Youth Engagement Project (YEP)

YEP 2026 will not, unfortunately, be going ahead due to lack of funds, but we are delighted to share that under-18s can access tickets to a number of workshops in addition to the dedicated U18 Workshop (no.18). Full details are in our ‘Latest News’ feed. These are all priced at the reduced rate of £15.

Watch this space for details regarding future iterations of YEP.

About YEP

From a small beginning many years ago, tutored by Eilidh Steel, we are gradually increasing the scale and scope of the YEP; giving an expanded programme of tutoring.

Our 2025 tutor was the wonderful Lauren MacColl and in the past we have been lucky enough to have Graham Rorie, Patsy Reid and Adam Sutherlandin the role.

Why take part?

YEP is free to the participating students, and is intended to be an opportunity to progress not just in the playing of the fiddle, but also in the practical issues of music choice, arranging and playing as part of a bigger group, stagecraft and the performance itself.

It’s a stepping stone to considering fiddle music as a future option; be it as a career or as an enthusiastic amateur - and is a noteworthy event on any musician’s CV .

PS - Did we mention that it’s also a huge amount of fun?!