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{{Short description|Electronic Celtic fusion band}}
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{{Use British English|date=September 2012}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Niteworks
| name = Niteworks
| image = Niteworks-1300991.jpg
| image = Niteworks-1300991.jpg
| background = group_or_band
| alias = Obair Oidhche
| alias = Obair Oidhche
| origin = [[Isle of Skye]], Scotland
| origin = [[Isle of Skye]], Scotland
| genre = {{flatlist|
| genre = [[Electronica]], [[House music|house]], [[Celtic fusion]]
* [[Electronica]]
* [[House music|house]]
* [[Celtic fusion]]
}}
| years_active = 2007–present
| label =
| years_active = 2007–2024
| label =
| current_members = Innes Strachan<br/>Allan MacDonald<br/>Christopher Nicolson<br/>Ruairidh Graham
| current_members = Innes Strachan<br/>Allan MacDonald<br/>Christopher Nicolson<br/>Ruairidh Graham
| past_members =
| past_members =
| associated_acts = [[MacDonald Brothers|Angus MacDonald, Allan MacDonald]]
| associated_acts = [[MacDonald Brothers|Angus MacDonald, Allan MacDonald]]
| website = [http://www.niteworksband.com Official Website]
| website ={{url|niteworksband.com}}

}}
}}


'''Niteworks''' (also known by the [[Scottish Gaelic]] ''Obair Oidhche'') is an [[Electronic music|Electronic]] [[Celtic fusion]] band from the [[Isle of Skye]]. The band are known for writing new songs in Gaelic and melding the [[bagpipes]] and Gaelic songs such as [[puirt a beul]] with [[techno]] and [[house music|house]] beats.<ref name="HCFT">{{cite web|url=http://www.hebceltfest.com/news/?id=78&view=full|title=School Pupils set to take stage with Niteworks|date=8 July 2011|work=Hebridean Celtic Festival Trust|accessdate=12 August 2011}}</ref>
'''Niteworks''' (also known by the [[Scottish Gaelic]] ''Obair Oidhche'') was an [[Electronic music|Electronic]] [[Celtic fusion]] band from the [[Isle of Skye]]. The band are known for writing new songs in Gaelic and melding the [[bagpipes]] and Gaelic song forms such as [[puirt a beul]] with [[techno]] and [[house music|house]] beats.<ref name="HCFT">{{cite web|url=http://www.hebceltfest.com/news/?id=78&view=full|title=School Pupils set to take stage with Niteworks|date=8 July 2011|work=Hebridean Celtic Festival Trust|accessdate=12 August 2011}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Niteworks came together in early 2008. Shortly after forming, the band won several awards including the [[Rapal]] song contest with "Nam Aonar san Fonn". Niteworks' name comes from a sample of an old Gaelic speaker referring to "Obair Oidhche" or Night Work.<ref name="knock">{{cite web|url=http://www.knockengorroch.org.uk/#/lineup/02/05/2011004913/05022011004913833648/|title=Knockengorroch|accessdate=12 August 2011}}</ref>
Niteworks came together in early 2008. Shortly after forming, the band won several awards including the [[Rapal]] song contest with "Nam Aonar san Fonn". Niteworks' name comes from a sample of an old Gaelic speaker referring to "obair oidhche" or "night work.<ref name="knock">{{cite web|url=http://www.knockengorroch.org.uk/#/lineup/02/05/2011004913/05022011004913833648/|title=Knockengorroch|accessdate=12 August 2011}}</ref>


Niteworks have covered [[Runrig]]'s "Chi mi 'n Geamhradh", and actively write songs in both Gaelic and English.
Niteworks have covered [[Runrig]]'s "Chi mi 'n Geamhradh", and write songs in both Gaelic and English.


