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MUSIC NEWS Scotland @musicnewsscotland.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Two big things happening in Glasgow today (4th) ... it's last day of Glasgow Americana with events in @thegladcafe and music charity Sound Lab holds “Music Makes Glasgow” 1-day festival at @drygate - read about them in our recent MNS GIGguide edition @ www.yumpu.com/en/document/...

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Iona Fyfe @ionafyfe.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Dundee show announcement 📣 Looking for a post-Scots Language Awards sing song? ✨ Award-winning Scottish folksinger Iona Fyfe will perform an intimate solo show 📍The Steps Theatre 🗓️ 19/9 ⏰ 5pm 💰 £10 + BF 🎟️ Tickets → bit.ly/dundeefringe #ScotsLanguage #DundeeFringe #DundeeFringe26 #ScottishMusic

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Iona Fyfe @ionafyfe.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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Iona Fyfe @ionafyfe.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

ONE week to go until my show at Dundee Fringe! 😱✨ Got yer ticket? Looking for a post-Scots Language Awards sing song? 🌸 📍 Dundee Fringe 🗓️ Sat 19 Sept ⏰ 17:00 💰 £10 + £1 online BF 🎟️ Tickets → bit.ly/dundeefringe #ScotsLanguage #DundeeFringe #DundeeFringe26 #Scot

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland @musicnewsscotland.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Sian celebrate 10th anniversary with 2 concerts as part of Blas alongside Iain Morrison, in Kyle tonight (11 September) before bringing the curtain down on Blas at closing concert in Drumnadrochit on 12 Sept - see latest MNS @ www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/71283046/music-news-scotland-sep26-11/4

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page 4 music news scotlan page 4 music news scotland Blas Festival celebrates Sian's 10th anniversary with two special concerts featuring

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Music Venue Trust @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

You can watch a great gig on your phone and still feel like you missed it, because music was never meant to be experienced at a distance. There is something that happens when you're actually in the room.

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland @musicnewsscotland.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

ICYMI: Latest MNS GIGguide ... cover Finn MacPherson (of Falasgair) who plays @tmsascotland.bsky.social 60th Ann Patron's Concert see GIGspotlight p15. Also Tom Oakes, GIGfocus on p16 + gig listings incl music on radio + TV - read @ www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/71270812/mns-gigguide-aug26-21

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MNS GIGguide (Aug26-21)

Here's the latest MNS GIGguide from the MUSIC NEWS Scotland team, which includes our guide to music on Scottish TV and radio in the coming

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland @musicnewsscotland.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

@tmsascotland.bsky.social celebrate their 60th Anniversary this Saturday (Aug 22nd) with a 'Patron's Concert' in Perth Theatre and Concert Hall, read all about it in our latest MNS GIGguide's 'GIG Spotlight' @ www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/71270812/mns-gigguide-aug26-21/15

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Dean Owens @deanowens1.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

1st tracks from ‘live in the studio’ album, w The Sinners, have been released. 'My Favourite Sins' will be released on 9 Oct by our Dutch record label Continental Record Services Available for pre-order now w 6 tracks already available for download. deanowens.bandcamp.com/album/our-fa...

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

✨ Introducing Patrons’ Concert Artists ✨ CLELLAND SHAND Born in Kirkcaldy, Fife and now stays in the City of Dunfermline, Clelland is a student on the classical performance course and was a finalist in the esteemed BBC Young Traditional Award. 🎟️ → bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

✨ Introducing Patrons’ Concert Artists ✨ Neil Sutcliffe A folksinger and accordionist from Stirling, Neil's singing style is influenced by the sangsters he has met and learned from - Geordie McIntyre, Alison McMorland, Adam McNaughton and his parents Jo Miller & Steve Sutcliffe. 🎟️ → bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

✨ Introducing Patrons’ Concert Artists EOIN TAYLOR Eoin is a singer/musician from Alford. An accountant to trade, he won many TMSA Bothy Ballad & Traditional song competitions. He has qualified to compete for 2027 the Bothy Ballad Champion of Champions bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

