Alison McNeill

Scottish Soprano • Conductor • Traditional Musician • Creative Producer

 

Alison McNeill is a trailblazing Scottish artist whose work blurs boundaries between classical, folk, and world music. A dynamic soprano, conductor, and fiddler, she brings bold imagination and deep cultural connection to every performance — from concert halls and cathedrals to open-air stages and immersive, cross-disciplinary works.

Passionate about collaboration and innovation

Alison creates performances that unite music, movement, and storytelling — from conducting choirs and orchestras to producing visionary site-specific works that weave together soundscape, spoken word, and circus. Whether singing as soprano soloist with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, conducting National Choirs,  performing globally with her award-winning band Reely Jiggered in venues such as Sony Hall (New York), or premiering new intercultural commissions, her artistry celebrates creativity without borders.

At the forefront of Scottish music and artistic innovation, Alison McNeill’s vision is clear —

to create powerful, inclusive, and unforgettable performances that connect people through shared sound and imagination.