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Join us to:<br />
Keep up to date with traditional music events<br />
happening in your area through our website<br />
which is continually updated - www.tmsa.org.uk<br />
Send us details about your folk club, session,<br />
event or festival to be added to our on-line listing.<br />
Become a member of an organisation promoting,<br />
preserving <strong>and</strong> passing on music <strong>and</strong> song<br />
traditions of Scotl<strong>and</strong> since 1966. Joining is<br />
simple - complete the form at the back of this<br />
calendar or sign up on-line through our website.<br />
Attend one of our local <strong>TMSA</strong> Branch events<br />
- including festivals, concerts, workshops <strong>and</strong><br />
sessions. For more details visit - www.tmsa.org.uk<br />
office@tmsa.org.uk • 0792 253 3915<br />
www.tmsa.org.uk<br />
@<strong>TMSA</strong>Scotl<strong>and</strong><br />
The <strong>Traditional</strong> <strong>Music</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Song</strong> Association of Scotl<strong>and</strong> is a Company Limited by Guarantee<br />
registered in Scotl<strong>and</strong> No: 199976 <strong>and</strong> a Scottish Charity No: SC003819.<br />
Registered Office: c/o The Drill Hall, 30-38 Dalmeny Street, Edinburgh EH6 8RG.<br />
The <strong>TMSA</strong> acknowledges project funding from Creative Scotl<strong>and</strong>.
Contents<br />
SPRING<br />
February, March, April<br />
SUMMER<br />
May, June, July, August<br />
FOLK CLUB LISTINGS<br />
<strong>TMSA</strong> EVENTS CALENDAR SURVEY<br />
AUTUMN<br />
September, October, November<br />
WINTER<br />
December, January<br />
JOIN THE <strong>TMSA</strong><br />
INDEX<br />
Keys to Symbols<br />
Access for disabled people*<br />
Limited access for disabled people*<br />
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10<br />
21<br />
26<br />
28<br />
Camping facilities at or nearby the venue<br />
Children welcome<br />
Festival Workshops<br />
Festival organised by the <strong>TMSA</strong><br />
Festival affiliated to the <strong>TMSA</strong><br />
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19<br />
31<br />
*Information about disabled access to venues is correct at time of<br />
going to print. In the interval between publication <strong>and</strong> the day of<br />
the event, venues may occasionally change due to circumstances<br />
beyond the control of the event organisers. The <strong>TMSA</strong> recommends<br />
that readers contact event organisers directly in advance of<br />
attending the event to check access to individual venues.<br />
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along with any new CDs!<br />
Do you have an event or festival you<br />
would like to promote in<br />
Scotl<strong>and</strong> or worldwide<br />
to people who are interested in<br />
Scottish traditional music <strong>and</strong> song?<br />
For more details, plus how you can<br />
become an affiliated member visit:<br />
www.tmsa.org.uk<br />
or tel: +44 (0) 792 253 3915<br />
Copy deadline for the 2014<br />
printed <strong>TMSA</strong> <strong>Event</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong> is<br />
30 November <strong>2013</strong>.<br />
NB: We can list events on the website at any<br />
point. Email the details to office@tmsa.org.uk
Convener’s Welcome<br />
Welcome to the <strong>TMSA</strong><br />
<strong>Event</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong> <strong>2013</strong><br />
edition. For over 20 years,<br />
the <strong>TMSA</strong> has been<br />
gathering together listings<br />
of events, folk clubs <strong>and</strong><br />
sessions across Scotl<strong>and</strong>,<br />
in both a hard copy<br />
format <strong>and</strong> online.<br />
We thank those event<br />
organisers <strong>and</strong> advertisers<br />
without whom we would<br />
not be able to produce<br />
the <strong>Calendar</strong>. Please<br />
support them by<br />
attending the events <strong>and</strong><br />
using their services.<br />
Many more events <strong>and</strong> details are added to our website<br />
as we go through the year so please check on our<br />
website regularly – www.tmsa.org.uk. - <strong>and</strong>, if you’re not<br />
a <strong>TMSA</strong> member yet, you can find details of how to join<br />
<strong>and</strong> avail yourself of numerous benefits!<br />
Whether a resident of Scotl<strong>and</strong> or visitor, we would<br />
appreciate it if you could fill out the survey located in<br />
the middle of this <strong>Calendar</strong> (also available online) which<br />
is aimed at helping <strong>TMSA</strong> improve this publication <strong>and</strong><br />
our other services. Plus you could WIN a prize!<br />
We wish you a year full of great music <strong>and</strong> song!<br />
Fiona Campbell<br />
National Convener<br />
<strong>TMSA</strong> Patrons:<br />
Aly Bain MBE, Dr Margaret Bennett, Dr Phil Cunningham,<br />
Dr Barbara Dickson OBE, Archie Fisher,<br />
Dr Sheena Wellington.<br />
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FEBRUARY<br />
TOLBOOTH TRADITIONAL MUSIC WORKSHOPS<br />
................Monday evenings, term time 5.30 -8.30pm<br />
SGOIL CHIÙIL NA GÀIDHEALTACHD........1-2 February<br />
THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA, PERTH<br />
......................................................................9 February<br />
SINGERS’ GATHERING <strong>2013</strong>.........................9 February<br />
MARCH<br />
THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA, YORK...... 9 March<br />
ABERDEEN COMPETITION & CEILIDH DAY....16 March<br />
TRAD TALK....................................................... 23 March<br />
APRIL<br />
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL<br />
........................................................................5-10 April<br />
GLENFARG FOLK FEAST <strong>2013</strong>......................12-14 April<br />
THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA, ABERDEEN<br />
............................................................................20 April<br />
TRADFEST...............................................24 April - 6 May<br />
NORTHERN STREAMS <strong>2013</strong>...........................26-27 April<br />
4 SPRING<br />
Fill in our quick survey on<br />
page 19 to WIN a prize!
