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31
Mar

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Bluegrass Picking & Song Session + SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival Programme Launch!

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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21
Apr

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

Info & Booking
29
Apr

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

Info & Booking
19
May

Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Good Guy Hank + The Fountaineers

Good Guy Hank bring all of the heartbreak, joy and everything in-between with blistering bluegrass country guitar, lightning mandolin, virtuoso fiddle playing and three part harmonies galore! The Fountaineers hail from Glasgow and blend vocal harmonies with buoyant musical improvisation.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £15.00 / £12.50 (Concession)

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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)

Info & Booking Tickets
8
Jul

Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Flook + Support

Flook have an enviable trademark sound, weaving and spinning traditionally rooted tunes over precise acoustic grooves, with a rare blend of fiery technical brilliance, delicate ensemble interaction and a bold, adventurous musical imagination.

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

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Latest

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

D&G Council cuts festival funding by 42%

Despite a national award nomination - Event of the Year finalists at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards in 2022 - and being Contribution to Tourism award finalists at this year's Awarding Wigtownshire, D&G Council's Major Events Strategic Fund has slashed this year's festival funding by 42%.  

21 Feb 23
Billie Jones

Seachdain na Gàidhlig - World Gaelic Week - 20th-26th February 2023

The first official nationwide language and culture week aims to raise the profile of Gaelic through community initiatives, projects and events. To celebrate, we'll be hosting a Gaelic singing workshop and concert featuring Rachel Walker & Aaron Jones at The Vault Arts Centre on Friday 24th February.  

20 Feb 23
Nathon Jones

Contribution to Tourism 2023 Finalists

After an incredible festival in 2022 - Event of the Year finalists at the national MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards - Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival has only gone and done it again, finalists in the Contribution to Tourism category at this year's Awarding Wigtownshire!  

20 Feb 23
Nathon Jones

MORE NEWS

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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