Inverness Traditional Music Project - Song Workshop

13th February 2010

Straight from Celtic Connections - clarsach musician and singer - Katie Mackenzie is offering the opportunity for singers to come and take part in a Scots Song Workshop.

The Scots Song Workshop takes place on Saturday 20 February 2010 from 2-3pm at Millburn Academy, Diriebught Road, Inverness.

Event organiser Margo Maclennan, Highland Council's Traditional Music Co-ordinator said: "We are delighted that Katie is leading this Scots Song Workshop in Inverness. Katie was nominated for a Sots Trad Music Award in December 2009. Along with Shona Donaldson they produced a new Scots and Gaelic Burns Album called 'The Lassie's Reply'. Katie and Shona had a successful concert at Celtic Connections at the City Halls on Burns night itself. This followed a number of concerts throughout the festival and other Burns night concerts including one at Burns Cottage in Alloway."

Advance booking is required for the workshop which costs £4 for adults and £3 adult concessions. To place a booking contact: 01463 663817.

For further information please contact: Margo Maclennan, Traditional Music Co-ordinator, The Highland Council, Education Culture & Sport Service, 13 Ardross Street, Inverness IV3 5NS Tel: 01463 663817 or e-mail: margo.maclennan2[AT]highland.gov.uk