"Travelling Trad" invites you on a joyous musical journey across borders, traditions, and cultures. For one night only, three outstanding acts come together to showcase the richness and diversity of contemporary folk from around the world.

Our journey begin with Tomás del Real, a Chilean guitarist, producer, and songwriter based in Estonia. One of the most prolific musicians of the new generation of Latin folk artists, his fusion folk has inspired a fresh way of presenting the "new Chilean folk". Tomás was recently nominated for 'Best Fusion Album' at Chile's 'Premios Pulsar', and for 'Best Songwriter' of Chile in 2023. He is currently touring his 5th solo studio album, 'Notas Rotas'.

Next on our travels is Tern, a five-piece band bringing together music from Scotland and Scandinavia. Featuring Rose Logan (fiddle, SCO), Kristina Leesik (fiddle, SE), Lea Søndergaard Larsen (bodhrán, DK), Dan Brown (piano, accordion, tenor guitar, ENG), and Chris Amer (guitar, SCO), the band create a contemporary Nordic soundscape through original compositions and fresh takes on traditional tunes. Winners of the Danny Kyle Open Stage in 2023, Tern have since performed across Scotland and Scandinavia and launched their debut album, Flyway, at Celtic Connections 2025. With new music already in the works, they continue to immerse audiences in their innovative and distinctive cross-cultural sound.

Our final stop is Àirdan, a rising voice in traditional music in Scotland. Their high energy grooves and dynamic arrangements see melodies and riffs juggled between fiddle (Paul Sinclair, SCO/FI), accordion (Coll Williamson, SCO), guitar (David Lennon, IRE), and drums (Ewa Adamiec, PL). Àirdan’s sound is shaped by the acoustic energy of late night Celtic sessions, enriched by influences from their diverse roots and travels to far flung corners of the globe, and fuelled by a shared passion for exploring and melding the boundaries of traditions. Àirdan released their debut album "Cosmic" in 2025 to critical acclaim, and were selected as finalists at Celtic Connections' Battle of the Folk Bands 2026.

Join us on this trip and experience a unique evening that brings people together across cultures in a joyful celebration of music, tradition, and shared human connection.

Tickets: £14/12. All welcome.