About Edinburgh Tradfest
The past, present and future of traditional music
Edinburgh Tradfest Description
TradFest is feast of culture in Edinburgh, Scotland's Festival City & the annual showcase of TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) which is the national network for traditional arts.
Enjoy music, song, dance, storytelling, exhibitions, parades, folk drama, family events, guided walks, talks, arts and crafts, and all as Scotland celebrates the traditional season of May Day /Beltane – the start of summer!
TradFest is rooted in the past yet resonating in the present as it looks at the ways people have been inspired by the traditional arts, often looking at key moments in their lives for a sense of revival and rebirth.
TradFest is organised by TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) which is based at the Scottish Storytelling Centre. The Festival is grateful to its funders – Creative Scotland and City of Edinburgh Council.
But equally we thank all the participating venues and the many artists and organisations who have helped devise the programme.
http://www. tracscotland.org/festivals /tradfest
Reviews
A wee surprise for this year’s festival when @hannahraritymusic joined @thefretless on stage for our closing concert. Can’t wait too do it all again next year. 1-11 May 2020 #savethedates !!
#WhatAVoice from this year’s Festival. This is what an audience member said: ‘I was blown away by What A Voice … I feel humbled to have lived long enough to hear those three incredible singers re-animate the spirits of their great, but seldom heard forebears – what a totally gorgeous band.’ Looking forward to doing it all again next year … 1-11 May 2020
Another lovely memory from this year’s festival - the amazing @johnreischman and the Jay Birds. We will return next year 1-11 May 2020.
We will return next year ... https://edinburghtradfest.com/…/success -for-edinburgh-tradf…
Do you think we could get him for next year’s Tradfest??!!!
#repost @soundhouseorg __________________
... No1 highlight of this weekend’s @knockengorrochfestival : @benjamin.zephaniah with the #RevolutionaryMinds and @amytrue1 (sadly out of shot – sorry Amy!) galvanising the uprising!
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Just to let you know that the Folk Film Gathering at Filmhouse is continuing this week. Find out more here: https://www.filmhousecinema.com/season/fo lk-film-gathering
Two of #Edinburgh’s most famous canines together for the first time ... #calmafterthestorm
Thanks to @thefretlessband for closing @tradfested in style. A sellout show and a big ⭐️ surprise guest in @hannahraritymusic Top night. We’ll be back next May for sure!
Loads of fun @traversetheatre last night with @johnreischman and the Jay Birds. Just one more gig for this year’s Tradfest. We’re back @traversetheatre tonight with @thefretlessband Come and be part of the celebration! * * * *... * * * #tradfest #edinburgh #traditionbearers #tradmusic #folkmusic #musicfestival #festival
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Our closing show is almost here and it is @thefretlessband Tickets are selling fast for this very special gig - @traversetheatre at 8pm - so get your ASAP Tickets via our website
Today at Tradfest ... 5:50 Seachd plus live music from @rachelnewtonmusic @filmhousecinema * 7:30 Hamish Henderson 100... @scottishstorytellingcentre * 8pm @johnreischman and the Jay Birds @traversetheatre * 10:30pm Live music set @traversetheatre * Come and join us! * #musicfestival #filmfestival #edinburgh
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Gorgeous wee iPhone clip from last night’s gig @queens_hall This is #Väsen with one of our favourite tunes: Lilla Kulturbidragsvalsen 💕 More sumptuous strings tonight with @johnreischman and the Jay Birds @traversetheatre * * * *... * * * * #tradfest #edinburgh #traditionbearers #tradmusic #folkmusic #musicfestival #festival #bluegrass
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Fabulous session after our gig at The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh last night. Our session tonight at Traverse Theatre Bar is open to all from 10:30pm and has a #bluegrass theme in honour of tonight’s gig with @johnreischman and the Jay Birds * * * #tradmusic #traditionalmusic #traditionbearers #musicfestival #edinburgh
Daniel Abercrombie of Scottish Storytelling Centre chooses Hamish Henderson 100: A Ceilidh Come All Ye, on tomorrow (Sunday 5 May) as his pic of the festival.
Today at Tradfest, another packed programme coming up at Scottish Storytelling Centre, Filmhouse, The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh and Usher Hall. Artists include: Jenny Lindsay, Folklore Tapes, Glòir, Heidi Talbot, Inge Thomson, Floriane Blancke and Väsen. Come and join us! * * * *... * * * #tradfest #edinburgh #traditionbearers #tradmusic #folkmusic #musicfestival #festival #scandifolk #irishfolk #shetlandmusic #fairisle #folklore #filmfestival
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Only in #edinburgh #quidditch
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