The band had toured across the Scottish music festival circuit, playing at [[Rockness]], [[Knockengorroch]] as well as frequent returns to [[Tartan Heart Festival]]. They've headlined [[Hebridean Celtic Festival]]'s Islands Stage in 2011 (described as the "band of the night".<ref name="far">{{cite web|url=http://folkandroots.blogspot.com/2011/07/thursday-evening.html|title=HebCelt Thursday evening|work=Folk and Roots - Festivals 2011|date=15 July 2011|accessdate=12 August 2011}}</ref>), 2012 & 2015 and sold out Glasgow's Oran Mor, in 2012 & 2015, as part of the city's popular [[Celtic Connections]] Festival. They also DJ frequently, independently of their live act.
The band has toured across the Scottish music festival circuit, playing at [[Rockness]], [[Knockengorroch]] as well as frequent returns to [[Tartan Heart Festival]]. They have also headlined [[Hebridean Celtic Festival]]'s Islands Stage in 2011 (described as the "band of the night"),<ref name="far">{{cite web|url=http://folkandroots.blogspot.com/2011/07/thursday-evening.html|title=HebCelt Thursday evening|work=Folk and Roots – Festivals 2011|date=15 July 2011|accessdate=12 August 2011}}</ref> 2012 and 2015 and sold out Glasgow's Oran Mor in 2012 and 2015, as part of the city's popular [[Celtic Connections]] Festival. They also DJ frequently, independently of their live act.


Their debut release Niteworks : Obair Oidhche was released on 15 October 2011. This release has been acclaimed and is attracting a larger fan-base to the group. A regular sight at their gigs is the "One Man Island Raver".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.glasgowmusic.co.uk/ReadReview-196|title=Glasgowmusic.co.uk - Review : "Niteworks at The Oran Mor � Celtic Connections 21/01/12"|website=www.glasgowmusic.co.uk}}</ref>
Their debut EP, Niteworks: Obair Oidhche, was released on 15 October 2011. This was acclaimed and attracted a larger fanbase to the group.{{fact|date=October 2023}}


Niteworks launched their long-awaited debut album, NW, in October 2015 with a sold out gig at Glasgow's SWG3 Warehouse. The album draws further on the band's Skye roots and Gaelic upbringing and is already drawing comparisons to the legendary [[Martyn Bennet]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/arts_ents/14178760.Niteworks__NW__Comann_Music_/?ref=rss|title=Niteworks, NW (Comann Music)|website=HeraldScotland}}</ref>
Niteworks launched their debut album, NW, in October 2015 with a sold-out gig at Glasgow's SWG3 Warehouse. The album draws further on the band's Skye roots and Gaelic upbringing and drew comparisons to the legendary [[Martyn Bennett]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/arts_ents/14178760.Niteworks__NW__Comann_Music_/?ref=rss|title=Niteworks, NW (Comann Music)|website=The Herald|location=Glasgow}}</ref>


The band capped off 2015 by opening the show at the [[Scottish Trad Music Awards]] at [[Dundee]]'s [[Caird Hall]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/culture/music/gig-review-mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards-2015-1-3968142|title=Gig review: MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2015|publisher=}}</ref>
The band capped off 2015 by opening the show at the [[Scottish Trad Music Awards]] at [[Dundee]]'s [[Caird Hall]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/culture/music/gig-review-mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards-2015-1-3968142|title=Gig review: MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2015}}</ref>

In August 2018, Niteworks released their second album ''Air Fàir an Là'' which was co-produced with [[Alex Smoke]] and included collaborations with other traditional musicians including [[Sian (band)|SIAN]], [[Iain Morrison (musician)|Iain Morrison]], Ellen MacDonald (of Sian and [[Dàimh]]), [[Julie Fowlis]] and [[Kinnaris Quintet]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=StackPath|url=https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2018/10/niteworks-air-fair-an-la/|access-date=2020-11-20|website=folkradio.co.uk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Niteworks: Air Fàir An Là – balance set in a different place |url=https://www.ft.com/content/dff5b8f6-94b5-11e8-b67b-b8205561c3fe|access-date=2020-11-20|website=Financial Times|date=3 August 2018 }}</ref>

