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# BirnamCD

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- [BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2027 is open for entries](https://www.birnamcd.com/bbc-radio-scotland-young-traditional-musician-award-2027-is-open-for-entries/) - BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2027 is open for entries The BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year remains the prestigious award for young traditional musicians in Scotland. The competition final takes place during the Celtic Connections Festival, and a place in the final can be the perfect way to kickstart
- [Showcase Scotland 2024: Wide Days event opportunity](https://www.birnamcd.com/showcase-scotland-2024-wide-days-event-opportunity/) - Post content courtesy of Showcase Scotland. Hello Artists, Made in Scotland Gigs is a new music strand of the Made in Scotland showcase. Hosted in partnership with the Wide Days music convention, it takes place on 14 and 15 of August at La Belle Angele, Edinburgh. Each night, four acts based in Scotland, from across
- [WOMEX 2024 - Call for Artists applications now open!](https://www.birnamcd.com/womex-2024-call-for-artists-applications-now-open/) - Post content courtesy of Hands Up For Trad. See the original post here. WOMEX 2024 will be held in Manchester 23-27th October. Proposals can be submitted in four categories: Showcase – for artists Club Summit – for DJs and Producers Film – for filmmakers Conference – for music professionals You can apply through www.womex-apply.com. Applications close on
- [Tasgadh Funding Application Deadline - January 26th](https://www.birnamcd.com/tasgadh-funding-application-deadline-january-26th/) - Courtesy of Tasgadh Tasgadh is a fund devolved from Creative Scotland, managed by Fèisean nan Gàidheal and open to organisations and individuals. Tasgadh is designed to provide support for traditional artists and organisations to create, perform, tour and showcase work. The fund can also support professional development and learning projects. Tasgadh cannot support the purchase
- [JAZZAHEAD! 2024 BURSARIES](https://www.birnamcd.com/jazzahead-2024-bursaries/) - Courtesy of Glasgow Jazz Festival Funding for bursaries to attend jazzahead! 2024 Bursaries are available for Scotland-based artists or their Scotland-based representatives to attend jazzahead! 2024 in Bremen, Germany (Thursday 11 – Saturday 13 April 2024). The bursaries are funded by The National Lottery through Creative Scotland and administered by Glasgow Jazz Festival. The deadline
- [VOTING OPEN NOW - MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards](https://www.birnamcd.com/voting-open-now-mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards/) - Public voting is now open for the 21st MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards! This year’s awards sees 110 artists and organisations nominated across 22 categories, a strong reminder of the vibrance and variety at play across Scotland’s folk and traditional music scene. Voting is open now and closes on Sunday 19th November. To vote,
- [TMF seeking new trustees for Board of Directors](https://www.birnamcd.com/tmf-seeking-new-trustees-for-board-of-directors/) - Text provided by the Traditional Music Forum. The Traditional Music Forum (TMF) is seeking new trustees to join the organisation's Board of Directors. The main responsibilities of the Board include governance, advocacy, strategic direction, as well as ensuring the legal and ethical commitments and standards of the organisation are met. Meetings are held quarterly
- [Hit The Road open for applications](https://www.birnamcd.com/hit-the-road-open-for-applications/) - Hit The Road open for applications. Hit The Road is a touring project in Scotland for 14-19 year old aspiring performers who are at an early state in their music career. The project organises 3 tours of Scotland, each themed by music genre. Acts of all genres will be involved in training and rehearsing before
- [Merry Xmas & Happy New Year](https://www.birnamcd.com/merry-xmas-happy-new-year/) - Merry Xmas & Happy New Year - We’re closed from 5pm today (23.12.21) and open on Wednesday 5th January. We hope that you all have a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year wherever you are. Stay safe and we look forward to working with you in 2022. Very best wishes The Birnam Team
- [MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2021](https://www.birnamcd.com/mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards-2021/) - Nominations are open for MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2021. The Trad Music Awards provide an opportunity to highlight and promote Scotland’s rich traditional music scene. The Nominations and Voting processes are in two stages: This nomination stage will close on Sunday 17th October with the voting period opening online on Monday 1st November
- [Youth Music NextGen Fund](https://www.birnamcd.com/youth-music-nextgen-fund/) - The Youth Music NextGen Fund offers young creatives grant funding of up to £2,500 to make their ideas happen. The fund is open to 18-25yr olds (and under 30s who identify as Disabled) and aims to help emerging musicians/people working towards a career in the music industries, but who lack key contacts, resources, funding, for
- [Scottish Awards for New Music 2021 – Nominations now open.](https://www.birnamcd.com/scottish-awards-for-new-music-2021-nominations-now-open/) - Scottish Awards for New Music 2021 – Nominations now open. New Music Scotland is a network of artists, ensembles, orchestras, composers, creators, music educators, sound artists, musicians, producers, promoters and anyone who believes in the importance and value of creating new music in Scotland. The New Music Awards provide an opportunity to recognise and celebrate
- [Global Music Match - open for applications](https://www.birnamcd.com/global-music-match-open-for-applications/) - Global Music Match is now open for applications. Global Music Match (GMM) launched in 2020 as a pilot initiative. Recognising the many COVID-19 challenges, GMM aims to raise the profile of artists across international markets using social media and peer-to-peer collaboration. It supports opportunities and networks for export-ready artists internationally and encourages cross border artist
- [The Gordon Duncan Experience looking for talented young musicians](https://www.birnamcd.com/gordonduncanexperienceyoungmusicians/) - The Gordon Duncan Experience is looking for talented young musicians and budding composers from all over Scotland to take part in a brand new composition project. Young Musicians are invited to audition for the Gordon Duncan Experience Composition Project by Sunday 14th March. Scotland’s Celtic Big Band is inviting musicians aged 14-21 of intermediate level
- [Feis Rois Youth Small Grants Scheme](https://www.birnamcd.com/feis-rois-youth-small-grants-scheme/) - The Feis Rois Youth Small Grants Scheme: Folk and Traditional Music fund opens for applications on Friday 29th January. The Youth Small Grants Scheme is part of a Scottish Government Covid-19 Funding Package aimed at supporting the arts. Feis Rois, one of several organisations awarded funding through the Small Grants Scheme, has a fund budget
- [Christmas and New Year](https://www.birnamcd.com/christmas-and-new-year/) - Christmas and New Year - Our office is open until Wednesday the 23rd but we won’t be processing any new work from Friday 18th through to Monday January 4th. A big thank you to all the artists we have worked with throughout the year – we look forward to working with you all in 2021.
