NASC Concert: The North Atlantic Song Connection
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of song featuring a stunning line-up of international and local artists at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 12th May!
About NASC Concert: The North Atlantic Song Connection
| 12th April 2025 | |
| 7:30pm - 9:30pm | |
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Scottish Storytelling Centre 43 - 45 High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1SR |
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| £10 (£8) | |
| Visit the event website here | |
| Facebook information can be found here | |
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This special event showcases the rich diversity of traditional songs from across the North Atlantic region, celebrating the unique voices and cultures that connect us.
From beautiful ballads to rousing choruses, this concert promises to be a highlight of the weekend — don’t miss it!
Performers include local Scottish singers Alasdair Whyte and Robyn Stapleton; Emma Björling, Anna Wikénius and Lotta Andersson from Sweden; Dominie Hooper and Ruth Keggin from England and Isle of Man respectively, Irish singer Nuala Kennedy and guest from the USA Molly Gawler.
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The North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC) returns to the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, for three days of traditional song celebration from 11-13 April 2025. Through concerts, workshops, talks, and informal song circles, this welcoming gathering brings together singers and enthusiasts from across the North Atlantic region. Whether you're a professional performer, an academic researcher, or simply love traditional song, NASC offers an inclusive space to share, learn, and celebrate our rich, diverse singing heritage. Guests attending hail from Scotland, Ireland, England, Sweden, Canada, the USA, and beyond.
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