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Latest Festival News


All the latest festival news as well as news and updates from the traditional music scene in Dumfries & Galloway including concerts, workshops, artist updates, new music releases, music reviews and more. We'll also be featuring news and views from some of our favourite traditional music artists and traditional music news from around the world.

Line-up for this year's SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival announced!

Over 17th-19th May 2024 we welcome the very best in UK & International bluegrass acts for the 3rd annual SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival at The Vault Arts Centre, Newton Stewart, and what a line-up it is this year featuring The Black Denims, Rain of Animals, Sarah-Jane Scouten and The Often Herd!  

22 Mar 24
Nathon Jones

Trust switching to Ticketsource

If you're booking tickets online you may have noticed that we're using a new system, Ticketsource, for some events as we seek to reduce costs and make the customer experience the best it can be, as well as giving us a bunch of new features and tools to help us deliver even better events.  

22 Mar 24
Nathon Jones

Bruce McKenzie opening for Ivan Drever in April!

We are delighted to announce that the incredible Kirkcudbright musician Bruce McKenzie will be opening for Ivan Drever on the 20th of April 2024 at 7pm! Don't miss a chance to see two incredible performers live at The Vault Arts Centre! Tickets available now!  

14 Mar 24
Charlie McAdam

Folk Club Soon!

Don't miss the incredible Folk Club on the 22nd of March 2024 at 7pm. Join local and visiting musicians at The Vault Arts Centre for a night filled with live music, fun and banter! This event has free entry so don't hesitate to come along for a tune!  

14 Mar 24
Charlie McAdam

St Patrick's Day Tune Session!

Join local and visiting musicians for an evening of live traditional Irish music on Sunday the 17th of March all in celebration of St Patrick's day!  

13 Mar 24
Charlie McAdam

Ivan Drever Performing this April!

Ivan Drever has been singing, playing and writing since his early teens in his native Orkney. Now based in Orkney he continues to play live and record new music! Don't miss the chance to see an incredible, Iconic, prolific singer-songwriter live at The Vault on the 20th April 2024 at 7pm!  

22 Feb 24
Charlie McAdam

Folk Club Tomorrow Night!

Don't miss the incredible Folk Club tomorrow night at 7pm. Join local and visiting musicians for a night filled with live music, fun and banter! The music can range from traditional Irish/Scottish folk all the way to some modern folk and country! There is something for everyone at folk club!  

15 Feb 24
Charlie McAdam

Music Lessons Available!

The Vault is offering lessons in piano, guitar and violin currently, with ukulele lessons in the future if interest is shown! All of our teachers are incredibly talented and skilled musicians that can introduce you to the very basics or even provide seasoned musicians with great tips to improve!  

15 Feb 24
Charlie McAdam

Gráinne Brady & Luc McNally confirmed for July

Another fantastic act confirmed for this Summer's traditional music and dance festival, we are thrilled to welcome the incredible musician and composer Gráinne Brady with accompaniment from guitarist, bouzouki player, singer and composer/arranger Luc McNally. Weekend passes on sale now!  

31 Jan 24
Nathon Jones

Sláinte Mhath!

Today, the 25th January, is the anniversary of the birth of Scotland's National Bard, Robert Burns, whose work is celebrated around the world. Trad Music Trust and Newton Stewart and Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival would like to wish you all a happy Burns Night. Enjoy your haggis!  

25 Jan 24
Nathon Jones

Ríoghnach Connolly and Ellis Davies confirmed for Summer Trad 2024

Ríoghnach is a professional vocalist, flautist, lyricist, tutor and activist. She has toured internationally and extensively, performing and recording in bands The Breath, HoneyFeet, Band of Burns and Afro Celt Sound System. Still looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Weekend passes on sale now!  

19 Dec 23
Nathon Jones

Juliette Lemoine and Chris Amer confirmed for Summer Trad 2024

Juliette performed at The Vault Arts Centre in April this year and it was such a good show that we simply had to invite her back. Juliette's debut album, Soaring, was long-listed for Scottish Album of the Year in 2023. Still looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Weekend passes on sale now!  

19 Dec 23
Nathon Jones

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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