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Cancelled - Emily Smith Concert

10 Dec 18
by Nathon Jones
Emily Smith's Songs For Christmas

It is with deep regret that, due to poor ticket sales, we're having to announce the cancellation of the Emily Smith Songs For Christmas concert due to be held this coming Saturday 15th December at Our Lady & St Ninian's Church. All bookings so far will, of course, receive a full refund.

As anyone involved in organising an event/s will know, you rely on an audience to make an event really shine and when you're bringing really good quality acts to the region you have to ensure that you can acheive the level audience you need to make the event, at the very least, break even.

Our sincere apologies to anyone who has already purchased tickets.  You will, of course, receive a full refund and we hope that we can make it up to you by offering you an additional something special at the 6th annual Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival in July 2019.  Stay tuned for that.

Keep music live.  :|

Emily Smith's Songs For Christmas Cancelled

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Outstanding sponsorship support from Five Kingdoms Brewery

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12 Jul 24
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Workshops at this year's festival

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11 Jul 24
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Highland dancing competition unable to go ahead this year

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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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