2025 Semi Finalists
Here are the 12 semi finalists for the Young Trad 2025.
All 12 will perform 10 minute sets at the Semi Finals which will take place at the Ö÷²¥´óÐã at Pacific Quay in Glasgow on Sunday 13 October. This will be recorded for Travelling Folk on Ö÷²¥´óÐã Radio Scotland and also filmed for Ö÷²¥´óÐã Alba.
Anna Robertson – Fiddle
Annie Lennox – Song
Ariana Black – Fiddle
Chloë Bryce - Fiddle
Clelland Shand – Accordion
Ellie Beaton – Song
Eoin Cumming – Accordion
Finn Macpherson – Pipes/Whistles
Laura Penman – Harp
Miguel Girão – Guitar
Noah Scott – Piano
Roo Geddes – Fiddle
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