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Get Ready to Reel in the Fun – FREE Children’s Ceilidhs during Mòd Phàislig
Renfrewshire is gearing up for a week of Gaelic culture and festivities with lots on for families throughout the October holiday week. In partnership with Comunn na Gàidhlig, we are delighted to be hosting not one, but two free children’s ceilidhs during Mòd Week, promising an evening of fun and traditional Scottish dancing for the […]
‘Cruinneachadh Siorrachd Rinn Friù’ air bhog // Fèis Phàislig Launches ‘The Renfrewshire Collection’
Fèis Phàislig is proud to introduce ‘The Renfrewshire Collection’ – an exciting new resource that highlights some of the many traditional musicians and artists based in Renfrewshire. This collection features 50 compositions and songs, either composed by Renfrewshire-based musicians or written about the area, and is a snapshot of the ever-growing traditional music scene here. […]
FREE Tour – 2023 Highland Art Prize
Hear the thoughts and comments of competition judge, Ishbel Murray, as she leads a free guided tour of the shortlisted artworks that have been entered into the 2023 Highland Art Prize by art organisations from across the Highlands and Islands, in conversation with leading broadcaster Catriona Murray. Note that this tour will be conducted primarily […]
Exciting Trad Music Workshop Series Coming to Paisley and Johnstone! 🎵
Looking to explore your musical talents or learn a new instrument? The Diane Mitchell Music School is thrilled to announce a fantastic series of music workshops that will be taking place in Paisley and Johnstone. Here are all the details you need:Paisley – Brick Lane StudiosWhen: Sundays 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm & Wednesdays 7-8 […]
FREE Concert – Renfrewshire Collection // Cruinneachadh Siorrachd Rinn Friù
With only one month until the Royal National Mòd comes to Paisley, join us for a free evening of traditional music and Gaelic. The concert will be a high-quality showcase of tunes, songs and stories from the new Renfrewshire Collection, featuring some of Scotland’s top traditional musicians.Performing on the night: Joy Dunlop (song)Ron Jappy (fiddle & […]
Cluicheamaid – Mòd Phàislig Kids Club
In partnership with Comunn na Gàidhlig, we are excited to be delivering Cluichemeaid – a dynamic kids club that offers a fun experience of traditional music and Gaelic culture for young people ages 4-12. Each day will have an original theme and sessions will involve a mix of games, music, arts and crafts, singing and dancing. […]
Mòd Phàislig Merch 👕 Now Available to Pre-Order
The Mòd Phàislig Merchandise Pre-sale is Now Live!Get ready to rock your Mòd Phàislig spirit with their fantastic range of merchandise, exclusively available at the online store: https://modphaislig2023.bigcartel.com/There is a brilliant selection of merch, including:t-shirtshoodiesumbrellastea towelsmugscolouring pencilsnotebookstote bagsAll t-shirts and hoodies are made from organic materials, using renewable energy and sustainable packaging. These exclusive items are […]
Join us this Sunday for the finale concert & ceilidh of our 2023 Ceilidh Trail!
Thugainn! // Come along this Sunday for the finale concert of our 2023 Ceilidh Trail tour. Join us from 7pm at The Wynd Centre for a live showcase of traditional music and ceilidh dancing. You can purchase your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/paisley-ceilidh-trail-concert-ceilidh-tickets-677538916137 The group have been performing across Renfrewshire and further afield for the last two weeks, sharing […]
Fèis Week 2024 – Earlybird Registration NOW OPEN
After a hugely successful 2023 Fèis Week, earlybird registration for next year is now open. Our 2024 event will take place from Tuesday 16th to Friday 19th July – secure your place with a £20 deposit per child and gain early access to our subject choices when they are available next year.You can sign-up here:https://feisphaislig.com/earlybird-registration/Earlybird […]
Clasaichean gach Seachdain // Weekly Lessons Registration 2023/24 – NOW OPEN
Our fantastic Weekly Lessons programme offers ongoing tuition in accordion, fiddle and guitar for those aged 8-18. Registration is NOW OPEN for lessons starting September, including for our Fèis Bheag sessions for 5-7years.We still have a number of places available on our free come-and-try day on Sunday 20th August – any new participants (aged 8+) […]
Tour Dates – Ceilidh air Chuairt // Ceilidh Trail 2023
We are thrilled to unveil the full lineup of tour dates for our 2023 Ceilidh Trail! The tour brings together six talented and up-and-coming musicians and gives them the opportunity to experience life on-the-road as a traditional musician for 2 weeks in the summer. Join them to experience toe-tapping jigs and reels with traditional tunes […]
Tòisichsidh Seachdain na Fèise Dimàirt! // Fèis Week Starts on Tuesday!
