Multi-award winning songwriter and musician, theatre maker and published writer Karine Polwart is a six-time winner at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, including 2018 Folk Singer of the Year. Karine's seventh release, Laws of Motion, recorded alongside long-term collaborators Inge Thomson (accordion) and brother Steven Polwart (guitars), is the latest in an evolving series […]
Singer-songwriter Adam Ross is the prolific mastermind behind the music of Randolph's Leap. Hailing from Nairn, he has been steadily building up an eclectic back-catalogue of uplifting folk-pop - a mixture of solo home recordings and full-band studio epics. One of Scotland's most versatile lyricists, Adam can deliver a riotous party when accompanied by his […]
Glasgow based folksinger, songwriter and ukulele player Claire Hastings has made a name for herself on the folk scene since winning BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year in 2015. She has toured throughout the UK, Europe and New Zealand as a solo artist, and with The Claire Hastings Band, sharing the stage with the […]
The new aerial dance show from All or Nothing and Room 2 Manoeuvre, Heroes explores the cult of celebrity and the fall from grace, the hidden heroes, superheroes and asks, who do we really, actually look up to? Light hearted with something for all the family, the show mixes aerial skills with dance theatre and […]
When the Pied Piper plays his flute the rats run, the greedy mayor rubs his hands and the children dance… Presented by Norwich Puppet Theatre this new humorous and irresistible one-person show combines a skilful mix of puppetry, foot-tapping music and storytelling which will entrance audiences young and old. As one of England's leading companies […]
Ever since he was a small boy, all Evans really wanted was to be recognised by the world as a man of genius. He has, until now, remained thwarted. The world seems increasingly indifferent to true genius of any kind, let alone Evans'. Endlessly distracted by the trivial, we allow the classical tools of grammar, […]
Following on from the success of their debut album 'Symbiosis', Ross Ainslie and Ali Hutton released their second album 'Symbiosis II' in spring 2018 to huge critical acclaim. Winners of the best duo category at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2017 and nominees for the same award in 2018. The full 4-piece touring […]
Folk music's legendary triumvirate of musical magpies Mike McGoldrick, John Doyle and John McCusker are out on the road again in 2019. As winter turns to spring Mike, John and John will wrap up their stint on Transatlantic Sessions for another year and bring you their own blend of top class folk songs, tunes and […]
The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc comprise three master fiddle players from three different and very distinctive Nordic regions. Kevin Henderson (Fiddlers' Bid, Boys of the Lough and Session A9) hails from Shetland; Olav Luksengard Mjelva is an award winning fiddle player from Norway and Anders Hall is an acclaimed exponent of the Swedish fiddle tradition. Together […]
Widely recognised as the compelling vocals of Capercaillie, Karen has been involved in various projects of collaboration worldwide including the BBC series Transatlantic Sessions, where she has filmed tracks with artists like James Taylor, Emmylou Harris and The McGarrigle Sisters. Her stunning rendition of Ae fond kiss; stole the show at the closing ceremony of […]
The unique musicianship of Breabach combines twin bagpipes, fiddle, mandolin, bass and guitar with Gaelic vocals and step dance, and has won them fans across the globe with tours packed full of European festival appearances. The end of 2016 saw them win the Scots Trad Awards, taking away two titles: Folk Band of the Year […]
Dallahan is one of the most thrilling forces in the international folk music scene; heavily rooted in traditional Irish music, but with hugely diverse backgrounds and influences. Tender and delicate songs from Transylvania change to relentlessly punchy Irish dance tunes littered with funk grooves and everything in between. In 2015, the band was nominated for […]
Mànran's music has traditional Celtic roots, and features fiery tunes from fiddle, accordion, flute, uillean and Highland bagpipes bind powerfully to a rhythm section awash with elements of funk, jazz and rock to create some of the most innovative and uplifting instrumental music around. The band was awarded the accolade International Artist of the Year […]
Winner of Best Male Vocalist; International Country Album; Charlie's talent and chart-topping records received the ultimate recognition in 2011 when he was inducted into the British Country Music Hall of Fame. Join us for a memorable evening of beautiful ballads, folk, blues, country, rock ‘n’ roll, pop, gospel and anthems with this immensely talented artist.
