Fèisean News archive from March 2007
| Fèis Movement is Honoured at Traditional Music Awards The Fèisean have picked up an award at the Scots Traditional Music Awards held in Fort William in December. Fèisean nan Gàidheal, a movement which started in Barra in 1981, and which now offers tuition in Gaelic song, music, drama and language to around 13,000 participants annually, was given the award for Best Community Project. | |
| HIE Funding Boost For Fèisean nan Gàidheal Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) have announced a new investment package of £632,000 into the development of the Fèisean movement over the next three years. It is envisaged that this will help the national association of Gaelic arts tuition festivals expand, improve and build upon the success the movement has enjoyed over the last 25 years. | |
| Portree welcomes Fèis an Earraich back in 2007 Fèis an Earraich will be once more held in Portree this year from 2nd-6th April. Preparations are well underway for what promises to be a full and exciting week of Gaelic song, drama, dance and music plus an interesting and innovative evening programme for young people. | |
