The Vocal Department at St Mary’s Music School is the only one of its kind in Scotland and the North of England. Singing is an intrinsic part of Scotland’s rich cultural heritage and therefore makes the perfect home for young singers from the UK and abroad to help ensure that they can grow and flourish. There are two vocal programmes at the School which focus on age-appropriate vocal development: The Changing Voices Programme and the Senior Vocal Programme. All singers are encouraged to perform regularly and can do so at lunchtime concerts in School as well as in performance opportunities at t ..read more

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Edinburgh Folk Club as a vibrant hub within the capital’s traditional music scene. A thrilling lineup of performances and events is set to unfold in the upcoming months, celebrating this milestone. Every year from October to June, the beloved Club lights up Wednesday nights at Edinburgh’s Ukrainian Community Centre with an evening of vibrant folk music, and this year sees a jam-packed programme of 38 events to celebrate their landmark anniversary. Made possible by the support of Creative Scotland, the programme focuses on bringing together performers ..read more

Commenced in 2019 and beset by band illnesses, global pandemonium, studio closures, travel constraints, and intermittent heavy showers, it would be understandable if The Deadly Winters chose to call it quits. But they didn’t, and thank the gods of music! Possibly because of the endless trauma throughout the recording, ‘Ever Onwards’ has emerged triumphant from the ashes. Songs of beauty, sentiment, the pure joy of nature and the raucous celebration of life itself, ‘ever onwards’ is without question the undeniable front runner of The Deadly Winters catalogue to date. In May 2023 the band marked ..read more

Edinburgh’s rich tapestry of art and culture has always served as fertile ground for nurturing talented individuals. One such artist, Robbie Milner, a burgeoning baritone, began his musical voyage in the very heart of our city, before venturing to the vast terrains of Canada and the U.S.A. From Gilbert & Sullivan to the Global Stage Robbie’s melodious journey kickstarted in Barrow-in-Furness, inspired by a spirited rendition of “The Mikado” by Gilbert & Sullivan. This newfound passion led him to immerse himself in the realm of singing, joining esteemed societies and taking on charismat ..read more

Montreal’s “We All Fall Down Interdisciplinary Creations” delves into the realms of chaos theory and the butterfly effect in their latest album and international debut of the Fringe show titled ‘PAPILLON.’ Founded in December 2019, We All Fall Down (WAFD) is the result of a 20-year collaboration between choreographer Helen Simard and composer Roger White. A non-profit organisation, WAFD makes the performing arts an environment for risk-taking experimentation, supporting creation and innovation across dance, music, and theatre. This bears fruit in the new album ‘PAPILLON’, released Wednesday 2 ..read more

The 2023 Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival has been launched, signalling another magnificent year for the internationally acclaimed festivals in Edinburgh. Council Leader Cammy Day, accompanied by Culture Minister Christina McKelvie and Jason Rust, Chair of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival, inaugurated the event last night. The festival’s opening night featured captivating performances by Baila Venezuela and Marianne McGregor. Taking place over ten days from 14-23 July the festival will include over 110 concerts featuring: top Scottish bands, international stars, and festival favourit ..read more

Announcing their triumphant arrival in Edinburgh this fall, noisenights, the crowdfunded concert series by through the noise, is set to dazzle audiences after a string of sold-out London shows. This eagerly anticipated season showcases a constellation of talent, including Fatma Said, Manchester Collective, Abel Selaocoe & The Bantu Ensemble, Alexandra Whittingham, Misha Mullov-Abbado, Thibaut Garcia, Lodestar Trio, Junyan Chen, Braimah Kanneh-Mason, and Jeneba Kanneh-Mason. These extraordinary performers will grace clubs and gig-venues across the country, including the renowned La Belle An ..read more

Disabled-led ensembles from Royal Northern Sinfonia and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra unite to perform newly commissioned piece by award-winning composer Kate Whitley on 3rd March at Sage Gateshead. The ensemble features innovative instrumentation, including a MIDI Linnstrument and the Headspace, a bespoke invention for RNS member Clarence Adoo which is operated through head movements and breath. The event will also be livestreamed and tickets are on sale now at https://sagegateshead.com/whats-on/rns-musical-changemakers/ RNS Moves, the inclusive ensemble bringing together disabled and non-di ..read more

The wait is over! Dundee Rep is back to spread Christmas cheer this holiday season with a thrilling reimagining of A Christmas Carol, directed by the Rep’s Artistic Director Andrew Panton. Following on from the successes of Oor Wullie and The Snow Queen, Dundee Rep has once again teamed up with celebrated musical theatre writers Noisemaker to bring an exhilarating, festive musical production to the people of Dundee. Featuring everyone’s favourite characters – from Tiny Tim and Jacob Marley to the Ghost of Christmas Past, this wonderfully witty re-telling of Dickens’ tale of redemption is fille ..read more

Scottish Ensemble are proud to present Breathe, a guided, deep listening event providing audiences with a release, an escape, and a new and unusual classical music experience. Touring to Inverness, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee between 25-28 October, Breathe puts audiences up close with Scottish Ensemble musicians as both groups explore how they feel when in a live concert. This focused, intimate, and mindful listening experience comes off the back of Scottish Ensemble’s long-standing collaboration with Maggie’s Centres, a charity which supports people dealing with cancer. Together they have d ..read more