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A feast of workshops next weekend!

2 Jul 19
by Nathon Jones
Rachel Hair's Harp Workshop takes place on Saturday 13th July at 3:00pm

This year's festival has a bumper 8 workshops on the programme and the chance to learn from some of the best musicians in traditional music. Take your pick from Harp, Tin Whistle (Beginners & Intermediate), Guitar, Fiddle, Gaelic Song and Irish Flute and, if you're under 25, it's free to take part.

Workshop Programme 2019
All workshops are £10.00 for over 25's, or £FREE for under 25's, supporting young people into traditional music in Dumfries & Galloway.
You can book online using the links below, or simply turn up and pay on the door.

Friday 12th July 2019
4:00pm - Fiddle Workshop with Benedict Morris - Creebridge House Hotel, Minnigaff
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4:00pm - Gaelic Song with Wendy Stewart - The Vault Arts Centre, Newton Stewart
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Saturday 13th July 2019
10:30am - Come & Try Tin Whistle with Claire Mann (Beginners) - The Vault Arts Centre, Newton Stewart
Whistles will be available on the day.
Information & Book Online

12:00pm - Tin Whistle Workshop with Claire Mann (Intermediate) - The Vault Arts Centre, Newton Stewart
Information & Book Online

1:00pm - Come & Try Traditional Music with Fèis Rois - McMillan Hall, Newton Stewart
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1:30pm - Flute Workshop with Steph Geremia - The Vault Arts Centre, Newton Stewart
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3:00pm - Come & Try Harp with Rachel Hair - McMillan Hall, Newton Stewart
Nifty Harps will be avaiable on the day.
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3:00pm - Guitar Workshop with Ron Jappy - McMillan Hall, Newton Stewart
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Workshop Programme 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
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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