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Nov 01 2009

“Julie voted Singer of the Year 2009 at the Hancock Awards”

Julie has been named winner of the 2009 vote for Singer of the Year, at the Hancock Awards (AKA 'Not the BBC Folk Awards'), publicly voted awards named in memory of Carey "Ces' Hancock, a founder member of Talkawhile music forum and an enthusiastic supporter of all music.

Check out their site here http://www.talkawhile.co.uk/

A huge honour - thanks folks!




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Congratulations (Meala naidheacht oirbh! is it?)

Gary brady, Mon 2 Nov, 2009
first heard julie fowlis at caslebay hall isle of barra 3 years ago .loved her music ever since

mike rhodes, Sun 1 Nov, 2009
I listened to the Mike Harding programme on BBC Radio 2, 28 Oct 2009. I thought the performance by Julie was magnificent and it is not surprising that the Scottish Parliament has named her as their first Gaelic Ambassador. I have never come across her before.

Tim Bendix, Sun 1 Nov, 2009
I listened to the Mike Harding programme on BBC Radio 2, 28 Oct 2009. I thought the performance by Julie was magnificent and it is not surprising that the Scottish Parliament has named her as their first Gaelic Ambassador. I have never come across her before.

Tim Bendix, Sun 1 Nov, 2009

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Oct 14 2009

“Film goirid mu dheidhinn 'Uam' / Short film about new Julie Fowlis album 'Uam' ”



Comments
Recently discovered your fantastic music on Transatlatic Sessions - when will you perform next south of the border?

Julian, Mon 16 Nov, 2009
Discovered your music whie at a Runrig Concert at Loch Ness - excellent - bought 'cuilidh' and as my heart is' -Looking forward to this album (uam) and hopefully seing you on tour in the near future- All the very Best

Roderick, Sat 31 Oct, 2009
Bha thu direach sgoinneil ann an Inbhirnis Oidhche Chiadain. Siud a' chiad turas a chunnaic mi thu ach chan e an turas mu dheireadh. Tha thu direach air mo bheo-ghlacadh. Cum ort agus cum suas a' Ghaidhlig. Mo mhile beannachd ort. xxxxx

ciorstaidh, Sat 31 Oct, 2009
The Queen's Hall gig was amazing, save those who couldn't clap their hands in time with the rhythm :-D Am listening to Uam as we speak, absolutely golden!

Eòghan, Fri 30 Oct, 2009
Heard your interview on Mike Harding prog.Excellent music Julie and your a real credit to Scotland and the isles. Intend to purchase your new cd plus previous ones. As I am long serving fan of the sadly missed Sandy Denny,I thought "Who knows where the time goes" song done in gaelic would be great.

Moe Whelan, Thu 29 Oct, 2009
Fantastic gig at Eden Court last night. Really, really sublime. We were completely blown away and are still buzzing.

Keep up the great work and best wishes for the future !

Graeme, Thu 29 Oct, 2009
The CD finally arrived yesterday! Worth the wait too. Beautifully presented, it manages that rare trick of continuity and progression. Great variety too.

Gary Brady, Wed 28 Oct, 2009
Magic! the Queens Hall was a bit stale but you were incredible! The music, stirring and the anecdotes, hilarious! Didn't know Phil Cunningham was pregnant too!

stu, Wed 28 Oct, 2009
Dear sweet, sublime Julie...
the wife and I are just back from tonight's gig at the Queens Hall, Edinburgh. Thank you for a great evening. We wish you every happiness in your work and in your family life xxxx can't wait to do it again !

simon whatley, Tue 27 Oct, 2009
Thanks for the great music last night at Aberdeen. Beautiful! One suggestion - make sure the Lemon Tree removes the seating and tables in front of the stage next time. I would personally prefer to stand and get nearer the stage. The arrangement was not a good use of space and created a barrier.

Bryan, Tue 27 Oct, 2009
Thanks for the great music last night at Aberdeen. Beautiful! One suggestion - make sure the Lemon Tree removes the seating and tables in front of the stage next time. I would personally prefer to stand and get nearer the stage. The arrangement was not a good use of space and created a barrier.

