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What's On Guide

As well as the four festivals the charity now hosts every year, it also manages and runs a year-round programme of events at its dedicated live music and performing arts venue, The Vault Arts Centre, which is a social enterprise project that supports the work of charity.
18
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Guitar Workshop with Timmy Allan

Join musician Timmy Allan from The Black Denims, for an afternoon workshop where he shows you all you need to know about playing guitar.

Doors: 12:00pm
Tickets: £10.00

Info & Booking
18
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Mandolin Workshop with Willem McKee

Join talented Mandolin player Willem McKee for an afternoon workshop where he shows you all you need to know about playing the Mandolin!

Doors: 12:00pm
Tickets: £10.00

Info & Booking
18
May

Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Upright Bass Workshop with Christopher Quinn

Join The Black Denims' Bass player Christopher Quinn for an afternoon workshop where he shows you all you need to know about the Upright Bass in Bluegrass music!

Doors: 12:00pm
Tickets: £10.00

Info & Booking
18
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Fiddle Workshop with Roo Geddes

Join fiddle player Roo Geddes from The Black Denims, for an afternoon workshop where he shows you everything there is to know about playing the fiddle!

Doors: 1:00pm
Tickets: £10.00

Info & Booking
18
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Guitar Workshop with Scott McPherson

Join guitarist Scott McPherson from The Black Denims, for an afternoon workshop where he shows you all you need to know about playing guitar.

Doors: 1:00pm
Tickets: £10.00

Info & Booking
18
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Group Workshop with The Often Herd

Join the incredibly talented bluegrass group, The Often Herd, for an afternoon workshop that teaches you everything you need to know when playing in a Bluegrass group!

Doors: 3:00pm
Tickets: £10.00

Info & Booking
18
May

Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland

The Often Herd + Sarah-Jane Scouten - SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival 2024

A superb Saturday night awaits at this year's SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival with the incredible The Often Herd (England) and Sarah-Jane Scouten (Canada). The Saturday concert is very popular so please book early to avoid disappointment!

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £15.00 / £10.00 (Concession)

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24
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Folk Club

Join local and visiting musicians for an evening of live traditional Scottish/Irish music!

Doors: 7:00pm
FREE EVENT

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26
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Aaron Jones & Rachel Walker With support from young local artists

Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival 2024 presents Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones. Since their first collaborations back in 2007 both have spent the intervening years writing, touring and recording with many of the biggest names in traditional music.

Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £12.00 / £6.00 (Concession)

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Trad Music Trust

The 10th annual Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival takes place over the 12th-14th July 2024. It's an incredible achievement. The charity has created a viable, sustainable, event that continues to grow and develop, proudly celebrating the very best in traditional Scottish, Irish and World music. Make sure you book early for what is shaping up to be the biggest event yet!

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