Edinburgh Tradfest
@edinburghtradfest.com
🟡 The past, present and future of traditional music.
🟡 Save the date - we will return 1 - 11 May 2026.
🟡 More info via: https://edinburghtradfest.com/
🟡 Save the date - we will return 1 - 11 May 2026.
🟡 More info via: https://edinburghtradfest.com/
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Edinburgh, not long now! Soundhouse Winter Festival returns from 27 November - 1 December with an eclectic line-up of some of the very best #LiveMusic from Scotland... ❄️ 🎶 Join us at @traversetheatre.bsky.social to beat the winter blues. Full programme here: www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1
November 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Edinburgh, not long now! Soundhouse Winter Festival returns from 27 November - 1 December with an eclectic line-up of some of the very best #LiveMusic from Scotland... ❄️ 🎶 Join us at @traversetheatre.bsky.social to beat the winter blues. Full programme here: www.soundhousewinterfest.com/programme-1
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Just before Edinburgh's festival season kicks off tomorrow... Those of you who come to our concerts will know that we work very hard on the atmosphere at our gigs. We want everyone to feel welcome: to paraphrase Alasdair Fraser, ‘the vibe is not trivial’. (1/3) #MusicianSky
July 31, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Just before Edinburgh's festival season kicks off tomorrow... Those of you who come to our concerts will know that we work very hard on the atmosphere at our gigs. We want everyone to feel welcome: to paraphrase Alasdair Fraser, ‘the vibe is not trivial’. (1/3) #MusicianSky
Well here we are, exactly 1 month on from where #EdinTradfest25 started and what a joy it's been! 🙏 This year's shenanigans featured:
👏 3171 happy punters
🎶 111 musicians
👶 40 toddlers
🎻 24 concerts
⭐ 7 x 5 star reviews
🎓 4 workshops
🌳 3 pop-up gigs
🎼 3 generations of pipers
💛 1 brilliant festival
👏 3171 happy punters
🎶 111 musicians
👶 40 toddlers
🎻 24 concerts
⭐ 7 x 5 star reviews
🎓 4 workshops
🌳 3 pop-up gigs
🎼 3 generations of pipers
💛 1 brilliant festival
June 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Well here we are, exactly 1 month on from where #EdinTradfest25 started and what a joy it's been! 🙏 This year's shenanigans featured:
👏 3171 happy punters
🎶 111 musicians
👶 40 toddlers
🎻 24 concerts
⭐ 7 x 5 star reviews
🎓 4 workshops
🌳 3 pop-up gigs
🎼 3 generations of pipers
💛 1 brilliant festival
👏 3171 happy punters
🎶 111 musicians
👶 40 toddlers
🎻 24 concerts
⭐ 7 x 5 star reviews
🎓 4 workshops
🌳 3 pop-up gigs
🎼 3 generations of pipers
💛 1 brilliant festival
Well, that's *almost* a wrap on #EdinTradfest25 - we're just putting the finishing touches on our round-up video and reporting, but wanted to celebrate that 2025 saw more audience members than ever before at @traversetheatre.bsky.social (up 15% on 2024), hosting 111 musicians over the Festival. 💛
May 30, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Well, that's *almost* a wrap on #EdinTradfest25 - we're just putting the finishing touches on our round-up video and reporting, but wanted to celebrate that 2025 saw more audience members than ever before at @traversetheatre.bsky.social (up 15% on 2024), hosting 111 musicians over the Festival. 💛
⭐⭐⭐⭐ for Siobhan Miller Band last week!
'From the familiar manner in which many attendees greet one another, to the effusive cheers for the show's organisers, to Miller’s own recollections of learning songs from folk scene grandees, it’s clear that this music cultivates a sense of community...'
'From the familiar manner in which many attendees greet one another, to the effusive cheers for the show's organisers, to Miller’s own recollections of learning songs from folk scene grandees, it’s clear that this music cultivates a sense of community...'
Siobhan Miller cultivates a sense of community through music and storytelling on the closing night of this year's @edinburghtradfest.com
www.theskinny.co.uk/music/live-m...
[review by @maxsefton.bsky.social ]
www.theskinny.co.uk/music/live-m...
[review by @maxsefton.bsky.social ]
Siobhan Miller @ Traverse, Edinburgh: live review - The Skinny
Siobhan Miller cultivates a sense of community through music and storytelling on Edinburgh Tradfest's closing night.
www.theskinny.co.uk
May 19, 2025 at 11:53 AM
⭐⭐⭐⭐ for Siobhan Miller Band last week!
