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The main concert line-up has been announced for the 14th weekend of great Celtic music in the lovely Scottish Borders town of Innerleithen from 19-21 August. Innerleithen Music Festival has a tremendous line-up booked to entertain what is always a knowledgeable and enthusiastic audience. On the stage will be the fantastic young Scottish star Rachel Sermanni, exciting west coast band Mànran, Canadian folk supergroup The Barra Macneils, new Scots/Norwegian collaboration Boreas (with Lori Watson & Rachel Newton), the lovely traditional sound of The Emily Smith Duo, the ever popular singer-songwriter Kieran Halpin plus Scott Gardiner, Fisher Lassies, Henry Douglas and the tutors and students of Merlin Music Academy. Tickets go on sale from 1 May on the web link above.

Innerleithen is just 30 miles south from Edinburgh tucked into the lovely Border hills between Peebles and Galashiels, and nestling by the famous River Tweed. For the past 14 years this small town has held what is now a renowned traditional music festival and for 2016 they have another fantastic line up for you. IMF combines a superb series of evening concerts - with some of the best-known names on the Scottish music circuit, supported by many breaking acts - plus music all weekend showcasing local talent. To make the most of the festival a weekend stay in Innerleithen is highly recommended, with a host of interesting places nearby available to compliment the music - and there's accommodation information from campsites to hotels on the IMF website to help plan your musical mini-break in the Scottish Borders. Keep an eye on the website and social media for the latest announcements, or sign up to the IMF - link on website.

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Innerleithen, Scottish Borders : 19-21 August : www.innerleithenmusicfestival.org

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The full line up has been announced for The Big Discovery Festival in Edinburgh on Saturday, 23 April. The venues this year are The Mash House, Cabaret Voltaire and Sneaky Pete’s. There is also an acoustic stage in Fantoosh which is upstairs inside The Mash House.

The first headliners announced are Jakil who are an Edinburgh born five-piece band who relocated to London together in 2010 to write

and produce their music under the same roof. Jakil released debut single ‘Look Like Gold’ which received numerous plaudits from the likes of tastemaker BBC Radio 1 as well as Scotland’s Jim Gellatly who hailed the single “…a total gem!” Follow-up single ‘Istanbul’ produced by Cam Blackwood (George Ezra, Darlia) was released via Stick Lips Music (Josef Salvat) after debuting on Indie Shuffle and now has over 50,000 hits online.

Also announced are The Rising Souls who have received massive support from STV Edinburgh and STV Glasgow and will headline the acoustic stage upstairs in The Mash House on the back of a sold out launch show in February for their album ‘Yardbird’ at The Caves.

Glasgow based band, Kelvin have been on everybody’s mind since their first show in 2015 at King Tut’s where they managed to sell 150 tickets in 5 days! They have been working with Grammy award winning producer Jim Lowe (Stereophonics, Foo Fighters, The Charlatans) and will return to the capital to headline their biggest show to date in Edinburgh at Cabaret Voltaire as part of the festival.

We Came From Wolves who won ‘Best Rock Act’ at last year’s Scottish Alternative Music Awards will headline Sneaky Pete’s. With new members in to replace the two who left, this is the first time to see them live in Edinburgh since the change!

Joining them across the various stages are; Indigo Velvet + Man Made + Echo Valley + The Moon Kids + Schnarff Schnarff + Aaron Wright Hannah Lou Clark + Huxtable + Charlotte Black + Appenzella + Mark Sharp + Cool Blue + Patersani Skjor + Chris Greig + Wylde + The Angles + Sahara + Kapauldie’s Garage Benny Monteux & The Bones

Brigade + Leanne Smith + Lost In Vancouver.

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Over 300 young musicians from across the Highlands have been busy rehearsing for their unique showcase Concerts Festival which will feature the eight diverse groups working under the umbrella of Highland Young Musicians.

