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Fantastic line-up for Girvan 2019

18 Jan 19
by Nathon Jones
View of Ailsa Craig from Girvan

Girvan’s guest list for 2019 is very typical of ‘Girvan’ and promises lots of great musical experiences from people firmly rooted in the tradition. It's a terrific festival, now into it's 44th year which is an outstanding achievement, and a line-up this year that has something for everyone.

This year happens to have many more solo performers that formally established folk groups – but there is a plan behind this.  Many people see Girvan as a ‘meeting place’; a chance to see old friends and to rub shoulders with traditional musicians from all ‘airts and pairts’ and within the guests, and visitors, there will be lots of opportunities for people to share in performance for some unique experiences.

Guest for 2019 include...Bob Fox – Cathal McConnell – Jock Tamson’s Ideal Band – James Patterson & John Dipper – Fiona Ross & Shane O’Mara – Rosie Stewart – The McKeaney Sisters – Fiona Heywood, Jim Byrne and Peter Campbell – Kathryn Nicoll & Karen Marshalsay – Dave Goulder – Dick Gaughan – Colum Sands – Bob Blair – Sandra Kerr – Scott Gardiner – Mike Vass – Gary West – Ollie Rigg – Hamish Denholm – Ali & Maggie Macrae – Heather Yule – Bill Barclay –  The Barrstools – Artie Trezise – Susie Kelly – Artie’s Tartan Tales – Jock’s Jocks – The Bobby Robb Tribute Concert …and more.

Girvan Traditional Folk Festival takes place from 3rd - 5th May 2019 and we'd recommend booking accommodation early as it's always a busy weekend.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Girvan Traditional Folk Festival

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