TOLBOOTH TRADITIONAL MUSIC<br />
WORKSHOPS<br />
Monday evenings, term time, 5.30 - 8.30pm<br />
Tolbooth <strong>Music</strong> <strong>and</strong> Arts Venue, Jail Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1DE<br />
<strong>Traditional</strong> music workshops aimed at children <strong>and</strong> young<br />
people aged 10-18 attending Stirling Council schools.<br />
Beginners (1 yr experience of instrument) to advanced.<br />
Led by Lori Watson, Innes Watson <strong>and</strong> Claire Mann.<br />
Tel. 01786 274 000 | 01786 274 014<br />
tolbooth@stirling.gov.uk<br />
www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth<br />
SGOIL CHIÙIL NA GÀIDHEALTACHD<br />
1 - 2 February The National Centre of Excellence in<br />
<strong>Traditional</strong> <strong>Music</strong>, Plockton High School Open Days<br />
In High School? Passionate about traditional <strong>Music</strong>? If<br />
you already play to a high st<strong>and</strong>ard or show genuine<br />
potential to do so, why not audition for Sgoil Chiùil na<br />
Gàidhealtachd?<br />
Tel. 01599 544 706<br />
dougie.pincock@highl<strong>and</strong>.gov.uk<br />
www.musicplockton.org<br />
THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA IN PERTH<br />
9 February Horsecross Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth<br />
The SFO performs lively <strong>and</strong> original arrangement of<br />
traditional Scottish music, <strong>and</strong> more recent compositions.<br />
Concerts usually also include pipers, dancers <strong>and</strong> singers.<br />
Our annual event in Perth<br />
Tel. 01738 621 031 (Box Office)<br />
secretary@sfo.org.uk • www.sfo.org.uk<br />
SINGERS’ GATHERING <strong>2013</strong><br />
<strong>TMSA</strong> EDINBURGH AND LOTHIANS BRANCH<br />
9 February Queen Margaret Hall, Linlithgow, EH49 7JA<br />
A day of workshops for community singing groups <strong>and</strong><br />
individuals, with group performance opportunities.<br />
Tutors: S<strong>and</strong>ra Kerr, Barbara Dymock, Aileen Carr.<br />
Focussing on technique, repertoire <strong>and</strong> singing together.<br />
Evening Concert: featuring S<strong>and</strong>ra Kerr, Barbara Dymock<br />
with Chris Marra, <strong>and</strong> Natalie Chalmers, <strong>TMSA</strong> Young<br />
<strong>Traditional</strong> Singer of Merit.<br />
Tel. 0131 449 5278 | 07762 101 002<br />
eltmsa@yahoo.co.uk<br />
www.eltmsa.org.uk<br />
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THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA IN YORK<br />
9 March York Barbican, Paragon Street, York<br />
The SFO performs lively <strong>and</strong> original arrangement of<br />
traditional Scottish music, <strong>and</strong> more recent compositions.<br />
Concerts usually also include pipers, dancers <strong>and</strong> singers.<br />
SFO returns to York after 8 years.<br />
Tel. 0844 854 2757<br />
secretary@sfo.org.uk<br />
www.sfo.org.uk<br />
ABERDEEN COMPETITION AND<br />
CEILIDH DAY<br />
16 March Boys Brigade Headquarters, Crimon Place,<br />
Aberdeen<br />
<strong>Traditional</strong> music <strong>and</strong> song competitions including<br />
competition for Clarsach. Also tune writing <strong>and</strong> song<br />
writing competitions. Evening Ceilidh session.<br />
Tel. 01224 314 795<br />
www.tmsa.org.uk - Aberdeen Branch page<br />
shirley.watt795@btinternet.com<br />
TRAD TALK: THE TRADITIONAL MUSIC<br />
FORUM CONFERENCE<br />
23 March Royal Conservatoire of Scotl<strong>and</strong>,<br />
Renfield St, Glasgow<br />
The traditional music community’s annual networking,<br />
information <strong>and</strong> inspiration sharing event, organised by<br />
the <strong>Traditional</strong> <strong>Music</strong> Forum.<br />
Tel. 07825 788 861 | 0131 556 1229<br />
info@traditionalmusicforum.org<br />
www.traditionalmusicforum.org<br />
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL<br />
HARP FESTIVAL<br />
5 - 10 April Merchiston Castle School, Colinton Road,<br />
Edinburgh<br />
An international line-up of top musicians will join the<br />
cream of Scottish players when the Edinburgh<br />
International Harp Festival celebrates the instrument at<br />
this magical series of events.<br />
Tel. 0131 554 0212<br />
office@harpfestival.co.uk<br />
www.harpfestival.co.uk<br />
6 SPRING
GLENFARG FOLK FEAST <strong>2013</strong><br />
12 - 14 April Glenfarg Hotel & Village Hall, Glenfarg<br />
Friendly festival in its 35th year, with exciting an exciting line<br />
up (closing act Karine Polwart!), children’s event, Ceilidh,<br />
original song competition, puff-a-box <strong>and</strong> lots of sessions<br />
<strong>and</strong> sing-a-rounds. All in lovely surroundings.<br />
Tel: 01577 830 611 | 07836 534 564<br />
info@glenfargfolkclub.com<br />
www.glenfargfolkclub.com<br />
THE SCOTTISH FIDDDLE ORCHESTRA IN<br />
ABERDEEN<br />
20 April Aberdeen <strong>Music</strong> Hall<br />
The SFO performs lively <strong>and</strong> original arrangements of<br />
traditional Scottish music, <strong>and</strong> more recent compositions.<br />
Concerts usually also include pipers, dancers <strong>and</strong> singers.<br />
With Bucksburn Juvenile Pipe B<strong>and</strong>.<br />
Tel. 01224 641 122 (Box Office)<br />
secretary@sfo.org.uk • www.sfo.org.uk<br />
www.harpfestival.co.uk
TRADFEST<br />
24 April - 6 May Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street,<br />
Edinburgh, EH1 1SR<br />
Authentic culture combines with contemporary edge in<br />
a spectacular showcase of Scotl<strong>and</strong>’s song, story, crafts,<br />
music <strong>and</strong> dance, celebrating the vibrant arts of tradition<br />
in a feast of entertainment.<br />
Tel. 0131 556 9579 | 0131 652 3272<br />
lindsay@scottishstorytellingcentre.com<br />
www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk<br />
NORTHERN STREAMS <strong>2013</strong><br />
26 - 27 April Edinburgh<br />
Festival celebrating Nordic <strong>and</strong> British music, song <strong>and</strong><br />
dance through concert, workshops <strong>and</strong> sessions. Part<br />
of Edinburgh’s new Tradfest, we have a mix of new <strong>and</strong><br />
returning performers from Denmark, Norway, Sweden <strong>and</strong><br />
Scotl<strong>and</strong><br />
Tel. 07951 918 366<br />
eltmsa@yahoo.co.uk<br />
www.eltmsa.org.uk<br />
www.northernstreams.org<br />
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MAY<br />
