còmhlanan agus buidhnean fìdhle
Còmhlanan agus Buidhnean Fìdhle
Battle of the bands
There will be three Battle of the Bands competitions this year:
- Bun-sgoil
- Àrd-sgoil s3 and under
- Àrd-sgoil s6 and under.
Most Mòd competitions are based on age / school year on 1 October 2025, however, to encourage as many entrants as possible, for the Glasgow Local Mòd, these competitions are based on school year on 1 June 2025. Note that the age groups are different at the Royal National Mòd.
Bands must have a minimum of 3 members and a maximum of 8.
Bands must play either one Gaelic song or one traditional instrumental set (maximum approx 5 minutes).
Fiddle groups
There will be three fiddle group competitions this year:
- Bun-sgoil
- Àrd-sgoil s3 and under
- Àrd-sgoil s6 and under.
Most Mòd competitions are based on age / school year on 1 October 2025, however, to encourage as many entrants as possible, for the Glasgow Local Mòd, these competitions are based on school year on 1 June 2025. Note that the age groups are different at the Royal National Mòd.
Fiddle groups must have a minimum of 3 members and a maximum of 8. Each group must have at least 3 fiddles but can be accompanied by other instruments.
Groups must play a traditional instrumental set (maximum approx 5 minutes).
Do we need to submit music or words?
No - you do not need to submit sheet music or words for Battle of the Bands or fiddle groups.