✨ Introducing Patrons’ Concert Artists ✨ SHEENA WELLINGTON From Dundee, Sheena is a well-known traditional singer who has been a TMSA member for many years. She has made several acclaimed recordings and has toured widely in the UK & Ireland, across Europe, North Africa, & the Far East bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

✨ Introducing Patrons’ Concert Artists ✨ SCOTT GARDINER One of Scotland’s top traditional singers, Scott has been performing at concerts and festivals across the country since his schooldays. Brought up on a farm in Forfarshire, he is best known for singing bothy ballads 🎟️ bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

A message from our host and co-curator of our 60th Anniversary Patron’s Concert, Dr Margaret Bennett. Celebrate 60 years of the Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland with a star-studded evening of entertainment featuring Barbara Dickson and other entertainers. ✨🎻 bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

A message from our host & co-curator of 60th Anniversary Patrons' Concert, Sheena Wellington. Celebrate 60 years of the Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland with a star-studded evening of entertainment featuring Barbara Dickson and many other singers and entertainers. ✨ bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

A message from one of our artists featured in our 60th Anniversary Patron’s Concert, Jack Beck. Honorary life member of the TMSA, n addition to a lengthy solo career, Jack has collaborated with exceptional musicians from Scotland and beyond 📍Perth Concert Hall 📅 22/08 🎟️ Book → bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

A message from the award-winning Barbara Dickson, who will feature in our TMSA 60th Anniversary Patrons’ Concert in August. Barbara has had a long and storied career that begun in the folk clubs of Fife. We are honoured to have Barbara as a Patron of the TMSA. 🎟️ Book → bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

A message from Natalie Chalmers, one of our performers at our Patron’s Concert. Celebrate 60 years of the Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland with a star-studded evening of entertainment ✨ 📍Perth Concert Hall 📅 22/08 🎟️ Book → bit.ly/4nGS71Z #Trad

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

🎻✨ THIS SATURDAY! ✨🎻 Just 5 DAYS TO GO until the TMSA Patrons Concert at Perth Concert Hall! 🎟️ Celebrate 60 years of the Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland with a star-studded evening with brilliant singers and entertainers! 🌟🎶 👉 Book: bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

🎻🔥 ALY BAIN IS PLAYING THIS SATURDAY! 🔥🎻 We’re celebrating 60 years of TMSA at Perth Concert Hall with legendary Shetland fiddler Aly Bain, alongside Barbara Dickson and a stellar line-up of singers & entertainers! 🌟🎶 Don’t miss it! Book: bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We are delighted that Finn MacPherson will be joining us! You might have seen Finn perform with Valtos at the grand televised opening of the Commonwealth Games at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow. Skye piper Finn MacPherson is a founding member of the up and coming trad band Falasgair. 🎟️ → bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland @musicnewsscotland.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Tonight (17th) in Edinburgh @widedays.bsky.social presents a 'Made in Scotland' industry showcase featuring 8 great acts, read all about it in our latest MNS FESTIVALS! edition - with Helicon on the front cover @ www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/71267865/mns-festivals-aug26-17/5

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland @musicnewsscotland.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

American roots music duo Ordinary Elephant have just started a nine run Scottish tour, read all about them in our GIGfocus spot on page 16 (with link for tickets) in the latest MNS GIGguide @ www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/71250428/mns-gigguide-jul26-16/16

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MNS GIGguide - a MUSIC NE MNS GIGguide - a MUSIC NEWS Scotland supplementpage 16: GIGfocus :: glasgow + surrounding areaGIGfocus

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland @musicnewsscotland.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Latest MNS GIGguide ... cover: The Tumbling Souls who play new release 'Queen of the Western Isles' at HebCelt - see GIGspotlight. Also Ordinary Elephant in GIGfocus ... + gig listings (incl guide to music on radio + TV in Scotland) @ www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/71250428/mns-gigguide-jul26-16

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MNS GIGguide (Jul26-16)

Here's the latest MNS GIGguide from the MUSIC NEWS Scotland team, which includes our guide to music on Scottish TV and radio in the coming

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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Musicians, festival organizers, volunteers, vendors, concert goers, children, adults, teenagers, elders, English speakers, Gaelic speakers, families, island natives, travelers from afar — they all are part of HebCeltFest. www.rfr.bz/be40f8164

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HebCelt Festival: 7 Unique Music Recommendations & More

The HebCelt Festival on the isle of Lewis celebrates Gaelic music, culture and connections, with established artists & rising stars, family friendly activities too.