GIRVAN FOLK FESTIVAL..........................................3-5 May<br />
FIFESING <strong>2013</strong>: THE FIFE TRADITIONAL<br />
SINGING FESTIVAL.......................................10-12 May<br />
A DAY OF SONG.................................................11 May<br />
STRICHEN FESTIVAL - THE BUCHAN HERITAGE SOCIETY<br />
.......................................................................17-19 May<br />
ORKNEY FOLK FESTIVAL................................23-26 May<br />
KNOCKENGORROCH WORLD CEILIDH 2012<br />
.......................................................................23-26 May<br />
THE BORDER GAITHERIN.....................31 May - 2 June<br />
JUNE<br />
LOANHEAD MUSIC FESTIVAL.......................14-16 June<br />
KEITH FESTIVAL..............................................14-16 June<br />
THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA, EDINBURGH<br />
...........................................................................15 June<br />
JULY<br />
CEÒLAS UIBHIST...............................................7-12 July<br />
25TH STONEHAVEN FOLK FESTIVAL.............11-14 July<br />
DUNEDIN INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE FESTIVAL<br />
.......................................................................21-27 July<br />
THE TRADITIONAL SINGING WEEKEND AT CULLERLIE<br />
.......................................................................26-28 July<br />
SING OR SINK.....................................................27 July<br />
AUGUST<br />
AUCHTERMUCHTY FESTIVAL (<strong>TMSA</strong>)<br />
TRADITIONAL MUSIC WEEKEND.................9-11 August<br />
INNERLEITHEN MUSIC FESTIVAL................16-18 August<br />
MULL OF KINTYRE MUSIC FESTIVAL..........22-25 August<br />
10 SUMMER
GIRVAN FOLK FESTIVAL<br />
3 - 5 May Various Venues<br />
Three concert venues, competitions, ceilidh dance,<br />
children’s events, sessions for tunes <strong>and</strong> songs. Open<br />
stage <strong>and</strong> workshops. Secure campsite.<br />
Tel. 01560 321 102<br />
margaretmacrae@btinternet.com<br />
www.girvanfolkfestival.co.uk<br />
FIFESING <strong>2013</strong>: THE FIFE TRADTIONAL<br />
SINGING FESTIVAL<br />
10 - 12 May Fife Animal Park, Birniefield, Collessie, Fife<br />
A unique opportunity to hear a selection of the finest<br />
exponent of traditional singing to be found today - <strong>and</strong>,<br />
of course, to participate in singing at sessions <strong>and</strong><br />
singarounds.<br />
Tel. 01337 830 773<br />
fifesing@springthyme.myzen.co.uk<br />
peter.shepheard@connectfree.co.uk<br />
www.springthyme.co.uk/fifesing<br />
A DAY OF SONG<br />
11 May The Elphinstone Institute<br />
As part of the University’s May Festival, the Institute is<br />
hosting a day of song with workshops, a talk <strong>and</strong> a<br />
concert, focusing on the songs in the Greig-Duncan Folk<br />
<strong>Song</strong> Collection.<br />
Tel. 01224 272 996<br />
t.a.mckean@abdn.ac.uk<br />
www.abdn.ac.uk/elphinstone<br />
STRICHEN FESTIVAL - BUCHAN HERITAGE SOCIETY<br />
17 - 19 May Ritchie Hall, Strichen, Aberdeenshire<br />
Pre festival dance on Friday night with Steven Carcary<br />
<strong>and</strong> Wayne Robertson. Saturday all day competitions for<br />
traditional song, music, story <strong>and</strong> verse. Prize winners<br />
concert with Robbie Shepherd at 6.30, Ceilidh 9pm.<br />
Farewell Ceilidh Sunday afternoon 2pm.<br />
Tel. 01779 821 301 (ask for Vi May)| 01771 637 344<br />
info@buchanheritagesociety.co.uk<br />
www.buchanheritagesociety.co.uk<br />
ORKNEY FOLK FESTIVAL<br />
23-26 May Centred in Stromness, but events in other<br />
parishes <strong>and</strong> isles<br />
Concerts, ceilidhs, dances, clubs, pub sessions, open<br />
stage, youth concert, fiddlers rally, talks!<br />
Tel. 07543 013 006 | 01856 851 331<br />
info@orkneyfolkfestival.com<br />
www.orkneyfolkfestival.com
KNOCKENGORROCH WORLD CEILIDH <strong>2013</strong><br />
23 - 26 May Knockengorroch Farm, Carsphairn, Castle Douglas<br />
Family friendly world/roots/taditional music festival in a<br />
stunning upl<strong>and</strong> location in the Galloway Hills. Five stages<br />
feature a range of musical genres plus sessions, open mic,<br />
dance tent, workshops, childrens’s activities, cinema,<br />
sauna, hot showers, fireshows, communal bonfire <strong>and</strong><br />
more!<br />
Tel. 01644 460 662<br />
info@knockengorroch.org.uk<br />
www.knockengorroch.org.uk<br />
THE BORDER GAITHERIN<br />
31 May - 2 June Various venues in Coldstream<br />
Join us once again for a memorable weekend of top<br />
quality music, workshops, concerts, sessions <strong>and</strong> singarounds<br />
plus a fantastic late night ‘Session A697’, Open<br />
Stage competitions <strong>and</strong> other performance opportunities.<br />
Town camping. Make Coldstream the’place to be’.<br />
Tel. 01573 224 920| 07714 335 375<br />
bordergaitherin<strong>2013</strong>@gmail.com<br />
www.bordergaitherin.com<br />
LOANHEAD MUSIC FESTIVAL<br />
14 - 16 June Various venues, Loanhead<br />
Now in its 13th year, features pub sessions, concert, open<br />
mic event, workshops, craft fair, plus the ever-popular<br />
<strong>Song</strong>writing <strong>and</strong> Recycled instrument competitions. Flat,<br />
central campsite.<br />
Tel. 07092 876 798<br />
admin@loanheadfest.co.uk<br />
www.loanheadfest.co.uk<br />
KEITH FESTIVAL<br />
14 - 16 June Various venues, Keith<br />
<strong>Traditional</strong> music festival with ceilidhs, concerts,<br />
competitions <strong>and</strong> informal sessions.<br />
Tel. 01542 882 638<br />
kilvrecht21@aol.com<br />
www.keithfestival.btinternet.co.uk<br />
THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA IN<br />
EDINBURGH<br />
15 June Usher Hall, Edinburgh<br />
The SFO performs lively <strong>and</strong> original arrangements of<br />
traditional Scottish music, <strong>and</strong> more recent compositions.<br />
Concerts usually also include pipers, dancers <strong>and</strong> singers.<br />
A memorable event, especially for visitors.<br />
Tel. 0131 228 1155 (Box Office)<br />
secretary@sfo.org.uk<br />
www.sfo.org.uk
CEÒLAS UIBHIST<br />
7 - 12 July Daliburgh School, Daliburgh, South Uist<br />
Summer school offering Gaelic, <strong>Song</strong>, Fiddle, Piping <strong>and</strong><br />
Step Dance with the best tutors in the Gaelic world.<br />
Community festival in the evening with Gaelic as the main<br />