Held in Inverness at Eden Court’s Empire Theatre on Saturday 12 March, the festival will open with a performance of Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony by Highland Regional Youth Orchestra under the baton of Conductor Chris George, at 2.30pm. This opening performance will be followed by diverse programmes from Highland Youth Choir; ‘snas and Còisir G along with special guests ‘The Rolling Drones’.

This matchless festival of music continues for the rest of the afternoon and evening with the unique sounds of a percussion ensemble at 6pm followed by Highland Youth Pipe Band (with guests from Marion Munro School of Dance), Highland Youth String Orchestra and Highland Youth Big Band. The festival will end with the powerful sound of the Highland Youth Wind Band who are also competing in the final of the Scottish Concert Band Festival in Perth Concert Hall on Sunday 20th March.

The eight Highland Regional Music Groups are organised and run by The Highland Council as an extension to the work of its Instrumental Tuition Service. Membership for all groups is by invitation after an Audition Day held in May each year. Some of the musicians are also members of national instrumental ensembles.

The Council’s Music Development Officer, Norman Bolton said: “The groups are populated by some of Highland’s most talented young musicians from primary and secondary schools across the area and range in ages from 7 years up to 17. The groups give young players the experience of performing live at the highest standards and the chance to develop their skills beyond any opportunity available in individual schools. It is a testament to the standards of these groups that external organisations and musicians are more than happy to collaborate with us. I hope as many people as possible take this opportunity to come and enjoy some terrific music. This unique festival is something we should be very proud of in Highland. It really offers something for everyone and can’t fail

to prove that youth music-making in our area is flourishing.”

Festival entry, costs £10 for 18 years and over and £5 for children. This allows ticket holders to come and go throughout the day. Bookings can be made via Eden Court’s Box Office on 01463 234234 or at www.eden-court.co.uk . Food and refreshments will be available in the venue during the event.

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Now in its 4th Year Thornhill Music Festival will once again have the ducal village rocking over the May Holiday Weekend of 29 April to 1 May.

This years festival is headlined by a gentleman who is one of the stars of the British blues scene Danny Bryant, Danny is a fixture on the British and European blues scene and is admired by many of his peers .

“A fantastic guitar player… able to take a Fender Stratocaster and really make it sing…” - - Joe Bonamassa

“What sets him apart is his passion and feeling. Danny’s playing grabs you with its intensity and urgency.” - Walter Trout

He has just released his new album Blood Money to critical acclaim it features special guest appearances from Walter Trout and Whitsnake legend Bernie Marsden.

This years festival also features the usual great mix of live acts both local and further afield. Among the local acts appearing are Barstow Bats, The Mary Barclay Band, The Stefan, Redfish and Thornhill’s own Bad Reputation. Ska always has a big following at Thornhill with The Skababs and Big Fat Panda carrying the banner supported by the Dumfries Easy Skanin Crew.

Thornhill will also welcome this year from Northern Ireland Rusty Jacks, Thirteen Stars from Cumbria and the Q Jumpers from the North East of England, also returning and fresh from their appearence on BBC’s Britains Best Part Time Band GT’s Boos Band from Stirling. We also welcome back The John Beattie Band fronted by former British Lion and Scotland rugby legend John Beattie

Blues is always well represented as always at Thornhill with Gerry Jablonski & The Electric Band, The Brian Rowson Band, The Alex Fawcett Band and Lol Goodman Band and of course the Lewis Hamilton Band.

The Acoustic line up at Thomas Tosh this year features 3 terrific acts; Doonhamer Maxy Hogg , Lady Miss Emma and Colin Miller. The acoustic night is always well received and draws great audiences to the relaxed atmophere at Thomas Tosh .

New to the 2016 Festival is TMF “Introduces” hosted by Robert Maitland in Thomas Tosh on Sunday 1 May. Robert has brought together what is hoped will be the next generation of musical talent ranging from 11 to 18 years old. The festival looks forward to this will becoming a regular showcase for young performers locally.