Bryan, Tue 27 Oct, 2009
Gig was brilliant last night in Aberdeen folks, thanks! First heard Julie at Celtic Connections 2yrs ago, been spellbound since. It's so important that these traditional songs are kept alive, keep up the good work!!xx

Fi, Tue 27 Oct, 2009
Gig was brilliant last night in Aberdeen folks, thanks! First heard Julie at Celtic Connections 2yrs ago, been spellbound since. It's so important that these traditional songs are kept alive, keep up the good work!!xx

Fi, Tue 27 Oct, 2009
Just received Uam. Tapadh leat, Julie, it's brilliant. I've heard many versions of "Me zo ganet e kreiz ar mor", and as much as I love Breton I have to say your Gaelic version outshines them all.
BTW, where could I find the lyrics for "lon dubh"?
Ken ar c'hentañ in Brittany.

Yann-Fañch, Thu 22 Oct, 2009
Very interesting short movie.
Do you know that the Breton song was written by Yann-Ber Kalloc'h a very famous Breton poet, during the first world war. He was dead at war and all his poems were published after his death.

Filip, Wed 21 Oct, 2009
Really enjoyed the film about "Uam", have had may pleasant hours listening to your past work and I'm sure I'll enjoy this new album!!

Claire, Wed 21 Oct, 2009
Julie Queen of Scots.......You did it again....How is it that everything you touch changes in gold? Kiss from Holland :-)

Kees, Tue 20 Oct, 2009
Julie - just received Uam on Friday last week - my wife and I love it! Best wishes, Harold x

Harold Chapman, Mon 19 Oct, 2009
Go raibh mile maith agat Julie.An amhran "Bothan airigh am braith Raithneach" go iontach deas agus go halainn bhogta.Maith an cailin.... Gabh mo liethsceal mo bracht gaelige. Love both branches of the language,Gaelige agus Gaelic. Would love to see an english translation....

David, Sun 18 Oct, 2009
dia dhuit julie, got uam on the pre order and it just blew me away ;ab fab ,i can't put it down even for 5mins ! in years to come only 1% of the population will not speak gaelic at this rate thanks to you !!. go raith maith agat agus slan go foill !!

alan catterall, Sat 17 Oct, 2009
Love your music Julie. Where can I get the English translation of Bothan Àirigh am Bràigh Raithneach?
Its my favourite x

Grant, Fri 16 Oct, 2009
Hi Julie, Love the new album. The song "Hò bha mi, hé bha mi" is haunting yet very beautiful. Maybe someday you'll tell more about the song's history. Glad you also included "A’ Chiad Cheum" and "Rugadh mi 'teis meadhan na mara" which you played in Berkeley. Great job by everyone! Best wishes, Scott

Scott (Arizona), Fri 16 Oct, 2009
Great film, Julie. I haven't listened to the new album yet, but I already love it. :) I'm really looking forward to getting it!

Rossella, Fri 16 Oct, 2009
I fell in love with Gaelic 4 years ago and am in my 4th year of study in the language. You're music is so wonderful to hear.

madeline, Fri 16 Oct, 2009
When i watch you and hear you and see you, then i can understand why you are so passionate about what you do and why you do it so well. Beautiful place, beautiful music, beautiful people!

Gary MucMhara, Thu 15 Oct, 2009
Hi there, Fraser from Mayfin Design here. Regarding Don's comment (14th Oct), oddly the page was showing a completely different video in older web browsers. All should be fixed now. Any more queries, please let me know at fraser.watson@mayfindesign.com.

Fraser Watson, Thu 15 Oct, 2009
You were excellent at Speyfest wish you had been on all evening!

Rhona, Wed 14 Oct, 2009
Julie and her band just get better and better. Now hod do I say that in the Gaelic?!

Richard Fulford, Wed 14 Oct, 2009
What I see is some band with a flute player. Is that the wrong video?

Don, Wed 14 Oct, 2009
Wonderful film Julie. There is really something magical about your new album and this film confirms the sincerity and spirit of the music. Wonderful!

