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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
Information & Book Online

4:00pm - Gaelic Song with Wendy Stewart - The Vault Arts Centre, Newton Stewart
Information & Book Online

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.
Information & Book Online

3:00pm - Guitar Workshop with Ron Jappy - McMillan Hall, Newton Stewart
Information & Book Online

 

Workshop Programme 2019

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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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