- [Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers](https://www.birnamcd.com/hardship-fund-for-creative-freelancers/) - The Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers reopened on Tuesday 10 November. The fund aims to support freelance creative professionals working in the arts and creative sector in Scotland who are experiencing immediate financial difficulty due to the loss of income as a result of COVID-19. It offers a one-off monetary contribution to those who are
- [Nominations open for MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards](https://www.birnamcd.com/nominations-open-for-mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards/) - Public Nominations open for MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2020. Nominations are invited for the following awards: Music Tutor of the Year, sponsored by Creative Scotland Gaelic Singer of the Year, sponsored by The Highland Society of London Album of The Year, sponsored by Birnam CD Up & Coming artist of the Year, sponsored
- [New Music Support Fund for Folk In Crisis](https://www.birnamcd.com/new-music-support-fund-for-folk-in-crisis/) - New Music Support Fund for Folk In Crisis Launches In Scotland To Help Musicians and Music Production Professionals. Stonehaven Folk Club has teamed up with Hands Up For Trad to start up a fund to help support Folk musicians and music production staff living in Scotland during the crisis. The Folk Club is providing 20
- [PRS Open Fund for Music Creators](https://www.birnamcd.com/prs-open-fund-for-music-creators/) - The PRS Open Fund for Music Creators supports the development of songwriters and composers of all genres and backgrounds who are at different stages of their career. The deadline for applications is 6pm on 5th October 2020. The fund, which offers grants of up to £5,000, can support projects by songwriters, composers, or artists, bands,
- [Help Musicians - Do It Differently Fund now open](https://www.birnamcd.com/help-musicians-do-it-differently-fund-now-open/) - Help Musicians – Do It Differently Fund now open for applications. The third round of the Covid-adapted Do It Differently Fund offers musicians a vital package of support to further their creative output, build their business skills and explore ways to maintain their wellbeing during this challenging time. Fund awardees receive a grant of £3,000
- [SAY Award 2020 - open for submissions](https://www.birnamcd.com/say-award-2020-open-for-submissions/) - SAY Award 2020 – open for submission. The Scottish Album of the Year Award 2020 is open for submissions for Scottish Albums released between 1st April 2019 and 31st May 2020. Since its inauguration in 2012, The SAY Award has grown to become Scotland’s most popular and prestigious music prize. The award covers all genres
- [BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2021](https://www.birnamcd.com/bbc-radio-scotland-young-traditional-musician-2021/) - Applications are open for the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2021. Applicants between the ages of 16 and 27, either a singer or instrumentalist, are asked to submit audio and video playing traditional Scottish Music. A panel of judges will review all entries and select a shortlist of 12 entrants by early July. The
- [GDMT 2020 Performance Award Funding](https://www.birnamcd.com/gdmt-2020-performance-award-funding/) - The GDMT 2020 Performance Award Funding is open to self-employed, professional Scottish traditional musicians who have limited savings and require some financial assistance – successful applicants will receive an award of £250. The Gordon Duncan Memorial Trust (GDMT) was formed, as a tribute to Gordon, following his tragic death in 2005. The Trust aims to
- [Coronavirus Support and Information for Musicians](https://www.birnamcd.com/coronavirus-support-and-information-for-musicians/) - Coronavirus Support and Information for Musicians – For musicians based in Scotland the Traditional Music Form has compiled a very useful resource which provides information on a wide range of topics. For example, funding/financial help via Creative Scotland Bridging Bursary fund, Musicians’ Union Coronavirus Hardship fund, PRS Emergency Relief fund, Help Musicians: Coronavirus Hardship fund.
- [Funding opportunity - Jerwood Bursaries](https://www.birnamcd.com/funding-opportunity-jerwood-bursaries/) - Funding opportunity - Jerwood Bursaries provide funding of up to £1,250 to expand and invigorate artistic practice, enabling artists to experiment with new ideas and undertake professional development activity. This might include exploring new materials or collaborations, specialist mentoring, or participation in professional training, conferences and workshops. Applications are particularly welcome for: mentoring, coaching, critical
- [Contemporary Music For All - Open Rehearsal](https://www.birnamcd.com/contemporary-music-for-all-open-rehearsal/) - Contemporary Music For All - CoMA Glasgow – Open Rehearsal for players of any instrument and ability. CoMA Glasgow is a new, open and welcoming contemporary music ensemble for players of all instruments and abilities, supported by professional musicians, composers and an impressive library of music. CoMA Glasgow is part of the well-established CoMA (Contemporary
- [Merry Christmas and Happy New Year](https://www.birnamcd.com/merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year-2/) - Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year We will be closed from 5pm Friday 20th December and we will re-open at 9am on Monday 6th January 2020. We hope you all have a lovely time over the festive season and we look forward to working with you in 2020. Very best
- [Transmission Fund](https://www.birnamcd.com/transmission-fund/) - The Help Musicians UK Transmission Fund provides grants of £500 - £1,500 to fund opportunities that focus on developing creative practice and furthering professional development. It’s open to emerging and professional musicians (instrumentalist, composer, producer, conductor, vocalist or singer-songwriter etc and bands or ensembles consisting of 6 members or less) of all genres and disciplines.
