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.
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
Tickets are on sale now for SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival which takes place over 16th-18th May 2025 at The Vault Arts Centre in Newton Stewart and features musicians from Scotland, Ireland, England, USA & Canada who will perform and teach bluegrass/Americana/old-time music throughout the weekend.
Adding to this weekend's fantastic Burns Night celebration event, Jarad Rowan is known for his passion for Scottish culture, particularly in reviving traditional tunes. Jarad will provide musical entertainment following the Bladnoch whisky tasting and will be a performance not to be missed.
22 Jan 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!