language. Everyone speaks English.<br />
Tel. 01878 700 154<br />
info@ceolas.co.uk<br />
www.ceolas.co.uk<br />
25TH STONEHAVEN FOLK FESTIVAL<br />
11 - 14 July Stonehaven Town Hall <strong>and</strong> various venues<br />
around the town<br />
Nominated <strong>Event</strong> of the Year 2012 <strong>and</strong> now in its 25th<br />
year - Concerts, Ceilidh, Sessions, Workshops, Family<br />
events, Tradition Bearers <strong>and</strong> fun things. Guests include<br />
Dougie MacLean <strong>and</strong> Rura.<br />
Tel. 07811 455 279<br />
admin@stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk<br />
charlie_west@hotmail.com<br />
www.stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk<br />
DUNEDIN INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE<br />
FESTIVAL <strong>2013</strong><br />
21 - 27 July Falkl<strong>and</strong>, Edinburgh, Peebles <strong>and</strong> Stirling<br />
Groups from Belgium, France <strong>and</strong> Germany have been<br />
invited in <strong>2013</strong> to join the Scottish dance groups. Many of<br />
the public performances are free - donations are always<br />
appreciated! Performances in theatres are by paid ticket.<br />
Tel. 07831 857 017<br />
www.dunedindancers.org.uk<br />
enquiries@dunedindancers.org.uk<br />
THE TRADITIONAL SINGING WEEKEND<br />
AT CULLERLIE<br />
26-28 July Cullerlie Farm Park, Echt, Aberdeenshire<br />
A unique celebration, bringing together outst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
traditional singers from Scotl<strong>and</strong>, Engl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Irel<strong>and</strong>.<br />
This weekend includes ceilidhs featuring the guest singers,<br />
singarounds for everyone, workshops <strong>and</strong> a talk.<br />
Tel. 01224 645 486<br />
ianrussell@abdn.co.uk<br />
www.abdn.ac.uk/elphinstone<br />
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SING OR SINK<br />
27 July, 1-5pm Forth & Clyde Canal Cruise from Bairds<br />
Bridge, Applecross St, Glasgow<br />
Join <strong>TMSA</strong> Glasgow Branch on their annual traditional<br />
music <strong>and</strong> song naval outing. Canal Cruise from Glasgow<br />
(Bairds Brae) to Kirkintilloch (Stables) <strong>and</strong> back, BYOB <strong>and</strong><br />
food. £12/£9. Limited numbers so book early!<br />
Tel. 07740 782 404<br />
asc.gc@sky.com • www.tmsa.org.uk -<br />
(Glasgow Branch page)<br />
AUCHTERMUCHTY FESTIVAL (<strong>TMSA</strong>)<br />
TRADITIONAL MUSIC WEEKEND<br />
9 - 11 August Auchtermuchty, Fife<br />
This festival includes concerts, ceilidhs, dances,<br />
competitions, workshops, sessions <strong>and</strong> open air events.<br />
Tickets available on the website or at the Festival Office<br />
Auchtermuchty from 1 July <strong>2013</strong>.<br />
Tel. 01337 860 482<br />
eric_titterington@hotmail.com<br />
www.auchtermuchty-festival.org.uk<br />
INNERLEITHEN MUSIC FESTIVAL<br />
16 - 18 August Innerleithen, Scottish Borders<br />
Great concerts featuring national <strong>and</strong> local stars, plus<br />
workshops, sessions <strong>and</strong> other events. Lovely location<br />
near Edinburgh. <strong>2013</strong> guests include Julie Fowlis, Jeana<br />
Leslie & Siobhan Miller, <strong>and</strong> Paul McKenna B<strong>and</strong>.<br />
Tel. 01721 729 949<br />
imfpublicity@aol.com<br />
www.innerleithenmusicfestival.org<br />
MULL OF KINTYRE MUSIC FESTIVAL<br />
22 - 25 August Victoria Hall, Kinloch Road,<br />
Campbeltown <strong>and</strong> Heritage Centre, Witchburn Road,<br />
Campbeltown, PA28 6JU<br />
The best in Scottish <strong>and</strong> Irish traditional <strong>and</strong> contemporary<br />
music featuring concerts, ceilidhs, pub sessions, open-air<br />
events, children’s entertainment, parades, cultural <strong>and</strong><br />
heritage tours.<br />
Tel. 01586 552 034 | 01586 552 056<br />
mokfest@hotmail.co.uk<br />
www.mokfest.com<br />
14 SUMMER
If you want to list your club or group<br />
on the <strong>TMSA</strong> website?<br />
www.tmsa.org.uk<br />
email: office@tmsa.org.uk<br />
or tel: +44 (0) 7922 533 915<br />
FOLK CLUB LISTINGS 15
ABERDEEN FOLK CLUB<br />
Every Wednesday from 8.30pm<br />
The Blue Lamp, 121 Gallowgate, Aberdeen, AB25 1BU<br />
Monthly guests. Meets all year round. Celebrated 50th<br />
birthday in 2012<br />
Tel. 01224 586 980<br />
aberdeenfolkclub@yahoo.co.uk<br />
p.alex<strong>and</strong>er329@btinternet.com<br />
www.aberdeenfolkclub.co.uk<br />
ALMOND VALLEY FOLK CLUB<br />
Every THIRD Tuesday of each month at 8.00pm<br />
The Mid Calder Inn (aka The Tap Shop), back room<br />
36 Main Street. Mid Calder, West Lothian, EH53 0AW<br />
We are a small, friendly club, offering a mixed programme<br />
of sessions <strong>and</strong> guest night. Full programme on the website,<br />
disabled access. Modest entry <strong>and</strong> membership fees.<br />
Tel. 01506 873 182 | 0131 449 5278<br />
magjam@hotmail.com | trishs46@yahoo.co.uk<br />
http://magjam.webring.com/avfc.html<br />
BLACKFORD FIDDLE GROUP<br />
Every Friday from 7 pm for about 2 hours.<br />
Moray Institute, Blackford, Perthshire<br />
A group for all ages <strong>and</strong> abilities <strong>and</strong> for many instruments<br />
including fiddle, guitar, bass, cello <strong>and</strong> others. Sessions <strong>and</strong><br />
practices led by members <strong>and</strong> worshops with tutors.<br />
All welcome.<br />
Tel. 07900 870 326|01764 663 324<br />
info@blackfordfiddlers.org.uk<br />
www.blackfordfiddlers.org.uk<br />
FALKIRK FOLK CLUB<br />
Every Thursday at 8.00pm<br />
The Tolbooth Tavern, Tolbooth Street, Falkirk, FK1 1NL<br />
A great mix of guest nights, sessions <strong>and</strong> events all year<br />
round. An intimate <strong>and</strong> atmospheric venue in the heart of<br />
town.<br />
Tel. 07535 097 296 (Stuart Miller)<br />
info@falkirkfolkclub.co.uk OR smill@live.co.uk<br />
www.falkirkfolkclub.co.uk<br />
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GLENFARG VILLAGE FOLK CLUB<br />
Every Monday. See website for guest list <strong>and</strong> times.<br />
Glenfarg Hotel, Glenfarg, Perthshire, PH2 9NU<br />
The club meets every Monday with booked guests<br />
approximately three weeks each month <strong>and</strong> a singaround/<br />
session once a month.<br />
Tel. 07727 887 595 | 01334 653 592<br />
info@glenfargfolkclub.com<br />
www.glenfargfolkclub.com<br />
LINLITHGOW FOLK FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION<br />
