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What's On?
15
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Adult's Guitar Group

Fortnightly guitar group for adults (over 18). Come along and play your new songs/tunes, learn from others, get some tuition from local guitar players and meet like-minded people for an informal evening of guitar and song. All abilities welcome. Free to attend.

Doors: 7:00pm
FREE EVENT

Info & Booking
16
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Charlotte Carrivick Band + Hildaland + Nathon & Friends

Opening night of the 4th annual SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival 2025 features three outstanding acts; The Charlotte Carrivick Band, Hildaland and our very own Nathon Jones & Friends. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

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

Info & Booking Tickets
17
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Workshop - Fiddle with Kieran Towers

Master fiddler Kieran Towers says “I think I’ll teach a Kenny Baker tune”. As one of the UKs most exciting fiddle players, whichever tune he picks this will be a fun workshop!

Doors: 11:00am
Tickets: £10.00

Info & Booking Tickets
17
May

Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Workshop - Guitar with Charlotte Carrivick

In this workshop, Charlotte will show some of the basics of bluegrass rhythm playing, teach a fun tune and show some ways that you can play around with it, leading you to becoming a better improvising guitarist.

Doors: 11:00am
Tickets: £10.00

Info & Booking Tickets
17
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Workshop - Mandolin with Evan Davies

Join Evan Davies for a fun and engaging Bluegrass Mandolin Workshop! This hands-on session will guide you through the essential techniques of bluegrass mandolin playing: playing fiddle tunes, learning how to improvise and how to play bluegrass chop chords.

Doors: 12:00pm
Tickets: £10.00

Info & Booking Tickets
17
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Workshop - Upright Bass with Eleanor Wilkie

Eleanor Wilkie is an accomplished bassist and experienced educator. Known for her rock-steady playing and powerful technique, Eleanor has performed with various lineups, including the IBMA-nominated all-female band, Midnight Skyracer.

Doors: 12:00pm
Tickets: £10.00

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Latest

What's on at this weekend's SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival?

Over 16th-18th May, musicians and music lovers will head to The Vault Arts Centre for a weekend of concerts, workshops and jam sessions featuring some of the very best bluegrass/Americana/old-time performing artists from Scotland, Ireland, England, Canada and the USA; and what a programme it is!  

13 May 25
Nathon Jones

Bluegrass workshops all weekend at top local festival

This year's SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival 16th-18th May 2025 gives you the chance to learn from the very best bluegrass musicians on the scene right now including Charlotte Carrivick (guitar), Evan Davies (mandolin), Eleanor Wilkie (bass), Kieran Towers (fiddle) and Eilidh Patterson (songwriting).  

12 May 25
Nathon Jones

Best Events Venue in Scotland 2025?

Huge congratulation to our colleagues and friends at the wonderful The Vault Arts Centre in Newton Stewart for reaching the finals, yet again, of the Scottish Entertainment & Hospitality Awards in the Best Events Venue category.  

19 Mar 25
Nathon Jones

Incredible line-up announced for SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival 2025

Tickets are on sale now for SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival which takes place over 16th-18th May 2025 at The Vault Arts Centre in Newton Stewart and features musicians from Scotland, Ireland, England, USA & Canada who will perform and teach bluegrass/Americana/old-time music throughout the weekend.  

19 Mar 25
Nathon Jones

Jarad Rowan to perform on Burns Night

Adding to this weekend's fantastic Burns Night celebration event, Jarad Rowan is known for his passion for Scottish culture, particularly in reviving traditional tunes. Jarad will provide musical entertainment following the Bladnoch whisky tasting and will be a performance not to be missed.  

22 Jan 25
Nathon Jones

MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2024 - Vote Now!

This year, 10 years since the very first Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival, we need your support more than ever. Despite continued funding cuts the event was still glorious, and the music absolutely mighty. Vote now to help save this vital traditional music festival!  

1 Oct 24
Nathon Jones

MORE NEWS

Trad Music Trust

Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary over 11th-13th July 2025. 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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