Orkney Music and Culture

Visiting musicians

Orkney Music and Culture can assist musicians visiting Orkney from other parts of the UK or from overseas.

We can suggest local venues which may be suitable and can also help with the organisation of any concerts or workshops and can suggest or assist with arranging accommodation.

We can also put visiting musicians in touch with local musicians with whom they may want to collaborate.

Burray Bluegrass and Roots Music Festival

Orkney Music and Culture are presently organising a 3 day Bluegrass and Roots Music festival to take place in August next year (2025) in Burray and South Ronaldsay.

A subgroup within OMaC, which includes several national and international musicians, have contacted some of the worlds best bluegrass and roots musicians from the USA and Europe who are keen, and in some cases, “very keen” to come and play in Orkney. (The musical reputation of Orkney has travelled far).

The festival will be for 3 days and will include concerts, workshops and sessions as well as primary and secondary school visits and visits to care homes to entertain the elderly residents.

Concerts

Orkney Music and Culture runs several small concerts throughout the year featuring both established and younger local singers and musicians to showcase Orkney’s musical heritage and give the youngsters the opportunity to play in concerts with established bands or individuals.

Storytelling and traditional dance also feature in these concerts to give a wide spectrum of local traditional culture.