- [Trad Music Awards - Voting open](https://www.birnamcd.com/trad-music-awards-voting-open/) - 2019 MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards – Voting open. The Music Awards highlight Scotland’s traditional music in all its forms. The winners will be announced at the award ceremony which this year will be held in Aberdeen Music Hall on 7th December. The Shortlist categories include: Album of the Year Belhaven Bursary for Innovation
- [Peter Whittingham Jazz Award Fund](https://www.birnamcd.com/peter-whittingham-jazz-award-fund/) - The Peter Whittingham Jazz Award Fund is a £5,000 award given to an emerging jazz musician or group to enable them to undertake a creative project which will support their professional development. The award can be used to fund recording, filming, touring, performances, mentoring, collaboration, promotion. It’s open to creative, ambitious and committed jazz musicians
- [SAY Awards - voting open](https://www.birnamcd.com/say-awards-voting-open/) - SAY Awards - voting open. The public vote for the SAY Awards 2019 is now open. The 72 hour public voting window for the Scottish Album of The Year is open now and closes at midnight this Wednesday, 14th August. The Longlisted album which secures the most votes will automatically gain a place on the
- [Grants for traditional arts](https://www.birnamcd.com/grants-for-traditional-arts/) - The Tasgadh fund provides small grants for traditional arts. The fund is managed by Fèisean nan Gàidheal and aims to provide support for traditional artists and organisations, enabling them to create, perform, tour and showcase work. The fund can also be used to support professional development and learning projects. There are three application dates for
- [Young Traditional Musician 2020 - applications open](https://www.birnamcd.com/young-traditional-musician-2020-applications-open/) - BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2020 – applications open. BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2020 is open for applications. The deadline for entries is 5pm on Wednesday 24th July 2019. The competition is open to individual musicians who stay in Scotland and are aged between 16 and 27 years as of the 24th
- [Fusion Fund - Help Musicians UK](https://www.birnamcd.com/fusion-fund-help-musicians-uk/) - The Fusion Fund - Help Musicians UK offers £2 - £5,000 for professional musicians to undertake UK-based projects that develop and test new work, ideas or potential career directions through inspiring periods of collaborative research and development. Help Musicians UK is looking for exciting collaborations that create work across art forms, creative sectors and other
- [Scottish Jazz Awards 2019 - voting open.](https://www.birnamcd.com/scottish-jazz-awards-2019-voting-open/) - The Scottish Jazz Awards 2019 – voting open. The Jazz awards celebrate Scotland’s vibrant jazz scene and provide an opportunity to recognise the wide breadth of musical talent. A panel of industry specialists, including media, press and promoters from across the UK, select the shortlists for the following categories of awards: Rising Star Award sponsored
- [Scottish Community Music Awards 2019 - nominations open](https://www.birnamcd.com/scottish-community-music-awards-2019-nominations-open/) - The Scottish Community Music Awards 2019 are open for nominations. The Awards celebrate music teachers, community projects, young musicians, community organisations and composers, who, through music, make a difference to communities across Scotland. The Awards encompass a wide range of music groups including pipe bands, recorder groups, orchestras, ensembles, choirs, samba bands… across a wide
- [Scottish Awards for New Music 2019](https://www.birnamcd.com/scottish-awards-for-new-music-2019/) - Nominations are open for the Scottish Awards for New Music 2019 - the awards event takes place on Monday 13th May at the Drygate Brewery in Glasgow. The awards celebrate the depth and breadth of Scotland’s vibrant contemporary music scene, champion the work of Scotland’s composers, musicians, sound artists, programmers, producers and ensembles, and showcase
- [XpoNorth - Music showcase opportunity](https://www.birnamcd.com/xponorth-music-showcase-opportunity/) - XpoNorth – Music showcase opportunity. Musicians and filmmakers are invited to apply to showcase at XpoNorth, a conference and showcase festival, which takes place in Inverness on 3rd and 4th July 2019. XpoNorth showcases a wide range of music, short films and provides networking opportunities. It also offers a packed daytime programme of seminars and
- [Merry Christmas and Happy New Year](https://www.birnamcd.com/merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year/) - Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year We will be closed from Friday 21st December and we will re-open at 9am on Monday 7th January 2019. We hope you all have a lovely time over the festive season and we look forward to working with you all in 2019. Very best
- [Vote now - Shortlist Announced Scots Trad Music Awards](https://www.birnamcd.com/vote-now-shortlist-announced-scots-trad-music-awards/) - Vote now - Shortlists have been announced for the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2018 - Voting is open until Friday 23rd November. The winners will be revealed at the Trad Awards ceremony on Saturday 1st December at Perth Concert Hall. Album of the Year shortlist: Alterum by Julie Fowlis EVO by Skerryvore Punch
- [CD Packaging explained](https://www.birnamcd.com/cd-packaging-explained/) - A wide range of CD packaging can seem confusing - so much choice! We thought it would be useful to briefly explain the different types of packaging. Please have a quick look at the information below or visit CD Packaging & Quote to view the wide range of CD packaging options. Jewel Case - A
- [Showcase & funding opportunity - Made in Scotland 2019](https://www.birnamcd.com/showcase-funding-opportunity-made-in-scotland-2019/) - Showcase & funding opportunity - Made in Scotland Showcase 2019 - deadline 22.11.8. Made in Scotland celebrates the wealth and diversity of work that is currently being produced in Scotland. It’s a curated showcase which aims to raise the international profile of Scottish artists by promoting high-quality music, theatre and dance to international promoters and
- [2018 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards - voting open](https://www.birnamcd.com/trad-music-awards-2018-voting-open/) - Nominations are open for the 2018 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. Hands Up for Trad have opened nominations for this year’s MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. The public have until Sunday 14th October to nominate in each of the eighteen categories which include Composer of the Year and Album of the Year. The
- [Women Make Music - Funding opportunity](https://www.birnamcd.com/women-make-music-funding-opportunity/) - Music Funding opportunity - Women Make Music supports the development of outstanding women songwriters and composers of all genres and backgrounds at different stages of their career. The aims of Women Make Music are: To break down assumptions and stereotypes within the music industry by encouraging role models for future generations To raise awareness of
- [Trad Album of the Year 2018 - open for nominations](https://www.birnamcd.com/trad-album-of-the-year-2018-open-for-nominations/) - The Scots Trad Music Awards 2018 - The Trad Album of the Year highlights the trad recording industry and showcases the vast number of albums which are released each year in the trad/folk music genre. Albums eligible for entry are those released between September 2017 and August 2018 and must have more than 6 tracks
- [Open Fund for Music Creators](https://www.birnamcd.com/open-fund-for-music-creators/) - Music Funding - The Open Fund for Music Creators supports the development of outstanding songwriters and composers of all genres and backgrounds at different stages of their career. The fund can support projects by songwriters, composers, or artists, bands, producers and performers who are writing their own music or commissioning others. The Open Fund for
- [Momentum Music Fund - deadline for applications 29th May](https://www.birnamcd.com/momentum-music-fund-funding-deadline-29th-may/) - Momentum Music Fund PRS Foundation, the UK’s leading charitable funder of new music and talent development has announced a new partnership with Creative Scotland to support its Momentum Music Fund. Previously only artists based in England were eligible for funding, but now, Scottish artists can apply for funding to support activities such as recording, touring
- [Scottish Jazz Awards 2018 - voting open](https://www.birnamcd.com/scottish-jazz-awards-2018-voting-open/) - Scottish Jazz Awards 2018 – voting open. Scottish Jazz Awards – celebrating Scotland’s vibrant jazz scene. Glasgow Jazz Festival have announced the nominations for the 6th Scottish Jazz Awards. The awards bring together the best in Scottish jazz to honour some of the most talented and revered musicians in the industry. The Birnam team are
- [SAY Awards 2018](https://www.birnamcd.com/say-awards-2018/) - The Scottish Album of The Year Award, otherwise known as the ‘SAY Award’, established in 2012, is a prestigious and exciting arts prize which has a £20,000 first prize and a further 9 runner up prizes of £1,000 each. The Longlist of 20 was announced at King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut on the 1st August.
