Scots Trad Music Awards recognise acclaimed Celtic Connections artists

A vibrant cast of talented nominees have been announced for the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. Celebrating its 21st edition this year, the awards reflect the flourishing tapestry of Scotland’s traditional music scene.

From new history-making events and festivals to the very best trad bands and composers in the country, the successful nominees represent the past, present and future of Scotland’s traditional music scene and are located right across the length and breadth of the country.

The Celtic Connections 2024 line-up is jam packed with nominees, check them out below and get your tickets before it's too late!

Album of the Year

• Dialogues by Su-a Lee 
• DIAD by Tim Edey & Ross Ainslie 
• Tempus by Skerryvore 
• Decemberwell Decade by Mike Vass 
• Fàs by Breabach 
• Dusk Moon by Rura 

Citty Finlayson Scots Singer of the Year

• Iona Fyfe - Musical Director of Scots Women - Generations o' Change 
• Claire Hastings – part of Scots Women – Generations o’ Change 
• Chloe Matharu

Gaelic Singer of the Year

• Joy Dunlop

Live Act of the Year

• Talisk 
  
• An Dannsa Dub 
• Valtos – SOLD OUT

Musician of the Year

• Julie Fowlis
  
• Euan McLaughlin
  
• Rory Matheson 
• Esther Swift

Original Work of the Year

• Gavin Marwick 
  
• Skipinnish

Scottish Folk Band of the Year

• Blazin’ Fiddles
  
• Gnoss 
  
• Dallahan
  
• Trip

Scottish Pipe Band of the Year

• The Peoples Ford Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band 

Up and Coming Artist of the Year

• The Madeleine Stewart Trio

Check out our full programme