First Thursday of the month from 8pm<br />
Westport Hotel, Linlithgow<br />
Third Sunday of each month, from 2pm<br />
Black Bitch Tavern, Linlithgow<br />
This friendly mixed session takes place twice each month in<br />
neighbouring venues. Come along, join in, or simply enjoy<br />
listening.<br />
Tel. 01506 844 392 | 01506 847 513<br />
secretary@linlithgowfolk.com<br />
grace_mcclure@hotmail.com<br />
www.linlithgowfolk.com<br />
NITTEN FOLK CLUB<br />
Every Thursday at 8.30pm, 1st Thursday of the month is a guest<br />
night.<br />
The Dean Tavern, 80 Main Street, Newtongrange, Midlothian,<br />
EH22 4NA<br />
Tel. 07850 869 759 (Jim Weatherston)<br />
0131 440 2802 (Ian Duncan)<br />
nittenfolk@btinternet.com<br />
www.nittenfolk.co.uk<br />
PENICUIK FOLK CLUB<br />
Every Tuesday from 8.30 - 11pm (concerts start at 8pm)<br />
The Roadhouse Pub, 136 John Street, Penicuik, Midlothian,<br />
EH26 8NJ<br />
A free informal song <strong>and</strong> tunes session. Singers, <strong>Music</strong>ians<br />
<strong>and</strong> folk who just want to listen are warmly welcomed. Once<br />
monthly it’s a concert instead - see our website for dates.<br />
Tel. 01968 678 610 | 01968 675 521<br />
alan@amroth350.wanadoo.co.uk<br />
davidmbegg@gmail.com<br />
www.penicuikfolk.org.uk<br />
ROLLING HILLS FOLK CLUB<br />
The first <strong>and</strong> third Fridays of the month at 8.30pm<br />
The George & Abbotsford Hotel, High Street, Melrose, TD6 9PD<br />
Tel. 01896 820 340 (Ron Anderson)<br />
rolling.hills1@btinternet.com<br />
www.rollinghillsfolkclub.org.uk<br />
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STONEHOUSE FOLK CLUB<br />
On the second <strong>and</strong> fourth Friday of the month at 8.30pm<br />
Fee - Members £3; non members £4<br />
St. Ninians Church Hall, Vicars Road, Stonehouse, South<br />
Lanarkshire<br />
Stonehouse Folk Club is a bring your own bottle venue. Beers,<br />
Wine, Cider, Soft drinks but no spirits allowed. Children very<br />
welcome<br />
Tel. 01698 359 326| 07889 727 254 (Billy Stewart)<br />
billy.garriongill@gmail.com<br />
www.stonehousefolkclub.co.uk<br />
STRANRAER FOLK CLUB<br />
Every Wednesday at 8.30pm - Midnight<br />
(except over Christmas period)<br />
The Swan Inn, Sheuchan Street, Stranraer<br />
All musicians, singers <strong>and</strong> people who just want to listen are<br />
always warmly welcomed.<br />
Tel. 01776 700 657<br />
For more folk clubs, events <strong>and</strong> sessions visit<br />
www.tmsa.org.uk<br />
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<strong>TMSA</strong> EVENT CALENDAR SURVEY<br />
Thanks for helping us by filling out this survey which will help<br />
us improve this publication <strong>and</strong> other services.<br />
Remember to give us your contact details to be entered<br />
into our quarterly prize draw.*<br />
This survey can also be answered at: www.tmsa.org.uk/events<br />
1. Is this the first time you’ve picked up or looked at the <strong>TMSA</strong> <strong>Event</strong><br />
<strong>Calendar</strong>?<br />
� Yes � No – have picked it up before<br />
2. Can you tell us where you picked up your copy of the <strong>2013</strong> <strong>TMSA</strong><br />
<strong>Event</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong>?<br />
� Leaflet rack<br />
� Downloaded from the <strong>TMSA</strong> website<br />
� Received it through the post<br />
� Picked it up off an information stall<br />
� Got it from a friend/relative<br />
� Picked it up at a traditional arts event<br />
� From a Tourist Information Centre<br />
� Other - please specify:<br />
3. If relevant, where was the information stall, tourist information<br />
centre, leaflet rack or event etc?<br />
4. Do you intend to go to any of the events listed in this publication?<br />
� Yes � No � Still deciding � Already been!<br />
5. What kind of traditional arts events are you interested in?<br />
(tick all that apply)<br />
� Festivals �Workshops � Concerts � Sessions � Ceilidhs<br />
� Other - please specify:<br />
6. What could we do to improve the <strong>TMSA</strong> <strong>Event</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong> in your<br />
opinion?<br />
7. Would you find a similar calendar listing Scottish events around the<br />
world of interest?<br />
� Yes � No � Maybe<br />
8. Would you pay for a hard copy of the <strong>TMSA</strong> <strong>Event</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong> or to<br />
download it from our website?<br />
� Yes � No � Maybe – depends on the price<br />
9. How important is supporting the traditional arts to you?<br />
� Very � Quite � Slightly � Not at all<br />
10. Where do you live?<br />
� Scotl<strong>and</strong> (go to q.12)<br />
� Elsewhere in the UK<br />
� Outside the UK – please specify:<br />
* Prizes are a selection of traditional music CDs or downloads.<br />
All entries received by the end of March, June, September &<br />
December will be entered into the quarter draw. Only one entry<br />
per person per quarter draw allowed.<br />
<strong>TMSA</strong> EVENT CALENDAR SURVEY 19
11. If visiting Scotl<strong>and</strong> can you tell us about where you are staying<br />
<strong>and</strong> how many nights you will be here?<br />
Hotel ___<br />
Bed & breakfast ___<br />
Hostel ___<br />
With friends/family ___<br />
Other – please specify:<br />
12. Was a traditional arts event your main motivation for coming to<br />
Scotl<strong>and</strong>?<br />
� Yes � No<br />
13. Do you mind giving us an idea of level of spending you have<br />
each year with regards to traditional arts whether living in or<br />
visiting Scotl<strong>and</strong>?<br />
�£0-50 � £50-100 �£100-250 �£250-500 �£500+<br />
And now a little bit about yourself if that’s okay…<br />
14. Gender: �Male � Female<br />
15. Age range: � Under 18 � 18-25 � 26-35 � 36-45<br />
� 46-60 � 61-75 � 76 or over<br />
16. Do you consider yourself to have a disability?<br />
� Yes � No<br />
17. What would you say is your occupation/job?<br />
18. If you would like enter the prize draw please give us your name<br />
<strong>and</strong> relevant contact details:<br />
Name:<br />
Address:<br />
Tel: Email:<br />
<strong>TMSA</strong> Membership Number (if applicable):<br />
And finally:<br />
19. Would you like to receive information on <strong>TMSA</strong> membership? �<br />
20. Would you like information about listing in or advertising in the<br />