- [BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2019 - open for entries](https://www.birnamcd.com/bbc-radio-scotland-young-traditional-musician-2019-open-for-entries/) - BBC Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the year 2019 is open to individual musicians aged between 16 and 27 years (as at Friday 6th July 2018) and must currently reside in Scotland and must have resided in Scotland for 5 or more consecutive years. Entrants under 18 years of age will need parental permission to
- [Birnam CD: Pressing Matters](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-cd-pressing-matters/) - Birnam CD: Pressing Matters Martin was invited to contribute a guest article for the Traditional Music Forum blog. In the article he discussed what we at Birnam have found over recent years - that many musicians are choosing to release music themselves. With so many artists opting to release music independently, we wanted to share
- [Musicians' Hearing Health Scheme](https://www.birnamcd.com/musicians-hearing-health-scheme/) - Musicians’ Hearing Health Scheme Access to a specialist hearing assessment and bespoke hearing protection. The Help Musicians UK survey in 2015 showed that 40% of respondents had experienced hearing loss, 50% were concerned about noise levels at work and 82% believed that musicians should use hearing protection. Help Musicians UK, in partnership with Musicians’ Hearing
- [BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards](https://www.birnamcd.com/bbc-radio-2-folk-awards/) - Wishing all the nominees, including a large number of Birnam clients and friends (highlighted below) the best of luck for the 18th BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. The Awards celebrate Folk, Acoustic and Roots music, previous award recipients include Joan Baez, Bellowhead, Martin Carthy, Cat Stevens, Billy Bragg, Shirley Collins and Seth Lakeman. The categories
- [Looking Ahead in 2017](https://www.birnamcd.com/looking-ahead-2017/) - And we’re back! After a very relaxing festive period, all of us here at Birnam CD are primed, ready and looking forward to 2017. The year just gone was our 30th year as a business, and also our most successful year to date. To flag up just a few of last year’s milestones, we produced
- [Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year](https://www.birnamcd.com/merry-christmas-happy-new-year/) - Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year We’re closed from Friday 23rd December and open on Wednesday 4th January 2017. If you’re looking for things to do in January then check out Celtic Connections in Glasgow which starts on 19th January and runs through until the 5th February. It's the largest annual winter music
- [MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2016](https://www.birnamcd.com/scots-trad-music-awards-2/) - The MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2016 What a fantastic night we all had at the Scots Trad Music Awards this year. Hosted by Dundee’s Caird Hall for the second year in a row, the event is justifiably touted as one of traditional music’s biggest highlights. This year did plenty to retain that sentiment;
- [Christmas Songs - Copyright & Public Domain](https://www.birnamcd.com/christmas-songs-copyright-public-domain/) - Christmas Songs – Copyright & Public Domain When it comes to Christmas Songs, (not just Christmas songs but any songs) it’s important to check whether the song is copyrighted or whether it’s in the public domain – not all Christmas songs and carols are in the public domain and therefore licenses and permissions will
- [Nominations Shortlist - Scots Trad Music Awards](https://www.birnamcd.com/nominations-shortlist-scots-trad-music-awards/) - Shortlist Nominations. Shortlist nominations have been released for the 2016 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. The 16 awards cover a wide range of categories and recognise the best Scottish trad talent across Scotland. We sponsor the ‘Album of the Year’ and this years’ 10 nominations are all hugely talented musicians - we wish each
- [Scots Trad Music Awards](https://www.birnamcd.com/scots-trad-music-awards/) - MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards The MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards is an annual event which takes place in December. The 2016 award ceremony will be held in the Caird Hall, Dundee on 3rd December. The awards highlight Scotland’s wealth of traditional music in all its forms and aims to create a
- [CD Printing - using a white base](https://www.birnamcd.com/cd-printing-using-white-base/) - CD Printing - using a white base A CD disc has 3 different areas and the surface of each area is different. There is the main playing area, made from polycarbonate plastic which is coated in silver on the non-playing side, an ID ring – which is a shiny metallic silver colour printed onto
- [ISRC](https://www.birnamcd.com/isrc/) - International Standard Recording Code ISRC codes are only necessary for the final version of the recording – if the recording is purely for personal use, a rough mix or a rehearsal recording then you won’t need an ISRC code at that stage. ISRC which stands for International Standard Recording Codes is an international system
- [Audio mastering for replication](https://www.birnamcd.com/audio-mastering-replication/) - Audio Mastering for Replication In the recording process, audio mastering is the stage after mixing. The purpose of mastering is to improve the audio quality of your music and to ensure that it will sound its best whatever it is played on – a state of the art sound system, portable radio, iPod, in-car
- [Record Store Day](https://www.birnamcd.com/record-store-day/) - Record Store Day 16.4.16 Record Store Day was started in 2007 when over 700 independent stores in the USA came together to celebrate their own unique culture. The independent music sector in the UK followed the USA trend and this year will be the ninth year of events. Record Stores across the country organise events
- [BIRNAM CD TURNS 30 YEARS OLD!](https://www.birnamcd.com/4083-2/) - BIRNAM CD TURNS 30 YEARS OLD! We ‘re finding it a bit hard to believe, but 2016 really is our 30th anniversary year.* In the spare room of a farm cottage near Galashiels in the Scottish Borders, “Birnam Tapes” made a very humble start in 1986, armed with a reel-to-reel tape recorder +
- [Copyright - some things you should know](https://www.birnamcd.com/copyright-some-things-you-should-know/) - Copyright - some things you should know We are often approached by our clients with requests for information on the subject of copyright and / or publishing royalties. When releasing a single, EP or album, it is obviously important that you comply with the law surrounding these issues. Here are a few of the more
- [Esme's Adventure Beats Charity Target, And Then Some!](https://www.birnamcd.com/esmes-adventure-beats-charity-target-and-then-some/) - Esme's Adventure Beats Charity Target, And Then Some! Esme Morris Macintyre sadly passed away in 2013 at the age of 18 after battling a brain tumour. A tribute CD, Esme's Adventure, was created with contributions from many of Scotland’s top harp players, and a fundraising page was set up on the Just Giving
- [Mairi Orr's Album Launch](https://www.birnamcd.com/mairi-orrs-album-launch/) - Mairi Orr’s Edinburgh Album Launch On Saturday the 20th of June, I attended the first launch concert for Mairi Orr’s debut album Jenny Does Burn along with Martin and a very eager friend of mine. I say that it was Mairi’s first launch concert as the singer held a second on the 28th of June
- [Hit The Road 2018 - open for applications](https://www.birnamcd.com/hit-road-2018-open-applications/) - Hit The Road is looking for young performers across Scotland. If you’re between the ages of 14 and 19, living in Scotland and want to take your music out into the real world, then take a look at what Hit The Road has to offer. Hit The Road is a touring project for 14-19 year
