Conference, Talks & Lectures

NASC Discussion: Local and Global Song

Moderated by Molly Gawler, with panellists Emma Björling, Neil McDermot & Esbjörn Wettermark

(Fri 11 Apr: 4:30pm)

This panel explores songs as tools to put in your pocket to take out at the right time. Work songs, lullabies, sea shanties, rowing songs, songs for social change and songs of the land and place, there is a song for every season and occasion. But how do folk songs fit into contemporary lives? Discussion will cover how we can embrace songs in our own homes, kitchens, fields, towns, pubs, forests and song circles of all kinds.

Connecting singing and songs with everyday life allows us to connect across cultures and be part of a global song circle.

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The North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC) returns to the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, 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're 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.

Purchase a Weekend 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).

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NASC is supported by: Creative Scotland Heritage Lottery Fund; Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland; Traditional Music Forum (Scotland); Access Folk; Kongero, Bagaduce Music.

• Conference
• £10.00
• 11 April 2025
• 60 minutes
• 16:30
• Scottish Storytelling Centre
• Netherbow Theatre