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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

Info & Booking
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

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

Here's tae oor National poet

Born on this day in 1759 in Alloway, in Ayrshire, and laid to rest in Dumfries where he died on 21st July 1796, we hope you'll settle down with haggis, neeps and tatties for tea and raise a dram, and hopefully a song and/or poem or two along the way, to celebrate the life and work of Robert Burns.  

25 Jan 23
Nathon Jones

Extra days added for Early Bird discount on Weekend Passes

Due to the many requests we've had about the Early Bird discount for Weekend Passes for this year's Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival, we have decided to extend the discount period to the end of January 2023. Simply enter "CREEHERON" at checkout and save 10%!  

18 Jan 23
Nathon Jones

AGM of Trad Music Trust

Scottish charity Trad Music Trust (SC048610) invites its members and the public to its annual general meeting on Tuesday 14th February 2023 at 6pm at The Vault Arts Centre, Newton Stewart.  

10 Jan 23
Nathon Jones

Last minute Christmas Gift - Music Concert Tickets

Still looking for the perfect gift for your loved one this Christmas? Give the gift of music with concert tickets and a choice of two fabulous festivals in Newton Stewart next year - May's SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival and July's Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival.  

22 Dec 22
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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