Thornhill Music Festival is supported by Foundation Scotland Clyde Fund and Annandale and Nithsdale Coummunity Benefit Fund and sponsored by Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership (DGHP)

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Doune The Rabbit Hole, one of Scotland’s most intimate music and arts festivals, has revealed its line-up for this year, taking place at the idyllic Cardross Estate from 19-21 August. Scottish favourites Admiral Fallow and Treacherous Orchestra as well as Welsh Songstress Cate Le Bon will all be performing at the three day event.

Other newly announced acts include a whole host of Scottish talent including C Duncan, Mungo’s HiFi w/ Solo Banton, Colonel Mustard and the Dijon 5 and Emma Pollock, amongst others. Adding a splash of international flavour to the line-up is the Italian longtime tropical and jazz DJ, Clap! Clap!; Rough Trade signee, Jeffrey Lewis & Los Bolts; and Japanese duo, Sax Ruins, featuring worldrenowned drummer Yoshida Tatsuya. Not to mention the masterful Awesome Tapes From Africa who has performed coveted slots across the world including many a Boiler Room session, London’s Café Oto and our very own CCA in Glasgow.

Described as ‘heaven’ by Clash Magazine, Doune The Rabbit Hole has been named among the best of family-friendly festivals by the likes of The Herald and this year will be no different. Having started life in 2010 near the town of Doune (hence the name!) the festival has since moved to Cardross Estate. Set near the tranquil Lake of Menteith (Scotland’s only one!) and within beautiful parkland grounds, the festival will not only host a variety of local and international acts but will also feature an activity-packed children’s area and a dedicated family campsite. As well as this, Doune the Rabbit Hole has also been lucky enough to receive funding from EventScotland to help celebrate the Year of Innovation Architecture and Design. This grant will be used to bring a selection of artists and architects together to design and build a brand new stage and will feature an eclectic programme of new, innovative music to be curated by The Tolbooth in Stirling.

Doune The Rabbit Hole has previously hosted a diverse bunch of acts from Glasgow indie icons The Pastels and SAY award winners Bill Wells & Aidan Moffat through to Optimo’s JD Twitch and post-electro outfit Errors. The festival is set to return with a spectacular multi-arts bill over the August bank holiday weekend featuring an eclectic mix of acts across a carefully curated line-up.

Line-up so far: Admiral Fallow, Cate Le Bon, Treacherous Orchestra, Mungo’s HiFi w/ Solo Banton, Jeffrey Lewis & Los Bolts, C Duncan, Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5, Blanck Mass,

Richard Dawson, Clap! Clap!, Awesome Tapes from Africa, Emma Pollock, Bombskare, The Destroyers, Sax Ruins, Mickey 9’s, Shopping, BABE, De Rosa, Rozi Plain, Iona Fyfe Band, Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, Vasa, Sound of Yell, Woodenbox, Jo Mango, Bossy Love, Teen Canteen, The Crying Lion, Howie Reeve, Honey & The Herbs, Massicot, Urang Matang, The Creeping Ivies, Glad Community Choir Sings Bowie, Cairo Liberation Front, Upjumped Brass Band, Samedia Shebeen DJs, Hannah Lou Clark, Møgen, Alien Lullabies, Raza.

With an event capacity of only 3000, Doune The Rabbit Hole organisers pride themselves on being one of the country’s smallest festivals, giving the event a uniquely intimate and friendly atmosphere. Families are warmly welcomed at the festival with tickets for children aged 12 and under available for free, so all ages can experience the range of activities over the course of the weekend.

Jamie Murray, Director of Doune The Rabbit Hole Community Interest Group, said: “There is a real sense of community-spirit at Doune the Rabbit Hole and I guarantee you make friends for life. It is pretty rare to find an event that embraces a family-friendly culture whilst celebrating some amazing music from all genres. Where else would you see everyone, from toddlers to pensioners soaking up a festival atmosphere?”

