Trad Talk 2025: Innovation

Sat Nov 08 2025 at 10:30 am to 04:15 pm UTC+00:00

Inverness Creative Academy | Inverness

Traditional Music Forum
Publisher/HostTraditional Music Forum
Trad Talk 2025: Innovation
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Trad Talk is the Traditional Music Forum of Scotland‘s (TMFS) flagship annual gathering, bringing together performers, educators, promoters, and enthusiasts from across the traditional music community.
This event creates space for meaningful dialogue on issues facing our sector. This year’s theme is Innovation. We will explore the balance between respecting traditions while embracing new approaches that ensure traditional music and song remain relevant and vibrant for future generations.
Join us to connect with peers, share insights, and celebrate Scotland’s traditional music scene. The day will include the AGM of the TMFS. Complimentary lunch is provided as well as a short performance from the Fèis Rois Cèilidh Trail.

This event is free but ticketed.
If you have specific access needs or dietary requirements, please contact [email protected].
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Schedule
10.30am – Registration and tea/coffee
11.00am – Keynote Talk
Speaker Kresanna Aigner of Findhorn Bay Arts
With Q&A
11.35am – Equalities, Diversity, Inclusion, and Access in Traditional Music
Short presentation by Creative Scotland and Culture Services
11.55am – Comfort Break
12.00pm – Panel: Community and Tradition Bearers
Calum Alex Macmillan, Amy Lord, Frances Wilkins
Moderator: Laura Harrington
12.45pm – Lunch
1.15pm – Performance
Fèis Rois Cèilidh Trail
1.45pm – Traditional Music Forum of Scotland AGM
2.15pm – Panel: Learning & Teaching
Sharon Hassan, Linda Campbell, Rachael Duff
Moderator: Jo Miller
3.00pm – Comfort Break
3.05pm – Panel: Industry and Profession
Emily Wright, Rachel Walker, Simon Thoumire
Moderator: Brian Ó hEadhra
3.40pm – Reflections and Closing Remarks
4.15pm – End
Trad Talk is supported by TRACS (Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland) through Creative Scotland Multi-Year Funding.
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