Promoting, encouraging and nurturing new songwriting in Scotland
Burnsong was created with one aim in mind - to inspire a new era of songwriting in Scotland.
Burnsong is a national project dedicated to promoting, encouraging and nurturing songwriting in Scotland.
Burnsong events include songwriting workshops for schools, professional development courses for writers as well as live music events in Dumfries and across Scotland and a national songwriting competition.
burnsong live
Celebrating the best of Scottish songwriting through festivals, conferences and tours.
the gathering
A bi-annual songwriting competition to find new talent, open to anyone and everyone in Scotland.
the songhouse
Career and creative development opportunities for new and established songwriters.
burns and rivers
A programme of songwriting workshops for children and young people in schools inspired by local water and the natural environment.
news & events
MAY 2008
Songhouse on Tour
2nd - 12th May
Various venues around Scotland
Featuring King Creosote, Emma Pollock, Future Pilot AKA, Karine Polwart; Kim Edgar; MC Soom T and Michael Johnston.
For more details and how to book click here >>
