Traditional Music Forum

20/08/2026

💛 Workshop: Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Traditional Arts

Join Jen Anderson for this warm, welcoming workshop exploring the wellbeing challenges of working as a traditional artist. Share experiences, reflect on the realities of the sector, and explore practical ways to look after yourself and each other.

Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2026.

📍 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
📅 Sun 8 Nov | 10.30am (2hrs)

🎟 Free, but booking is required.
🔗 More info and booking: https://scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:6733/913:30396/

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

19/08/2026

A warm congratulations to TMFS member - TMSA Scotland, celebrating 60 years of championing traditional music and song in Scotland. 🎉This is going to be a cracking concert in Perth Theatre and Concert Hall. 🎶

🎻✨ THIS SATURDAY! ✨🎻

The wait is almost over! Just 5 DAYS TO GO until the spectacular TMSA Patrons Concert at Perth Concert Hall! 🎟️

Join us as we celebrate 60 incredible years of the Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland with a star-studded evening of music, song, and entertainment — featuring the wonderful Barbara Dickson alongside Aly Bain, Finn MacPherson, Alastair Hardie, Sheena Wellington, Margaret Bennett, and many more fantastic singers and entertainers! 🌟🎶

📍 Perth Concert Hall
📅 Saturday 22nd August 2026
⏰ 7:30pm
💰 £30 / £27 (family discount, and TMSA member discounts available)

🎟️ Have you got your tickets yet? Don’t miss this very special TMSA60 celebration!

👉 Book your tickets: https://bit.ly/4nGS71Z

17/08/2026

✨ New Blog ✨
Mo Thìr | My Land: A Debut Album Deeply Connected to Home - by Mairi McGillivray

Mairi McGillivray's debut album, Mo Thìr | My Land, celebrates the songs, stories and Gaelic traditions of her native Islay. Exploring themes of love, loss, emigration and belonging, the album reflects Mairi's relationship to home and her desire to carry these songs, stories and language forward, connecting with Gaelic and non-Gaelic speakers alike.

👀 Read now: bit.ly/TMFSBlogMairiMcGillivray

📸 by Nicky Murray

14/08/2026

🌻 The Traditional Music Forum of Scotland's August Newsletter is here! Featuring new professional development workshops, the Traditional Arts and Culture Fund, blogs, events, and more! 🎶

📸 Young Gaelic speakers (aged 14-25) can apply for Caithream na Cruinne - a fully funded Gaelic songwriting opportunity led by Mary Ann Kennedy and Gillebrìde MacMillan to develop, create and record original songs inspired by nature, land, heritage and the environment.

👀 Read now and subscribe for free: bit.ly/TMFSNLAug26

06/08/2026

🎉 Applications are now open for the Traditional Arts & Culture Fund!

Small grants of up to £1200 are available for individuals and organisations.

⏰ Apply by 1st Sept 2026
🔗 More info: https://tracscotland.org/traditional-arts-and-culture-fund

Applications for the next round of the Traditional Arts and Culture Fund are now open!

Whether you’re an artist, organisation, or community group, our small grants funding is available to support:
👉Creating and performing new work
👉Touring and showcasing traditional arts
👉Professional development and learning opportunities

📢 Applications close on Tuesday, 1st September.

🔗 See application guidelines and eligibility requirements on our website: https://tracscotland.org/traditional-arts-and-culture-fund/

31/07/2026

🎶✨ Applications for the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2027 are closing this Sunday, 2nd August!

Are you (or do you know) a singer or instrumentalist aged 18–27, resident in Scotland for over a year? This is your chance to compete for the title of BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year, plus a recording session with BBC Radio Scotland, a performance at the Scots Trad Music Awards, and a year's Musicians' Union membership.

⏰ Entries close: Sun 2nd Aug 2026, 23:59
🗓 Semi-Finals: 2–4 Oct 2026, BBC Pacific Quay
🗓 Grand Final: 29–31 Jan 2027, Celtic Connections

Apply now at www.bbc.co.uk/youngtrad

📸 Rachel Groves Music - 2026 Winner 🏆

30/07/2026

🎶 WORKSHOP: Scots Songs of Aberdeenshire

Step into the rich singing traditions of the North-East with award-winning folk singer Ellie Beaton.

Explore traditional Aberdeenshire ballads from the Greig-Duncan Folk Song Collection and the distinctive ornamentation and singing style of the region.

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

🔗 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: 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 Gillie O'Flaherty

27/07/2026

🎙 Workshop: Recording & Releasing Your Music

Join multi-instrumentalist and producer Tom Oakes Music for a practical workshop taking you through the key stages of recording and releasing your music, from initial concept to final release.

📍 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
📅 Sat 19 Sept | 10.30am (3hrs)

🔗 Book your place: https://scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:6732/913:30395/

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 Archie MacFarlane

24/07/2026

😎 New Scottish music releases for your summer! 🎶

Our July playlist features brilliant new tracks from Shooglenifty, Norrie MacIver, Spell Songs, Fionnlagh Mac A’Phiocair & Sarah Hanniffy, Jack Houston, Skerryvore, Routes to Roots, and Niteworks ft. Ellen MacDonald. 🔥

🎧 Listen now! bit.ly/TMFSPlaylistJuly26

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

23/07/2026

😎 Enjoy the latest new Scottish music releases in our July New Music Newsletter! 🎶

📸 Featured artist The Poozies are releasing their new single, Off The Hook, tomorrow 24 July 📀
(Photo by Archie MacFarlane)

👀 Check it out now: bit.ly/TMFSNLJuly26NewMusic