In January 2022, Niteworks released their third album ''A'Ghrian''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Skye's Niteworks reflect on pandemic as band makes big return|url=https://www.thenational.scot/culture/19850769.skyes-niteworks-reflect-pandemic-band-makes-big-return/|access-date=2022-01-21|website=The National|language=en}}</ref> which was shortlisted for the [[Scottish Album of the Year Award]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Crae |first=Ross |date=6 October 2022 |title=Shortlist for 2022 Scottish Album of the Year Award announced |work=The Sunday Post |url=https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/shortlist-for-2022-scottish-album-of-the-year-award-announced/ |access-date=18 October 2022}}</ref>

In November 2023 they announced that they would disband the following year. A final single covering Runrig's An Toll Dubh was released in May 2024 ahead of November's Solas Na Maidne ("Morning Light") tour, which played dates in Inverness, Edinburgh, London and Aberdeen before concluding at the Glasgow O2 Academy on November 16th. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ceqp6zpn520o|title=Skye band Niteworks to disband in 2024 after 17 years|date=23 November 2023|website=BBC News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/groundbreaking-gaelic-band-niteworks-from-isle-of-skye-to-disband-after-16-years-4419778|title=Groundbreaking Gaelic band Niteworks, from Isle of Skye,&nbsp;to disband after 16 years}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.stv.tv/entertainment/gaelic-band-niteworks-announce-they-will-disband-in-2024-after-17-years-together|title=Gaelic band Niteworks announce split after 17 years together|first=Beth|last=Franklin|date=23 November 2023|website=STV News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.niteworksband.com/|title=Niteworks|website=Niteworks}}</ref>


==Band members==
==Band members==


Names also given in Scottish Gaelic:
Names also given in Scottish Gaelic:
*Innes Strachan, ''Aonghas Strachan'' (vocals/keyboards)

*Innes Strachan, ''Aonghas Strachan'' ([[vocals]]/keyboards)
*Allan MacDonald, ''Ailean Domhnallach'' (guitar/bagpipes/keyboards)
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*Christopher Nicolson, ''Crisdean MacNeacail'' (bass guitar)
*Allan MacDonald, ''Ailean Domhnallach'' (bagpipes/[[keyboards]])
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*Ruairidh Graham, ''Ruairidh Greumach'' (drums)
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*Christopher Nicolson, ''Crisdean MacNeacail'' ([[bass guitar]])
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*Ruairidh Graham, ''Ruairidh Greumach'' ([[drums]])


==Discography==
==Discography==
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*''NW'' (2015)
*''NW'' (2015)
*''Air Fàir an Là'' (2018)
*''Air Fàir an Là'' (2018)
*''A' Ghrian'' (2022)


===EPs===
===EPs===
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==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.niteworksband.com/ Niteworks Website]
*[http://www.niteworksband.com/ Niteworks Website]
*[http://www.facebook.com/niteworksband Niteworks Facebook]
*[https://twitter.com/niteworksband Niteworks Twitter]
*[http://www.hebceltfest.com/festival/bands/nite.php Niteworks at the Hebridean Celtic Festival]
*[http://www.hebceltfest.com/festival/bands/nite.php Niteworks at the Hebridean Celtic Festival]
*[http://folkandroots.blogspot.com/2011/07/thursday-evening.html Review of Niteworks performance]
*[http://folkandroots.blogspot.com/2011/07/thursday-evening.html Review of Niteworks performance]

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Latest revision as of 21:37, 17 November 2024

Niteworks
Background information
Also known asObair Oidhche
OriginIsle of Skye, Scotland
Genres
Years active2007–2024
MembersInnes Strachan
Allan MacDonald
Christopher Nicolson
Ruairidh Graham
Websiteniteworksband.com

Niteworks (also known by the Scottish Gaelic Obair Oidhche) was an Electronic Celtic fusion band from the Isle of Skye. The band are known for writing new songs in Gaelic and melding the bagpipes and Gaelic song forms such as puirt a beul with techno and house beats.[1]

History

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Niteworks came together in early 2008. Shortly after forming, the band won several awards including the Rapal song contest with "Nam Aonar san Fonn". Niteworks' name comes from a sample of an old Gaelic speaker referring to "obair oidhche" or "night work.[2]

Niteworks have covered Runrig's "Chi mi 'n Geamhradh", and write songs in both Gaelic and English.

