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Scottish folk-fusion duo set to perform at top festival for first time

The Laurettes is a home-grown act to look out for in 2024 - they have gone from playing in their local pub to singing the country into the new year…

The National (Scotland)

Preparations underway as world-renowned music festival set to return

PREPERATIONS are well underway for the world-renowned Celtic Connections in Glasgow.

The National (Scotland)

The essential A to Z of Celtic Connections 2024 to beat the winter blues

POISED to dispel the January blues in a joyful celebration of musical talent is Celtic Connections, Europe’s premier winter festival.

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Gaelic and traditional music is booming, Scottish artists say

SCOTLAND’S traditional music scene has never been as strong as it is now, according to one of the genre’s top bands.

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Alison Thewliss: Brexit has short-changed Scotland while Tory 'levelling up' diverts money to wealthy Conservative areas

In her column for the Daily Record, Glasgow Central MP Alison Thewliss says Levelling Up has failed the city she represents.

Daily Record

Gaelic singer Gillebrìde MacMillan on his new album and keeping the language relevant

GAELIC singer-songwriter Gillebrìde MacMillan is set to release a new album ahead of his concert at Celtic Connections.

The National (Scotland)

Colin MacIntyre is 'wrapping a bow' around his early work at Mull Historical Society

The musician and writer will play his first two albums Loss and Us at Celtic Connections and release a huge 85-track anthology Archaeology: Complete Recordings 200-2004 later in February

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'I’ve never done this before': Colin MacIntyre talks Celtic Connections and his roots

COLIN MacIntyre, like many of us, decided to get a dog during lockdown. He’s walking the bouncy Cockapoo while we talk about delving into his…

The National (Scotland)

Five of the best still to come at Celtic Connections

Here are five top picks for Celtic Connections...

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Limited-edition whisky unveiled to celebrate 30 years of Celtic Connections

Europe’s winter music festival announces the release of a limited-edition whisky bottle, Grace Notes, in honour of their 30th anniversary.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow's Celtic Connections launches as it celebrates 30 years - what's on and where

Europe’s premier winter music festival returns to Glasgow running from Thursday, January 19 until Sunday, February 5, with top performances taking place across the city.

Glasgow Live

‘It’s a spiritual experience’: the whirlwind rise of Orchestral Qawwali Project

Their take on a 700-year-old song went viral during lockdown, they’ve sold out the Southbank Centre and collaborated with Nitin Sawhney. Duo Abi Sampa and Rushil Ranjan discuss how they’re giving ancient sacred music a new lease of life

The Guardian - UK

Celtic Connections 2023 tickets on sale as lineup announced for 30th anniversary

Celtic Connections will return to Glasgow for its 30th edition in January 2023, and is set to welcome a broad range of folk and roots musicians from all over the world

Glasgow Live

Royal Concert Hall to receive £2m revamp from Glasgow City Council

GLASGOW Life has announced the city’s Royal Concert Hall will receive an investment of more than £2 million from Glasgow City Council’s capital…

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Glasgow's West End festivals gets green light with Mela set for return

The Mela has not been held in person since 2019 and has been approved, along with this weekend's Dandelion festival, a three-day event featuring live music taking place in Kelvingrove Park

The Independent UK

Arts festivals to share £2m fund as part of post-pandemic recovery

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe received the largest grant with money also going to the city’s film festival and Celtic Connections in Glasgow.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow city centre to witness spectacular Viking torch-lit march tonight

The march is being hosted by Celtic Connections as part of a celebration of Shetland 550 - with February marking 550 years since Shetland was annexed from Norway to Scotland.

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