Conference, Song

NASC Panel: Safeguarding Song - Traditional Singing & UNESCO's Living Heritage Framework

moderated by Tom Besford with Steve Byrne, Claire Frances MacNeil & Esbjörn Wettermark

(Sat 7 Mar: 10:15am)

Join moderator Tom Besford and panellists Steve Byrne, Claire Frances MacNeil and Esbjörn Wettermark for a thought-provoking panel exploring the role of UNESCO’s Living Heritage Framework in preserving and promoting traditional singing practices. Panellists will discuss the challenges and opportunities involved in recognising song traditions as intangible cultural heritage, sharing insights from their work in research, policy, and community engagement.

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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
• 7 March 2026
• 75 minutes
• 10:15
• Scottish Storytelling Centre
• Netherbow Theatre
• Adults