A European singing competition aimed at Celtic, Scots and other minority languages which is to be held in Inverness this year, is attracting widespread international interest.

Nòs Ùr, meaning 'new style' in Gaelic, is a Celtic and Scots language competition which will see performers vying for the honour to perform at a Grand European Final. First they must win the regional final being held on June 20th at Eden Court Theatre in Inverness (Scotland). Judging is done by experts and via public vote on the night and on the internet.

Last year's inaugural competition attracted numerous entries for its 2008 launch from all over the UK, Ireland and Brittany. Now entries are en route from Shetland at the very north of the UK, Brittany in France, and many points in between.

Event organiser Brian Ó hEadhra said: "The inaugural Nòs Ùr was a great success and we're looking forward to attracting even more talent to this year's event. Submissions are still welcome in Scottish Gaelic, Irish, Scots, Ulster Scots, Manx, Welsh, Cornish, and Breton.

"New songs and contemporary styles are encouraged and there will be a separate minority language concert on Friday 19th June to give teenage acts under the age of 18 and opportunity to perform, so all ages can get involved.

"Entries are welcome for the 2009 contest and artistes have until February 28th to send in their applications. The winners will receive major industry and media interest, especially when they go onto the Grand European final and represent their own languages."

The regional final will again take place at Eden Court Theatre on 20th June. Other related events on the day will include a conference on minority languages hosted by UHI Millennium Institute, and a number of music industry workshops for teenage bands singing in minority languages.

The event is being staged by goEvents 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, Bord na Gaidhlig and MG ALBA.

 
 

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CELTIC & SCOTS LANGUAGES ’EUROVISION’ returns to Inverness for 2009 NEWS RELEASE

Issued: Tuesday 2nd December 2008

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CELTIC & SCOTS LANGUAGES 'EUROVISION' returns to Inverness for 2009

Inverness has been selected as the location in 2009 for a Celtic & Scots regional final of a European minority languages song competition - Liet International.

This is the second year in a row that Inverness has been chosen and follows on from the city's success in staging the inaugural launch of the competition last summer. It was broadcast worldwide on the internet and performed live before a large audience at Eden Court Theatre.

Nòs Ùr, meaning 'new style' in Gaelic, is a Celtic and Scots language competition including the following languages: Scots Gaelic, Irish Gaelic, Scots, Ulster Scots, Manx Gaelic, Welsh, Cornish, Breton. It attracted numerous entries for its 2008 launch from all over the UK, Ireland and parts of Europe. Two winners, who were selected by a panel of judges and a public vote, then went on to represent the Celtic languages at a Grand European final in Sweden.

The announcement of the city's success in attracting Nòs Ùr came as organisers revealed they are now open to song applications from singers and bands who want to represent their minority language in the 2009 competition.

Event organiser Brian Ó hEadhra said: "The inaugural Nòs Ùr was a great success and Inverness can be proud that it hosted a big competition which is so important to Gaelic and other minority languages. We are now open for entries for 2009 and artistes have until February 28th to send in their applications.

"The regional final will take place at Eden Court Theatre on 20th June. Other related events on the day will include a conference on minority languages hosted by UHI Millennium Institute and a number of music industry workshops for teenage bands singing in minority languages. There will also be a minority language concert on Friday 19th June to give young up and coming artistes an opportunity to play to bigger audiences.

"The 2008 winners received major industry and media interest when they travelled to Lulea in Sweden to partake in the Grand European final which is called Liet Lavlut. We are confident that 2009 will be even more successful with entrants, supporters and media from around Europe descending on Inverness come next June."

The event is being staged by goEvents which promotes and develops creative arts in the Highlands and Islands. It is supported by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), Highland Council, MG Alba, Colmcille, Scottish Arts Council and UHI Millennium Institute. More sponsors to follow.

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For further information please contact:

Peter Kane

Tel: 01463 871608
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Email: info@kanecommunication.com

www.nos-ur.eu
www.goevents.info
www.eden-court.co.uk

 
 

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