An evening of Armenian Storytelling and Music from the Edinburgh International Storytelling Festival. Performed by singer Maryem Tollar, playing the Riqq, and storyteller Dawne McFarlane, the narrative combines with Arabic songs to transport us to the time and place of Anaeet, daughter of a shepherd. She gives a pitcher of water to a hot dusty […]
Dogstar Theatre has teamed up with one of Sweden’s leading independent theatre companies, Profilteatern of Umea, to present the World Premiere of a new comedy Let's Inherit the Earth by one of Scotland's most original playwrights, Elgin-born Morna Pearson. Let's Inherit the Earth is a dark, funny, absurdist take on human responses to climate change, […]
In Twelfth Day, Orcadian fiddler Catriona Price and Peebles harpist Esther Swift provide two distinctly different musical voices. Their fiddle and pedal harp build layer upon layer of a complex and ever-evolving sound, rich with rhythm, harmony and texture. Classically trained, they bring outstanding technical ability plus an adventurous mix of folk, jazz and classical […]
Baghdaddies; exuberant and rampant brand of world music is an exhilarating cocktail of Balkan melodies, ska and latin grooves and sizzling brass played with furious energy and theatrical humour, making them as unforgettable on stage as they are when performing as wandering brass troubadours. They take themselves incredibly seriously so you don't have to...
Uilleann Piping star Calum Stewart and his trio are touring with a much-anticipated new album Tales from the North which celebrates the legends, landscapes, adventures and people that all played an integral part in Calum's childhood in Garmouth. Calum's recent work includes recording with the London Philharmonic Orchestra at Abbey Road studios for composers Thomas […]
Niteworks fuse the Gaelic language and the traditional music that was central to their upbringing on the Isle of Skye with electronica and techno to create an electrifying and genre-defying sound. The band welcomed in the New Year at Edinburgh Hogmanay 2018 providing the music to accompany the fireworks display. They also played to a […]
The Isle of Love is a bittersweet tale of love, loss, recovery and discovery infused with the quirky lyrical genius of Adam Ross’ music. The play addresses the beauty and restorative qualities of island life and also explores why people choose to visit, to remain, to depart and to return. Inspired by the narrative character of the music produced […]
A new Romany musical journey created and led by Simon Thacker (classical guitar), with the much admired Polish cellist Justyna Jablonska and leading Roma exponent, singer/violinist Masha Natanson.
Throughout his life the Estonian shaman and composer, Urmas Sisask, has felt a strong connection to the stars and composed many pieces inspired by stellar constellations. The Grieg Piano duo - Elles van der Heiden and Siebert Nix - play three of his pieces, together with one of Schubert’s, in a special concert-with-slides programme.
Winners of the 2015 Young Folk Award, Talisk are one of the fastest rising bands on the UK folk scene.
Part of the Puppet Animation Festival and presented by Clydebuilt this is a classic story where favourite characters abound – an adventurous Red Riding Hood, an independent Granny, and of course the wonderful Wicked Wolf.
Two-time winner of Scots Singer of the Year, Siobhan Miller is widely regarded as one of the foremost vocalists in Scotland.
An evening of Vivaldi music from the wonderful Dunedin Consort with Cecilia Bernardini, Solo Violin and Director.
Award-winning singer and composer, Luke Daniels, brings his unusual new show to the Universal Hall for the first time. The performance includes his Electrophon machine, that combines Victorian clockwork engineering with digital audio, and used by Luke to create beautifully songs and intriguing instrumental music. This year he performed at Celtic Connections Festival and played […]
Join stand-up comedian, poet, improviser, and TV stalwart Phill Jupitus for over an hour of tales, laughs and diversions.
The marvellous SCO return for their annual summer visit. The programme this year includes work from GRIEG Holberg Suite, Op 40; CRUSELL Clarinet Concerto No 2 in F minor; LARSSON Pastoral Suite, Op 19; SCHUBERT Symphony No 3 in D with Gérard Korsten conducting and Maximiliano Martín on solo clarinet. There’s a distinct Scandinavian flavour […]
The Dime Notes dig back into the blues-drenched sounds of clarinet-driven 1920’s New Orleans jazz, unearthing a repertoire of stomps, blueses, and forgotten gems of the era from musicians such as Johnny Dodds, Jelly Roll Morton and Red Nichols.
Celia and Oliver are in the world's most expensive hotel, drunk on the world's most expensive champagne. They have thirty minutes to make up their minds about a risky proposal that could tear their lives apart.
One of Europe’s finest jazz singers, Tina May, and Italy’s outstanding, internationally acclaimed pianist Enrico Pieranunzi bring an evening of warm, intimate entertainment.
Mànran are one of the best-known and best-loved Scottish bands on the scene today.
Scotland's multi-award winning Blazin' Fiddles return to Universal Hall.
The Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail takes high quality traditional music to places where visitors will be in the peak summer months and is a successful cultural tourism initiative.
Five of Scotland’s most outstanding young traditional musicians are taking part in this innovative project throughout July and August. The Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail takes high quality traditional music to places where visitors will be in the peak summer months and is a successful cultural tourism initiative. This summer the group are performing at venues […]
Puppet State use intimate storytelling, object animation, music and sound to bring the story to life.
Bodysurf Scotland welcomes you to Rise 2016 - a three day festival of contemporary dance and performance at the Universal Hall, Findhorn, 6-8 May.
Widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, Martin Simpson's interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling. His solo shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving.