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Tom McConville and Michael Biggins at Edinburgh FC / EFC
Award winning fiddle player and singer Tom McConville is internationally renowned for his fiery, heart-stopping performances. Winner of the BBC Folk Musician of the Year in 2009, he is truly the most original fiddle player in the UK. Blending traditional music from his home town of Newcastle-on-Tyne with Irish, American and Scottish influences, he creates a sound that has jazz, folk, bluegrass and classical influence. His live performances are a roller coaster of musical delights; fast rhythmic dance tunes through beautiful slow airs and of course great singing all presented with his inimitable sense of humour and style.
He has recorded with and appeared alongside Stephane Grappelli, Barbara Dickson, Lindisfarne, Richard Thompson and many others on well over a hundred albums - and continues to be in huge demand.
Seth Lakeman and Kate Rusby count him as a huge influence. Indeed, it was Seth who presented Tom with his Musician of the Year award.
Having played all the major UK festivals and concert halls. Tom has no intention of slowing down. Always keen to put his music in front of anyone, anytime. Audiences are always happy to listen and come away with the tunes in their heads, singing the choruses, and with the memory of an unforgettable show.
WHAT THEY SAID
Not only is Tom a fabulous fiddler and great singer, he defies gravity by performing them at the same time, whilst exuding oodles of winsome charm
Steve Tilston
One of the greatest violinists Ive ever heard and by far the biggest influence in my music. A true master
Seth Lakeman
I hold Tom McConville in the highest esteem and he is, in the tradition of fine musicians to come from Newcastle - a rare talent
Barbara Dickson
I love to listen to Toms songs. A totally unique style. A great singer.
Dave Burland
Michael Biggins is a multi-instrumentalist originally from Newcastle-upon-Tyne but now residing in Glasgow. As well as working with Tom, he currently plays and tours with TRIP, The Canny Band, Northern Company and Irish Celtic Spirit of Ireland Dance Show.
Michael was BBC Radio Scotlands Young Traditional Musician of the Year for 2021.
He recently graduated from The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow under the tutelage of Professor Sinae Lee on piano. Prior to this, he studied at Chethams School of Music in Manchester where he studied with Graham Caskie. Michael also studied with respected pianists Eileen Bown and Jean Armstrong who are based in Newcastle
As well as performing for several years Michael has taught piano, piano accordion and music theory. His pupils boast a 100% pass rate - so far - in their exams!
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LocationUkrainian Community Centre (View)
14 Royal Terrace
Edinburgh EH7 5AB
United Kingdom
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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Accessibility
UCC has relatively easy access for wheelchair users. There's a portable ramp to enable the wheelchair to get past 3-4 steps from the street to the main door. Once inside everything is on the same level (ground floor) - performance room, bar and disabled-friendly toilets.
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