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The Vault Arts Centre Now Open!

4 Dec 19
by Nathon Jones
Cheque presentation with Helen Turner from The Holywood Trust

We enjoyed a busy open day on Friday 29th November 2019 with members of the public popping in throughout the day to have a look around and be one of the first to see the new Winter Programme which contains information about the Centre and what's on from now until February 2020.

We were also joined by Helen Turner from The Holywood Trust who presented Trad Music Trust with a cheque for £14,800 which the organisation were awarded earlier this year to support youth projects at Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival and The Vault Arts Centre.

We were also joined by local Councillor Katie Hagmann who we were delighted to show around and provide more information on what we hope to acheive at The Vault and as an organisation.  Katie was also first to see the new Winter Programme!

Thanks to everyone who popped in through the day, including volunteers from TVYP (The Vault Youth Project), our Youth & Volunteer Development Officer Rhona Jones and members of the Board of Trustees of Trad Music Trust.

Winter Programme - The Vault Arts Centre

In Other News

Outstanding sponsorship support from Five Kingdoms Brewery

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12 Jul 24
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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.  

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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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