Music

For many Scottish football fans, the beautiful game has always been about more than what happens on the pitch. It is about family traditions, childhood memories, shared hopes and the feeling that every tournament could be the one where dreams finally come true.Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter Stevi…
One of Scotland’s most acclaimed and influential musicians, Aly Bain, has been chosen as the recipient of the prestigious Edinburgh Award as it celebrates its 20th anniversary year. The Edinburgh Award was established in 2007 to honour...

Scottish Chamber Orchestra Brings Summer Tour to Edinburgh with Duruflé’s Requiem

As part of its 2026 summer tour, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra will bring live classical music performances and educational programmes to 26 towns and...

South Queensferry Charity Revives Popular Music Programme for Older People

Music-led sessions for older residents in South Queensferry are set to return thanks to a charitable donation from major housebuilder Cala Homes. A £2,500 contribution...

Thousands of Edinburgh Pupils Take Centre Stage in Citywide Music Programme

More than 5,500 young people in Edinburgh receive weekly music lessons in their schools through the Instrumental Music Service. Over the past month (28 February...

Edinburgh’s Rising Stars Shine at Scottish Young Musicians Final

The City of Edinburgh Scottish Young Musicians final has once again highlighted the outstanding musical talent across Edinburgh, giving young performers the chance to...

Scotland’s Rising Musical Talent Shines at Royal Conservatoire Ensemble Final

The live final at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland on Sunday 1 March showcased 13 ensembles from across Scotland. Perth and Kinross Big Band were...

Edinburgh’s Central Library Launches Fresh Round of Free Lunchtime Performances

Central Library is launching a new season of Music on the Mezzanine, bringing free live performances to audiences every two weeks. The popular programme...

Songs of Stolen Children: Powerful Ukrainian Tour Comes to Scotland

The powerful music and human rights project Daughters of Donbas – Songs of Stolen Children is set to tour Scotland this month. Highlights include...

Edinburgh Pupils Join Royal Scottish National Orchestra for Christmas Brass Concert

Twenty pupils from the Council’s Instrumental Music Service (IMS) Senior Brass Ensemble, made up of young people from across Edinburgh secondary schools, put on...

Scottish Ensemble 2026: New Collaborations, Summer Tours and Music for Wellbeing

Scottish Ensemble, the trailblazing string group known for its boundary-pushing performances, has unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 programme. Celebrating the uplifting and unifying power of...

Edinburgh International Festival 2025 Closes with Record Audiences and Global Praise

25 August, Edinburgh: The 2025 Edinburgh International Festival drew to a close yesterday, marking the end of an extraordinary three-week celebration of opera, dance,...

Gaelic Beats and New Friendships: Young Rappers Unite Edinburgh and Cork in Cultural Collaboration

Young musicians (aged 9-12) from Edinburgh and Cork are breaking new grounds with a unique hybrid international hip-hop collaboration, blending Irish and Scottish Gaelic...

Nicola Benedetti Brings the Edinburgh International Festival to NHS Spaces with Heartfelt Performance

26 June, Edinburgh: Today Edinburgh International Festival Director and Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti performed alongside guitarist Plínio Fernandes as part of a series of...

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