Traditional Music Forum

Traditional Music Forum The TMFS is a TRACS (Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland) forum.

Dedicated to Scotland’s traditional music, we support, promote, and celebrate community tradition bearers, educators, learners, and professional musicians across the nation.

🎃 The Traditional Music Forum of Scotland's October Newsletter is here! Featuring blogs, events, and workshops, plus we ...
08/10/2026

🎃 The Traditional Music Forum of Scotland's October Newsletter is here! Featuring blogs, events, and workshops, plus we share details of the next round of the TRACS - Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland Traditional Arts Mentoring Programme!🎶

📸 Don't miss the 2026 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards on Sat 5 Dec in Paisley. 🪩✨🎶

👀 Read now and subscribe for free: bit.ly/TMFSNLOct26

✨ New Blog ✨🎻 A Fun Fiddle Journey – by Gica LoeningAfter 23 years, Gica Loening reflects on her journey with Fun Fiddle...
07/10/2026

✨ New Blog ✨
🎻 A Fun Fiddle Journey – by Gica Loening

After 23 years, Gica Loening reflects on her journey with Fun Fiddle, the East Edinburgh community fiddle project she helped grow from a small group of adult learners into a vibrant, intergenerational community.

As Gica steps down, she looks back with pride on all that Fun Fiddle has achieved, from classes and performances to friendships, confidence and a strong sense of community.

👀 Read now: bit.ly/TMFSBlogGicaLoening

📢 WORKSHOP: Social Media & Digital Strategies for Traditional ArtistsJoin Hayley Preston, Digital Marketing and Communic...
06/10/2026

📢 WORKSHOP: Social Media & Digital Strategies for Traditional Artists

Join Hayley Preston, Digital Marketing and Communications Officer at TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland), for a practical workshop exploring how traditional artists can use social media and digital tools to grow their audience, promote their work, and connect with new opportunities while maintaining the authenticity of their practice and cultural heritage.

📍 Scottish Music Centre, Glasgow
📅 Wed 25 Nov | 10.30am (3hrs)

🔗 Book your place now: https://www.ticketsource.com/tradmusicforum/workshop-social-media-amp-digital-strategies-for-traditional-artists/2026-11-25/10:30/t-rzqxznn

TMFS and SSF members can enjoy discounted and free tickets for selected workshops - get in touch.

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This workshop is supported by TRACS - Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland through Creative Scotland Multi-Year Funding.

🎶 Join us this Sunday for a wonderful Scots Song Workshop with Ellie Beaton and explore traditional Aberdeenshire ballad...
01/10/2026

🎶 Join us this Sunday for a wonderful Scots Song Workshop with Ellie Beaton and explore traditional Aberdeenshire ballads from the Greig-Duncan Folk Song Collection.

📍 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
📅 Sun 4 Oct | 11am (2hrs)

🔗 Book your place: https://scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:6475/913:30397/

TMFS members can enjoy discounted and free tickets for selected workshops - get in touch.

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This workshop is supported by TRACS - Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland through Creative Scotland Multi-Year Funding.

📸 Photo by Gillie O'Flaherty

🪩 Get that Friday feeling with our latest Scottish music playlist! 🎶Brilliant new releases from Rebecca Hill & Charlie S...
25/09/2026

🪩 Get that Friday feeling with our latest Scottish music playlist! 🎶

Brilliant new releases from Rebecca Hill & Charlie Stewart, Juliette Lemoine & Chris Amer, Birdvox, Ainsley Hamill, The Poozies, Shooglenifty, Elephant Sessions, See You Some Point, An Dannsa Dub, LÉDA, Siskin Green, Skerryvore, Marcas Mac an Tuairneir, and Findlay Napier.

🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4d4afic
🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/47k52PU

If you find something you love, remember to support the artists directly through their websites, Bandcamp, and by catching them live! 💛

🌳 Enjoy the latest new Scottish music releases in our September New Music Newsletter! 🎶📸 Featured artist Birdvox have ju...
24/09/2026

🌳 Enjoy the latest new Scottish music releases in our September New Music Newsletter! 🎶

📸 Featured artist Birdvox have just released their debut album, Shamming The Drama. 📀
(Photo by Ruth Barrie)

👀 Check it out now: bit.ly/TMFSNLSept26NewMusic

23 September is European Folk Day!🎶European Folk Day aims to demonstrate the existence of a critical mass of people all ...
23/09/2026

23 September is European Folk Day!🎶

European Folk Day aims to demonstrate the existence of a critical mass of people all over Europe, involved in one way or another, in the traditional performing arts.

European Folk Day affirms the importance of Europe’s communities and traditions and supports continued resilience and collective action.

https://www.europeanfolkday.eu/

23/09/2026

What can you expect at our upcoming Scots Song Workshop with Ellie Beaton? 💭

Join us and explore traditional songs from Aberdeenshire, how to use the Greig-Duncan Folk Song Collection, and the distinct ornamentation and style of the region.

📍 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
📅 Sun 4 Oct | 11am (2hrs)

🔗 Book your place now: https://scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:6475/913:30397/

TMFS members can enjoy discounted and free tickets for selected workshops - get in touch: email [email protected].

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This workshop is supported by TRACS - Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland through Creative Scotland Multi-Year Funding.

📢 WORKSHOP: Self-Promotion & Booking GigsJoin Scottish booking agent Rosie Munro of Venn Music Management and learn how ...
22/09/2026

📢 WORKSHOP: Self-Promotion & Booking Gigs

Join Scottish booking agent Rosie Munro of Venn Music Management and learn how to create an EPK, pitch to promoters and bookers, plan tours confidently, and more!

📍 Scottish Music Centre, Glasgow
📅 Fri 13 Nov | 10am (3hrs)

🔗 Book your place now: www.ticketsource.com/tradmusicforum/workshop-self-promotion-amp-booking-gigs/e-djpgqe

TMFS members can enjoy discounted and free tickets for selected workshops - get in touch: email [email protected].

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This workshop is supported by TRACS - Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland through Creative Scotland Multi-Year Funding.

📸 Photo by Elly Lucas

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