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 2026, however, to encourage as many entrants as possible, for the Glasgow Local Mòd, these competitions are based on school year on 1 April 2026. 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). Note that the song / set requirements may be different for the Royal National Mòd - if you are entering the Royal National Mòd it is important to check the detail of the Royal National Mòd syllabus and rules separately.
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 2026, however, to encourage as many entrants as possible, for the Glasgow Local Mòd, these competitions are based on school year on 1 April 2026. 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.