A 'new generation of musicians is being created' thanks to events like TradFest, participants say.
A Dungannon piper has said it is vital that "more and more young women" are taking an interest in traditional music.
Maeve said the pandemic put a strain on traditional music in Northern Ireland, but it is bouncing back. Now a student at St. Mary’s University College, she said playing is about “staying true to the tradition I love”.Rosie said there is something "to suit everyone" at Belfast TradFest “It's mad the amount of women that become involved in it rather than something that was such a male dominated thing for years.Dónal said “we're going through a challenging time with arts funding”
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