Motion text
That this House congratulates all the nominees and winners in the Scots Trad Music Awards; recognises that 2023 marks the 20th year of the awards, having first been established in 2003; notes in particular that the Orkney Folk Festival was named event of the year, while long-time volunteer and committee member of the Shetland Folk Festival Mhari McLeman was named traditional music enabler of the year; believes that traditional folk music represents a vital part of the cultural heritage of the Highlands and Islands and Scotland as a whole; and wishes local musicians further success as Scottish folk music goes from strength to strength.
Signatures (7)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
6 December 2023
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 December 2023
Dyke, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
7 December 2023
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
11 December 2023
Stone, Jamie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
11 December 2023
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 December 2023
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.