The broadcaster has teamed up with The Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival to find the country's next best homegrown musical talent. To celebrate the festival’s 20th anniversary and BBC Alba’s 13 years of coverage they have launched a competition looking for unearthed talent from the Highlands and Islands. READ MORE: Trad music festival reels in the crowds despite stiff competition from Taylor Swift The lucky winner will have the opportunity to open for the festival by playing on the main stage.
Belladrum is a family-friendly festival that showcases top musical acts, comedy, cabaret, spoken word, dance, drag, and even wrestling. The festival has a longstanding support of Scottish artists, and the competition is open to solo artists and bands from the Highlands and Island and across all genres. The winner will also get to play an acoustic session in the BBC Alba studio which will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer as part of the broadcaster’s festival coverage.
One of the judges of the competition Julie Fowlis, who is a folk singer who sings primarily in Scottish Gaelic, has said it is an amazing opportunity for any emerging artist to get their name out there. Fowlis said: “The Belladrum Tartan Heart festival has become one of Scotland’s most popular and iconic music festivals, set in the most beautiful Highland surroundings. “It’s the kind of festival that every musician wants to play! “I’m honoured to be part of the judging team for this year's talent search,.