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Perceptive Travel @perceptivetravel.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

An Lanntair is also the name of the arts center in Stornoway. in the Isle of Lewis in the Western Isles. True to its name, it has become a beacon for arts, artists, and arts audiences. www.rfr.bz/b4540a06e

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An Lanntair: Beacon of Arts in Scotland's Western Isles

An Lanntair--Gaelic for the lantern-- is a thriving center celebrating arts and creativity in Scotland's Western Isles. during HebCelt Fest and beyond

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An Lanntair @anlanntair.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

✨🎶 Our HebCelt Festival 2026 line-up at An Lanntair is here! Join us for intimate performances from some of the biggest names in traditional music, plus late-night Festival Cèilidh & Club to keep the celebrations going! 💃🎻 Explore the programme & book tickets 👇 lanntair.com/events/categ...

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The Elidas @theelidas.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Day 2 posting our videos to find our tribe here on the outside of Meta. Prayer for the Blind, written and recorded at home and released last month. We're young Scottish twins and we love to hear your thoughts on our music 🫶 #music #newmusic #indiefolk #siblingharmonies #singer-songwriters

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The Elidas @theelidas.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Hello Bluesky! We're young twins who write and play indie folk. Have a listen and let us know what you think 🫶. Lots more from us at www.theelidas.com Day 1 of sharing our videos here. Yellow by Coldplay 💛 #music #siblingharmonies #taylorguitar #Coldplay #yellow #coldplaycover #newartists

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 29/06/2026

Well would you look at that, 24-hours to go until Catriona Macdonald & Annbjørg Lien, two of the world’s best Nordic fiddlers with a string of accolades to their names, round off a superlative season of Soundhouse gigs at @traversetheatre.bsky.social. #Music 👉 👉 👉 www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...

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Soundhouse: Catriona MacDonald & Annbjørg Lien

Scotland's new writing theatre, the Traverse champions creative talent by placing powerful and contemporary theatre at the heart of cultural life.

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 28/06/2026

Wee Sunday sneak-peek of the kind of fun that awaits at @traversetheatre.bsky.social 👀 These performances in Scotland are rare jewels & we're delighted to have secured a date with this superlative quintet. Don't take our word for it - see for yourself! LIMITED 🎟️ www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 25/06/2026

LESS THAN 1 WEEK TO GO! ⏰ Catriona Macdonald & Annbjørg Lien are undoubtedly two of the world’s best Nordic fiddlers with a string of accolades. Their new band celebrates the spellbinding musical traditions of Shetland & Scandinavia... don't miss out! #Gig 🎟️ www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/catri...

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland @musicnewsscotland.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

North Atlantic Fiddle Convention has been in Aberdeen since 24th with concerts, workshops, conference, international youth celebration, busking trails, sessions + more! Read about it in MNS + plan a visit next year! Go to ... www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/71238159/music-news-scotland-jun26-28/3

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page 2music news scotland music news scotland page 3Thousands In Aberdeen ForNorth Atlantic Fiddle ConventionAberdeen has been

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland @musicnewsscotland.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Latest MNS front MVT + NAFCo, Young Classical Musician, Abi Adam, Fèis Rois, Creative Scotland boost, Finlay Birch, Young Solo Performer, Skipinnish+40k pupils + Siobhan Wilson, Fiona Soe Paing, Laura Silverstone, Danny McGuire @ www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/71238159/music-news-scotland-jun26-28