2014 <strong>Calendar</strong>? �<br />
Return this survey to:<br />
<strong>TMSA</strong> National Office,<br />
c/o The Drill Hall, 30-38 Dalmeny Street, Edinburgh EH6 8RG<br />
Or answer online at www.tmsa.org.uk/events<br />
20 THANKS, YOUR HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!
SEPTEMBER<br />
KIRRIEMUIR FESTIVAL.............................6-8 September<br />
CEÒL CHOLASA................................11-15 September<br />
LINLITHGOW FOLK FESTIVAL...........12-15 September<br />
DOUGLASDALE FOLK FESTIVAL.........13-15 September<br />
THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA, GLASGOW<br />
.................................................................14 September<br />
ISLE OF JURA MUSIC FESTIVAL..........27-30 September<br />
THE DORIC FESTIVAL.........27 September-13 October<br />
OCTOBER<br />
SCOTTISH INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL<br />
................................................................18-27 October<br />
PERTHSHIRE AMBER - THE DOUGIE MACLEAN<br />
FESTIVAL................................25 October-3 November<br />
THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA IN<br />
DUMFRIES.....................................................26 October<br />
NOVEMBER<br />
CARRYING STREAM SESSION..................12 November<br />
FIDDLE <strong>2013</strong>........................................15-17 November<br />
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KIRRIEMUIR FESTIVAL<br />
6 - 8 September Various venues<br />
One of Scotl<strong>and</strong>’s longest running traditional music<br />
festivals. A splendid weekend of ceilidhs, concerts <strong>and</strong><br />
competitions with a lively session scene.<br />
Tel. 01575 540 261 | 01575 573 292<br />
info@kirriefestival.org<br />
www.kirriefestival.org<br />
CEÒL CHOLASA<br />
11 -15 September Colonsay Village Hall<br />
Another wondrous weekend of ceòl <strong>and</strong> craic awaits!<br />
Check our website for details of performers as they are<br />
announced.<br />
Tel. 01951 200 336 (Keith) | 01951 200 157 (Pedie)<br />
ceolkeith@yahoo.co.uk • ceolpedie@yahoo.co.uk<br />
www.ceolcholasa.co.uk<br />
22 AUTUMN<br />
Out Now<br />
CD - MWCDEP001 <strong>and</strong> Limited Edition<br />
Original Vinyl <strong>and</strong> CD - MWCDZET001<br />
Available online at www.makingwaves.uk.com<br />
Marketed & Distributed by: Making Waves Records<br />
“Ringan”, Irel<strong>and</strong>, Bigton, Shetl<strong>and</strong>, ZE2 9JA<br />
T: 01950 422342 F: www.facebook.com/UpHellyAaCd<br />
E: info@makingwaves.uk.com W: www.makingwaves.uk.com
LINLITHGOW FOLK FESTIVAL<br />
12 - 15 September Various venues throughout<br />
Linlithgow<br />
Friendly festival with outdoor stage, canal cruises, outdoor<br />
ceilidh, headline concerts, craft fair, bluegrass day,<br />
gospel session, children’s events <strong>and</strong> sessions galore!<br />
Tel. 01506 844 392 | 01506 847 513<br />
secretary@linlithgowfolk.com<br />
grace_mcclure@hotmail.com<br />
www.linthgowfolk.com<br />
DOUGLASDALE FOLK FESTIVAL<br />
13 - 15 September Various locations, Douglas<br />
The affordable festival. Week-end tickets £15. Concerts,<br />
workshops, pub sessions. Camping must be pre-booked.<br />
Tel. 07851 861 384<br />
carrickmusic@btinternet.com<br />
www.douglasdalefolkfestival.com<br />
THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA IN<br />
GLASGOW<br />
14 September Glasgow Royal Concert Hall<br />
The SFO performs lively <strong>and</strong> original arrangements of<br />
traditional Scottish music, <strong>and</strong> more recent compositions.<br />
Concerts usually include pipers. Dancers <strong>and</strong> singers. Our<br />
popular annual event in Glasgow.<br />
Tel. 0141 353 8000 (Box Office)<br />
secretary@sfo.org.uk • www.sfo.org.uk<br />
ISLE OF JURA MUSIC FESTIVAL<br />
27 - 30 September Various venues around Craighouse<br />
village, Jura - Marquee, Jura Hotel <strong>and</strong> more<br />
This is Jura <strong>Music</strong> Festival’s 20th Year <strong>and</strong> we plan to have<br />
some great celebrations of <strong>Traditional</strong> <strong>Music</strong> <strong>and</strong> Craic!<br />
We hold a Gr<strong>and</strong> Concert of top trad musicians, ceilidhs,<br />
sessions <strong>and</strong> workshops for adults <strong>and</strong> kids alike.<br />
Tel. 01496 820 362 | 07748 466 673<br />
joanemoran@tiscali.co.uk<br />
jurafiddler@hotmail.com<br />
www.juramusicfestival.com<br />
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THE DORIC FESTIVAL<br />
27 September - 13 October North-East Scotl<strong>and</strong><br />
A twa wikk lang splore wi music, sangs <strong>and</strong> stories in<br />
concerts, workshops, exhibitions <strong>and</strong> drama tae<br />
celebrate oor byordinate NE culture. Noo in oor<br />
TWENTIETH YEAR. A warm welcome tae onybody an<br />
aabody!<br />
Tel. 01771 653 320 | 07786 105 586<br />
s<strong>and</strong>y@thedoricfestival.com<br />
info@thedoricfestival.com<br />
www.thedoricfestival.com<br />
SCOTTISH INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING<br />
FESTIVAL: ONCE UPON A JOURNEY<br />
18 - 27 October Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street,<br />
Edinburgh, EH1 1SR<br />
Journey with travellers <strong>and</strong> voyagers: be transported by<br />
Travellers’ Tales that span worlds of geography, fiction <strong>and</strong><br />
l<strong>and</strong>scapes in ten days of enchanting ancient traditions<br />
mixed with modern magic.<br />
Tel. 0131 556 9579 | 0131 652 3272<br />
lindsay@scottishstorytellingcentre.com<br />
www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk<br />
PERTHSHIRE AMBER -<br />
THE DOUGIE MACLEAN FESTIVAL<br />
25 October - 3 November Various venues across<br />
Perthshire. Festival hub <strong>and</strong> Box Office during the festival:<br />
Amber Central, The Royal Hotel, Dunkeld,<br />
A vibrant ten day music festival, which runs across 25<br />
fascinating venues in beautiful autumnal Perthshire.<br />
Acclaimed singer songwriter Dougie MacLean is joined on<br />
stage by an array of musical talent from across the globe.<br />
Tel. 01350 724 261<br />
admin@perthshireamber.com<br />
www.perthshireamber.com<br />
THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA IN<br />
DUMFRIES<br />
26 October DG One Centre, Hoods Loaning, Dumfries<br />
The SFO performs lively <strong>and</strong> original arrangements of<br />
