Big Yin for hall of fame
BILLY Connolly is to be inducted into Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame.
The Glasgow comedian and singer is among 20 performers who will be recognised at the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame Dinner, hosted by Hands Up for Trad at Glasgow’s Òran Mór next month.
He is joined by singer and songwriter Rab Noakes, Bobby Crowe and Cathy Ann MacPhee in the Performers category, alongside Jock Tamson’s Bairns and Kenneth McKellar.
Other notable inductees include Matthew Fitt and James Robertson of publishers Itchy Coo, which has been translating books into Scots since 2002.
Award-winning singer and Gaelic advocate Kenna Campbell is also being awarded for her Services to Gaelic.
The Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame first started in 2005, and celebrates the influence of the musicians and industry professionals who have helped to create the traditional music scene of today.
Simon Thoumire, the event’s founder, said: “It’s an honour and privilege to see so many fantastic names involved in the Scottish traditional music industry, and observe the impact they’re continuing to make.”
Hands Up for Trad is funded by Creative Scotland and exists to promote Scottish Traditional Music to audiences, artists and participants. The Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame Dinner takes place on October 27.