'From the familiar manner in which many attendees greet one another, to the effusive cheers for the show's organisers, to Miller’s own recollections of learning songs from folk scene grandees, it’s clear that this music cultivates a sense of community...'
'From the familiar manner in which many attendees greet one another, to the effusive cheers for the show's organisers, to Miller’s own recollections of learning songs from folk scene grandees, it’s clear that this music cultivates a sense of community...'
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Lucy Farrell & Catherine MacLellan at Edinburgh Tradfest 2025. Brought to you by @soundhouse.org.uk at @traversetheatre.bsky.social
#edinburghtradfest #tradfest2025 #soundhouseorg @edinburghtradfest.com @catherinemaclellan.bsky.social
#soundmixbygrahambodenham #gbaudiouk
#edinburghtradfest #tradfest2025 #soundhouseorg @edinburghtradfest.com @catherinemaclellan.bsky.social
#soundmixbygrahambodenham #gbaudiouk
May 15, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Lucy Farrell & Catherine MacLellan at Edinburgh Tradfest 2025. Brought to you by @soundhouse.org.uk at @traversetheatre.bsky.social
#edinburghtradfest #tradfest2025 #soundhouseorg @edinburghtradfest.com @catherinemaclellan.bsky.social
#soundmixbygrahambodenham #gbaudiouk
#edinburghtradfest #tradfest2025 #soundhouseorg @edinburghtradfest.com @catherinemaclellan.bsky.social
#soundmixbygrahambodenham #gbaudiouk
2 minutes from an extraordinary performance from Pelkkä Poutanen yesterday evening. What a treat for the audiences that joined us. "...it’s enticing, haunting, mesmerising, spiritual and hypnotic.” - Songlines
Find out more about her music: www.petrapoutanen.com #MusicSky #EdinTradfest25
Find out more about her music: www.petrapoutanen.com #MusicSky #EdinTradfest25
May 12, 2025 at 1:08 PM
2 minutes from an extraordinary performance from Pelkkä Poutanen yesterday evening. What a treat for the audiences that joined us. "...it’s enticing, haunting, mesmerising, spiritual and hypnotic.” - Songlines
Find out more about her music: www.petrapoutanen.com #MusicSky #EdinTradfest25
Find out more about her music: www.petrapoutanen.com #MusicSky #EdinTradfest25
And just like that it's the final day of the Festival! 😭 But one final musical Trad-tinerary for those lucky enough to have tickets:
8:15PM: Siobhan Miller Band (SOLD OUT) 🌠
Returns only tonight, get in touch with @traversetheatre.bsky.social for more info: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...
8:15PM: Siobhan Miller Band (SOLD OUT) 🌠
Returns only tonight, get in touch with @traversetheatre.bsky.social for more info: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...
Edinburgh Tradfest
A very special singer to close this year’s festival
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May 12, 2025 at 9:14 AM
And just like that it's the final day of the Festival! 😭 But one final musical Trad-tinerary for those lucky enough to have tickets:
8:15PM: Siobhan Miller Band (SOLD OUT) 🌠
Returns only tonight, get in touch with @traversetheatre.bsky.social for more info: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...
8:15PM: Siobhan Miller Band (SOLD OUT) 🌠
Returns only tonight, get in touch with @traversetheatre.bsky.social for more info: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/202...
Thanks to @sundaypost.com for this great feature on @joydunlop.bsky.social, inspired by our upcoming 2025 Rebellious Truth lecture 'No Wrong Path: A Gaelic Learning Journey' at 2PM.
“We are more proud of our language, our heritage, our culture than ever.”
🗞️ Read: www.sundaypost.com/fp/joy-dunlop/
“We are more proud of our language, our heritage, our culture than ever.”
🗞️ Read: www.sundaypost.com/fp/joy-dunlop/
Joy Dunlop on her unconventional journey into world of trad music
When an old man stopped her as she was leaving a rehearsal for her Gaelic men’s choir in Oban, Joy Dunlop was knackered.
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May 11, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Thanks to @sundaypost.com for this great feature on @joydunlop.bsky.social, inspired by our upcoming 2025 Rebellious Truth lecture 'No Wrong Path: A Gaelic Learning Journey' at 2PM.
“We are more proud of our language, our heritage, our culture than ever.”
🗞️ Read: www.sundaypost.com/fp/joy-dunlop/
“We are more proud of our language, our heritage, our culture than ever.”
🗞️ Read: www.sundaypost.com/fp/joy-dunlop/
Sunday Funday! ☕ Your penultimate musical Trad-tinerary awaits:
11AM: Pibroch masterclass with Allan Macdonald
2PM: Rebellious Truth 25: Joy Dunlop + Fraser Fifield
6:30PM: Pelkkä Poutanen
8:15PM: ETF Spotlight: Miwa Nagato-Apthorp, Parsisonic, Dlù
More info: httpedinburghtradfest.com/schedule...
