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Folk Club Soon!

14 Mar 24
by Charlie McAdam
Folk Session in full swing!

Don't miss the incredible Folk Club on the 22nd of March 2024 at 7pm. Join local and visiting musicians at The Vault Arts Centre for a night filled with live music, fun and banter! This event has free entry so don't hesitate to come along for a tune!

Come along and join us for another incredible folk night at the Vault! All are welcome to join us and enjoy the amazing atmosphere folk night beholds. Live improvisation of classic traditional Irish/Scottish tunes with musicians of all ages and skills. Folk club has a very welcoming environment and all musicians are encouraged to join in regardless of skill, instrument or age! Come in for a tune or just stop by for a listen, either way we can't wait to welcome you!

The Vault bar is also available to provide you with the very best spirits, ales and ciders Scotland has to offer! With a focus on supporting produce from Dumfries & Galloway, and more generally from across Scotland, you'll get a real Galloway, Scottish, experience during your visit. Amazing ales provided by Five kingdoms brewery and delicious lager from the incredible WEST brewery are available on draught as well as incredible gins and vodka from Crafty distillery. We also have a perfect Scottish cider on draught from Lost Orchards and rums from Ninefold distillery! Come in and try them for yourselves! 

Folk Club at The Vault Arts Centre

In Other News

Outstanding sponsorship support from Five Kingdoms Brewery

Serving local produce ensures that the project supports local businesses and the local community. A huge favourite are the beers from Five Kingdoms Brewery which are brewed in Isle of Whithorn. We are hugely grateful to Alastair and his team for their very generous support for this year's festival.  

12 Jul 24
Nathon Jones

Workshops at this year's festival

With so many outstanding musicians in Newton Stewart this weekend it would be foolish not to take full advantage, and we've done just that with a superb programme of traditional music workshops which are included as part of the Weekend Pass ticket, £10 per adult or £Free for under 25s.  

11 Jul 24
Nathon Jones

Highland dancing competition unable to go ahead this year

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the postponement of this year's Highland dancing competition at Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival. Continued funding cuts have meant some very difficult decisions have had to be made, however we do hope to bring this back in 2025.  

26 Jun 24
Nathon Jones

More Trad 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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