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Play for the Festival Tour 2017

10 May 17
by Nathon Jones
Live music at the Bruce Hotel

Live music at the Bruce Hotel, Newton Stewart, this Saturday 13th May from 7:00pm as part of the Play for the Festival Tour 2017. Join Newton Stewart Traditional Music Festival Association and friends for an evening of tunes and songs raising money for this years festival.

What is the "Play for the Festival Tour"?

Are you a pub, hotel, venue or promoter? Do you need an extremely reasonably priced act, a one-time offer of £150.00, for an event/s you're organising? Do you want to help support traditional music in Wigtownshire and Dumfries & Galloway?

What You Get...

Minimum of Nathon & Billy Jones and 2 other musicians performing acoustically for up to 3 hours for £150.00 or £100.00 for 2 hours or less. All proceeds go directly into the Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music Festival bank account.

Not only will you get a great afternoon/evening of entertainment, you'll also sleep sound knowing that you've helped ensure the survival of this fantastic festival and the continued development of traditional music in Wigtownshire.

Booking enquiries to festival@tradmusic.com or call Billy on 07519 125564.

Other dates for your diary:
Galloway Arms Hotel - Saturday 3rd June 2017 from 7:00pm

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

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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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