11AM: Pibroch masterclass with Allan Macdonald
2PM: Rebellious Truth 25: Joy Dunlop + Fraser Fifield
6:30PM: Pelkkä Poutanen
8:15PM: ETF Spotlight: Miwa Nagato-Apthorp, Parsisonic, Dlù
More info: httpedinburghtradfest.com/schedule...
Edinburgh Tradfest
All shows for this year's Edinburgh Tradfest. 11 days of great traditional music in Edinburgh. 3-13 May 2024
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May 11, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Sunday Funday! ☕ Your penultimate musical Trad-tinerary awaits:
11AM: Pibroch masterclass with Allan Macdonald
2PM: Rebellious Truth 25: Joy Dunlop + Fraser Fifield
6:30PM: Pelkkä Poutanen
8:15PM: ETF Spotlight: Miwa Nagato-Apthorp, Parsisonic, Dlù
More info: httpedinburghtradfest.com/schedule...
11AM: Pibroch masterclass with Allan Macdonald
2PM: Rebellious Truth 25: Joy Dunlop + Fraser Fifield
6:30PM: Pelkkä Poutanen
8:15PM: ETF Spotlight: Miwa Nagato-Apthorp, Parsisonic, Dlù
More info: httpedinburghtradfest.com/schedule...
Ta-da! Today's musical Trad-tinerary:
11AM: Tune writing workshop with Adam Sutherland
3PM: Claire Hastings: relaxed performance suitable for all ages
6:30PM: Rhona Stevens & Joseph Peach
8:15PM: Finlay Macdonald Band
10:15PM: Late Night Session led by Ciaran Ryan
🎫 edinburghtradfest.com/schedule
11AM: Tune writing workshop with Adam Sutherland
3PM: Claire Hastings: relaxed performance suitable for all ages
6:30PM: Rhona Stevens & Joseph Peach
8:15PM: Finlay Macdonald Band
10:15PM: Late Night Session led by Ciaran Ryan
🎫 edinburghtradfest.com/schedule
May 10, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Ta-da! Today's musical Trad-tinerary:
11AM: Tune writing workshop with Adam Sutherland
3PM: Claire Hastings: relaxed performance suitable for all ages
6:30PM: Rhona Stevens & Joseph Peach
8:15PM: Finlay Macdonald Band
10:15PM: Late Night Session led by Ciaran Ryan
🎫 edinburghtradfest.com/schedule
11AM: Tune writing workshop with Adam Sutherland
3PM: Claire Hastings: relaxed performance suitable for all ages
6:30PM: Rhona Stevens & Joseph Peach
8:15PM: Finlay Macdonald Band
10:15PM: Late Night Session led by Ciaran Ryan
🎫 edinburghtradfest.com/schedule
Approx. 1 min of exquisite heartbreak from Ellie Beaton last night, BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2025 💛 with Luc McNally on guitar. #MusicianSky #Music #LiveMusic
Still time to join us at @traversetheatre.bsky.social for moments like this, programme: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule
Still time to join us at @traversetheatre.bsky.social for moments like this, programme: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule
May 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Approx. 1 min of exquisite heartbreak from Ellie Beaton last night, BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2025 💛 with Luc McNally on guitar. #MusicianSky #Music #LiveMusic
Still time to join us at @traversetheatre.bsky.social for moments like this, programme: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule
Still time to join us at @traversetheatre.bsky.social for moments like this, programme: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule
Fridaaaay again! 🎉 Today's musical Trad-tinerary:
6:30PM Catherine MacLellan & Lucy Farrell 🎻 Quietly brilliant songcraft
8:15PM Kathleen MacInnes 🎶 One of Scotland’s national treasures (SOLD OUT)
10:15PM Late Night Session 🌃 Led by Sasha Stolasz & Abi Sandy
🎫 Book: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule
6:30PM Catherine MacLellan & Lucy Farrell 🎻 Quietly brilliant songcraft
8:15PM Kathleen MacInnes 🎶 One of Scotland’s national treasures (SOLD OUT)
10:15PM Late Night Session 🌃 Led by Sasha Stolasz & Abi Sandy
🎫 Book: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule
May 9, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Fridaaaay again! 🎉 Today's musical Trad-tinerary:
6:30PM Catherine MacLellan & Lucy Farrell 🎻 Quietly brilliant songcraft
8:15PM Kathleen MacInnes 🎶 One of Scotland’s national treasures (SOLD OUT)
10:15PM Late Night Session 🌃 Led by Sasha Stolasz & Abi Sandy
🎫 Book: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule
6:30PM Catherine MacLellan & Lucy Farrell 🎻 Quietly brilliant songcraft
8:15PM Kathleen MacInnes 🎶 One of Scotland’s national treasures (SOLD OUT)
10:15PM Late Night Session 🌃 Led by Sasha Stolasz & Abi Sandy
🎫 Book: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for Hartwin Trio at #EdinTradfest25!
