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16
Jun

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Folk Club

Join local and visiting musicians for a traditional Scottish and Irish tune/song session. Musician's very welcome and/or just come along and enjoy the music, atmosphere and the craic'.

Doors: 7:00pm
FREE EVENT

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24
Jun

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Bluegrass Picking & Song Session

Join our host - dobro, banjo and guitar player Nathon Jones - for an acoustic evening of bluegrass/americana/folk tunes and songs. Musicians of all ages and ability are very welcome or, if you prefer, just come along and enjoy the music and atmosphere. Free entry!

Doors: 7:00pm
FREE EVENT

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7
Jul

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Workshop - Accordion with Andrew Waite

Workshops are included free of charge for Weekend Pass ticket holders. Under 25s Free. Please note: Avoid booking fees and charges by paying on the door for workshop events.

Doors: 4:00pm
Tickets: £10.00

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7
Jul

Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland

The Ciarán Ryan Band + Elizabeth Davidson-Blythe & Daniel Quayle

The live outfit “Ciarán Ryan Band” was formed in Edinburgh, Scotland following the release of his debut solo album "Banjaxed" which was shortlisted for "Album of the Year" at the Scots Trad Music Awards. Support from Boston fiddler Elizabeth Davidson-Blythe and Daniel Quayle from the Isle of Man.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £20.00 / £15.00 (Concession)

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8
Jul

Minnigaff Primary School
Minnigaff, England

Solo Piping Competition 2023

The winner of this year's 14 & Under 4-Parted March (any time signature) / 2 x 2-Parted March (any time signature) will win, courtesy of the National Piping Centre, a free place at one of the Autumn Junior Gathering Weekends (Sat/Sun 7th/8th or 14th/15th Oct) held at the National Piping Centre.

Doors: 9:30am
FREE EVENT

Info & Booking
8
Jul

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Workshop - Banjo with Ciarán Ryan

Workshops are included free of charge for Weekend Pass ticket holders. Under 25s free. Please note: Avoid booking fees and charges by paying on the door for workshop events.

Doors: 12:00pm
Tickets: £10.00

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Moniaive Folk Festival this weekend!

Taking place over 5th-7th May 2023, the 20th Moniaive Folk Festival includes performances from Ape House, Junkman's Choir, Mat Cook, Pete Garnett, Big Red and the Broken Spectre, Lauren Collier, Brogeal, The Roving Pedlars, Shambles Band & Errant Thieves, Mairi Sutherland, Jen Mac and many more!  

4 May 23
Nathon Jones

48th annual Girvan Traditional Folk Festival this weekend!

It's the fantastic Girvan Traditional Folk Festival this weekend - 28th-30th April 2023 - and another amazing lineup of traditional music and song featuring the very best in traditional music. Concerts, session trail, workshops, storytelling, talks, instrument makers fair, family events and more.  

26 Apr 23
Nathon Jones

Trust no longer able to support vital Project Co-ordinator & Festival Director role

With funding cut for the annual traditional music festivals and the recent closure of the music tuition and youth group projects at The Vault Arts Centre, the Trust continues to make cutbacks to ensure its survival, but the loss of its only member of staff will have a significant negative impact.  

12 Apr 23
Nathon Jones

Merrick Real Estate supporting July festival

Sponsorship is a fantastic way to demonstrate your support for the vital arts, culture and traditions of Scotland and can really help promote your business. We're delighted to be welcoming back our good friends from Merrick Real Estate who are generously supporting this year's event.  

28 Mar 23
Nathon Jones

Win a place at The National Piping Centre's Autumn Junior Gathering Weekend

The winner of this year's 14 & Under 4-Parted March / 2 x 2-Parted March category at the solo piping competition will win, courtesy of the National Piping Centre, a free place at one of the Autumn Junior Gathering Weekends held at the National Piping Centre in Glasgow.  

16 Mar 23
Nathon Jones

Penninghame Estate supporting this year's piping competition

The very good people at Penninghame Estate have kindly offered to support the solo piping competition through a new sponsorship agreement for this year's festival. This is fantastic news for the event and we are delighted to have Penninghame Estate's support for this vital cultural tradition.  

15 Mar 23
Nathon Jones

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Trad Music Trust

The 9th annual Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival takes place over the 7th-9th July 2023 and, after an incredible year in 2022, will continue the festival's tradition of bringing the absolute best in traditional Scottish, Irish and World music and dance to perform in Galloway. Stay tuned throughout the year for programme announcements, or grab an Early Bird Weekend Pass - on sale now - and secure your seats now for 2023!

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