News / Fjanna earn slot at this year’s Celtic Connections
WELL-KNOWN young Shetland traditional group Fjanna have been selected to play at this year’s Celtic Connections music festival in Glasgow.
The band – consisting of Aaron Philip, 16, Anya Johnston, 14, Mike Laurenson, 14, and Jodie Smith, 15 – have been chosen amongst 800 entrants to compete at the Danny Kyle open stage in Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall on Saturday 3 February.
The youngsters have a 20-minute slot to impress the judging panel and get an opportunity to make the list of six finalists.
The event will be broadcast live on Celtic Music Radio on 95FM and online at www.celticmusicradio.com. You can also listen on catch-up after the show.
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