"From the epic melodies of opening number ‘In the Mountains’ to the sweet ‘Eagle Feather,’ buoyed along on Escartin’s plucked notes, this is music to set adventures to, be it an elegant indie film or a Studio Ghibli fable..."
📖 theqr.co.uk/2025/05/06/h...
"From the epic melodies of opening number ‘In the Mountains’ to the sweet ‘Eagle Feather,’ buoyed along on Escartin’s plucked notes, this is music to set adventures to, be it an elegant indie film or a Studio Ghibli fable..."
📖 theqr.co.uk/2025/05/06/h...
May 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for Hartwin Trio at #EdinTradfest25!
"From the epic melodies of opening number ‘In the Mountains’ to the sweet ‘Eagle Feather,’ buoyed along on Escartin’s plucked notes, this is music to set adventures to, be it an elegant indie film or a Studio Ghibli fable..."
📖 theqr.co.uk/2025/05/06/h...
"From the epic melodies of opening number ‘In the Mountains’ to the sweet ‘Eagle Feather,’ buoyed along on Escartin’s plucked notes, this is music to set adventures to, be it an elegant indie film or a Studio Ghibli fable..."
📖 theqr.co.uk/2025/05/06/h...
WEEKEND WORKSHOPS! 🎶 🎼
Sat 10 May, 11AM: Tune writing with Adam Sutherland
Sat 10 May, 1:30PM: Storytelling for Musicians
Sun 11 May, 11AM: Pibroch masterclass with Allan Macdonald
🗺️At both the @traversetheatre.bsky.social and @scotstorycentre.bsky.social
🎫 Book: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule
Sat 10 May, 11AM: Tune writing with Adam Sutherland
Sat 10 May, 1:30PM: Storytelling for Musicians
Sun 11 May, 11AM: Pibroch masterclass with Allan Macdonald
🗺️At both the @traversetheatre.bsky.social and @scotstorycentre.bsky.social
🎫 Book: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule
May 8, 2025 at 10:23 AM
WEEKEND WORKSHOPS! 🎶 🎼
Sat 10 May, 11AM: Tune writing with Adam Sutherland
Sat 10 May, 1:30PM: Storytelling for Musicians
Sun 11 May, 11AM: Pibroch masterclass with Allan Macdonald
🗺️At both the @traversetheatre.bsky.social and @scotstorycentre.bsky.social
🎫 Book: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule
Sat 10 May, 11AM: Tune writing with Adam Sutherland
Sat 10 May, 1:30PM: Storytelling for Musicians
Sun 11 May, 11AM: Pibroch masterclass with Allan Macdonald
🗺️At both the @traversetheatre.bsky.social and @scotstorycentre.bsky.social
🎫 Book: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule
A short clip for you lovely #MusicSky folks, The Traveling Janes from last night in @traversetheatre.bsky.social 2. 🧼♪ Thanks to the Janes and the Hot Seats the night before we were blessed with two washboards in 24 hours!!
Still loads coming up at #EdinTradfest25: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule
Still loads coming up at #EdinTradfest25: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule
May 8, 2025 at 9:17 AM
A short clip for you lovely #MusicSky folks, The Traveling Janes from last night in @traversetheatre.bsky.social 2. 🧼♪ Thanks to the Janes and the Hot Seats the night before we were blessed with two washboards in 24 hours!!
