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Old Blind Dogs headlining in 2018!

20 Sep 17
by Nathon Jones
Old Blind Dogs

We are absolutely thrilled to have secured the fantastic Old Blind Dogs for Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival 2018. The Dogs will perform at the finale concert on Saturday 7th July 2018 at the McMillan Hall, Newton Stewart. Early bird weekend passes on sale now!

Hot on the tail of their latest album release "'Room With A View", founding member Jonny Hardie, ace piper and musician Ali Hutton, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Aaron Jones and percussionist Donald Hay will delight you with rip-roaring sets of tunes, beautiful songs and slow airs selected from 13 studio albums since the band were formed.

We'll have more details and an in-depth look at Old Blind Dogs in the coming months but, for now, make sure you don't miss this opportunity to see one of Scotland's best loved traditional music acts right here in Galloway and, if you're quick, you can secure a significant discount on your tickets with the early bird weekend passes, available now.

Cannae wait!

Early Bird Weekend Passes - On Sale Now

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

More Trad News

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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