The first of two concerts across the week, join us on Tuesday night at the beautiful St Columba's Church in Lerwick. The line up will feature Shetland Fiddle Week tutors - Lois Nicol, Kirsten Gifford, Alison Anderson, Jenna Reid and Robbie Leask, who are leading the workshops across the week. You'll get a taste for the exceptional and thriving talent among young players in Shetland with performances by winners of the 2026 Shetland Young Fiddler of the Year Competition.
We'll also have a performance by celebrated Shetland band KANSA, a collection of six talented acoustic musicians featuring SFW tutor Lois Nicol on fiddle. Known for their eloquent instrumental and vocal arrangements of Americana songs and melodies, they highlight the diversity and range of musical talent and taste in Shetland.
Our finale concert at Gulberwick Hall will feature Shetland Fiddle Week students - performing tunes they've learned across the week with Jenna Reid and Robbie Leask. Also performing are recently formed young band Laldy, made up of fiddlers Ami Grains (2025 Shetland Young Fiddler of the Year), Sinéad Jamieson, and Maisy Nicolson with Stella Manson on piano who give an energetic take on locals tunes and tradition.
We're delighted to also be featuring well known Shetland fiddler Bryan Gear. Often referred to as a prodigy of the late Willie Hunter, Bryan is known for his exceptional playing style that combines technical skill and precision with warmth and heart to bring everything from emotional slow-airs, to lively reels and strathspeys to life in a way that no other can.
The evening will close with a traditional dance led by young local band, Filsket - Kerem Tekcan (accordion), Jayden Moore (fiddle), Liam Slater (guitar) and Euan Slater (drums). All under the age of 21, they have impressed the music scene in their first few years with their skill and energy, performing widely within Shetland as well as visits to Denmark and Scotland.
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