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22
Mar

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

30
Mar

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

7
Apr

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Singing Session with Jim Bainbridge

Join melodeon player, singer and entertainer Jim Bainbridge and his wife Francie for a new singing group on the first Sunday of every month. A chance for singers, accompanied or not and of any genre, to add to the welcoming musical tradition of this friendly venue.

Doors: 2:00pm
FREE EVENT

19
Apr

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

20
Apr

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Ivan Drever + Bruce McKenzie

Orcadian musician, Ivan Drever has been singing, playing and writing since his early teens in his native Orkney. Now based in Orkney he continues to play live and record new music.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £10.00

27
Apr

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

Latest


Gráinne Brady & Luc McNally confirmed for July

Another fantastic act confirmed for this Summer's traditional music and dance festival, we are thrilled to welcome the incredible musician and composer Gráinne Brady with accompaniment from guitarist, bouzouki player, singer and composer/arranger Luc McNally. Weekend passes on sale now!  

31 Jan 24
Nathon Jones

Sláinte Mhath!

Today, the 25th January, is the anniversary of the birth of Scotland's National Bard, Robert Burns, whose work is celebrated around the world. Trad Music Trust and Newton Stewart and Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival would like to wish you all a happy Burns Night. Enjoy your haggis!  

25 Jan 24
Nathon Jones

Ríoghnach Connolly and Ellis Davies confirmed for Summer Trad 2024

Ríoghnach is a professional vocalist, flautist, lyricist, tutor and activist. She has toured internationally and extensively, performing and recording in bands The Breath, HoneyFeet, Band of Burns and Afro Celt Sound System. Still looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Weekend passes on sale now!  

19 Dec 23
Nathon Jones

Juliette Lemoine and Chris Amer confirmed for Summer Trad 2024

Juliette performed at The Vault Arts Centre in April this year and it was such a good show that we simply had to invite her back. Juliette's debut album, Soaring, was long-listed for Scottish Album of the Year in 2023. Still looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Weekend passes on sale now!  

19 Dec 23
Nathon Jones

Happy St Andrew's Day

Trad Music Trust, The Vault Arts Centre and Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival would like to wish you all very blessed, peaceful and amazing day, this St. Andrew's day. We are very proud to be from Scotland, live in Scotland and have children and family in Scotland.  

30 Nov 23
Nathon Jones

Vote for Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival

Nominations are now open for the 21st MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards so if you enjoyed this year's festival, we'd really appreciate a vote for Event of the Year, Community Project of the Year or Venue of the Year. Finalists in 2022 for Event of the Year...can we go one better this year?  

10 Oct 23
Nathon Jones

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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