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What's On Guide

As well as the four festivals the charity now hosts every year, it also manages and runs a year-round programme of events at its dedicated live music and performing arts venue, The Vault Arts Centre, which is a social enterprise project that supports the work of charity.
15
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Adult's Guitar Group

Fortnightly guitar group for adults (over 18). Come along and play your new songs/tunes, learn from others, get some tuition from local guitar players and meet like-minded people for an informal evening of guitar and song. All abilities welcome. Free to attend.

Doors: 7:00pm
FREE EVENT

Info & Booking
16
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Charlotte Carrivick Band + Hildaland + Nathon & Friends

Opening night of the 4th annual SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival 2025 features three outstanding acts; The Charlotte Carrivick Band, Hildaland and our very own Nathon Jones & Friends. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £20.00 / £15.00 (Concession)

Info & Booking Tickets
17
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Workshop - Fiddle with Kieran Towers

Master fiddler Kieran Towers says “I think I’ll teach a Kenny Baker tune”. As one of the UKs most exciting fiddle players, whichever tune he picks this will be a fun workshop!

Doors: 11:00am
Tickets: £10.00

Info & Booking Tickets
17
May

Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Workshop - Guitar with Charlotte Carrivick

In this workshop, Charlotte will show some of the basics of bluegrass rhythm playing, teach a fun tune and show some ways that you can play around with it, leading you to becoming a better improvising guitarist.

Doors: 11:00am
Tickets: £10.00

Info & Booking Tickets
17
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Workshop - Mandolin with Evan Davies

Join Evan Davies for a fun and engaging Bluegrass Mandolin Workshop! This hands-on session will guide you through the essential techniques of bluegrass mandolin playing: playing fiddle tunes, learning how to improvise and how to play bluegrass chop chords.

Doors: 12:00pm
Tickets: £10.00

Info & Booking Tickets
17
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Workshop - Upright Bass with Eleanor Wilkie

Eleanor Wilkie is an accomplished bassist and experienced educator. Known for her rock-steady playing and powerful technique, Eleanor has performed with various lineups, including the IBMA-nominated all-female band, Midnight Skyracer.

Doors: 12:00pm
Tickets: £10.00

Info & Booking Tickets
17
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

The Niche Family + Adam Thom + Eilidh Patterson

Saturday night at the 4th annual SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival and what an incredible line-up of talent from Scotland, Canada & Ireland! Please book early to avoid disappointment.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £20.00 / £15.00 (Concession)

Info & Booking Tickets
18
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Workshop - Songwriting with Eilidh Patterson

Eilidh (pronounced EYElee) is a warm, engaging singer songwriter of startling clarity. With songs that cut straight to the heart, delightfully accurate guitar playing, and crystal clear vocals, she immediately connects with audiences everywhere.

Doors: 12:00pm
Tickets: £10.00

Info & Booking Tickets
27
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Learn Fiddle with Claire Mann (Improving Beginners/Intermediate)

Join all-Ireland fiddle and whistle champion Claire Mann and the fiddle group for the improving beginners/intermediate fiddle workshops.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £20.00

Info & Booking
29
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Adult's Guitar Group

Fortnightly guitar group for adults (over 18). Come along and play your new songs/tunes, learn from others, get some tuition from local guitar players and meet like-minded people for an informal evening of guitar and song. All abilities welcome. Free to attend.

Doors: 7:00pm
FREE EVENT

Info & Booking
30
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Folk Club

Join local and visiting musicians for an evening of live traditional Scottish/Irish music!

Doors: 7:00pm
FREE EVENT

Info & Booking
31
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Bluegrass Picking & Song Session

Musicians of all ages and ability are very welcome or, if you prefer, just come along and enjoy the music and atmosphere. Free entry!

Doors: 7:00pm
FREE EVENT

Info & Booking
10
Jun

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Learn Fiddle with Claire Mann (Improving Beginners/Intermediate)

Join all-Ireland fiddle and whistle champion Claire Mann and the fiddle group for the improving beginners/intermediate fiddle workshops.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £20.00

Info & Booking
12
Jun

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Adult's Guitar Group

Fortnightly guitar group for adults (over 18). Come along and play your new songs/tunes, learn from others, get some tuition from local guitar players and meet like-minded people for an informal evening of guitar and song. All abilities welcome. Free to attend.

Doors: 7:00pm
FREE EVENT

Info & Booking
24
Jun

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Learn Fiddle with Claire Mann (Improving Beginners/Intermediate)

Join all-Ireland fiddle and whistle champion Claire Mann and the fiddle group for the improving beginners/intermediate fiddle workshops.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £20.00

Info & Booking
26
Jun

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Adult's Guitar Group

Fortnightly guitar group for adults (over 18). Come along and play your new songs/tunes, learn from others, get some tuition from local guitar players and meet like-minded people for an informal evening of guitar and song. All abilities welcome. Free to attend.

Doors: 7:00pm
FREE EVENT

Info & Booking

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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