Southwest Celtic Music Association (SCMA)

10/17/2026

We hope to see you there! Can’t wait!

10/01/2026

Check out this awesome day of music we have planned! We'd love to see you there!

Play it forward for NTIF 2027! 🎶☘️

Join us on Nov. 1 for a full day of live Celtic and folk music at Southside Preservation Hall, all in support of the North Texas Irish Festival 2027 and its exciting move to Denton!

Enjoy two stages of music, food, drinks, a silent auction, raffle prizes and more while helping SCMA support the future of NTIF. Every ticket purchased helps bring next year’s festival to life.

Tickets are on sale now! Grab yours here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/celtic-fest-one-day-of-music-for-ntif

Who are you most excited to see perform? Let us know in the comments! 👇

09/02/2026

Hey everyone! It's time to cast your ballots for board members of the SCMA! Voting ends on 9/25/2026 at 9:00 PM.
Voting this year is online.
If you have not received your ballot, please first check your spam/junk folder.
If you've already checked there and still don't have it, shoot an email to [email protected] and [email protected].

08/28/2026

Early giving is officially open, and you can help the Southwest Celtic Music Association continue sharing Celtic music, dance, arts and culture with our North Texas community.

Your support makes programs like the North Texas Irish Festival possible and keeps
these traditions thriving for generations to come.

Give now through September 17th and help us keep the music playing. Donate by texting SCMA or NTIF to 844-844-6844 or by clicking the link in our bio.

07/29/2026

🍀 SCMA Board Nominations Are Now Open! 🍀
The Southwest Celtic Music Association (SCMA) is seeking dedicated members to help guide our organization forward. If you’ve ever wanted to contribute to the direction, growth, and community of SCMA, now is the perfect time.

🛡️ Board Term & Requirements
A Board term is 3 years.

Nominees do not need to be current SCMA members — they may join if they choose to run.

Board members must be able to regularly check email; most communication happens between meetings this way.

Ability to use Discord is a strong preference.

📝 How Nominations Work
You may nominate yourself or someone else.

Nominees must agree to run before being placed on the ballot.

Please include contact information for the nominee so we can confirm their interest.

Send nominations to [email protected]

Deadline for nominations: August 10

📄 Candidate Bios
Anyone running must submit a short bio for the ballot by August 12.

🗳️ Voting Timeline
If the number of candidates exceeds the number of open positions:

Ballots will be sent out near the end of August.

Completed ballots must be returned before the SCMA Annual General Meeting at 10 AM on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Election results will be tallied and announced during the AGM.

05/25/2026

We at the SCMA would like to honor every service man and woman that has died for this county.

05/10/2026

Lá na Máithreacha Sona duit!
Happy Mother's Day to you!

05/02/2026

Happy May Day!

"The flowers they are springing in the May morning dew.”

On Beltane (also celebrated as Beltaine or May Day) people across Celtic traditions welcomed the beginning of summer with music, dancing, flowers, bonfires, and community celebrations. One beloved May Day custom was rising early to wash the morning dew across your face, believed to bring luck, beauty, and good health for the coming year.

That connection between nature, celebration, and music still lives on in Celtic traditions today. From lively sessions to centuries-old songs passed from generation to generation, Celtic music continues to mark the changing seasons and bring people together.

Happy Beltane from the Southwestern Celtic Music Association and the North Texas Irish Festival! May your May morning dew bring a little extra luck this year. ☘️🎻🔥

04/30/2026

The Southwest Celtic Music Association (which produces the North Texas Irish Festival) is participating in North Texas Giving Day to the Arts. Please consider making a donation if you are able.

https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/SCMA

04/22/2026

The latter half of this month gives all of an opportunity to continue to support the spread and celebration of Celtic Culture through Music, Dance, and Art.

Your support is needed more than ever.