The band has toured across the Scottish music festival circuit, playing at Rockness, Knockengorroch as well as frequent returns to Tartan Heart Festival. They have also headlined Hebridean Celtic Festival's Islands Stage in 2011 (described as the "band of the night"),[3] 2012 and 2015 and sold out Glasgow's Oran Mor in 2012 and 2015, as part of the city's popular Celtic Connections Festival. They also DJ frequently, independently of their live act.

Their debut EP, Niteworks: Obair Oidhche, was released on 15 October 2011. This was acclaimed and attracted a larger fanbase to the group.[citation needed]

Niteworks launched their debut album, NW, in October 2015 with a sold-out gig at Glasgow's SWG3 Warehouse. The album draws further on the band's Skye roots and Gaelic upbringing and drew comparisons to the legendary Martyn Bennett.[4]

The band capped off 2015 by opening the show at the Scottish Trad Music Awards at Dundee's Caird Hall.[5]

In August 2018, Niteworks released their second album Air Fàir an Là which was co-produced with Alex Smoke and included collaborations with other traditional musicians including SIAN, Iain Morrison, Ellen MacDonald (of Sian and Dàimh), Julie Fowlis and Kinnaris Quintet.[6][7]

In January 2022, Niteworks released their third album A'Ghrian[8] which was shortlisted for the Scottish Album of the Year Award.[9]

In November 2023 they announced that they would disband the following year. A final single covering Runrig's An Toll Dubh was released in May 2024 ahead of November's Solas Na Maidne ("Morning Light") tour, which played dates in Inverness, Edinburgh, London and Aberdeen before concluding at the Glasgow O2 Academy on November 16th. [10][11][12][13]

Band members

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Names also given in Scottish Gaelic:

  • Innes Strachan, Aonghas Strachan (vocals/keyboards)
  • Allan MacDonald, Ailean Domhnallach (guitar/bagpipes/keyboards)
  • Christopher Nicolson, Crisdean MacNeacail (bass guitar)
  • Ruairidh Graham, Ruairidh Greumach (drums)

Discography

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Albums

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  • NW (2015)
  • Air Fàir an Là (2018)
  • A' Ghrian (2022)

EPs

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  • Niteworks : Obair Oidhche (2011)

References

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  1. ^ "School Pupils set to take stage with Niteworks". Hebridean Celtic Festival Trust. 8 July 2011. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
  2. ^ "Knockengorroch". Retrieved 12 August 2011.
  3. ^ "HebCelt Thursday evening". Folk and Roots – Festivals 2011. 15 July 2011. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
  4. ^ "Niteworks, NW (Comann Music)". The Herald. Glasgow.
  5. ^ "Gig review: MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2015".
  6. ^ "StackPath". folkradio.co.uk. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  7. ^ "Niteworks: Air Fàir An Là – balance set in a different place". Financial Times. 3 August 2018. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  8. ^ "Skye's Niteworks reflect on pandemic as band makes big return". The National. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  9. ^ Crae, Ross (6 October 2022). "Shortlist for 2022 Scottish Album of the Year Award announced". The Sunday Post. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  10. ^ "Skye band Niteworks to disband in 2024 after 17 years". BBC News. 23 November 2023.
  11. ^ "Groundbreaking Gaelic band Niteworks, from Isle of Skye, to disband after 16 years".
  12. ^ Franklin, Beth (23 November 2023). "Gaelic band Niteworks announce split after 17 years together". STV News.
  13. ^ "Niteworks". Niteworks.
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