Alex (Folk Radio UK), Wed 14 Oct, 2009
Discovered your music last year Julie.amazing.Would love to see you here in Spain,you'd go down a storm here, epecially in Murcia.There's a town that pays wellto get big acts here, Ceutí. They brought Hedningarna and Als.Fraser for oneoff concerts.I'll try get contacts, please come!allthebest,Rich

Richard, Wed 14 Oct, 2009

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Sep 21 2009

“Caidreachais urramach OGE - Honorary fellowhip UHI for Julie”

'Thèid an seinneadair Gàidhlig Julie Fowlis a chur an dreuchd mar aon de thriùir luchd-caidreachais ùr de dh’ Oilthigh na Gàidhealtachd ’s nan Eilean, an tha an-dràsta sa bheairt, far a bheil i na h-oileanach for-cheum.   Tha Julie ag ionnsachadh airson ceum maighstir ann an cultar dùthchasach agus an àrainneachd tro cholaiste chompàirteach Sabhal Mòr Ostaig OGE.

Thèid caidreachais urramach cuideachd a bhuileachadh air Brian MacUilleim, a bha roimhid na mhinistear lùth aig an Rìoghachd Aonaichte agus Oilbhreis Ruiseail, a tha na urrasair aig Urras Leasachaidh Oilthigh na Gàidhealtachd ’s nan Eilean agus na chathraiche air sgioba na h-iomairt, aig òraid bhliadhnail OGE air a stiùireadh le Colaisde a’ Chaisteil OGE ann an Steòrnabhagh, Eilean Leòdhais, air 30mh Sultain.'
 
'The Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis is to be appointed one of three new honorary fellows of the prospective University of the Highlands and Islands where she is a postgraduate student.  Julie is studying for an MA in material culture and the environment (cultar dùthchasach agus an àrainneachd) through partner college Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI.

Honorary fellowships will also be conferred on former UK energy minister Brian Wilson and Oliver Russell, trustee of the University of the Highlands and Islands Development Trust and chair of the campaign team, at the UHI annual lecture hosted by Lews Castle College UHI in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, on 30th September.'

Previous recipients of this fellowship include the Irish President Mary McAleese, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, Dr Val MacIver, Highland Councillor Jean Urquhart, Gordon Baxter OBE and Dr Anne Lorne Gilles.

Comments
Hi Julie What a great concert at St Georges Bristol and it was lovely to be able to have a proper chat with you and the Band.

Mike Wadge, Wed 14 Oct, 2009
Thanks all for the Hammersmith gig. Just great.

Gary Brady, Mon 12 Oct, 2009
Saw the gig at Hammersmith on Saturday night, absolutely fantastic! The music and Julie's vocals just take you to another place! I met Julie for the first time after seeing her live on three occasions and was absolutely over-awed with the moment and did'nt quite know what to say! Awesome! LOVE IT!

Gary Whale, Mon 12 Oct, 2009
I would buy the album but I'm in very different place in Turkey.

Polat, Mon 12 Oct, 2009
Uam arrived in the post yesterday - your voice and the music is beautiful. I'm Scottish, but even although I don't speak Gaelic your music is always full of meaning for me. I'm always creatively inspired when I listen to your music. Tapadh leat...

Louise Williams, Sun 11 Oct, 2009
Julie, 's math a rinn sibh uile ann an Hammersmith. Moran craic 'us fealla-dha ann bho an comhlan, 'se oidhche fior mhath a bh'ann! Nach robh sinn math air seinn ann a Lunnain? Lovely warm homely sound to 'Uam', great. And all the best to yourself and Eamon with the baby.

Stephen, Sun 11 Oct, 2009
What a great show last Thursday (even if Bognor isn't as nice as Graffham Empire Hall!). Been listening to the new album ever since, and had to download Lon Dubh too.

Congratulations on the Fellowship, all the best for the new arrival, and thanks so much to you and the band for a great night!

