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We are very excited to announce that we have just received an award from Creative Scotland through the Youth Music Initiative to run a new project in partnership with the School of Scottish Studies Archives. It's open to musicians aged 16-25 and the deadline for applications is 1st June. Find out more!
EYG will be holding an open meeting to talk about the Easter Gaitherin on 30th May at 7pm (22, Walker St). This is a great opportunity to meet the committee and have a say in EYG's future without becoming an organiser! Let us know if you're coming.
Reunion Ceilidh with EYG and EUFolksoc Sat 23rd June! As part of our fundraising efforts this summer, we're organising a big reunion ceilidh in partnership with Edinburgh University Folk Society. We're inviting back all the old participants - anyone who's ever been involved with the Gaitherin - to join us for a big party. Why not join the event on Facebook?

Trad music in Edinburgh for ages 9 - 25

Fiddle player at the Easter Gaitherin Traditional music is a social thing; it’s all about the taking part. The Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin provides opportunities for young people to get involved in all areas of the tradition, from learning to play instruments, to performance, to technical skills like recording and radio production.

EYG is a volunteer-run organisation that aims to excite, enthuse and inspire as many young people as possible with traditional music. We want to give them the opportunity to get tuition from some of the tradition’s leading lights.

Whether complete beginner, experienced player wanting to try trad for the first time, or an old hand at traditional music, EYG is for anyone. You don’t need to be able to read music or be an expert on learning by ear to come along.

Our flagship event is the Easter Gaitherin, which takes place in the first week of the Easter holidays. The other regular point in our calendar is the Scots Fiddle Festival in November, where EYG runs classes across the weekend. Throughout the rest of the year you will find the Youth Gaitherin organising workshops, performances, and fundraising events. There’s always something happening so contact us to find out more!