- [XpoNorth 2018 - open for music submissions](https://www.birnamcd.com/xponorth-2018-open-for-music-submissions/) - XpoNorth Music submissions open until Monday 9th April at midnight. Do you have material to play a set of 30 minutes – for more information about how to submit and to read the XpoNorth music submissions rules & regulations please visit: xponorth.co.uk/submissions/music XpoNorth festival based in Inverness is Scotland’s leading creative industries festival which this
- [CD Pressing, Design for CD Packaging and Social Media Graphics, Music Promotion, Digital Distribution, Social Media Support and more… Birnam Case Study](https://www.birnamcd.com/case-study/) - CD Pressing, Design for CD Packaging and Social Media Graphics, Music Promotion, Digital Distribution, Social Media Support and more… Birnam Case Study We’ve been working with independent musicians for over 30 years now and consider ourselves very privileged to be able to continue to work with a huge number of dedicated and talented musicians. We
- [Landmark Award](https://www.birnamcd.com/landmark-award/) - Birnam CD receives Hands Up For Trad's Landmark Award We’re all very chuffed here at Birnam having just become the latest recipients of a Hands Up For Trad “Landmark Award” in recognition of us having navigated our way through the ever-changing channels of the music business for over 30 years. We’ve been on the go
- [SAY Award - 2017](https://www.birnamcd.com/say-award-2017/) - Scottish Album of The Year 2017 The 2017 SAY Award was launched on 1st March and is open until the 31st March. Artists, labels and the general public have the chance to submit albums for consideration. All genres and styles are welcome, from self-released albums to major label releases, from rock and pop to jazz
- [Record Store Day 2017](https://www.birnamcd.com/record-store-day-2017/) - Record Store Day came into being in 2007 when over 700 independent stores in the USA came together to celebrate their unique culture. Record Store Day provides a platform for independently owned record stores to come together with artists to celebrate the art of music and support local communities. Special vinyl and CD releases and
- [Folk Film Gathering](https://www.birnamcd.com/folk-film-gathering/) - Folk Film Gathering For those of you near to or travelling to Edinburgh this month, have a look at the Folk Film Gathering programme which runs until 13th May. This is the third year of the Folk Film Gathering which is a partnership initiative between Transgressive North, Filmhouse Edinburgh and Tradfest. The 2017 theme is
- [Hit The Road 2017](https://www.birnamcd.com/hit-road-2017/) - Hit The Road is a touring project for 14-19 year old aspiring performers who are at an early stage in their music making. Hit the Road will present five tours of Scotland, themed by music genre. Participants are also invited to training workshops with industry professionals covering all aspects of the reality of touring, while
- [Scottish Jazz Awards 2017](https://www.birnamcd.com/scottish-jazz-awards-2017/) - We’re delighted to be sponsoring the Scottish Jazz Best Album Award. Glasgow International Jazz Festival in association with Hands Up for Trad will be hosting the 5th Scottish Jazz Awards during the closing evening of the 31st Festival on Sunday 25th June. Following an absence of 4 years the Awards are being revived with
- [Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2017](https://www.birnamcd.com/young-traditional-musician-year-2017/) - BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2018 – Open for entries. The BBC Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year opened for entries on May 25th. The annual music competition, established in 2001, aims to encourage and support young musicians who are pursuing a career in traditional music. The award is open to individual musicians
- [Nurturing Talent - Time to Shine Fund](https://www.birnamcd.com/nurturing-talent-time-shine-fund/) - ‘Nurturing Talent - Time to Shine Fund’ Young Scot and Creative Scotland’s 'Nurturing Talent – Time to Shine Fund' The fund aims to support young people aged 14-20 who are interested in developing skills in one of the following areas: Drama – Dance – Music – Film - Visual Arts – Literature - Digital Arts
- [WOMEX 2017 was great!](https://www.birnamcd.com/womex-2017-great/) - WOMEX 2017 was great! We’re back from WOMEX 2017 in Katowice, Poland and what a great experience it was. Four days of meetings, networking and watching! A truly multi-cultural, diverse feast of music and cultures – we loved every minute of it. Our stand was visited by a huge range of artists, radio presenters, festival
- [MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2017](https://www.birnamcd.com/mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards-2017/) - Now in its 15th year, the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards, this year held in Paisley, once again presented an incredible selection of wonderful performances from a wide range of hugely talented artists. The event itself was held in the Paisley Lagoon Centre which, along with the very impressive lighting and sound, provided a
- [Christmas and New Year - 2017](https://www.birnamcd.com/christmas-new-year-2017/) - Hi everyone! As we do every year, Birnam will be closing our doors for a couple of weeks over the festive period so we can all take a collective breath and enjoy both Christmas and the New Year Celebrations. Our final day of 2017 will be Friday the 22nd of December and we will re-open
- [Music Minds Matter - 24/7 helpline for musicians](https://www.birnamcd.com/music-minds-matter-24-7-helpline-musicians/) - Music Minds Matter – Freephone 0808 802 8008 - 24/7 helpline for musicians Help Musicians UK have launched a mental health support line and service for the music industry. Music Minds Matter is a support line and service, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for the whole UK music community. Launched in
- [MG ALBA SCOTS TRAD MUSIC AWARDS 2017 - Voting closes 24th November](https://www.birnamcd.com/mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards-2017-voting-closes-24th-november/) - MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2017 – Voting closes 24th November. A total of sixteen awards will be presented at a glitzy award ceremony on Saturday 2nd December, at Paisley’s Lagoon Centre as Paisley bids for UK City of Culture 2021. Album of the Year nominations are: Afterlight by Ímar All We Have Is
- [WOMEX 2017 - Stand number 5](https://www.birnamcd.com/womex-2017-stand-number-5/) - Birnam International Music Promotion - We’re packed and ready to go - 2 of our team are off to WOMEX! WOMEX is THE international networking platform for the World Music industry. This year’s event is in Katowice, Poland from October 25th - 29th and, as ever, a huge number of key industry personnel from around
- [Help Musicians UK Fusion Fund](https://www.birnamcd.com/help-musicians-uk-fusion-fund/) - Advice and information about the new Help Musicians UK Fusion Fund For all Scotland-based artists, have you got an innovative idea to expand your creative practice working collaboratively with other art forms or sectors? The Fusion Fund offers £2,000 - £5,000 towards developing and testing new work. The Scottish Music Centre are holding various advice

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## Artists

- [Jude Edwin-Scott](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/birdsong/) - Press Release Jude Edwin-Scott is a singer-songwriter and guitarist based in the North-West of England. He has a gentle, laid-back style based around his distinctive voice and intricate English finger-style guitar playing. He brings to life the historical, political and emotional context of ordinary people living through difficult times. Birdsong is inspired by people’s courage
