From 19 January to 5 February 2023, Glasgow's annual folk, roots, and world music festival invite over 2,100 musicians from around the globe for eighteen days of spectacular celebration. Revel in live concerts and ceilidhs, explore talks on intricate topics and search out art exhibitions or workshops. Also, there are free events available for everyone to attend!As Creative Director, Donald Shaw has the opportunity to curate over 300 events of various genres. The festival is renowned for its unique ability to bring together one-off lineups and create unprecedented collaborative shows. After a night full of wonderful music, artists gather at Festival Club, where legendary performances take place, as well as spontaneous sessions that often go late into the night.In 2015, the festival was recognized with a prestigious Art and Culture Award at the Inspiring City Awards ceremony. Hosted by The Herald in partnership with the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and People Make Glasgow, these awards recognize those contributing to making Glasgow an amazing city.

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Edinburgh TradFest is a bustling traditional music festival that takes place for two weeks each year in April and May, showcasing the best of Scotland's folk music and tunes from around the globe. You won't want to miss out on this incredible event - experience live performances of songs, dances, stories, plays, films, and more!Edinburgh Tradfest is the perfect event for traditional art enthusiasts, originally launched in 2013 and initially managed by TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) at the Scottish Storytelling Centre. In 2019, The Soundhouse Organisation took over the organization of this exceptional festival.Edinburgh Tradfest 2023 is a veritable celebration of traditional and folk music, showcasing the best talent from Scotland and beyond. From Friday, 28 April, to Monday, 8 May, you can enjoy eleven days of live concerts, workshops, performances, and more - so don't miss out on this spectacular event!

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