traditional Scottish music, <strong>and</strong> more recent compositions.<br />
Concerts usually include pipers. Dancers <strong>and</strong> singers. A<br />
very popular event in Dumfries.<br />
Tel. 01387 243 550 (Box Office)<br />
secretary@sfo.org.uk • www.sfo.org.uk<br />
24 AUTUMN
CARRYING STREAM SESSION<br />
12 November The Royal Oak, Infirmary Street,<br />
Edinburgh<br />
<strong>TMSA</strong> Edinburgh & Lothians Branch’s annual traditional music<br />
<strong>and</strong> song session commemorating Hamish Henderson’s<br />
legacy. Between 8-11pm, the session is in conjunction with<br />
the Carrying Stream Festival <strong>and</strong> Edinburgh Folk Club.<br />
Tel. 07951 918 366<br />
eltmsa@yahoo.co.uk<br />
www.eltmsa.org.uk<br />
FIDDLE <strong>2013</strong><br />
22 - 24 November The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh<br />
Held over three days, this exciting, fiddle-fuelled weekend<br />
includes concerts, recitals, workshops, talks, stalls, sessions,<br />
festival clubs, <strong>and</strong> ceilidhs. The Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin<br />
runs a full programme of children’s workshops.<br />
Tel. 0131 555 7669<br />
info@scotsfiddlefestival.com<br />
www.scotsfiddlefestival.com
DECEMBER<br />
SOUP SONG..............................................1 December<br />
<strong>TMSA</strong> AGM................................................7 December<br />
SCOTS TRAD MUSIC AWARDS..................7 December<br />
THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA’S HOGMANAY<br />
CELEBRATION......................................... 30 December<br />
JANUARY <strong>2013</strong><br />
CELTIC CONNECTIONS...........16 January-2 February<br />
26 WINTER
SOUP SONG<br />
1 December, from 2pm Avant Gard, King Street,<br />
Glasgow<br />
<strong>TMSA</strong> Glasgow Branch presents its annual soup <strong>and</strong> song<br />
session - warm up the winter <strong>and</strong> your vocal chords! Entry<br />
by donation. From 2pm until 5pm.<br />
Tel. 0774 078 2404<br />
asc.gc@sky.com<br />
www.tmsa.org.uk - Glasgow Branch page<br />
<strong>TMSA</strong> AGM<br />
7 December Aberdeen (venue to be confirmed)<br />
Please check the website for details.<br />
Tel. 07922 533 915<br />
www.tmsa.org.uk<br />
SCOTS TRAD MUSIC AWARDS<br />
7 December Aberdeen<br />
The 11th Scots Trad <strong>Music</strong> Awards will be held in<br />
Aberdeen. Featuring a host of acts from the Scottish<br />
traditional music scene, it will be a great night’s<br />
entertainment.<br />
info@h<strong>and</strong>supfortrad.co.uk<br />
www.scottishcultureonline.com<br />
THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA’S<br />
HOGMANAY CELEBRATION<br />
30 December Usher Hall, Edinburgh<br />
The SFO performs lively <strong>and</strong> original arrangements of<br />
traditional Scottish music, <strong>and</strong> more recent compositions.<br />
Concerts usually include pipers, dancers <strong>and</strong> singers. This<br />
is our event during “Edinburgh’s Hogmanay”.<br />
Tel. 0131 228 1155 (Box Office)<br />
secretary@sfo.org.uk<br />
www.sfo.org.uk<br />
CELTIC CONNECTIONS 2014<br />
16 January - 2 February Glasgow<br />
Celtic Connections is the largest winter music festival of<br />
its kind <strong>and</strong> every January the city comes alive with over<br />
300 folk, roots, world indie, bluegrass, jazz <strong>and</strong> classical<br />
concerts.<br />
Tel. 0141 353 8000<br />
www.celticconnections.com<br />
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CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP<br />
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unemployed, disabled or student in full-time education.<br />
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Index<br />
A<br />
A Day of <strong>Song</strong>....................................................................11<br />
Aberdeen Competition <strong>and</strong> Ceilidh Day..........................6<br />
Aberdeen Folk Club .........................................................16<br />
Almond Valley Folk Club..................................................16<br />
Auchtermuchy Festival (<strong>TMSA</strong>) <strong>Traditional</strong> <strong>Music</strong><br />
Weekend............................................................................14<br />
B<br />
Blackford Fiddle Group....................................................16<br />
The Border Gaitherin.......................................................12<br />
C<br />
Carrying Stream Session...................................................25<br />
Celtic Connections..........................................................27<br />
Ceòl Cholasa.....................................................................22<br />
Ceòlas Uibhist.....................................................................13<br />
D<br />
The Doric Festival...............................................................24<br />
Douglasdale Folk Festival..............................................23<br />
Dunedin International Folk Dance Festival...................13<br />
E<br />
Edinburgh International Harp Festival..............................6<br />
F<br />
Falkirk Folk Club.................................................................16<br />
Fiddle <strong>2013</strong>..........................................................................25<br />
The Fife <strong>Traditional</strong> Singing Festival................................11<br />
G<br />
Girvan Folk Festival............................................................11<br />
Glenfarg Folk Feast..............................................................7<br />
Glenfarg Village Folk Club.........................................17<br />
I<br />
Innerleithen <strong>Music</strong> Festival...............................................14<br />
Isle of Jura <strong>Music</strong> Festival..................................................23<br />
K<br />
Keith Festival.......................................................................12<br />
Kirriemuir Festival................................................................22<br />
Knockengorroch World Ceilidh <strong>2013</strong>.............................12<br />
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L<br />
Linlithgow Folk Festival......................................................23<br />
Linlithgow Folk Festival Association.................................17<br />
