Conference, Song

NASC Skills Sharing: Learning, Retaining & Passing On Traditional Songs

moderated by Emma Björling with Gemma Khawaja, Bennett Konesni & Synnøve Brøndbo Plassen

(Fri 6 Mar: 4pm)

Join moderator Emma Björling and contributors Gemma Khawaja, Bennett Konesni and Synnøve Brøndbo Plassen for an insightful session exploring the diverse approaches to learning, retaining, and transmitting traditional songs. Each speaker will share their personal perspectives and methods, followed by an open discussion inviting participants to contribute their own experiences and practices. The goal is to encourage open exchange, practical learning, and a deeper appreciation of the ways traditional songs continue to thrive from one generation to the next.

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The North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC) returns to the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, from 6–8 March 2026 for three days of traditional song. Through concerts, workshops, talks and informal song circles, this welcoming, inclusive gathering brings together singers and enthusiasts from across the North Atlantic region. For more information please visit the NASC website or view the full programme here.

Purchase a weekend Delegate Pass to make the most of the Convention! Passes are priced £45/£35 concession, with concessions including students, u26s, arts workers, those in receipt of income benefits and d/Deaf and disabled people.

Once purchased, or in your basket, your Pass will allow you to book free tickets for all NASC events. Please book tickets for these individual events in advance to avoid disappointment.

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NASC is supported by Creative Scotland Heritage Lottery Fund; TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland); Traditional Music Forum (Scotland); Access Folk; Bagaduce Music; Ealaín na Gaeltachta Teo and Kongero.

• Conference
• £10.00
• 6 March 2026
• 75 minutes
• 16:00
• Scottish Storytelling Centre
• Netherbow Theatre
• Adults