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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 01/10/2026

COMING UP! 🎶 We are delighted to welcome Haftor Medbøe & Konrad Wiszniewski to Winter Fest, one of the stand-outs of our Rose Theatre run at Fringe 23. “Ethereal, expansive and thoughtful… improvisation at its finest” – UK Jazz News 📆 6:30PM, Fri 27 Nov, @traversetheatre.bsky.social

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 28/09/2026

We're launching #SWF26 with the Soundhouse Choir, filling the @traversetheatre.bsky.social bar with a glorious riot of song! 👩‍🎤 Launched in 2016 by Heather Macleod, the Soundhouse Choir has dazzled audiences with joyful vocal arrangements ever since. Info: www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1/...

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 24/09/2026

AAAAND if that wasn't enough - SWF Spotlight returns -and we can't wait for Space for Dreaming: a new commission by Harben Kay. Go book tickets!! #SoundhouseWinterFest runs over St Andrews Day and the Fair Saturday weekend and is supported by The National Lottery through @creativescots.bsky.social.

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 24/09/2026

Today we’re also throwing a spotlight on our just-launched early evening programme incl. special pre-release performance of new tracks by Cera Impala; The Deep Blue, hot off their summer festival circuit; and the incredible Haftor Medbøe & Konrad Wiszniewski. www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 24/09/2026

Soundhouse Winter Festival FULL 👏 PROGRAMME 👏 LAUNCH! 👏 Get your toe-tapping shoes out of the dresser, we're returning to @traversetheatre.bsky.social from 26 - 30 Nov with a packed programme ft. the finest jazz, trad & indie musicians in Scotland ❄️ Browse: www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 15/09/2026

New term starts tomorrow!! 🤩 But honestly, HOW has it already been ten years of Soundhouse Choir?! 'This 100-strong choir is renowned for original and adventurous collaborations in legendary venues. The experience is an exciting and creative joy ride.' 🎶 Get involved: www.trybooking.com/uk/GVZJ

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 04/08/2026

What better way to spend St Andrews night? On Mon 30 Nov we'll welcome Malin Lewis to @traversetheatre.bsky.social for an evening of musical magic. “Malin’s sound is at once bold and vibrant, as well as clear and delicate” – Glenn Kimpton, @klofmag.com 🎫 www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1/...

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 02/08/2026

Picture the scene: Sunday night, November, there's a wee chill, you're on your way to see Matt Carmichael at #SoundhouseWinterFest. This special gig will be the Edinburgh launch of this incredible saxophonist & composer's new album: Held in the Dark. 🎫 www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1/...

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 28/07/2026

Singer-songwriter Jake Cogan returns for a very special performance at #SoundhouseWinterFest. “Sometimes you realise that what you are listening to is what a real singer should be – someone with a rare connection between soul and voice.” – Dick Gaughan 🎫 www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1/...

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 26/07/2026

Continuing our showcase of Soundhouse Winter #Festival headliners... with SACRED PAWS! 💥 They took their roots in the punk world and wove it together with myriad influences - from Afrobeat, through pop and post-punk, to create a glorious hybrid. #Music 🎫 www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1/...

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 22/07/2026

Opening this year’s Winter Fest are two stalwarts of the Scottish music scene – Heidi Talbot & Boo Hewerdine. ⭐ “Simply an evening full of music, humour and a connection between performer and audience that you all too rarely get these days” –Tom King 🎫 www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1/...

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 20/07/2026

💫 And finally, to close the Festival on St Andrew’s Night will be the effervescent Malin Lewis; melding Scottish West coast tradition with melodies inspired by European folk, queerness, philosophy & so much more... 8:15PM, Mon 30 Nov @traversetheatre.bsky.social www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/sou...

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 20/07/2026

💫 Sunday sees Scottish saxophonist & composer Matt Carmichael's new album Held in the Dark get its Edinburgh launch, his emotive Scottish Folk-Jazz sound ever evolving & with a brilliant band joining him on stage! 8:15PM, Sun 29 Nov @traversetheatre.bsky.social 🎫 www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/sou...

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 20/07/2026

💫 Saturday night celebrates the welcome return of singer-songwriter Jake Cogan, drawing together songs from across her music career & ft an exclusive first glimpse of songs from her forthcoming third studio album. 8:15PM, Sat 28 Nov @traversetheatre.bsky.social 🎫 www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/sou...

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 20/07/2026

💫 Friday sees indie-duo SACRED PAWS w/ Ray Aggs & Eilidh Rodgers performing tracks from their lush & layered album Jump Into Life. Expect dance-ready rhythmic afrobeats, chamber pop strings and post punk sounds! 8:15PM, Fri 27 Nov @traversetheatre.bsky.social 🎫 www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/sou...