Not long to go- our annual Fèis Week starts on Tuesday the 11th of July!A record 170 children and young people will join our team of tutors at Johnstone High School for four days of Gaelic music, song, and fun- we’re particularly excited about our Carnival Day on Thursday!
Prògram Inntinneach airson Mòd Phàislig 2023 air Ainmeachadh // Exciting Programme for Paisley Mòd 2023 Announced
An exciting programme of events has been announced to celebrate the return of the Royal National Mòd to Paisley in October.Hundreds of musicians and artists will take to stages, halls and libraries in over 20 venues across Paisley and its surrounding areas during the nine-day event when it returns to the town for the first […]
Cuirm-Chiùil Deireadh Teirm Soirbheachail // End of Term Concert a Success!
Our weekly lessons came to an end for the Summer holidays with a successful concert, played to a packed audience at Gleniffer High School. All of our participants, from beginners to advanced, played short sets before joining together with our Còisir Gàidhlig and Fèis Bheag pupils for a rousing finale – ‘s math a rinn thu! […]
Cèilidh Air Chuairt 2023 a’ Tòiseachadh! // Ceilidh Trail 2023 Starts!
The new Fèis Phàislig Ceilidh Trail started off their 2023 tour in style, opening up the brand-new Reeling Festival in Glasgow to a rapturous reception, before heading to Plockton for a week’s intensive training at Fèis Alba with Trails from Lochaber and Argyll. Unfortunately, they were denied the opportunity to play their next scheduled gig […]
Buidheann Pàrant is Pàiste ann am Pàislig // Gaelic Parent and Toddler Group in Paisley
Pàrant is Pàiste, a Gaelic parent and Toddler group, is looking to welcome new members to its Paisley sessions after the Summer break. Sessions are fun and informal, with all levels of Gaelic catered for, from complete beginner to fluent. Sessions are held on Thursdays during term time at 10am in Paisley Central Methodist Hall. […]
Fèis Phàislig aig an Fèis Ruidhle! // Fèis Phàislig at the Reeling Festival this weekend!
Fèis Phàislig are delighted to be opening up Glasgow’s newest folk festival, The Reeling, with performances this weekend. Saturday sees the debut of performance of our 2023 Ceilidh Trail, whilst Sunday showcases our Gaelic Choir, and Advanced Band participants from the Weekly Lessons. Both performances will be at the A’ Choille Stage from 13.00-13.30 each […]
Mòd Phàislig 2023 – May Ceilidh at the Wynd Centre
The Mòd Phàislig Local Organising Committee are hosting a family ceilidh on Saturday 20th May at the Wynd Centre. The ceilidh will be a mixture of song, music and dancing with performances from two of our own Fèis musicians, Emma Loney and Steven Gallagher. Come and join us for a great night of music! You […]
Ross Ainslie and Ali Hutton trio to Perform in Lochwinnoch
Lochwinnoch Arts Festival will host a concert with the Ross Ainslie and Ali Hutton Trio on 9th June at Lochwinnoch Golf Club. Tickets can be purchased online for £12 or in-person at the ‘Shop at Number 8’.Visit www.lochwinnochartsfestival.co.uk for more information!
Sgrìobh Port airson a’ Mhòd – Farpais Fosgailte! // Write a Tune for the Mòd – Competition Open!
Mòd Phàislig 2023, in partnership with Fèis Phàislig and Paisley First, are looking for a local musician to compose the official Mòd tune for this October’s event! Get your entries in here – the competition closes on Friday 30th June.
Tha Tadhalan Sgoile air Leth Soirbheachail! // School Visits are a Big Success!!
Fèis Phàislig’s ‘Stramash for Schools’ began with a bang this week! Pupils from 45 schools across Renfrewshire will receive a visit from our team of musicians, learning about traditional music, song and instruments, whilst learning a few Gaelic phrases along the way…Our young audience at St. David’s Primary in Johnstone had a great time, and […]
Clàradh Airson Seachdain Fèis 2023 Fosgailte A-Nis! // Registration for Fèis Week 2023 Now Open!
Today sees the launch of registration for Fèis Phàislig’s annual ‘Fèis Week’ event, which will take place this July at Johnstone High School. The Fèis Week is a four-day extravaganza of music and arts workshops, concerts, and events that gives young people the opportunity to work with some of Scotland’s best traditional musicians and tutors. […]
Cèilidh air Cuairt 2023 // Ceilidh Trail 2023 : Young Musicians Selected for Summer Tour
Fèis Phàislig is delighted to announce the successful applicants for the 2023 Ceilidh Trail tour. Competition was fierce for places this year, and our selection panel were wowed by the talent and enthusiasm of all those who auditioned. After much deliberation, the panel announced the names of the 6 young musicians who will tour Renfrewshire […]
Seachdain na Fèise Fosgailte Airson Iarrtasan sa Ghiblean! // Fèis Week Open for Applications in April!
