Showcasing musicians either from, or based in Scotland, the 5-day music festival runs over St Andrew’s Day and includes some of Scotland’s finest jazz and traditional musicians. Also featured will be a showcase of emerging new musicians, music workshops for adults and young people, and a silent film accompanied by live music.
Headliners include experimental folk band Constant Follower; 2024’s Scottish Jazz Vocalist of the Year Niki King; genre blending spoken word artist, rapper, and rising star Bee Asha; and guitarist Chris Amer and his Sextet performing music from their new collection. In addition, award-winning Scottish composer and guitarist Graeme Stephen will present his score for the 1927 silent film Metropolis.
Other highlights include harpist and lead vocalist Dara Dubh performing fan favourites and new tracks; multi-instrumentalist and folk singer Cahalen Morrison performing songs from his forthcoming album; and jazz saxophonist Rachel Duns whose music ranges from blues and soul, to the psychedelic sounds of the 1960s.
Over the weekend, audiences will also be treated to an afternoon concert from Scottish/Egyptian instrumentalists and composers The Ayoub Sisters who rose to stardom after their debut album premiered at No.1 in the Official Classical Charts. Plus, three emerging artists play in this year’s Spotlight Concert, showcasing the very best up and coming jazz musicians in Scotland.
In addition, cellist and improvisor Simone Seales will be giving an Improvisation Workshop for beginners on how to make sound without musical notation, open to amateur or experienced instrumentalists, vocalists or musicians from any other discipline.
Performances take place at the Traverse Theatre.
Find out more, view the full programme and book tickets on Soundhouse Winter Festival.
