Don't miss the combined talents of Brendan Mulholland (flute) and founding Réalta members Conor Lamb (uilleann pipes, whistles) and Deirdre Galway (guitar), better known as Music in the Glen, on Saturday 13th July 2024!
Three of Ireland’s leading traditional musicians, Deirdre Moynihan on fiddle & vocals, Diarmaid Moynihan on uilleann pipes & whistles and Donncha Moynihan on guitar. Don't miss Moynihan on Saturday 13th July 2024!
11 Jul 24by Nathon Jones
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.
Saturday 13th July 2024 3pm-4pm Festival Marquee Calum McIlroy (Mandolin)
Sunday 14th July 2024 12pm-1pm Vault Arts Centre Brendan Mulholland (Flute) 12pm-1pm Festival Marquee Conor Lamb (Whistle/Uilleann Pipes) 1pm-2pm Vault Arts Centre Deirdre Galway (DADGAD Guitar) 1pm-2pm Festival Marquee Deirdre Moynihan (Fiddle) 2pm-3pm Festival Marquee Diarmaid Moynihan (Whistle/Uilleann Pipes)
Workshops are included for Weekend Pass holders, £10 for adults and £Free for under 25s. Tickets can be purchased on the door for each workshop.
Over 16th-18th May, musicians and music lovers will head to The Vault Arts Centre for a weekend of concerts, workshops and jam sessions featuring some of the very best bluegrass/Americana/old-time performing artists from Scotland, Ireland, England, Canada and the USA; and what a programme it is!
13 May 25Nathon Jones
This year's SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival 16th-18th May 2025 gives you the chance to learn from the very best bluegrass musicians on the scene right now including Charlotte Carrivick (guitar), Evan Davies (mandolin), Eleanor Wilkie (bass), Kieran Towers (fiddle) and Eilidh Patterson (songwriting).
12 May 25Nathon Jones
Huge congratulation to our colleagues and friends at the wonderful The Vault Arts Centre in Newton Stewart for reaching the finals, yet again, of the Scottish Entertainment & Hospitality Awards in the Best Events Venue category.
19 Mar 25Nathon Jones
Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary over 11th-13th July 2025. 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!