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 20/07/2026

💫 Opening this year’s Winter Fest are two stalwarts of the Scottish #music scene: Edinburgh-based, Irish singer Heidi Talbot & singer-songwriter Boo Hewerdine, blending elements of folk, Americana & acoustic pop. 8:15PM, Thu 26 Nov @traversetheatre.bsky.social 🎫 www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/hei...

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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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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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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 07/06/2026

Portable Infinity is Danish saxophonist Benjamin Koppel, legendary bassist Scott Colley, Swedish pianist Jacob Karlzon & drummer Magnus Öström. Together they create a fresh, exciting sound that pushes the boundaries of contemporary #jazz 🤩 Live tomorrow! Book: www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/porta...

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 04/06/2026

Portable Infinity is a dynamic #jazz quartet formed by Danish saxophonist Benjamin Koppel, one of Europe’s leading jazz musicians, joined by: 💫 Legendary bassist Scott Colley 💫 Swedish pianist Jacob Karlzon 💫 Drummer Magnus Öström Don't miss out - Monday 8 June: www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 26/05/2026

Greg Lawson, masterful bass groover Mario Caribé, and magpie pianist/accordionist Phil Alexander, unite to form Triptic - joining us on Friday 29 May at @traversetheatre.bsky.social. This new ensemble explores diverse and uncharted musical pathways. JOIN US! 🎟️ www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/tript

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 25/05/2026

It might be all sunshine just now, but come Friday there's a big grey cloud en route. PERFECT timing to join us at @traversetheatre.bsky.social for an evening with the mighty Triptic! Ft. music from Armenia to São Paulo & many richly melodic stops along the way. www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/triptic

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 24/05/2026

COMING SOON- very soon in fact, Friday 29 May at the @traversetheatre.bsky.social - Triptic featuring firebrand violinist Greg Lawson, masterful bass groover Mario Caribé, and magpie pianist/accordionist Phil Alexander. 🎫 www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/tript #LiveMusic #Edinburgh #Gig

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 09/04/2026

“30 years together and still one of the most exciting bands on the scene” – Billy Rough, Folk Radio UK Luckily for Edinburgh audiences we've invited the Shoogles to @traversetheatre.bsky.social for a Saturday night with a bang 💫 Don't miss out - last tickets: www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/shoog...

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 07/04/2026

Joining the percussion & vocals of Kaela Rowan, Shooglenifty #10 features Eilidh Shaw on fiddle, Ciarán Ryan on banjo & mandolin, plus the phenomenal bass & hair of Euan McLaughlin, with founding members James Mackintosh & Malcolm Crosbie. What could go wrong? www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/shoog...

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 06/03/2026

Martin Taylor @traversetheatre.bsky.social 🎶 *Limited tickets remaining!* Whether you’re a long-time #jazz lover or discovering Martin’s music for the first time, this brand-new solo show promises an uplifting concert from one of the true greats of our time: www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/marti...

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 04/03/2026

Multi-award-winning guitarist Martin Taylor MBE has been described by Jeff Beck as “the best guitarist in the world”. 🌟 Well, luckily for Edinburgh audiences, the virtuoso of fingerstyle jazz returns to @traversetheatre.bsky.social 🎟️ Book: www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/marti... #LiveMusic #Music

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 05/02/2026

After selling out in 2025, we’re delighted that Soundhouse favourites Espen Eriksen Trio are set to return on Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 8PM! 💥 "A trio playing in total empathy, comfortable in themselves and in their music." – Jazz Journal 🎟️ Tickets: www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/espen...

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 23/01/2026

A wee reminder hat our first #gig of the year - an evening with the formidable Foghorn Stringband - is just over 1 week away! 🎶 In performance, they gather around one microphone, balancing their music on the fly, and playing with an intense, fiery abandon... 🎟️ www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/fogho...

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 12/01/2026

Happy new year folks - never too late to say it 🥳 - and never too early to start thinking about Spring when that means a brand new season of #LiveMusic. We'll soon be returning to the @traversetheatre.bsky.social as the days get longer with some brilliant gigs in store: www.soundhouse.org.uk/events

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 02/12/2025

And then Constant Follower were the perfect way to close Winter Fest. What a magical way to see in December 🌌 Enormous thanks to all of the artists tonight and every night at Soundhouse Winter Festival, the wonderful people at @traversetheatre.bsky.social, and to all the audiences that joined us. 💙

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 02/12/2025

A beautiful opening set from Pippa Blundell at our closing concert tonight, on the dreichest night for a while! What a gorgeous gorgeous voice. 🌧️ Big thanks to everybody that braved the rain, it was certainly worth it! #Music

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 01/12/2025

A tiny bluesky-sized clip of Chris Amer Sextet last night, featuring Danny Nicolson's beautiful photographs. We are looking forward to the final concert of #SoundhouseWinterFest tonight at @traversetheatre.bsky.social: Constant Follower + Pippa Blundell: www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1/...