- [Tim Kliphuis Trio](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/rhapsody-in-blue/) - “The Rhapsody has been on my mind forever, as it’s right up our alley as a jazz-classical crossover Trio. Listening to it, I was always frustrated by two things: some of Gershwin’s inspired melodies get so little time to develop, and the orchestral recordings of this piece fail to capture its swing and groove. So
- [Colin Steele](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/stramash2/) - ISRC GBYWP2500001 | Tune Code 010322QA | Record Label Gadgemo Records | Publisher PRS | Composer Colin Steele | Arranger Dave Milligan 02 Elgin Laddie 5.11 ISRC GBYWP2500002 | Tune Code 010322PK | Record Label Gadgemo Records | Publisher PRS | Composer Colin Steele | Arranger Dave Milligan 03 Earl Of Hospitalfield 6.06 ISRC GBYWP2500003
- [Maggie MacInnes](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/maggie-macinnes/) - ISRC GBEGE2600001 | Tune Code N/A | Record Label Marram Music | Publisher Maggie MacInnes Composer Traditional Arranger Maggie MacInnes, Calum Park, Dan Brown, Robyn Ray, Wendy Weatherby, Alex Palmer, Ailis Sutherland 02 Hi iuraibh i hoireann hoireann 5.47 ISRC GBEGE2600002 | Tune Code N/A | Record Label Marram Music | Publisher Maggie MacInnes Composer
- [Donnie 'Large' Macdonald](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/christina/) - Press Release CHRISTINA is a collection of poems in Scots Gaelic set to music by Donnie Large Macdonald. This album began with the poems of Christina Macdonald (née Macleod), Donnie’s mother. She wrote poems about village life from the late 50s and 60s. During the 70s, Donnie wrote original melodies for these early poems. As a result,
- [James Kerry Trio](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/tributaries/) - Press Release Following the acclaim of his debut album Source, melodeon player James Kerry returns with the James Kerry Trio for their latest studio release, Tributaries. Available now from Bandcamp and across all platforms, the album marks a significant step forward in the trio’s sound, featuring a higher proportion of original compositions alongside expertly reimagined
- [Kris Drever](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/doing-this-for-love/) - Press Release Kris Drever’s new album arrives with the wisdom of someone who’s spent years listening as much as playing. Doing This For Love marks the latest step of a journey from the traditional Scottish folk that first established him, dealing in inherited narratives for something more personal and immediate. These ten songs are guitar-led
- [Pàdruig Morrison](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/buin/) - Press Release Buin is the debut album by Pàdruig Morrison featuring an array of original tunes and four original Gaelic songs. Pàdruig’s music distils his aural assimilation of old Gaelic songs and pipe melodies, to produce original material with a much older flavour, particularly in his songs (such as An t-Ionnsachadh and An t-Àite Dham
- [Firelight Trio](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/midnight-followed/) - ‘Firelight Trio are made up of accordion and piano player Phil Alexander (from Moishe’s Bagel), remarkable Scottish fiddle player Gavin Marwick and Ruth Morris on nyckelharpas. All three possess a virtuoso’s touch and, when they play together, the results are utterly transportive. Joyous, deliriously uplifting, wildly inventive, it is breathtakingly beautiful, gently contemplative, wonderfully thoughtful.
- [Andy M. Stewart](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/songs-of-robert-burns/) - CMYK COVER IMAGE ALBUM ARTWORKMusic WAVs MP3s Perthshire’s own Andy M Stewart was one of the most legendary singer/songwriters in the entire Celtic music scene. He originally rose to fame as the ebullient lead singer of trailblazing Scottish folk band Silly Wizard, and also went on to have a successful solo career which earned him
- [Holly Clarke](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/wild-feral-fierce/) - Press Release ‘Wild, Feral, Fierce’ the debut solo album from Folk singer Holly Clarke, is an earth shattering body of work exploring the deeply rooted folklore found in traditional ballads and song. The tracks on this record summon visions of the macabre, the supernatural and iconic figures from folklore & Myth. This album is an
- [Hamish Hepburn & Jack Houston](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/afore-ye-go/) - Press Release ‘‘Afore Ye Go’ is, at its heart, an album about friendship, family, distance and return – the musical conversation between Donegal and the Highlands carried forward by two musicians who know both places deeply. And though it took the better part of a decade to come together, the timing feels just right.’ –
- [John Paul Mason](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/overstory/) - CMYK PRESS SHOTS RGB PRESS SHOTS ALBUM ARTWORKMusic WAVs MP3s “Overstory” is the debut album from Scottish singer-songwriter John Paul Mason, a ten-track collection that draws a hauntingly beautiful intersection between folk and nature. Rooted in Mason’s bond with the landscapes of Perthshire and shaped by his commitment to living in harmony with the natural
- [No Entry](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/days-of-rain/) - Press Release DAYS OF RAIN is the long awaited album from No Entry, originally known as The No Entry Band, who were significant influencers on the ‘80s music scene with their self-financed EP Cold and Lonely Lives and their featured songs on the now highly sought after various-artists’ albums: Running in Mazes (Circle in the
- [Stuart 'Mick' Macfarlane](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/test-of-time/) - Press Release Stuart ‘Mick’ Macfarlane is a Scottish singer, songwriter and guitarist based in the Glasgow area. He has performed his folk-flavoured acoustic songs across Scotland, holding long-running residencies at venues including Jinty McGuinty’s in Glasgow and The Drovers Inn near Loch Lomond. The Test of Time is his first solo album to receive a
- [Metagama Ensemble](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/metagama/) - Press Release Step aboard the SS Metagama, a journey that will take you from the Butt to Barra and on to the lakes and plains of Canada, to 1920s Detroit and Prohibition, through the ebb and flow of fortunes on both sides of the Atlantic across the 20th century, with this ensemble of acclaimed musicians
- [Ian Bruce & Kev Green](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/believe-me/) - Press Release Ian Bruce and Kev Green are musical veterans and have come together from two totally different spheres. Ian from a mostly sitting listening folk audience and Kev from the more raucous rock and fun filled pubs and venues of his local Kent of the eighties. They woo their audiences using strong vocal harmonies,
- [Tony Randle](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/somewhere-not-here/) - Press Release 1st August 2025 – Release of Tony Randle’s first album: SOMEWHERE, NOT HERE A lifetime of experience is captured in original songs and solo guitar instrumentals – and one Taylor Swift cover. Why Taylor Swift? Read on… Well, in 2019, I met Taylor whilst walking in the English Lake District. A brief encounter
- [John Dew](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/na-caismeachdan/) - Press Release ‘Na Caismeachdan’ is John Dew’s 3rd studio release and is predominantly self-composed. This album, stylistic of Dew’s instrumental multi-layered composition, explores the ‘March’ idiom with each track exploring a different time signature, style, idiom and energy. From solo bagpiping to 5-part polyphony, and even a string quartet exploring an alternative “film music” style
