Arbroath singer chosen to perform original work at award-winning festival
A young singer songwriter from Arbroath has been chosen to perform at an award-winning traditional music festival later this summer.
Pippa Wallace is one of two artists chosen by the Sgrìobh/Scrieve project to create their own songs in Scots and Gaelic. They will then perform their new work at Eden Court’s summer music festival, Under Canvas, in August.
Established in 2024 in partnership with Eden Court and Tobar an Dualchais/Kist o Riches (TAD/KOR), the project provides dedicated time for the artists to explore the TAD/KOR website in depth, using the archive as inspiration for creating and performing new material.
A new development this year is the opportunity for participating artists to be mentored by a well-established singer who performs in both Scots and Gaelic. Ainsley Hamill, one of the UK’s most distinctive and versatile vocalists, celebrated for her remarkable voice, rich storytelling, and deeply emotive style.
A folk singer who is now based in the Highlands, Pippa specialises in Scots song, and after spending several years living in Azerbaijan, a growing sense of homesickness sparked a deep connection with Scots song strengthened her ties to Scotland’s musical heritage.
Pippa said: “I’m absolutely delighted to have been offered a place on this project. It’s an incredibly exciting opportunity and one that has left me feeling both inspired and deeply motivated.
“Being trusted with this at this stage in my journey means a great deal, and it’s given me a real sense of purpose moving forward.
“I hope to gain a deeper understanding of Scots language and composition, something I feel profoundly connected to. More than that, I’m eager to immerse myself in the tradition and gain a deeper understanding of the craft through writing my own original piece.”
There will be two performances by Ainsley and Pippa at Under Canvas on
Wednesday, August 19, at 4.15pm and 7.15pm. Tickets are available at www.eden-court.co.uk/under-canvas
Flòraidh Forrest, Director of TAD/KOR, said: “We hope that their performance at Eden Court will give them the chance to bring their work to new audiences and lead to other opportunities for them.”