Celtic Connections national station BBC Radio 2 and in BBC Alba's occasional series Cuirm @ Celtic. Celtic Connections The Celtic Connections festival started in 1994 in Glasgow, Scotland, and has since been held every January. Featuring over 300 concerts, ceilidhs, talks, free events, late night sessions and workshops, the festival focuses on the roots of traditional Scottish music and also features international folk, roots and world music artists. The festival is produced and promoted by Glasgow’s Concert Halls. Donald Shaw, a founding member of Capercaillie, was appointed Celtic Connections Artistic Director in 2006. Shaw announced in February 2018 that he would be
Dublin City Soul Festival In 2011 Wyvern Lingo won the competition and won a spot at the soul picnic. Another winner of the rising stars competition was Mob Fandango whom also went on to play at the Soul Picnic. Among the 2011 Festival events were Eye Candy, Laugh Your Soul Off and the Grape Vine. In 2014 there will also be a Soul Jam, Gospel Brunches and a City Music Trail. The festival has partnered with Pump Audio, Dublin Tourism, Dublin people, Eircom and Balcony SponTV. Dublin City Soul Festival The Dublin City Soul Festival is an annual soul music festival held each spring