When the Isle of Harris Distillery launched their “mainland” ceilidh at The Ubiquitous Chip in Glasgow last year, organisers could not have foreseen that it would be one of the last major events before lockdown. While life has changed drastically as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is not deterring those at the Isle of Harris Distillery from giving a taste of island life, even if it requires a virtual audience. The team has worked together to host a virtual ceilidh this weekend in a bid to lift spirits, support local artists, and bring folk together, with over 200 registering an interest in the event.
Talented Lenzie musician has real sax appeal at Celtic connections
Talented saxophonist Matt Carmichael (21) from Lenzie, has released his first single ahead of two performances at this year’s Celtic Connections festival.
Monday, 18th January 2021, 4:17 pm
Matt, who is currently in his final year at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow, has chosen his composition Spey as the taster from his debut album, Where Will the River Flow, which comes out on March 12.
The former member of the East Dunbartonshire Schools Jazz Orchestra financed the album partly from the prize money he received as the winner of the prestigious UK-wide Peter Whittingham Jazz Award, which encourages young musicians to develop their careers.
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Celtic Connections is going online a week today - for a 19 day festival By Louise Glen
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Updated: 10:19, 08 January 2021
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The Celtic Connections online festival will begin one week today.
Across 19 days, the festival will present over 30 online performances between Friday January 15 and Tuesday February 2 2021.
St Lukes. Picture: Gaelle Beri
World class concerts will be available to view online with some of the biggest names on the Scottish music scene and beyond appearing on screens across the world as part of the winter festival.