Andy Ellis, Sun 11 Oct, 2009
The Hebrides comes to the English Channel (Bognor Regis). Wow! You were all on top form. Hand on heart, the musicianship and singing just gets better and better. Lon Dubh was a real treat. As said before, you are doing so much for the language and the culture. Thank you. All the best.

Richard Fulford, Fri 9 Oct, 2009
Once again we really enjoyed your gig at St. George's. Have just received the new CD through the post and put it on straight away. Another success! Congratulations on your honorary fellowship and impending motherhood. Good luck!

Angela, Thu 8 Oct, 2009
Congratulations on your Honorary Fellowship. The Bristol gig last night was absolutely brilliant.

Gary, Wed 7 Oct, 2009
dia dhuit julie, had a fantastic time at R.N.C.M. really great!(specially biodh an deoch with us all).awaiting Uam on the pre-order eamon said 26/10/09 can't wait!.go raith maith agat agus slan go foill !

alan catterall, Mon 5 Oct, 2009
Congrats on the above and just to say that it was such a fantastic gig last night in Manchester, the time flew! Loved the new songs and have been listening to the album all day. Hope to see you in the North West again soon x

Wendy, Sun 4 Oct, 2009
Cum a' dol leis an obair chruaidh! Chunnaich mi thu nuair a bha thu a' seinn aig an t-Sabhal Mhòr nuair a thoisich BBC Alba. 'S e seinneadair fìor mhath a th' annad. An dòchas gum bi thu a' tighinn air ais dhan t-Sabhal uaireigin!

Alasdair, Sun 4 Oct, 2009
Hi Julie,
The new songs sound great. I can't wait for the album to come out. Just wish I could afford Inbhir Nis. Are you touring the Fort or Skye next year? Good luck with the album.

Michelle, Thu 1 Oct, 2009
Hi Julie, what beautiful music once again! Can't wait to receive the new CD. Anxiously awaiting your next visit to Southern California. (Looking forward to seeing Eamon and Muireann when Danu is here in Dec). Many congrats to you on your fellowship. It's well deserved. Connie

Connie Walker, Wed 30 Sep, 2009
Julie, My wife and I saw you in Stornway and Mineapolis Minnesota in the last couple of years.We are really excited to order your new album. Keep up the great singing!!!!

Jim Lewis, Tue 29 Sep, 2009
I saw you when you came to Savigny in February. Your music is so great and sublime. Don't change, we need persons like you. It would be so good to see you again in France. All the best to you.

Anne, Tue 29 Sep, 2009
Great new tracks Julie, looking forward to the new album. Congrats on the fellowship!

Karen H, Tue 29 Sep, 2009
That's great news Julie. Can't wait for your tour to come to the states!

Sasha, Tue 29 Sep, 2009
Cheers for Ms. Julie! \0/ Comes the 'morrow. I'll lift a pint in her honor. - S'mise Robert

Robert Bigelow, Tue 29 Sep, 2009
Just got a promo disk from my local record shop of the latest album, love it!

James McCormack, Sat 26 Sep, 2009
Julie, My Nephew is in Scotland traveling with his wife and 3 children.. Jay has a blog and there he sent us a you tube video of Blackbird! You actually look alot like my Daughter Rachel!! When will you come to the states on a tour? I live in South Carolina. Miss Pat

Patty, Tue 22 Sep, 2009
Congrats, Julie! I'm amazed where you find the time for a postgrad degree, touring, producing a new album, broadcasting, etc! Talk about great time management! Again, congratulations on the honorary fellowship!

Scott, Tue 22 Sep, 2009

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Sep 14 2009

“Fàilte / Welcome”

A' chàirdean chòire,

Fàilte dhan làrach-lìn ùr againn, tha sinn an dòchas gun còrd e riubh!

Welcome to the brand new website! We hope you like it. There is so much going on just now - the release of the new album 'Uam' or 'From Me' is now scheduled for release on October 26th in Europe and March 2010 in the US and Canada.  You can order a sneaky advance copy direct from us here at the website store which will be dispatched to you at the beginning of October, almost a full four weeks before official release.

