Calling Gaelic Songwriters: Compose Our 10-Year Anniversary Song

We’re commissioning a brand-new Gaelic song to celebrate our 10-year anniversary – and it will be premiered at our Anniversary Concert in February. We’re looking for a singer/songwriter to create something upbeat, joyful, and easy for everyone to sing along with.

We are looking for:

  • One original Gaelic song
  • Fun and upbeat in style, with a memorable refrain and/or vocables that an audience can easily learn and sing along with.
  • A piece that reflects the journey, ethos and impact of Fèis Phàislig – not literally by naming us, but by capturing the sense of community, energy and celebration that has marked our first decade.

The song will be premiered at our 10-Year Anniversary Concert in Paisley Town Hall on Saturday 7 February 2026, performed by all participating artists and young people as the finale to the event.

Fee: A flat commission fee of £500 (inclusive), covering composition, written lyrics and melody, and a simple demo recording (voice note or equivalent). No additional budget will be provided for studio sessions or instrumentalists.

What to submit:

  • A short outline of your idea for the song (no more than one page).
  • Links to, or a short written description of, your previous songwriting work
  • Any other information that shows your experience in writing original material.

Expectations:

  • Delivery of one original Gaelic song (minimum 2-3 minutes)
  • Provide a demo recording of the song – this could be as simple as a phone voice note of the melody and lyrics, but if you’re able to provide a fuller recording that’s also welcome (no studio recording required).
  • Written lyrics, with English translation, and melody must be included so our team can use them for rehearsals.
  • Willingness to work with the Fèis Phàislig team to refine the piece after the first draft.

To apply, please email your proposal to info@feisphaislig.com by Monday 30 September 2025, 5:00pm. If you’d like to discuss the brief in more detail before submitting, you’re very welcome to get in touch at the same address.