Exhilarating live performances, traditional tunes till dawn and unique cultural experiences at the UK's most northerly folk festival- that’s right, the @shetlandfolkfest kicks off today and runs through Sunday! From Bigton to Baltasound, the islands will be jumping with music from around the world, from local favourites like the electrifying Viking metal of @therevellers to the sumptuous indie folk Americana harmonies of @thehacklesmusic (And yes, we might be a bit tired on Monday!) #folkfestival #folkfestivals #shetlandfolk #shetlandfolkfest #shetlandfolkfestival #music #musiclover #folkmusic #folkmusic #folkmusicuk #folkmusician #folkmusicians #folkmusicrocks #folkmusicfestival #visitshetland #visitshetlandislands
Amy Laurenson Trio bringing the music of Shetland to @edintradfest tonight. @amylaurensonmusic @soundhouseorg @traversetheatre #edintradfest23 #tradfest #edinburgh #traditionalmusic #shetlandfolk #soundmixbygrahambodenham
Alright @shetlandfolkfest let’s see what you’ve got 😉 Here we gooooo! ⛴️🎉🍻🌊 #shetlandfolkfestival2023 #shetlandfolk #ferry #NorthSea #partylikeits2023 #thetrialscontinue
We're absolutely delighted to announce the launch of Hubbelskyu; a collaborative gin we've created alongside the @shetlandfolkfest committee. Hubbelskyu = ROAR in Shetland Dialect. Could it be anymore fitting for this year's 40th festival? Let's raise a glass or two of Hubbelskyu, and let out a huge ROAR in recognising the strength of everyone who has been impacted by covid; artists, venues, bars, family, and friends. Cheers to the 40th Shetland Folk Festival. Hubbelskyu is now available to buy on our website. #ShetlandReelGin #shetlandfolkfest #shetland #reelmusic #shetlandfolk #folkfestival #ginandtonic #ginlaunch #gintime #scottishgin #shetlandgin #shetlandreel #shetlanddistillery
Da Brig Experimenting with double stops… “Da great Unst fiddler Fredamann Stickle wha lived ower a hundred years ago made up dis tün whan he stod Ida door o’ his Croft at Burrafirth an watched a sailin ship awa oot at sea rowlin as shü sailed alang. Da Ship wis a brigantine so he caaed da tün “Da Brig” fir short. If du plays him kinda slow and follows whaur we’re accented him du can hear da motion o’ da ship.” . . . . . . . . . . #doric #scots #scottishlanguage #folk #folkmusic #scottishfolk #shetlandtunes #shetlandfolk #newfolk #euphonium #100daysofpractice
I'm developing Shetland based work for large paintings at the moment 🙂 Having a jam. 🎻🎵 ... It feels as if I'm teleported right back there 🎶🖌️ 🆙 If anyone knows Shetland tunes, send them over! Trying to learn them Hope you have a chill weekend . . . . #senseofplace #happyweekend #draw #paint #bose #develop #inward #happyplace #outside #landscape #earthy #heart #fiddle #inspo #shetland #shetlandtourist #shetlandfolk
Scottish Whispers starts next week and you can now sign up on my website (link in bio!). It is a unique approach to performing music from memory which is based on the Shetland folk tradition as well as current research into how we learn. 'You have absolutely nailed a format that can genuinely work better online and from the privacy of one’s own home'. Annabel Knight, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire 'It's so great just being able to pick up my fiddle and be able to play several different sets through from memory and my repertoire has increased considerably. So your teaching technique seems to be very effective as well as being enjoyable.' Non-professional violin player In 2020, Scottish Whispers brought memorisation techniques through folk music to musicians around the world and last semester, it came to students at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire as well. Come and join me in 2021 as I continue to research ways to make performing from memory possible for everyone! #folk #shetlandfolk #folkmusic #shetlandfolkmusic #scotland #scottishfolk #bretagne #brittany #celtic #celtique #musiqueceltique #violin #playingfrommemory #memorisation #instaclassical #classicalmusic #baroqueviolin #historicallyinformedpractice #hip
AN DEN DEY MADE TAE Album Launch 🫖 🚀🎵 Sat 12.12.20 at 12pm Join @rosscouper1 & Ryan Couper as they launch their new album with an in-person, socially distant and seated gig at Mareel. 🎉 Tickets at link in bio 🎫 #shetlandfolk #music #album #albumlaunch #promoteshetland #gigs
There’s going to be an uproar! . We’re extremely excited for the launch of our collaborative Shetland Folk Festival Gin, Hubbelskyu in the coming months. . If you want to be the first to order this (very) limited edition collaboration, be sure to sign up to our mailing list for first dibs! . One lucky person will also be entered into our prize draw to win a bottle of Hubbelskyu! . 📸 by @shetlandfolkfest . . . #shetlandfolkfestival #shetlandfolk #shetlandmusic #shetlandreelgin #shetland
Blue flames and tarot card readings at Marjolein's Tammasmas gathering before Christmas. According to Shetland folklore, and my friend, no work is permitted to take place between sunset on the 20th until sunrise on the 22nd or you will receive bad luck. I had two beers and received a hangover.
You know you’ve got a great bunch of volunteers when after a mornings work they’re still happy to be movie stars! #volunteers #peoplepower #volunteersaturdays #topdirector@thordale_shetland #shetlandfolk
Oh boy do I love having these guys home - the world feels right when they’re in it #family #shetlandfolk #auntiesuncles #keatings #bruces #love @sandypea123
Been quiet for a while and promise to update but tonight saw us at The Lounge with music from Michael Philip and friends. Awesome local music and drinks then a chippie on the way home. What more does a girl need? #lerwick #theloungebar #shetland #michealphilipandfriends #localmusic #nothinglikethehighlands... #dancinmusic #shetlandfolk
Choon! See the whole thing. Link in bio. #loungebarshetland #loungebar #shetland #shetlandfolkfestival #shetlandfolk #muddybay #muddywaters #bookersguitar #cantbesatisfied #tennantslager #tennants
24hours in Edin with Miss @vickylou89 #wintermarket #mulledwine #ginginandmoregin #kaulalumpur #coldness #feeders #illhavewhatsheshaving #shetlandfolk #dumfriesfolk #toomanyhashtags #seeyouin2017
#sheelanagig captivating the audience tonight at the #shetlandfolk #festival!