- [Jim Borrows](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/carry-me-back/) - Press Release Carry Me Back to My Old Front Door Jim Borrows (piano and vocals) with Dave Pegg (bass guitar, mandolin, electric guitar) and James Wood (backing vocals, guitars, keyboards, percussion) Guest musician Ric Sanders – electric violin on Seven Days 15 tracks, 7 self-penned by Jim, and 8 covers: 6 Bob Dylan, 1 Neil
- [Curmudgeon](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/curmudgeon/) - Press Release Curmudgeon debut album release – Travelling North Edinburgh-based folk trio Curmudgeon release their debut album Travelling North—a heartfelt and finely crafted collection of traditional songs and Celtic-style instrumentals that celebrates the richness of Scotland’s musical heritage. Made up of Laurie Brett (lead vocals, guitar), Donald Gorman (fiddle, mandola, backing vocals) and Andrew Macintyre
- [Àirdan](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/cosmic/) - Press Release Introducing Cosmic — the debut album from Àirdan. We are thrilled to announce the launch of Cosmic, the debut album from Àirdan, a four-piece traditional Scottish music band based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Described by Celtic Music Radio as delivering “raw energy and a modern young twist,” Àirdan brings a fresh, vibrant sound to
- [Jim Causley](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/the-georgic/) - Press Release The Georgic 2025 marks 20 years since the release of Jim Causley’s debut album ‘Fruits of the Earth’ which gained him his first BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nomination; the Horizon Award for Best Newcomer. It also marks 22 years of Jim’s career as a performer on the national folk scene. The Georgic
- [Eilidh Shaw & Ross Martin](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/stay-here-all-night/) - Press Release Stay Here All Night is the second album from Scottish folk superstars Eilidh Shaw and Ross Martin, AKA Birl-esque. Born out of the long musical winter of lockdowns and cancelled gigs, the obvious choice faced by many couples was to either order another case of wine or build a home studio. Eilidh Shaw
- [Mairi Macmillan](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/glaschu/) - Press Release Glaschu: Songs to a City In 2024 Màiri participated in Glasgow Life’s GUIR project and writing nine new Gaelic songs inspired by Glasgow and the place of Gaelic language within the city. Màiri worked with Haitian musician and composer Germa Adan who arranged and produced the album. Rory Matheson and Matt Carmichael along
- [Donald WG Lindsay](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/two-boats/) - Press Release Two Boats Under the Moon is the solo song debut of Scottish musician and musical instrument inventor / builder, Donald WG Lindsay. It is a two-disc collection of 14 live-in-the-studio recordings, made during December 2024 at Watercolour Music in Ardgour, in the Scottish Highlands. Donald sings, plays guitar, and plays on his own
- [Scottish Fiddle Orchestra](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/sleeping-warrior/) - Press Release The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra has been bringing the best of Scotland’s traditional music to audiences across the globe for 45 years. Their groundbreaking blend of instruments and arrangements combining strings, wind, accordions, percussion, and pipes have become a template for a host of contemporary groups. This latest recording, engineered by David Donaldson and
- [Greenshanks](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/stormbird/) - Press Release STORMBIRD is the debut EP by GREENSHANKS (Will Boyd-Wallis) featuring acclaimed musicians: Hamish Napier, James Mackintosh, James Lindsay, Ross Ainslie, Becky Doe and Iain Forrest – produced by Hamish Napier, Will Boyd-Wallis and Andrea Gobbi. GREENSHANKS lives in Strathspey in the Highlands of Scotland. He gained recognition at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections in 2023 where he
- [Innocents Abroad](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/late-spring/) - Press Release It’s been a long time coming, but Late Spring – the third album by Innocents Abroad – reaches back across thirty years to pick up the threads of a music formed when they met as students in Liverpool in the 1980s. It weaves together their love of jangly Rickenbacker rock with strands of
- [Andy Tagger](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/ponte-carlo/) - Press Release Ponte Carlo is the debut album from singer, songwriter and guitarist, Andy Tagger. The album showcases a selection of Andy’s poignant, melodic and humorous songs. He cites a diverse range of artists as inspiration for his songwriting, such as Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Jake Thackray, Ewan Caruthers, Irving Berlin and Stephen Soundheim. Andy
- [Colin Macduff (Halfway to Summer)](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/halfway-to-summer/) - Press Release Halfway to Summer is the third album from Scottish singer songwriter Colin Macduff. Colin’s previous releases have garnered widespread positive reviews, with critics aligning song and performance quality with some of the very best songsmiths: “.. his work ‘stands up’. Between second and third listens I put on Paul Simon’s recent masterpiece ‘Seven
- [Matthew Kilner](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/space-in-between/) - Press Release The Space In Between is an exciting new release from Scottish rising star saxophonist, Matthew Kilner. This debut album presents Matthew alongside some of the UK’s top jazz musicians – Alyn Cosker, Paul Harrison and Ewan Hastie who all deliver this engaging and varied 6-track studio album. All of the compositions have been
- [Frances Morton](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/sliocht/) - Press Release ‘Sliocht’ is the debut solo album by traditional flute player, Frances Morton. It is due for release digitally on 6 December 2024. Meaning ‘trace’ or ‘lineage’, ‘Sliocht’ reflects Frances’ family and musical heritage from Scotland and Ireland. She has compiled selections of jigs, reels, strathspeys and marches from her extensive repertoire of Irish
- [Ainsley Hamill](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/fable/) - Press Release Dive into the captivating world of Scottish folklore and mesmerising melodies with Ainsley Hamill’s highly anticipated new album – Fable Embark on a musical journey through the mystical realms of Trad Gaelic, Scots, and heartfelt originals, inspired by the rich tapestry of Scotland’s folklore and its resilient people. This new release embodies the
- [Jackie Oates & John Spiers](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/midwinter-night/) - Press Release Jackie Oates and John Spiers’ second album, a festive release entitled, A Midwinter’s Night is a beautiful and heart-warming antidote to the materiality that can be a feature of the Christmas season. A joyous celebration of midwinter and all its shades. The 13-track album features captivating traditional Christmas carols and tunes from England
- [Evelyn Laurie & Neil Thomson](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/silver-threads/) - Press Release Silver Threads Songs of Paisley Silver Threads celebrates the rich and colourful heritage and people of Paisley, from its infamous connections to the witchcraft trials of the 17th century, through its growth as a centre for threadmaking and the famous “Paisley pattern”, its reputation as a political hotbed and some gentler associations with
- [Alice Allen](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/bass-culture/) - Press Release Alice Allen, an Aberdeenshire cellist with deep roots in Classical Music and Traditional Scottish Music, is releasing a new album titled Bass Culture – Live at Celtic Connections 2024. Bass Culture is Alice Allen’s contribution to the ‘New Voices’ legacy at Glasgow’s annual Celtic Connections festival. Recorded live in January 2024, this album
