Scotland’s 'folk Oscars' are back next month!
The MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards, aka Na Trads, head to Paisley Arena on Saturday 5 December for a spectacular celebration of Scotland’s thriving traditional music scene. Expect electrifying live performances from Valtos, Gnoss, Sian, Spodo Komodo, BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2026 winner Rachel Groves, Fèis Phàislig and more, as the biggest names and brightest rising stars in folk and trad come together to celebrate the very best of Scottish music.
We're giving away pairs of tickets for the awards to four lucky winners; for the chance to experience the magic of Na Trads, simply fill in the form below and answer the following question...
Where will this year's MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards be held?
a) Paisley
b) Perth
c) Pitlochry
Competition closes at 11.59pm on Sun 29 Nov. Four prize winners will each receive two tiered seating tickets for the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards at Paisley Arena on Sat 5 Dec. The prize is non-transferable, non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash or an alternative prize. Travel, accommodation and any additional expenses are not included. Entrants must be aged 12 or over, and under-18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Winners will be notified by email within 24 hours of the closing date, and will be required to respond within 24 hours or an alternative winner may be chosen. Competition subject to The Skinny's standard terms and conditions, which can be found at theskinny.co.uk/about/terms-and-conditions
Find out more about the Awards and get tickets at handsupfortrad.scot
Photo by Paul Campbell via Scots Trad Music Awards