Updates

Fèis Phàislig is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of its 9th annual Fèis Week, a vibrant celebration of traditional music and Gaelic culture. The event, held at Johnstone High School from Tuesday 16th to Friday 19th July, brought together over 170 young participants from across Renfrewshire and further afield, working with some of Scotland’s […]

We are thrilled to open application for new participants to join our Weekly Lessons programme, starting September 2024! We currently deliver tuition in accordion, fiddle and guitar with classes taking place on Saturday mornings during term time. Participants are offered up to 1hr tuition every week at West Primary School, Paisley. We welcome new starters […]

We are excited to announce that our Gaelic Choir sessions are now open for new registrations! This is a wonderful opportunity for young people aged 8-18 to come together and enjoy singing in a fun and supportive environment. No prior knowledge of Gaelic is required to join, making it accessible for everyone. Participants will also […]

On Saturday, 22nd June, we marked the end of our 2023-24 Weekly Lessons programme with a spectacular Summer Concert. Held at Gleniffer High School, the event showcased a fantastic afternoon of music and song from our young participants. The concert featured performances from all our instrumental learners who attend weekly sessions for accordion, fiddle, and […]

Part of the McLellen Book Festival, Wee Mac Arran is a children’s book festival hosted on the Isle of Arran, organised by local book-loving volunteers. Entry is FREE and with something for book lovers of all ages, why not take a day trip to the island and join in the festivities! The theme for this […]

Fèis Phàislig is thrilled to announce a new opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Fèis Bheag Tutor to join our team for the 2024/25 academic year. Established in November 2014, Fèis Phàislig is committed to providing traditional music opportunities for young people in Renfrewshire. We offer a comprehensive year-round programme, including our popular Weekly Lessons […]

We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of the Stramash for Schools Tour, which brought the joy of traditional Scottish music to over 11,000 pupils across Renfrewshire. Over a span of 14 days, pupils in over 42 schools were treated to live traditional music performances and had the opportunity to learn about different instruments […]

We are thrilled to announce that applications are now open for our highly anticipated Fèis Week 2024, set to take place at Johnstone High School from Tuesday 16th to Friday 19th July. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable week of traditional music and Gaelic culture right here in Renfrewshire! Fèis Week is designed to provide young […]

The newly refurbished Paisley Town Hall was alive with traditional music and Gaelic last night as the Renfrewshire Schools’ Spring Concert Series welcomed the beautiful voices of our Gaelic Choir. Led by the talented Mairi McGillivray, the choir delivered a beautiful performance that impressed the audience in attendance. The choir, which meets weekly on Tuesday […]

Mixed instrument band, singing, songwriting. Supported by great tutors to learn trad music, create & have fun. Optional taster workshops. The Edinburgh Young Gaitherin’ (EYG) Big Band is a three-day programme for ages 13–18. EYG Big Band is all about creativity, making friends through music and having fun. The event will be led by some […]