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.
51 years of traditional music, arts and culture in Southwest Scotland, and with a line-up that includes Tim Edey, Robyn Stapleton, Maggie MacInnes, Caoimhin O Raghallaigh & Mick O'Brien, Len Graham, Alan Reid, Janice Burns & Jon Doran, and many more, 2026 is one not to be missed! Save the date!
13 Feb 26Nathon Jones
If you've enjoyed any of the events, festivals and/or tuition at The Vault Arts Centre this year, please drop us a wee vote for this year's MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. Event of the Year? Venue of the Year? Tutor of the Year? Please vote, and share, and let's grab an award for Galloway!
18 Oct 25Nathon Jones
What a wonderful community of musicians, music lovers and supporters of arts and culture in Dumfries & Galloway we have! Tickets have been flying out the door for the 5th annual Autumn Trad Festival which will take place over 17th & 18th October featuring Tarran (Trio) and Swinging on Birches.
14 Oct 25Nathon Jones
Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival will celebrate its 13th year over 10th-12th July 2026. 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!