Graeme McColgan

MUSIC | CEILIDH | EVENTS

“Wildly entertaining, brimming with talent, all heart and kilt! like going on a journey through the Scottish landscape with yer best mate”

WHO IS "THE SCOTSMAN"?

Graeme “The Scotsman” is a Scottish musician, ceilidh dance caller and event planner who traded Glasgow’s drizzle for Sydney’s sunshine in 2021, launching himself into Australia’s folk scene.

With his guitar and 8-string ukulele in hand, he blends evocative vocals with everything from 200 year old Burns tales to modern upbeat folk tunes, captivating audiences nationwide.

From regional community events up to national festivals, Graeme’s performances resonate with a passion for storytelling and a deep connection to his homeland. His appearances at the Australian Celtic Festival, CelticFest QLD and nomination for FAA’s People’s Choice Award have solidified his status as a standout performer, earning him a devoted and growing following.

Graeme’s melodies serve as a bridge between past and present, embodying the spirit of folk music while forging new paths forward.

As well as performing solo, Graeme performes with multiple groups around the country and released his first album, Distant Shores, with The Stovies in 2023.

“In the heart of a bustling venue, where a choir of voices sing along, there exists a fleeting pause—a mere heartbeat—before the applause begins. In that precious silence there is an unspoken connection between the audience and the performer. There is no greater joy.”

The Scotsman

SHOWS

5th

PRIVATE BIRTHDAY EVENT

All Day

Judbury, TAS

12th

HAYLAND GATHERING

All Day

Hay, NSW

16th

PRIVATE WEDDING

All Day

Melbourne, VIC

26th

PRIVATE WEDDING

All Day

Sydney, NSW

26th

PRIVATE WEDDING

All Day

Sydney, NSW

2nd – 4th

AUSTRALIAN CELTIC FESTIVAL

All day

Glen Innes, NSW

4th

AA @ HEREFORD STEAKHOUSE

From 7.30pm

Glen Innes, NSW

17th

PRIVATE WEDDING

All Day

Chirnside Park, VIC

27th

THE STOVIES & JAMES @ LDM

Drom 7.30pm

Deloraine NSW

13th

MELBOURNE TARTAN FESTIVAL

1pm-4pm

Kew Courthouse, Kew, VIC

19th

PRIVATE PARTY

All Day

Longueville, NSW

26th

FUNDRAISER CEILIDH

All Day

Tamworth, NSW

13th

MELBOURNE TARTAN FESTIVAL

1pm-4pm

Kew Courthouse, Kew, VIC

19th

PRIVATE PARTY

All Day

Longueville, NSW

26th

FUNDRAISER CEILIDH

All Day

Tamworth, NSW

April 2025

5TH

All day

PRIVATE BIRTHDAY EVENT

The Stovies

Judbury, TAS

12TH

All day

HAYLAND GATHERING

Ceilidh Connections & Auld Alliance

Hay, NSW

16TH

PRIVATE WEDDING

Ceilidh Connections

Melbourne, VIC

25TH

From 7pm

ONE NIGHT IN WOOLONGONG

The Stovies

Fraternity Club

Wollongong, NSW

26TH

All day

PRIVATE WEDDING

Ceilidh Connections

Sydney, NSW

2ND

Evening

AUSTRALIAN CELTIC FESTIVAL

Ceilidh Connections with Kejafi

Glen Innes, NSW

3RD

All Day

AUSTRALIAN CELTIC FESTIVAL

Solo & Auld Alliance

Glen Innes, NSW

4TH

All Day

AUSTRALIAN CELTIC FESTIVAL

Solo & Auld Alliance

Glen Innes, NSW

4TH

From 7pm

HEREFORD STEAKHOUSE

Auld Alliance

Glen Innes, NSW

17TH

All Day

PRIVATE WEDDING

Ceilidh Connections

Chirnside Park, VIC

18TH

Evening

PRIVATE EVENT

The Stovies

Latrobe, TAS

27TH

5PM-7PM

LITTLE GREEN MEN BREWING

The Stovies + James Fiddle

Deloraine, TAS

12TH

Time TBC

THE WHISKERY

The Stovies

Drysdale, VIC

13TH

1PM-4PM

HIGHLAND HARMONIES

Melbourne Tartan Festival + The Stovies

Kew, VIC

19TH

All day

PRIVATE EVENT

Ceilidh Connections

Sydney, NSW

26TH

All day

PRIVATE EVENT

Ceilidh Connections

Tamworth, NSW

“He connects with his audience & has a real gift for making them feel special as he takes them on an amazing musical journey that they won’t readily forget.”

MEDIA

MUSIC

DISTANT SHORES

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VIDEOS

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The Stovies

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