Rosin at the ready as Shetland Young Fiddler of the Year draws near
Young fiddlers the length and breadth of Shetland are gearing up for the Shetland Young Fiddler of the Year competition in Mareel next weekend (Friday…
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WATCH: String Sisters’ sojourn culminates with stunning performance
Take six of the world’s top female fiddlers, throw in a quartet of piano, bass, guitar and percussion, bring them altogether on a stage and…
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WATCH: String Sisters confirm Lerwick concert
International fiddle group The String Sisters will play their only European concert of the season in Lerwick next month.
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Immaculate performance as Aly and Phil make themselves at home
Last night saw a triumphant performance by Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham as part of Fiddle Frenzy.
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Fiddler Couper shortlisted for Trad Music Award
Isles fiddler Ross Couper has been shortlisted for an Alba Scots Trad Music Award.
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Fiddle Frenzy launches with memorable show
Shetland is a place where scarcely a week goes by without a festival of one sort or another taking place somewhere in the islands. For…
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Fine show of fiddling at Garrison
There was a feast of fiddle playing at the Garrison Theatre last night as the young musicians played in a concert and the titles in
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Girls dominate junior young fiddler competitions
Three young lasses swept the board at the junior section of the Shetland Young Fiddler competition at the Garrison Theatre this morning.
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Young fiddler contest shows music is ‘in safe hands’
Scores of talented musicians will take part in this year’s Shetland Young Fiddler of the Year competition – proving the “musical culture is in safe hands”.
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Henderson comes home for Christmas Spree
Shetland fiddler Kevin Henderson is a master of the instrument, his acclaim is far-reaching and ability the envy of many who pick up the bow.
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Fiddler Reid to make first live recording
Highly-acclaimed Shetland fiddler Jenna Reid has announced she will be recording a live album at her concert in Mareel on Saturday 28th June.
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Frenzy line-up announced
Shetland Arts has announced the concert line-ups for its annual Fiddle Frenzy festival, which runs this year from 3rd to 10th August.
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Hall of fame awaits fiddle great Hunter
The late Willie Hunter will be inducted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Aberdeen.
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