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 01/12/2025

A bird's eye view of Rachel Duns Quintet earlier this evening ✴️ Excellent stuff from Rachel, Kyle Hood (guitar), Kenny Lyons (drums), Chris Quinn (bass) and Dot Allan (keys). What a treat!! #Edinburgh #LiveMusic #Music

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 30/11/2025

Ewan Johnstone Trio in soundcheck 🔊 See you all soon for SWF Spotlight, presenting some of the finest young jazz musicians making their mark on the scene 🌟 Timmy Allan 🌟 Ewan Johnstone Trio 🌟 Milele Collective Still time to join us, music starts at 2PM: www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1/...

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 30/11/2025

A tiny festive teaser of tonight's Trav 1 gig with Chris Amer Sextet 🎄 As you can see at @nationalgalleries.bsky.social audiences were treated to a third of the full line-up (Chris Amer & Matt Carmichael). See the full show at @traversetheatre.bsky.social, 8:15PM: www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 30/11/2025

Day 4 at #SoundhouseWinterFest! Today's winter-tinerary (with a decidedly jazzy flavour)... 11AM: IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP WITH SIMONE SEALES 2PM: SWF SPOTLIGHT 6:30PM: RACHEL DUNS (pictured( QUINTET 8:15PM: CHRIS AMER SEXTET 🎟️ See you soon! Book tickets: www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 30/11/2025

Followed by an incredible performance from Niki King and her powerhouse ensemble ('the Kings and Queen'),effortlessly weaving song and spoken reflections on life, love and loss. Again, a clip to give you an idea! You can check out the rest of our programme here: www.soundhousewinterfest.com

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 30/11/2025

Thanks to Malcolm MacFarlane for joining us (and Niki King's 'Time') in Traverse 1 for a brilliant evening of music. A bluesky-sized clip below! @malcolmmacfarlane.bsky.social (1/2) #LiveMusic

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 29/11/2025

A wee clip of the wonderful Cahalen Morrison Trio earlier this evening 💜 There's still time to join us for a full day of concerts tomorrow, and our closing gig on Monday night, all at the @traversetheatre.bsky.social. More info and tickets: www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 29/11/2025

DAY 3 ✨ Happy Fair Saturday folks! Today's Soundhouse Winter-tinerary is a juicy one with tons of opportunities to be involved: 11AM: MASTERCLASS WITH GRAEME STEPHEN 3PM: THE AYOUB SISTERS 6:30PM: CAHALEN MORRISON TRIO 8:15PM: NIKI KING + MALCOLM MACFARLANE www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 28/11/2025

A brilliant Friday night 💜 Check out our Instagram page for wee video snippets in our stories (www.instagram.com/soundhouseor...) or take a look below at some snaps! Can't wait to see you back at the @traversetheatre.bsky.social tomorrow for Day 3 ✨👋 #Edinburgh #LiveMusic #Gigs

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 28/11/2025

TONIGHT AT 8:15PM! 🔥 Bee Asha is a genre blending spoken word artist, rapper and singer. Expect raw storytelling, playfulness and a rollercoaster of emotions. With special guest Carla J. Easton, award-nominated singer-songwriter. 🎟️ www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1/... 🖼️ Douglas Robertson

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 28/11/2025

Our second workshop as part of Winter Fest this year is a warm and welcoming session with 'cellist and improvisor Simone Seales! ✨ IMPROVISATION FOR BEGINNERS WORKSHOP with SIMONE SEALES (Sunday 30 November at 11AM) 🎟️ More info and tickets available here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/improvisat...

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 28/11/2025

❄️ Today's Soundhouse Winter-tinerary at @traversetheatre.bsky.social ❄️ 6:30PM: DARA DUBH Traditional harp as you’ve never heard it before. 8:15PM: BEE ASHA + CARLA J EASTON Feel the creative force of one of Scotland’s finest rappers. #LiveMusic tickets: www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 28/11/2025

P.S Bonus wee clip of the enthusiastic post-performance applause because who doesn't love that sound?! Thanks for coming out and joining us folks!

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 28/11/2025

What a brilliant start to #SoundhouseWinterFest! We were transported backwards almost 100-years, yet also somehow catapulted into the future?! 🤯 Completed by Graeme Stephen's incredible score, Graeme himself, Tom Bancroft and the Fiona Winning Quartet. Excellent! We'll see you tomorrow for day 2.

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 27/11/2025

Rehearsals today ahead of our one-off performance of Graeme Stephen's score for the classic silent film Metropolis (1927). Graeme, fellow jazz luminary Tom Bancroft, and the über-fabulous Fiona Winning Quartet will take to the Traverse 1 stage at 8:15PM: www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1/...

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · 27/11/2025

A wee reminder too as we try and contain our excitement for tonight's performance that Graeme Stephen (performing tonight accompanying Metropolis) is also delivering a workshop this year! 🎓 DEVELOPING CONCEPTS FOR COMPOSITION, IMPROVISATION AND PRACTICE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/compositio...

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