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DOUBLE TAKE: HebCelt and Michelle Shields nominated for Trad Music Awards

05 Nov 2025

HebCelt Festival, and artist programmer Michelle Shields have been nominated in Scotland’s top trad music awards.

The festival is in the running for Event of the Year sponsored by Visit Scotland at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2025 following its record breaking event in July with headliners Tide Lines, Lulu and Skerryvore.

Michelle, who programs the line-up of artists for the festival and works on a string of big name live events and hit TV shows across Scotland throughout the year, has been nominated for the Industry Person of the Year award.

The nominations were revealed on the short...

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Laura Silverstone: I feel like my feet have barely touched the floor

10 Jul 2025

“I feel like my feet have barely touched the floor since the album came out,” laughs Laura Silverstone, “It's been busy, it's been lovely, I feel really grateful.”

Little wonder. That crowdfunded album -Heartwood - has just been added to the list of those eligible for this year’s Scottish Album of the Year Awards. She’s completed two European tours, played the US for the first time, reached the live televised final of Spain’s Got Talent, and performed at Celtic Connections.

Her newest music is also in post-production, recorded at the legendary Lipaka Studios in Germany with sought-after produc...

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