Marty facilitated a tenor banjo workshop at Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival in July 2022.
Michael Drain, one of Ireland's leading bodhrán players, ran classes on Saturday 9th July 2022, part of the 8th annual music & dance festival.
28 Jun 22by Nathon Jones
It wouldn't be festival Saturday without the workshops which, as always, are completely FREE for under 25s and just £12 per person, per workshop, for everyone else. Learn flute/whistle with Sarah Markey, tenor banjo with Marty Barry and bodhrán with Michael Drain.
All classes take place on Saturday 9th July as follows:
Beginner bodhrán with Michael Drain The Vault Arts Centre - 10:30am
Fiddle with Megan Níc Fhionnghaile McMillan Hall - 10:30am
Tenor banjo with Marty Barry McMillan Hall - 12noon
Flute/Whistle with Sarah Markey The Vault Arts Centre - 12noon
Intermediate bodhrán with Michael Drain McMillan Hall - 1:30pm
Click the link below for further information and booking links.
Traditional Music Workshops
This year, 10 years since the very first Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival, we need your support more than ever. Despite continued funding cuts the event was still glorious, and the music absolutely mighty. Vote now to help save this vital traditional music festival!
1 Oct 24Nathon Jones
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 24Nathon Jones
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 24Nathon Jones
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!