North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC) 2025
(Fri 11 - Sun 13 Apr)
The North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC) returns to the Scottish Storytelling Centre for three days of traditional song celebration from 11-13 April 2025. Through concerts, workshops, talks, and informal song circles, this welcoming gathering brings together singers and enthusiasts from across the North Atlantic region. Whether you are a professional performer, an academic researcher, or simply love traditional song, NASC offers an inclusive space to share, learn, and celebrate our rich, diverse singing heritage. Guests attending hail from Scotland, Ireland, England, Sweden, Canada, the USA, and beyond.
View all individual events here: Event Listings and Tickets
Purchase a Delegate Pass to make the most of the Convention. Passes are priced £45/£35 concession. These will allow you to book free tickets for all events; if you are planning to attend five or more events across the weekend the Pass will pay for itself (six events if you are eligible for a Concession Pass).
~~~~~
Guest singers and speakers include:
Dr. Mollie Stone (USA)
Prof.
Susanne Rosenberg (Sweden)
Alasdair Whyte (Scotland)
Robyn
Stapleton (Scotland)
Dominie Hooper (England)
Neil
McDermot (Scotland)
Ró Ó hEadhra (Scotland)
Dr.
Rebecca Draisey-Collishaw (England/Canada)
Ruth Keggin
(Isle of Man)
Nuala Kennedy (Ireland)
Board and Associates attending include:
Brian Ó hEadhra
(Scotland/Ireland)
Emma Björling (Sweden)
Molly
Gawler (USA)
Anna Wikénius (Sweden)
Lotta
Andersson (Sweden)
Tom Besford (England)
Dr. Esbjörn
Wettermark (Sweden/England)
For more information on NASC please visit the North Atlantic Song Convention website.
NASC is supported by: Creative Scotland Heritage Lottery Fund; Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland; Traditional Music Forum (Scotland); Access Folk; Kongero, Bagaduce Music.
-
Conference
-
£0.00 -
11-13 April 2025 -
720 minutes -
Scottish Storytelling Centre -
Multiple Spaces
