come along on 15th and 16th May for scratch performances from 3 exciting artists and their new projects. This event is open to everyone, and there will be Gaelic to English translation available via headsets.
7.30pm, CCA (350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD)
www.tramway.org/event/c2395d...
7.30pm, CCA (350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD)
www.tramway.org/event/c2395d...
A quick reminder that the deadline for applications to this year’s round of funding for The Alan Surtees Trust is TOMORROW at MIDNIGHT! Grants are invited from artists or performers in the folk arts from any culture.
Four awards of up to £2,000 per person.
www.alansurteestrust.org.uk.
Four awards of up to £2,000 per person.
www.alansurteestrust.org.uk.
Alan Surtees Trust - Supporting traditional music and arts performers
The Alan Surtees Trust is a grant giving organisation that supports performers whose work is rooted in, or influenced by, traditional music and arts of all cultures. It was set up in memory of the co-...
www.alansurteestrust.org.uk
April 29, 2025 at 10:02 AM
A quick reminder that the deadline for applications to this year’s round of funding for The Alan Surtees Trust is TOMORROW at MIDNIGHT! Grants are invited from artists or performers in the folk arts from any culture.
Four awards of up to £2,000 per person.
www.alansurteestrust.org.uk.
Four awards of up to £2,000 per person.
www.alansurteestrust.org.uk.
Just over two months to go until the Oban International Shanty Festival! ⚓ On the 20th and 21st June you can experience two days of rip-roaring songs and music of the sea, courtesy of great musicians from France, the Netherlands, Canada, England and Scotland.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/oban-interna...
www.ticketsource.co.uk/oban-interna...
April 29, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Just over two months to go until the Oban International Shanty Festival! ⚓ On the 20th and 21st June you can experience two days of rip-roaring songs and music of the sea, courtesy of great musicians from France, the Netherlands, Canada, England and Scotland.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/oban-interna...
www.ticketsource.co.uk/oban-interna...
Pomegranates festival begins TOMORROW! Every year Pomegranates becomes a platform for the diverse Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland members to teach, learn and perform. For tickets and more information visit www.tdfs.org/pomegranates/
April 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Pomegranates festival begins TOMORROW! Every year Pomegranates becomes a platform for the diverse Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland members to teach, learn and perform. For tickets and more information visit www.tdfs.org/pomegranates/
4th spotlight for Northern Streams Fest (18-20 Apr) guests is on fiddlers Kristina Leesik (Sweden) & Rose Logan (Scotland) + Scottish accordionist Anna Whiteford performing Nordic & Scottish repertoire at the Sat Evening Concert/Ceilidh & teaching workshops during the day. www.northernstreams.org
April 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
4th spotlight for Northern Streams Fest (18-20 Apr) guests is on fiddlers Kristina Leesik (Sweden) & Rose Logan (Scotland) + Scottish accordionist Anna Whiteford performing Nordic & Scottish repertoire at the Sat Evening Concert/Ceilidh & teaching workshops during the day. www.northernstreams.org
2nd spotlight on Northern Streams (18-20 Apr) guest Joss Cameron (Song & Story) Scotland. Rousing songs, captivating tales, a Pirate Queen & Traveller background. Performing Fri evening with Amy Dudley & Steve Tyler + 2 workshops: Family one & Trad songs/Shanties on Sat. More @ northernstreams.org
April 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
2nd spotlight on Northern Streams (18-20 Apr) guest Joss Cameron (Song & Story) Scotland. Rousing songs, captivating tales, a Pirate Queen & Traveller background. Performing Fri evening with Amy Dudley & Steve Tyler + 2 workshops: Family one & Trad songs/Shanties on Sat. More @ northernstreams.org
Spotlight on Northern Streams (18-20 Apr) guest:
Christine Kammerer (Song, Story, Lyre, Piano) Denmark. Christine specialises in early music/Viking Age music. Will be performing in the Fri evening concert & teaching Sat workshop - Viking, Danish Songs & Lyre @ScotStoryCentre
northernstreams.org
Christine Kammerer (Song, Story, Lyre, Piano) Denmark. Christine specialises in early music/Viking Age music. Will be performing in the Fri evening concert & teaching Sat workshop - Viking, Danish Songs & Lyre @ScotStoryCentre
northernstreams.org
April 17, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Spotlight on Northern Streams (18-20 Apr) guest:
Christine Kammerer (Song, Story, Lyre, Piano) Denmark. Christine specialises in early music/Viking Age music. Will be performing in the Fri evening concert & teaching Sat workshop - Viking, Danish Songs & Lyre @ScotStoryCentre
northernstreams.org
Christine Kammerer (Song, Story, Lyre, Piano) Denmark. Christine specialises in early music/Viking Age music. Will be performing in the Fri evening concert & teaching Sat workshop - Viking, Danish Songs & Lyre @ScotStoryCentre
northernstreams.org
3rd Northern Streams Fest (18-19 Apr) spotlight: Gro-Marthe Dickson Norwegian singer exploring her Scottish granny's heritage & 1st festival appearance here. Singing in Sat Even Concert/Ceilidh & teaching 'Songs & singing of Norway' wkshop Sun 12.30pm northernstreams.org @scotstorycentre.bsky.social
April 17, 2025 at 10:49 AM
3rd Northern Streams Fest (18-19 Apr) spotlight: Gro-Marthe Dickson Norwegian singer exploring her Scottish granny's heritage & 1st festival appearance here. Singing in Sat Even Concert/Ceilidh & teaching 'Songs & singing of Norway' wkshop Sun 12.30pm northernstreams.org @scotstorycentre.bsky.social
A reminder the World's Room in Aberdeen takes place this Sat 19 April, with special guest singer, Barbara Dymock at Airyhall Community Centre, 8.30 pm. Entry £7 payable in cash at the door. More details at Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland (TMSA Aberdeen) Facebook Page for details.
April 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
A reminder the World's Room in Aberdeen takes place this Sat 19 April, with special guest singer, Barbara Dymock at Airyhall Community Centre, 8.30 pm. Entry £7 payable in cash at the door. More details at Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland (TMSA Aberdeen) Facebook Page for details.
ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO until Northern Streams Festival of Nordic & Scottish Music, Song & Dance starts with guests from Denmark, Norway, Sweden & Scotland with concerts, workshops, a ceilidh and Session all at @scotstorycentre.bsky.social in Edinburgh. Explore more at www.northernstreams.org now! 🤩🎻🎼
April 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO until Northern Streams Festival of Nordic & Scottish Music, Song & Dance starts with guests from Denmark, Norway, Sweden & Scotland with concerts, workshops, a ceilidh and Session all at @scotstorycentre.bsky.social in Edinburgh. Explore more at www.northernstreams.org now! 🤩🎻🎼