Beyond Tradition: Innovation and Progression in Scottish Traditional and Folk Music

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm UTC+00:00

The Box Hub, 50 Washington Street, Glasgow, G3 8AZ | Glasgow

The BIT Collective
Publisher/HostThe BIT Collective
Beyond Tradition: Innovation and Progression in Scottish Traditional and Folk Music
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Panel discussion on inclusion, innovation, heritage, with a storytelling performance.
The BIT Collective presents a thought-provoking panel discussion hosted by Catriona Hawksworth with Ankna Arockiam, Laura Jane Wilkie and Martin Green.
The panel will explore innovation and progression in the Scottish folk and traditional music scene, discussing themes such as intersectionality, accessibility and the representation of diverse identities. The panellists will consider how inclusion can be meaningfully promoted whilst preserving cultural heritage and supporting the scene’s evolution, offering practical insights for musicians, audience members, promoters and venues.
The event will conclude with a captivating storytelling performance by Ailsa Dixon. Her new solo work Cassandra reimagines myth and prophecy through a contemporary Scottish lens, weaving traditional forms with bold, progressive themes. Ailsa’s personal story melts into ancient voices as she explores themes of climate activism, sexual assault, feminism, autonomy and mental health.
Doors open: 5pm
Event starts: 5:30pm
Minimum age 16. Under 18s must be accompanied by an appropriate adult (age limited due to discussion of themes such as sexual assault and harassment)
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible bathrooms
Ground-level access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot (two accessible bays next to the entrance + on-site car-park with limited spaces if required)
Please note: We're committed to making our events accessible to everyone. While we aim to use fully accessible venues, this isn't always possible. If you have any accessibility requests, please contact our team on [email protected] and we will aim to accommodate these requests, at no extra cost.
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