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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.
19
Apr

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
20
Apr

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Ivan Drever + Bruce McKenzie

Orcadian musician, 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.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £10.00

Info & Booking Tickets
27
Apr

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
5
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Singing Session with Jim Bainbridge

Join melodeon player, singer and entertainer Jim Bainbridge and his wife Francie for a new singing group on the first Sunday of every month. A chance for singers, accompanied or not and of any genre, to add to the welcoming musical tradition of this friendly venue.

Doors: 2:00pm
FREE EVENT

Info & Booking
17
May

Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland

SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival 2024 - Weekend Pass

Save up to £5 with a Weekend Pass! Trad Music Trust proudly presents the 3rd annual SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival 2024. This year's line-up includes Rain of Animals (Australia), The Often Herd (England), Sarah-Jane Scouten (Canada) and The Black Denims (Scotland).

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £25.00 / £20.00 (Concession)

Info & Booking Tickets
17
May

Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland

The Black Denims + Rain of Animals - SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival 2024

Incredible 8-piece bluegrass/country supergroup from Glasgow, The Black Denims open this year's SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival in style with support from the instrumental wizardry of Australian/Scottish duo, Rain of Animals. Tickets will go fast!

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £15.00 / £10.00 (Concession)

Info & Booking Tickets
18
May

Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland

The Often Herd + Sarah-Jane Scouten - SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival 2024

A superb Saturday night awaits at this year's SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival with the incredible The Often Herd (England) and Sarah-Jane Scouten (Canada). The Saturday concert is very popular so please book early to avoid disappointment!

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £15.00 / £10.00 (Concession)

Info & Booking Tickets
24
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
26
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Aaron Jones & Rachel Walker With support from young local artists

Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival 2024 presents Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones. Since their first collaborations back in 2007 both have spent the intervening years writing, touring and recording with many of the biggest names in traditional music.

Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £12.00 / £6.00 (Concession)

Info & Booking Tickets
2
Jun

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Singing Session with Jim Bainbridge

Join melodeon player, singer and entertainer Jim Bainbridge and his wife Francie for a new singing group on the first Sunday of every month. A chance for singers, accompanied or not and of any genre, to add to the welcoming musical tradition of this friendly venue.

Doors: 2:00pm
FREE EVENT

Info & Booking
21
Jun

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
23
Jun

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: 2:00pm
FREE EVENT

Info & Booking

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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