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What's On?
11
Oct

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Bluegrass Picking & Song Session

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

Info & Booking
18
Oct

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Lussa + Rose Byers - Autumn Trad Festival 2024

Inspired by the Latin word for "light", Lussa is an upcoming folk band based in Glasgow. Lussa create fresh, spirited arrangements of both original and traditional tunes. Support from Rose Byers who continues to make a name for herself on the traditional music scene.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £10.00 / £7.50 (Concession)

Info & Booking Tickets
18
Oct

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Late Night Sessions - Autumn Trad Festival 2024

Don't miss the Late Night Sessions each night of this year's Autumn Trad Festival, LIVE in The Vault Arts Centre bar straight after each night's performance. It's an excellent chance to meet, speak with and enjoy tunes and songs with the performing artists and is always a fantastic night!

Doors: 10:00pm
FREE EVENT

Info & Booking
19
Oct

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Josie Duncan Trio - Autumn Trad Festival 2024

Josie Duncan is a captivating folk-inspired songwriter and an award-winning singer from the Isle of Lewis. With a voice that radiates warmth and vulnerability, Josie effortlessly weaves together soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics, captivating audiences worldwide.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £10.00 / £7.50 (Concession)

Info & Booking Tickets
19
Oct

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Late Night Sessions - Autumn Trad Festival 2024

Don't miss the Late Night Sessions each night of this year's Autumn Trad Festival, LIVE in The Vault Arts Centre bar straight after each night's performance. It's an excellent chance to meet, speak with and enjoy tunes and songs with the performing artists and is always a fantastic night!

Doors: 10:00pm
FREE EVENT

Info & Booking
25
Oct

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

Info & Booking

Latest

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

Outstanding sponsorship support from Five Kingdoms Brewery

Serving local produce ensures that the project supports local businesses and the local community. A huge favourite are the beers from Five Kingdoms Brewery which are brewed in Isle of Whithorn. We are hugely grateful to Alastair and his team for their very generous support for this year's festival.  

12 Jul 24
Nathon Jones

Workshops at this year's festival

With so many outstanding musicians in Newton Stewart this weekend it would be foolish not to take full advantage, and we've done just that with a superb programme of traditional music workshops which are included as part of the Weekend Pass ticket, £10 per adult or £Free for under 25s.  

11 Jul 24
Nathon Jones

Highland dancing competition unable to go ahead this year

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the postponement of this year's Highland dancing competition at Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival. Continued funding cuts have meant some very difficult decisions have had to be made, however we do hope to bring this back in 2025.  

26 Jun 24
Nathon Jones

Be inspired at SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival

On Saturday 18th May from 12noon, there are a feast of workshops to choose from! Acoustic Guitar with Timmy Allan and Scott McPherson, Mandolin with Willem McKee, Upright Bass with Christopher Quinn, Fiddle Workshop with Roo Geddes and Group Workshop with The Often Herd!  

16 May 24
Nathon Jones

Don't miss the 49th Girvan Traditional Folk Festival this weekend!

We've got lots going on at The Vault Arts Centre this weekend, but if you're of a folk music persuasion then make sure you get along to Girvan Traditional Folk Festival which runs from 3rd-5th May 2024 and features concerts, session trail, workshops, competitions, festival fair and family events.  

1 May 24
Nathon Jones

MORE NEWS

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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