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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

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Trad Music Trust

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!

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