Summer is just around the corner, and we’re getting very excited about our 2023 Fèis Week! We’ve got a range of subjects for you to choose from – including Circus Skills for the first time – all taught by talented tutors who are experts in their field. Fèis Week 2023 offers three separate strands for pupils […]
Còisir Gàidhlig a’ Seinn aig Abaid Phàislig // Gaelic Choir Sing at Paisley Abbey
In only their second public performance since the end of lockdown, our Gaelic Choir stole hearts with their performance at Paisley Abbey on Wednesday night. The young singers were invited as part of Renfrewshire Music Service’s Spring Concert Series, and sang to a packed Abbey audience of over 400 people. The concert also saw performances […]
Royal National Mòd in Paisley // Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail 2023 ann am Pàislig
Theid Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail 2023 a a chumail eadar an 13mh agus an 21mh den Dàmhair ann am Phaislig! // The Royal National Mòd 2023 is coming to Paisley from 13th-21st October!The annual celebration of Gaelic music, song and culture returns to Paisley: we’ll keep you posted with details of Mòd events and fringe programming- […]
Music Tutor (ASN schools) Opportunity- Last Chance to Apply!
Last chance to apply- closes 19th March! Fèis Phàislig are looking for a music tutor to run an 8-week block of workshops in 2 ASN schools in Renfrewshire. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a good understanding of inclusive practice and be comfortable delivering both instrumental and sung material. For more information and job specification, […]
Fèis Phàislig at Glasgow’s exciting new Reeling Festival in June!
Fèis Phàislig is delighted to be part of and exciting new event in the Traditional Music calendar! The Reeling Festival will take place in Rouken Glen Park from 10-11 June, and features some of trad music’s biggest names, including Blazin’ Fiddles, Skerryvore and Breabach. Musicians from Fèis Phàislig, including the Gaelic Choir and 2023 Ceilidh Trail, […]
Joy Dunlop – ‘Caoir’ Album Launch
As well as being a leading Gaelic singer and bilingual broadcaster, Joy Dunlop, is also a member of the board here at Fèis Phàislig! Joy will celebrate the release of her eagerly anticipated third solo album ‘Caoir’ with a launch party at Cottiers in Glasgow on the 30th March.Crowned Traditional Singer of the Year & […]
Fèis Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu – 11th-14th April
Fèis Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu returns this year from April 11th-14th. The event offers a variety of activities including music, art and drama, for children aged from Nursery- P7. For further information and booking link, click here (Please note that Fèis Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu is currently open to pupils in GME education only)
Fèis Fhoirt weekend returns this weekend!
Booking is now open for the first 2023 Fèis Fhoirt Weekend, which will be held on the 11-12th March at Falkirk High School and is open to young people aged 8-18 of all abilities. This is a great opportunity for children to have an immersive experience in music and culture. Participants can choose two classes from fiddle, guitar, […]
Meet our Weekly Lessons participants as part of Seachdain na Gàidhlig!
Last week, our Weekly Lessons participants took a break from their classes to record a short video showcasing their Gaelic. The video features musicians from our instrumental classes and our younger Fèis Bheag (Wee Fèis) sessions and was recorded as part of Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week). The young musicians and participants join us every […]
Fun and dancing for Seachdain na Gàidhlig
The recent Seachdain na Gàidhlig, aimed at increasing the use of the Gaelic language around the world, was celebrated in Paisley by a successful Fèis Phàislig Family Ceilidh event. The ceilidh was a huge success, drawing in families from across Renfrewshire and beyond to take part in the festivities. With live music and dancing, families […]
Launch of our new online resource on Bàrd Phàislig (The Paisley Bard)
With support from the Seachdain na Gàidhlig Small Grants Fund and Bòrd na Gàidhlig, we are delighted to launch a new online resource on Bàrd Phàislig. Paisley is closely linked to Gaelic culture through one of the most famous bards (poets) of the 20th century. Though Donald ‘Ruadh’ MacIntyre was born in South Uist, he lived […]
Naidheachdan Ùr // Latest News
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new news section on our website! Our news section is dedicated to keeping you up-to-date on all the latest happenings and developments within the Fèis.From upcoming events and performances to behind-the-scenes glimpses of our projects, you can stay up-to-date with what we’re up to here. […]