CELTIC SONGS SHORTLIST
Ten finalists singing in various Celtic and Scots languages have been chosen by jury to perform at this year’s Nòs Ùr song competition in Inverness, Scotland in June.
Nòs Ùr, meaning ‘new style’ in Gàidhlig, is a Celtic and Scots language competition which will see performers vying for the honour to perform at a grand European final - Liet International minority
languages song competition in The Netherlands in October. First they must win the regional final being held on June 20th at Eden Court Theatre in Inverness. Judging is done both by experts and via public
vote on the night and on the internet.
Event organiser, Brian Ó hEadhra, said: “The number and diversity of
submissions was amazing. We received songs in Scottish Gaelic, Irish,
Scots, Ulster Scots, Welsh, Cornish, and Breton. I think anyone who
comes along on the night will be blown away at the level of
musicianship and professionalism of the bands. It certainly gives the
Eurovision and the X Factor a run for their money!”
The event is being staged by Go Events which promotes and develops
creative arts in the Highlands and Islands. It is supported by
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), Highland Council, Colmcille,
Scottish Arts Council, Bòrd na Gàidhlig and MG Alba.
Irish finalists for Nòs Ùr 2009 are: Fiach, with the song Sea Táim;
Malachy Duffin with the Ulster Scots song, I Dinnay Gie a Hoot, and
Enda Reilly singing Mol an Aimsir.
All songs can be heard on the Nòs Ùr myspace site, www.myspace.com/nosur.
