Triple Scots Trad Music Awards nominees Gnoss have built a following through their forward-thinking take on traditional music and the unique warmth of their live shows.

The band’s signature sound is a rich tapestry of acoustic layers; outstanding musicianship, deep traditional roots and contemporary compositional flair combine to create songs and tunes brimming with character.

Gnoss combines the talents of: Aidan Moodie (guitar/vocals); Graham Rorie (fiddle/mandolin/electric tenor guitar); Connor Sinclair (flute/whistles/vocals); and Craig Baxter (bodhran/percussion).

Their 2019 release, Drawn From Deep Water was met with widespread praise (“a refreshing blast” RnR) for its exemplary interplay, nakedly emotional playing, and well chosen material. The album brought Gnoss to entranced audiences across France, Italy and Denmark, not to mention the length and breadth of the UK.

Their follow up album, The Light of The Moon continued to demonstrate Gnoss’ dedication to their craft that places them firmly at the fore of what’s happening in Scottish folk and earned them a nomination for Album of the Year at the Scots Trad Music Awards. Described as “an invigorating new direction for the Gnoss boys” by Songlines, this album took Gnoss’ online fanbase by storm gaining over one million streams in 2022.

Their third album, 2023’s Stretching Skyward, reignited their collaboration with producer and engineer Scott Wood (Skerryvore), further exploring their acoustic roots whilst incorporating new, electronic elements.

Support comes from Rachel Davis and Darren McMullen.

Multi award-winners from Nova Scotia, Rachel and Darren have toured the world for over a decade – most notably as one half of Cape Breton supergroup Còig. With virtuoso fiddle, banjo and songs, they take turns on lead vocals and harmonies, and offer a refreshing mix of traditional and contemporary songs alongside multi-instrumental tunes. Their debut duo release won a 2024 Music Nova Scotia Award, and is currently shortlisted for two 2025 Canadian Folk Music Awards.