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What's On?
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

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5
May

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

Info & Booking
17
May

Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland

The Black Denims + Rain of Animals - SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival 2024

Incredible 8-piece bluegrass/country supergroup from Glasgow, The Black Denims open this year's SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival in style with support from the instrumental wizardry of Australian/Scottish duo, Rain of Animals. Tickets will go fast!

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £15.00 / £10.00 (Concession)

Info & Booking Tickets
17
May

Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland

SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival 2024 - Weekend Pass

Save up to £5 with a Weekend Pass! Trad Music Trust proudly presents the 3rd annual SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival 2024. This year's line-up includes Rain of Animals (Australia), The Often Herd (England), Sarah-Jane Scouten (Canada) and The Black Denims (Scotland).

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £25.00 / £20.00 (Concession)

Info & Booking Tickets
18
May

Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland

The Often Herd + Sarah-Jane Scouten - SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival 2024

A superb Saturday night awaits at this year's SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival with the incredible The Often Herd (England) and Sarah-Jane Scouten (Canada). The Saturday concert is very popular so please book early to avoid disappointment!

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £15.00 / £10.00 (Concession)

Info & Booking Tickets
24
May

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

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Latest

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

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

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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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