Fiddle Workshop

with Claire Mann

Students enjoying a workshop in 2016.
Harp Workshop

with Becky Hill

Students being taught in 2017 by Scottish harpist Becky Hill at Penninghame St. John's Church Hall.
Fiddle Workshop

with Charlie Stewart

BBC Radio Scotland's Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2017 teaching in Newton Stewart.
Harp Workshop

with Wendy Stewart

Scottish harpist Wendy Stewart delivering a busy harp workshop in 2015.
Guitar Workshop

with Jenn Butterworth

First class guitar tuition in 2016 from one of Scotland's finest guitar players.
Piping & Drumming Workshops

with Rhins of Galloway Pipes & Drums

A local pipe band offer piping and drumming tuition every year at the festival.
Live Sound / PA Workshop

with Dave Miller

Students learning with the festival sound team in 2016.

Traditional Music Workshops

Since 2014 we have delivered traditional music workshops in Fiddle, Harp, Whistle, Guitar, Mandolin, Concertina, BodhrÃ¡n, Scottish Highland Dancing, Singing, Piping & Drumming, Scots Gaelic, Live Sound, Film Making, Photography; all taught by award nominated and award winning traditional musicians and creative professionals.

This year we have another fantastic programme of traditional music, dance and language workshops planned and, as we've done every year of the festival, we're offering them FREE for under 25's. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

Event announcements coming soon!

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8th annual music festival

The 8th annual Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival will take place over the 8th-10th July 2022 and plans are already underway for a HUGE comeback event featuring, as ever, the very best in traditional music. We're delighted that the Damien O'Kane & Ron Block Band, Sarah Markey Band and Gráinne Brady are already confirmed and thrilled to also announce Irish fiddler player Megan Nic Fhionnghaile! It's going to be an incredible weekend, not to be missed.

Fiddle Workshop

with Claire Mann

Harp Workshop

with Becky Hill

Fiddle Workshop

with Charlie Stewart

Harp Workshop

with Wendy Stewart

Guitar Workshop

with Jenn Butterworth

Piping & Drumming Workshops

with Rhins of Galloway Pipes & Drums

Live Sound / PA Workshop

with Dave Miller

Traditional Music Workshops

8th annual music festival

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