It isn't the best pic but it captures my final concert with @AllanYnYFan a year ago today. Bowing out after 22 years, 6 albums, gigs all over Europe bringing #Welshmusic to new audiences....diolch am bopeth!

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Rob Reiner: "Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."

How the BBC & ITV give disproportionate coverage to Farage & Reform: hard evidence from a serious study. BBC & ITV now give Reform more coverage than the Conservatives, more than the Lib Dems & nine times the Greens. Superb research from @Stephen_Cushion. https://t.co/d07avkMSUw

Sunday morning and here is Gordon Duncan’s beautiful ’Sleeping Tune’ for Day 14 of #Tradvent For this special tune I’m playing within the incredible acoustic of Inverness Cathedral ❤️ Hope you all have a peaceful Sunday

I’m in Glasgow this Saturday morning with of one of my best pals @rossainsliemus We’re at the National Piping Centre playing a #Tradvent tune that we both co-wrote with Hamish Napier for the ‘Black Cuillin’ album This is ‘To the High Mountains’ 🏔️

"Christ would embrace the refugees and cast the fascists out" Billy Bragg sings a new song in response to a far right carol concert in London Song: Put Christ Back in Christmas Put Christ back into Christmas The season of goodwill Peace on earth for everyone So let the bombs

Due to the stormy weather I’ve sought refuge in one of my favourite shops in Inverness, Leakeys Bookshop 🙌 It’s Day 11 of #Tradvent and here is a new tune for you written by @rossainsliemus , Ross Hamilton and myself very recently This is ‘Sundown on the Sequoia’ 🌲🌅

Stanley Baxters death is hard for those seeking to explain his magnitude. Theres no one with who to compare him for younger people. No M&W, Ronnie Barker, Dick Emery, Benny Hill - no equivalent entertainer. We have presenters & stand ups now but nothing on TV like Stanley Baxter

Sad to read the news about Stanley Baxter. He thought no one would love him if they knew he was gay. When he came out in his 90s he discovered a new generation loved him just as much. Here’s a wee piece I wrote for the @alloatiser Rest in peace Stanley. #ParliamoGlasgow #LGBT

“A Christmas song for people who are lonely at Christmas! We need a song like that.” - Joni Prepping for the holidays with “River,” a Christmas classic for everyone. Watch the music video at the link in bio.

It’s never too early for a bit of craic and so I’ve popped in to my favourite bar in Inverness, ‘MacGregors’ to have a wee tune with my old pal Bruce MacGregor Here are a couple of reels for #Tradvent written by our teacher Donald Riddell - ‘Colin Clachair’ and ‘Johnny Findlay’

Exciting times for Inverness as today marks the completion of the Inverness Castle restoration and the Inverness Castle Experience is now open to the public. In celebration of this and for our 10th day of #Tradvent here is a special Highland tune ‘Far o’er Struy’ by J P MacLeod

A master of disguise, the Mari Lwyd subtly blends in with her surroundings to stalk the festive streets of Wales. Hiding in plain sight, she waits until the ideal moment presents itself to pounce and steal your cake and ale...

Singer Raul Malo, whose dramatic croon and songwriting anchored the eclectic band the Mavericks since its 1989 inception, has died. His embrace of diverse sounds and styles expanded the palette of country music. He was sixty years old.

So sorry to hear of the death of Juliet Ace; her radio plays were always beautifully written. I hope we might have a season of her work on 4Extra

Great Christmas films #10 - The Holdovers (2023) Excellent comedy drama written by David Hemingson starring Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa and Brady Hepner. #TheHoldovers #GreatChristmasFilms

Ganwyd Meredydd Evans (neu Merêd), canwr gwerin ac ymgyrchydd dros y Gymraeg ar y diwrnod yma yn 1919 (106 mlynedd yn ôl). 📷 Afallon, Cwmystwyth gan Wicym ar Comin Wicimedia ar drwydded CC-BY-SA4.

Brexit's impact on EU touring for UK creators is getting worse, our This Is Music report reveals. 32% of surveyed creators were affected by Brexit (up from 28% in 2023), with 95% experiencing decreased earnings. The impact is most acute for lower earners and emerging artists.

NPR's Best Songs of 2025 list is out now! Check out the full list and make sure you check out our pick, "Ancient Light" by I'm With Her-- chosen by Mountain Stage Associate Producer John Inghram. 🎧 https://t.co/QFn4KQbYjL

I've made free printables for those giving the gift of my music this Christmas! I'm aware that gifting a pre-order of an album that isn't out yet & tickets for a tour next year doesn't make for the most exciting unwrapping experience, so maybe this will help. Link in bio xx