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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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- […]
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 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, […]
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 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)
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, […]