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland (Jun26-28)

Here's the latest edition of MUSIC NEWS Scotland - enjoy:) You can read MUSIC NEWS Scotland, MNS FESTIVALS! and our MNS GIGguide from

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland @musicnewsscotland.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

This year's North Atlantic Fiddle Convention (NAFCo) starts in and around Aberdeen on Wednesday 24th (running until 28th) as it celebrates its 25th anniversary - read all about it in our recent MNS FESTIVALS! edition @ www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/71105680/mns-festivals-may26-4/7

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 22/06/2026

Happy Monday! Just dropping some gig news into your feeds and letting you know about our next #gig coming up on Tuesday 30 June: Catriona Macdonald (Shetland) and Annbjørg Lien (Norway) 🌟 🎟️ Get your tickets: www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/catri... 📆 @traversetheatre.bsky.social Tues 20 June, 8PM

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

✨ Introducing Patrons’ Concert Artists ✨ BARBARA DICKSON Barbara Dickson, throughout her glittering international singing and acting career, has stayed close to her roots and is a proud Patron of TMSA. #TMSA60 🎟️ Book → bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

✨ Introducing Patrons’ Concert Artists ✨ IAN & HAMISH MACGREGOR Ian & Hamish MacGregor are the sons of Sheila Stewart and grandsons of Belle and Alex. Fine singers and guitarists both, they carry on the tradition of the famous Stewarts of Blair. 🎻 🎟️ → bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Rannsachadh Gàidhlig – Gaelic Economic Survey. Deadline Mon 22 June 2026. Highlands and Islands Enterprise has extended the deadline. 20-min survey for traditional arts & Gaelic economy (tourism, digital, food, creative industries). Take part!

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Please take part in our new research designed to deepen understanding of the economic, social and cultural contribution of Gaelic across Scotland.

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

✨ Introducing Patrons’ Concert Artists ✨ ROO GEDDES Raised in a highly musical family in Glasgow, Scotland, Roo draws on a unique breadth of traditions in his playing. A graduate of the RCS with First Class Honours in Classical Violin. 🎟️ Book → bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

✨ Introducing Patrons’ Concert Artists ✨ JIMMY HUTCHISON One of of Scotland's most invaluable tradition bearers – a singer and weaver. Originally from South Uist, Jimmy has been involved in the folk revival since the 1960s and now runs Newburgh Handloom Weavers in Fife. 🎟️ Book → bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

✨ Introducing Patrons’ Concert Artists ✨ GEORDIE MURISON Geordie Murison is a singer from Netherley near Stonehaven. He is passionate about songs and ballads, especially in his ain mither tongue, the North East Doric, but has eclectic music tastes forby 🎟️ → bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Join the North Atlantic Fiddle Convention (NAFCo) as it celebrates its 25th anniversary in Aberdeen, 24–28 June 2026! Enjoy 5 days of concerts, workshops, sessions, talks, dance, family events & more. Open to musicians and music lovers alike. Tickets: northatlanticfiddle.com #NAFCo2026 #Aberdeen

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Artist announcements! 🎻 Tune in to the TMSA socials at 13:00 BST from 15th -26th June to discover the brilliant artists we have performing at our 60th Anniversary Patrons’ Concert in August. 📍Perth Concert Hall 📅 22nd August 2026 ⏰ 19:30 💰£30/£27 🎟️ → bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Introducing the Patrons’ Concert artists ✨ We’ll be joined by honorary life member o the TMSA, Jack Beck. One of the founders of the Dunfermline Howff, Jack became interested in Scots songs and ballads during the 1960s folk revival. 🎻 #TMSA60 🎟️ Book → bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

✨ Introducing the Patrons’ Concert artists ✨ Regarded as “Scotland’s foremost folklorist” Margaret Bennett is known to “wear her scholarship lightly,” lecturing, singing and storytelling. Judy Moir wrote “It’s rare to witness such a charismatic and fascinating raconteur.” 🎟️ → bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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