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Best Festival finalists at E Awards

27 May 19
by Billie Jones
E Awards 2019 - Best Festival Finalists

Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Best Festival category at E Awards 2019, Scotland's events and festivals industry awards which showcase excellence in Scottish events and festivals.

It's a fantastic start to the year for the festival and we're delighted to be rubbing shoulders with such prestigious events as the Big Big Gin Festival (Edinburgh Corn Exchange), Christmas for All (University of St Andrews), Paisley's Halloween Festival (Renfrewshire Council) and Party at The Palace (Party at The Palace) who have also been shortlisted in the Best Festival category.

The winners will be announced at the E Awards 2019 Summer Party on Thursday 13th June 2019 at the Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh, where we will be celebrating the amazing achievements of our fellow event professionals.

E Awards 2019

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
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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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