Entries open for The Royal National Mòd 2022 in Perth
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The online entry system has opened for this year's Royal National Mòd, and will close to entries at 10pm on July 15.
The event, which took place in Inverness last year, is set to be hosted in Perth between 14-22 October.
2022 will see the Gaeldom’s premiere musical and cultural event return with a full suite of in-person competitions, alongside the retention of online competitions and the launch of new categories including a Tik Tok competition.
It will be the first time Perth has hosted the 130-year-old event which celebrates Gaelic language and culture since 2004.
The full list of competitions taking place including singing, bàrdachd, instrumental, drama and Highland dancing categories can be found in the Mòd syllabuses online.
Marina MacKay, Mòd officer at An Comunn Gaidhealach said: “It is a joy to announce the entries for the Royal National Mòd 2022 in Perth are now open. It will be a fantastic moment to welcome hundreds of competitors back to perform in person this year and we have no doubt the calibre of entries will be incredible once again.
"We’re also very excited to launch some brilliant new competitions and programme elements for people of all ages to get involved in and for the third year running, we’re looking forward to showcasing online entries from competitors who are unable to attend in person.
"The countdown to a spectacular Perth Mòd is well and truly underway and we would encourage participants to get their entries in as soon as they can."
Shona MacLennan, chief executive officer, Bòrd na Gàidhlig, added: “The Royal National Mòd has a central role in bringing together Gaelic speakers and learners to celebrate our language and culture.
"We are delighted to see this year’s Mòd being launched and look forward to meeting old friends and new in Perth in October.”
The Royal National Mòd is supported by EventScotland, Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Perth & Kinross Council, EventScotland, The Scottish Government, HIE, Caledonian MacBrayne and SQA.