- [Martin Flett](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/martin-flett/) - Press Release WHEN THE INTROVERTS COME OUT – A DEBUT ALBUM BY MARTIN FLETT From the remote, rugged and breathtakingly beautiful Outer Hebrides of Scotland, comes a remarkable debut album with an equally remarkable back story. The album was recorded in the critically acclaimed Wee Studio in Ness, near the northern tip of the Outer
- [Tannahill Weavers](https://www.birnamcd.com/birnam-pr/solstice/) - Press Release SOLSTICE – Music for the holidays from The Tannahill Weavers This extraordinary collection of seasonal music was created by The Tannahill Weavers, a band who have been a stalwart of the Scottish traditional scene since the 1970s. This recording displays the exceptional depth of their talents in creating imaginative ways to treat well
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- [Music](https://www.birnamcd.com/category/music/)
- [Shows](https://www.birnamcd.com/category/shows/)
- [Uncategorized](https://www.birnamcd.com/category/uncategorized/)
- [Live Music](https://www.birnamcd.com/category/live-music/)
- [Posts](https://www.birnamcd.com/category/posts/)
- [Creative](https://www.birnamcd.com/category/creative/)
- [Design](https://www.birnamcd.com/category/design/)
- [Digital](https://www.birnamcd.com/category/digital/)
- [Festive](https://www.birnamcd.com/category/festive/)
- [Funding](https://www.birnamcd.com/category/funding/)

## Tags

- [Music](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/music/)
- [Bluegrass](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/bluegrass/)
- [Edinburgh](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/edinburgh/)
- [Jenny Does Burn](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/jenny-does-burn/)
- [Mairi Orr](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/mairi-orr/)
- [Traditional](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/traditional/)
- [Voodoo Rooms](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/voodoo-rooms/)
- [Charity](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/charity/)
- [Esme's Adventure](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/esmes-adventure/)
- [Harp Music](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/harp-music/)
- [Just Giving](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/just-giving/)
- [Teenage Cancer Trust](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/teenage-cancer-trust/)
- [anniversary](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/anniversary/)
- [Birnam Tapes](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/birnam-tapes/)
- [BirnamCD](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/birnamcd/)
- [Amazon](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/amazon/)
- [Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/belladrum-tartan-heart-festival/)
- [Birnam CD](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/birnam-cd/)
- [Celtic Connections](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/celtic-connections/)
- [Dougie Maclean](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/dougie-maclean/)
- [Eddi Reader](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/eddi-reader/)
- [Edinburgh Festival Fringe](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/edinburgh-festival-fringe/)
- [Flook](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/flook/)
- [Hebridean Celtic Festival](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/hebridean-celtic-festival/)
- [iTunes](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/itunes/)
- [Music Promotion](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/music-promotion/)
- [Oban Live](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/oban-live/)
- [Orkeny Folk Festival](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/orkeny-folk-festival/)
- [Peatbog Faeries](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/peatbog-faeries/)
- [Skerryvore](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/skerryvore/)
- [Skipinnish](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/skipinnish/)
- [TradFest](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/tradfest/)
- [We Banjo 3](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/we-banjo-3/)
- [CD Packaging](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/cd-packaging/)
- [CD Pressing](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/cd-pressing/)
- [Digital Distribution](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/digital-distribution/)
- [Liza Mulholland](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/liza-mulholland/)
- [Social Media](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/social-media/)
- [Calum Hadden](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/calum-hadden/)
- [Far Flung Collective](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/far-flung-collective/)
- [Fuaran](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/fuaran/)
- [Glasgow Royal Concert Hall](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/glasgow-royal-concert-hall/)
- [Hands Up For Trad](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/hands-up-for-trad/)
- [Martin Hadden](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/martin-hadden/)
- [Simon Thoumire](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/simon-thoumire/)
- [2017](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/2017/)
- [Album of the Year](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/album-of-the-year/)
- [SAY Award](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/say-award/)
- [Scottish Music](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/scottish-music/)
- [Record Store Day](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/record-store-day/)
- [Hit The Road](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/hit-the-road/)
- [Live Music](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/live-music/)
- [Scotland](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/scotland/)
- [Touring](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/touring/)
- [Glasgow Jazz Festival 2017](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/glasgow-jazz-festival-2017/)
- [Jazz](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/jazz/)
- [Musicians Union](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/musicians-union/)
- [Scottish Jazz](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/scottish-jazz/)
- [BBC Radio Scotland](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/bbc-radio-scotland/)
- [TMSA](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/tmsa/)
- [Creative Scotland](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/creative-scotland/)
- [Funding](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/funding/)
- [Young Scot](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/young-scot/)
- [Performance opportunity](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/performance-opportunity/)
- [Showcase Scotland](https://www.birnamcd.com/tag/showcase-scotland/)

## Genres

- [Folk](https://www.birnamcd.com/artist-genre/folk/)
- [Traditional](https://www.birnamcd.com/artist-genre/traditional/)
- [World](https://www.birnamcd.com/artist-genre/world/)
- [Singer/Songwriter](https://www.birnamcd.com/artist-genre/singer-songwriter/)
- [acoustic](https://www.birnamcd.com/artist-genre/acoustic/)
- [Jazz](https://www.birnamcd.com/artist-genre/jazz/)
- [Indie](https://www.birnamcd.com/artist-genre/indie/)
- [Classical](https://www.birnamcd.com/artist-genre/classical/)

## Event Type

- [Future events](https://www.birnamcd.com/noisa_event_type/future-events/)