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

Jun 2025

18TH

Evening

PRIVATE EVENT

The Stovies

Latrobe, TAS

22ND

Afternoon

PRIVATE EVENT

The Scotsman

Canberra, ACT

27TH

5PM-7PM

LITTLE GREEN MEN BREWING

The Stovies + James Fiddle

Deloraine, TAS

12TH

Time TBC

WHISKY & WILDFIRE

The Stovies

The Whiskery

Drysdale, VIC

13TH

1PM-4PM

HIGHLAND HARMONIES

Melbourne Tartan Festival + The Stovies

Kew Court House

Kew, VIC

19TH

All day

PRIVATE BIRTHDAY

Ceilidh Connections

Sydney, NSW

20TH

All day

TBC

The Stovies

Sydney, NSW

26TH

All day

TAMWORTH PIPE BAND FUNDRAISER 

Ceilidh Connections

Tamworth, NSW

17TH

1PM – 4PM

BRISBANE ED CEILIDH

Ceilidh Connections

Brisbane, QLD

17TH

1PM – 4PM

PRIVATE WEDDING

Ceilidh Connections

Gold Coast, QLD

29TH

5PM – 7PM

LIVE AT THE WHARF

The Stovies

Ulverstone, TAS

30TH

5PM – 7PM

GRAYS HOTEL

The Stovies

George Town, TAS

31ST

1PM – 4PM

PENGUIN BEER CO.

The Stovies

Penguin, TAS

3RD

All Day

PRIVATE WEDDING

Ceilidh Connections

Kangaroo Valley, NSW

13TH

All Day

PRIVATE BIRTHDAY

Ceilidh Connections

Tocal, NSW

14TH

All Day

FOLK BY THE SEA FESTIVAL

The Scotsman

Kiama, NSW

19TH

All Day

YASS IRISH & CELTIC FESTIVAL 

The Stovies

Yass, NSW

20TH

All Day

YASS IRISH & CELTIC FESTIVAL 

The Stovies

Yass, NSW

21ST

Evening

BIDGEE & VINE

The Stovies

Wagga, NSW

3RD

7PM – 10PM

CELTIC MELODIES

The Scotsman & Kejafi

The Alternate Root

Uralla, NSW

4TH

All Day

CELTICFEST QLD

Ceilidh Connections

Warwick, QLD

11TH

All Day

PRIVATE WEDDING

Ceilidh Connections

Sydney, NSW

24TH

All Day

PRIVATE WEDDING

Ceilidh Connections

Sydney, NSW

31ST

All Day

PRIVATE WEDDING

Ceilidh Connections

Sunshine Coast, QLD

20TH

All Day

PRIVATE WEDDING

Ceilidh Connections

Jervis Bay, NSW

31ST

All Day

HOGMANAY HOOTENANNY 

Ceilidh Connections

Launceston, TAS

“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

THE FESTIVALS

THE GIGS

The Stovies

THE Ceilidhs

GET IN TOUCH

It is great fun being busy but there is always space for a new fun gig, wedding or ceilidh.

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