There are new tour dates on the tour page.  We will be touring the new album in selected venues in Scotland and England in October with the five piece band - myself, Éamon Doorley, Duncan Chisholm, Tony Byrne and Martin O'Neill - it promises to be loads of fun, let us know if you can manage to come along to join in the craic and hear our new set.

Transatlantic Sessions Series 4 started on BBC Scotland just last night and will be showing also on BBC 4 soon too.  Keep an eye on our Twitter/Myspace/Facebook pages for details of what we are up to or just to read the random ramblings and musings. Make friends too!

OK better sign off for now - we have put up three preview tracks in the site here with more to go up on our myspace etc in the coming days.  We will also have some film footage and other exciting new things coming to the website before release so keep popping back to see what's new.  Oh - PS there are a few funky new tee shirts and bags in the store too. Happy shopping :o)

Take care of yourselves,

Love

Julie x



Comments
'S toil leam na h-òrain ùra. Bidh mi aig an consairt ann an Lunnainn - chì mi thu an-sin!

Iain Bùthchanain, Mon 21 Sep, 2009
Just putting in another vote for Julie coming to Australia. Doesn't matter where, just come!

James, Sun 20 Sep, 2009
Tá fuaim galánta ar 'Uam'! Is breá liom na trí amhráin atá ar-líne, an-áthas orm leis an chéirnín úr a chloisteáil!

Robbi, Sat 19 Sep, 2009
Looking really forward to my copy of Uam in the mail. Just putting this out there, I know the chances of you coming to Australia are small but if you did it'd be brilliant and I'd be the first to get a ticket.

Luke H, Fri 18 Sep, 2009
Please Julie add a tour date in Italy!!!!

Daria, Thu 17 Sep, 2009
Love the new website and thank you for the track listing for the new album.

Cannot wait to listen to it.

Best wishes.

John, Wed 16 Sep, 2009
Great new website. S math sin! (Is that right?)

Gary Brady, Wed 16 Sep, 2009
So LOTS of new things for you just now! ;-)
Take care on the tour, enjoy yourselves, and good luck with everything!

Isobel, Tue 15 Sep, 2009
Love the cover Julie - it is so dreamy. Can't wait to get a copy.

Heather, Tue 15 Sep, 2009
SO EXCITED to see that "Bothan Àirigh am Bràigh Raithneach" will be on the new album... website's looking great... see you in Manchester!! x

(see you too Andy!!)

Mike Wilson, Tue 15 Sep, 2009
Dear Julie, the new website is excellent. I have spent a good part of the evening reading the song section and now I am listening to the samples on repeat. Cannot wait to receive the album. I am particularly delighted that "Mu chuachag 's laghach thu" is on there, love that one. Take care, Anna xx

Anna, Tue 15 Sep, 2009
The new website is great!
I've just pre-ordered your new album...I'm really looking forward to listening to it!
Best wishes!

Rossella, Tue 15 Sep, 2009
New website looks great Julie and it's wonderful to hear the snippets from the three new album songs. I love the bilingual 'Wind and Rain' - great idea! :-) Looking forward to hearing the whole album and seeing your Manchester gig. Best wishes, Andy x

Andy J, Tue 15 Sep, 2009

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Jul 23 2009

“Album number 3”

Julie has been busy recording album number 3 over the last month, and is in the exciting process of finalising everything at the moment.  We'll keep you in touch as to how everything is shaping up, and when the official release date will be.  Watch out for a new website re-vamp soon!


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Cuirmean-ciùil

Tour Dates

24th Sep
BLUDENZ, AUSTRIA
Bludenz Kultur gemeinnützige Gesellschaft mbH Werdenbergerstraße 42 6700 Bludenz
8th Oct
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3NY
29th Oct
PITLOCHRY, SCOTLAND
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
3rd Nov
GATESHEAD, ENGLAND
The Sage Gateshead, St Mary's Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 2JR
4th Nov
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
ABC, 300 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JA Tickets www.ticketweb.co.uk
5th Nov
ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND
Music Hall, Union Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1Q

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