• 01671 404924
  • 07970 359557

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


20 Feb 23
by Nathon Jones

Seachdain na Gàidhlig

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.

GAELIC SINGING WORKSHOP WITH RACHEL WALKER
Thigibh a dh'fheuchainn air Seinn Ghàidhlig le Rachel Walker. Seo cothrom òran neo dhà ionnsachadh agus abairtean Gàidhlig a tha feumail a thogail. Chan eil ro-eòlas air a' Ghàidhlig riatanach - dìreach thoiribh leibh ur guthan!

Come and try Gaelic song with Rachel Walker. A chance to learn a song or two and pick up some handy Gaelic phrases. No previous experience needed, just bring your voices

Gaelic Singing Workshop - Book Online

RACHEL WALKER & AARON JONES - SEACHDAIN NA GÀIDHLIG
Bidh an seinneadair Gàidhlig cliùiteach Rachel Walker agus an seinneadair is cluicheadair-ciùil Aaron Jones a' comharrachadh sàr bhoireannaich Albannach, le bhith a' cumail a' chlàir chumhachdaich aca, 'Despite The Wind And Rain' ro luchd-èisteachd. Còmhla, tha an dithis air measgachadh cruthachail is tionnsgalach de cheòl co-aimsireil a thoirt gu buil, a nochdas sgeulachdan bhoireannach ionmholta ann an eachdraidh na h-Alba, a' soillseachadh an cuid soirbheachais, smioralas, tionnsgainneachd is tulchuis.

Renowned Gaelic vocalist Rachel Walker and singer/instrumentalist Aaron Jones celebrate amazing Scottish women as they present their powerful new album ‘Despite The Wind And Rain’. Part of Seachdain na Gàidhlig / World Gaelic Week.

Together, the duo create an inventive blend of traditional and contemporary music which showcases stories of inspirational women throughout Scottish history and celebrates achievement, courage, entrepreneurship and perseverance.

Rachel Walker & Aaron Jones Concert - Book Online

 

Book Online

In Other News


Singing Session with Jim Bainbridge this weekend!

Join Jim Bainbridge and his wife Francie on Sunday 7th April at 2pm for an afternoon of songs from all genres and a chance for singers, accompanied or not to add to the welcoming musical tradition of The Vault Arts Centre!  

3 Apr 24
Charlie McAdam

Line-up for this year's SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival announced!

Over 17th-19th May 2024 we welcome the very best in UK & International bluegrass acts for the 3rd annual SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival at The Vault Arts Centre, Newton Stewart, and what a line-up it is this year featuring The Black Denims, Rain of Animals, Sarah-Jane Scouten and The Often Herd!  

22 Mar 24
Nathon Jones

Trust switching to Ticketsource

If you're booking tickets online you may have noticed that we're using a new system, Ticketsource, for some events as we seek to reduce costs and make the customer experience the best it can be, as well as giving us a bunch of new features and tools to help us deliver even better events.  

22 Mar 24
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!

Subscribe to Newsletter

* indicates required
Sponsored by:
  • The National Piping Centre Logo
  • McCallum Bagpipes Logo
  • Penninghame Estate
  • Merrick Real Estate
Commercial Sponsors:
  • Five Kingdoms Brewery Logo
  • Crafty Distillery Logo
  • WEST Brewery Logo
Funded by:
  • Dumfries & Galloway Council Logo
  • The Holywood Trust Logo