Still loads coming up at #EdinTradfest25: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule
Still loads coming up at #EdinTradfest25: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule
🌞 The sun is shining on another day, and today's #MusicSky Trad-tinerary is as follows:
6:30PM: Ellie Beaton 🎶 An hour in the company of this year’s BBC Scotland Young Trad Winner
8:15PM: Seckou Keita 🌟 Uplifting music from the master kora player
Info & tickets: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule
6:30PM: Ellie Beaton 🎶 An hour in the company of this year’s BBC Scotland Young Trad Winner
8:15PM: Seckou Keita 🌟 Uplifting music from the master kora player
Info & tickets: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule
May 8, 2025 at 8:59 AM
🌞 The sun is shining on another day, and today's #MusicSky Trad-tinerary is as follows:
6:30PM: Ellie Beaton 🎶 An hour in the company of this year’s BBC Scotland Young Trad Winner
8:15PM: Seckou Keita 🌟 Uplifting music from the master kora player
Info & tickets: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule
6:30PM: Ellie Beaton 🎶 An hour in the company of this year’s BBC Scotland Young Trad Winner
8:15PM: Seckou Keita 🌟 Uplifting music from the master kora player
Info & tickets: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule
Go #BehindTheScenes and grab a coffee with Kathleen Macinnes ahead of her gig on Friday 9 May! ☕Featuring songs she wants to include on a new record, and some of the old favourites... Come and take part in the start of this highly anticipated project. 🎫 Book: www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...
May 7, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Go #BehindTheScenes and grab a coffee with Kathleen Macinnes ahead of her gig on Friday 9 May! ☕Featuring songs she wants to include on a new record, and some of the old favourites... Come and take part in the start of this highly anticipated project. 🎫 Book: www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...
A wee clip of Compliance from The Hot Seats 💥🎶 We hope you comply with our wishes and join us again tonight 😁 Today's musical Trad-tinerary starts with The Traveling Janes at 6:30PM, then Beth Malcolm closes the night with Folkmosis. 🎫 See everything to come: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule #MusicSky
May 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM
A wee clip of Compliance from The Hot Seats 💥🎶 We hope you comply with our wishes and join us again tonight 😁 Today's musical Trad-tinerary starts with The Traveling Janes at 6:30PM, then Beth Malcolm closes the night with Folkmosis. 🎫 See everything to come: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule #MusicSky
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The Hot Seats @edinburghtradfest.com @traversetheatre.bsky.social
May 6, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The Hot Seats @edinburghtradfest.com @traversetheatre.bsky.social
An excerpt from last night's Special Commission by Mary Macmaster, 'For the Love of Trees' - here playing Cumha Crann Nan Teud (The Lament for the Harp Tree) with Ciaran Ryan 🎶
Still tons of juicy musical goodness like this to come, check the programme here: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule #MusicSky
Still tons of juicy musical goodness like this to come, check the programme here: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule #MusicSky
May 6, 2025 at 1:20 PM
An excerpt from last night's Special Commission by Mary Macmaster, 'For the Love of Trees' - here playing Cumha Crann Nan Teud (The Lament for the Harp Tree) with Ciaran Ryan 🎶
Still tons of juicy musical goodness like this to come, check the programme here: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule #MusicSky
Still tons of juicy musical goodness like this to come, check the programme here: edinburghtradfest.com/schedule #MusicSky
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May 5, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Catch-up with our latest MNS FESTIVALS! edition (published on 2 May) - which features on the cover Divergence who played @edinburghtradfest.com which runs until 12 May - and is packed inside with Scottish music festival news - read it @ www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/70360768/mns-festivals-may25-2
MNS FESTIVALS (May25-2)
Here's the latest MNS FESTIVALS! supplement from the MUSIC NEWS Scotland team - enjoy:)
You can read MUSIC NEWS Scotland, MNS FESTIVALS!
www.yumpu.com
May 6, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Catch-up with our latest MNS FESTIVALS! edition (published on 2 May) - which features on the cover Divergence who played @edinburghtradfest.com which runs until 12 May - and is packed inside with Scottish music festival news - read it @ www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/70360768/mns-festivals-may25-2
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On Wednesday join Sangstream Scots Folk Choir.
Songs from the people of Scotland; voices of the excluded, the marginalised, the feared & the fearful, the enchanted & the enchanters, the mothers, the fathers, the workers, the children- let them all be heard.
@edinburghtradfest.com 🎟️ shorturl.at/Eqt9X
Songs from the people of Scotland; voices of the excluded, the marginalised, the feared & the fearful, the enchanted & the enchanters, the mothers, the fathers, the workers, the children- let them all be heard.
@edinburghtradfest.com 🎟️ shorturl.at/Eqt9X
May 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
On Wednesday join Sangstream Scots Folk Choir.
Songs from the people of Scotland; voices of the excluded, the marginalised, the feared & the fearful, the enchanted & the enchanters, the mothers, the fathers, the workers, the children- let them all be heard.
@edinburghtradfest.com 🎟️ shorturl.at/Eqt9X
Songs from the people of Scotland; voices of the excluded, the marginalised, the feared & the fearful, the enchanted & the enchanters, the mothers, the fathers, the workers, the children- let them all be heard.
@edinburghtradfest.com 🎟️ shorturl.at/Eqt9X