BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2020 – applications open.
BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2020 is open for applications. The deadline for entries is 5pm on Wednesday 24th July 2019. The competition is open to individual musicians who stay in Scotland and are aged between 16 and 27 years as of the 24th July 2019.
To enter the competition, entrants must submit:
- 10 minute recording of themselves playing traditional Scottish music
- A short biography of their traditional music experience
- A list of songs/tunes submitted and any relevant details of their source/background.
- A 1 min home video of themselves performing in domestic or concert setting.
A panel of judges will review all entries and select a shortlist of up to 12 entrants. Following the semi-finals the judges will select 6 finalists who will then be invited to perform at the final which will be held in Glasgow on Sunday 2nd February 2020 as part of Celtic Connections Festival.
For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3KxTvJZ6N0wkdj1C6qCdQZF/bbc-radio-scotland-young-traditional-musician-2020