Loanhead <strong>Music</strong> Festival..................................................12<br />
M<br />
Mull of Kintyre <strong>Music</strong> Festival............................................14<br />
N<br />
Nitten Folk Club..................................................................17<br />
Northern Streams <strong>2013</strong>........................................................8<br />
O<br />
Orkney Folk Festival...........................................................11<br />
P<br />
Penicuik Folk Club..............................................................17<br />
Perthshire Amber Festival.................................................24<br />
R<br />
Rolling Hills Folk Club..........................................................17<br />
S<br />
Scots Trad <strong>Music</strong> Awards...........................................27<br />
The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra in Aberdeen...............7<br />
The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra in Dumfries................24<br />
The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra in Edinburgh.............12<br />
The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra in Glasgow...............23<br />
The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra, Hogmanay..............27<br />
The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra in Perth.......................5<br />
The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra in York.........................6<br />
Scottish International Storytelling Festival................24<br />
Sgoil Chiùil Na Gàidhealtachd...................................5<br />
Sing or Sink..................................................................14<br />
Singers Gathering <strong>2013</strong>................................................5<br />
Soup <strong>and</strong> <strong>Song</strong>...........................................................27<br />
25th Stonehaven Folk Festival...................................13<br />
Stonehouse Folk Club................................................18<br />
Stranraer Folk Club.....................................................18<br />
Strichen Festival - The Buchan Heritage Society....11<br />
T<br />
TRADFEST................................................................................8<br />
The <strong>Traditional</strong> Singing Weekend at Cullerlie...............13<br />
Trad Talk................................................................................6<br />
<strong>TMSA</strong> AGM..........................................................................27<br />
Tolbooth <strong>Traditional</strong> <strong>Music</strong> Workshops............................5<br />
32 INDEX<br />
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Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd<br />
The National Centre of Excellence in <strong>Traditional</strong> <strong>Music</strong><br />
In High School? Passionate about <strong>Traditional</strong> <strong>Music</strong>?<br />
If you already play to a high st<strong>and</strong>ard, or show genuine potential to do so,<br />
why not audition for Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd?<br />
You will learn from some of the best tutors in Scotl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> play<br />
<strong>and</strong> perform with like-minded young people from across the<br />
country. We are the only Centre of Excellence in Scotl<strong>and</strong><br />
exclusively devoted to <strong>Traditional</strong> <strong>Music</strong>, <strong>and</strong> provide tuition in<br />
accordion, bagpipes, clàrsach, guitar, fiddle, flute,whistle, piano,<br />
m<strong>and</strong>olin, bouzouki <strong>and</strong> Scots, Gaelic <strong>and</strong> contemporary song.<br />
Based in Wester Ross, we cater for students from S1 to S6,<br />
who become residential students of Plockton High School.<br />
for further information please visit<br />
www.musicplockton.org<br />
The National Centre of Excellence in <strong>Traditional</strong> <strong>Music</strong> is fully funded by the Highl<strong>and</strong> Council in<br />
partnership with the Scottish Government’s Department of Education <strong>and</strong> Lifelong Learning
c/o The Drill Hall<br />
30 - 38 Dalmeny Street<br />
Edinburgh EH6 8RG<br />
Scotl<strong>and</strong><br />
office@tmsa.org.uk<br />
+44 (0) 7922 533 915<br />
www.tmsa.org.uk<br />
Established in 1966, the <strong>Traditional</strong> <strong>Music</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Song</strong><br />
Association of Scotl<strong>and</strong> (<strong>TMSA</strong>) is a membership organisation<br />
committed to promote, present <strong>and</strong> preserve the traditional<br />
music <strong>and</strong> song of Scotl<strong>and</strong>.<br />
Our work includes:<br />
• This <strong>Event</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong>, complemented with further listings<br />
on our website<br />
• An annual tour of the BBC Radio Scotl<strong>and</strong> Young<br />
<strong>Traditional</strong> <strong>Music</strong>ian of the Year Competition finalists<br />
• Being a point of contact for many individuals <strong>and</strong><br />
organisations seeking advice <strong>and</strong> information<br />
• Campaigning with other traditional arts organisations for<br />
greater recognition <strong>and</strong> resources<br />
• Providing opportunities for participation for people of<br />
all ages <strong>and</strong> abilities through our local Branches running<br />
festivals, ceilidhs, concerts, competitions <strong>and</strong> workshops<br />
- passing on the tradition from one generation to the next.<br />
Why not join us? See inside for details!<br />
The information in this booklet was provided by each of the events<br />
<strong>and</strong> groups concerned. The <strong>TMSA</strong> accepts no responsibility with<br />
regard to the organising <strong>and</strong>/or running of events listed.<br />
We recommend you check with the supplied contacts for final<br />
details of each event.<br />
The <strong>TMSA</strong> is a Company Limited by Guarantee<br />
Registered in Scotl<strong>and</strong> No: SC199976 <strong>and</strong><br />
recognised as a Scottish Charity SC003819.<br />
The <strong>TMSA</strong> acknowledges project funding from<br />
Creative Scotl<strong>and</strong>.