BBC Radio Scotland is on for the next rising star of the Scottish traditional music scene.

If you´re between 18 and 27 and passionate about folk music—whether as a singer or instrumentalist—this is your chance to shine.

The deadline is fast approaching: entries close at 11.59pm on Sunday 29th June.

Why enter?
→ A BBC Radio Scotland recording session
→ A performance at the Scots Trad Music Awards
→ A live final at Celtic Connections 2026 in Glasgow
→ A year’s Musicians’ Union membership

How to apply
→ Visit bbc.co.uk/youngtrad to enter

Let’s help bring the next generation of trad musicians to the stage.
Please spread the word to anyone who might be a perfect fit!