Paul Bush OBE, VisitScotland’s Director of Events, said: “We are delighted to support Doune the Rabbit Hole in 2016 and are confident event organisers have, once again, secured a line-up that will draw attendees from all over Scotland. Doune the Rabbit hole demonstrates exactly why Scotland is the perfect stage for music events by providing the opportunity for music lovers to witness terrific home-grown and international talent while enjoying a unique family-friendly atmosphere and stunning scenery.”

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Impressive line-up announced for 'Doune The Rabbit Hole'

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Scottish Alt. Rock behemoths, Idlewild, are set to headline the Sunday night of ButeFest organisers announce.

The Edinburgh based outfit are the latest act to be added to the bill, which already boasts the likes of The Magic Numbers, Skerryvore, The Scott Wood Band, Tom McRae, Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5, Heron Valley, Talisk, The Youth and Young, and The Rezillos among many others. The second ever ButeFest will take place Friday 29th to Sunday 31st July 2016 at King George’s Field, Rothesay.

Early Bird tickets have sold out and 'Tier 2' tickets are on sale until 1 May (offering a saving up to 25% vs. the price of a standard full-weekend ticket) the organisers have this year introduced a limited number of day tickets for 2016. So, festivalgoers will still be able to take in some of the fantastic bands performing across the weekend without breaking the bank.

As with the festival's debut, the 2016 follow-up promises to be packed with loads of activities and entertainment for the younger ButeFest'ers to enjoy too. Family entertainment confirmed so far includes Professor Pumpernickel, Fellowship of the Thistle, Ian Douglas Storyteller and Gary(Gacko)Bridgens with much more still to be announced! ButeFest 2016 is set to be great weekend out for the whole family with 'under 11's' going free and the return of the incredibly popular ButeFest family ticket deal.

Tickets can be purchased online on the link above or on Bute (saving the price of booking fee) from The Musicker and The Dressing Rooms.

ButeFest 2016 is supported by EventScotland, a team within VisitScotland’s Events Directorate and by CalMac.

Paul Bush OBE, Director of Events at VisitScotland, said: “We are delighted to be once again supporting ButeFest. Scotland is the perfect stage for events and Emma and her team have brought together another strong programme this year. With a diverse and exciting line-up of music acts and entertainment appealing to people of all ages and tastes, the festival truly has something for everyone.”

Peter Griffiths, Marketing Manager at CalMac, said: "It was exciting for CalMac to be involved with the first ButeFest last year and we're pleased to be able to renew that support in 2016 as the event grows.

Although it's still early days for the organisers and there are many more acts to announce, it shows all the signs of being another great family weekend. CalMac recently won the Creative Business title at the Arts and Business Scotland Awards for its support of cultural diversity across its network - specifically for the CalMac Culture competitions and ButeFest will, this year, also show case a winner of CalMac Culture Music for the first time."

CALMAC CULTURE For all those interested in having a go at the CalMac Culture Music title, the competition is now on for budding singer songwriters and bands to try their hand at winning a slot at one of a number of festivals around Scotland, including ButeFest. Go to www.calmac.co.uk/music for full details on key dates, how to enter and terms.

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A modern, energetic team are reigniting the Killin Music Festival running from 17-19 June, bringing numerous headline talent to the stage in Killin, Perthshire. In the festival's first maiden year KIllin will welcome Skipinnish, Trail West, BBC Radio Scotland's Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2015 - Claire Hastings with her band, Donald Black, the Scott Wood Band plus many more incredibly talented artists to our stage. In years gone by, the Killin Traditional Music and Dance Festival was held in the area. Headed by the late Danny Kyle who lent his talent as the artisitic director, the festival starting in the 90's and lasting until the early 2000's. It was a prime

entry on the festival calendar and was much missed and fondly remembered when it fell by the wayside. The new modern, rebranded and rethought Killin Music Festival main stage is being run in the McLaren Hall, Killin. This will limit ticket numbers considerably compared to the other established festivals, resulting in smaller, more intimate gigs with Killin's packed lineup. Festival go-ers are encouraged to make use of local accommodation providers as Killin won't be running a festival campsite this year. This will be re-evaluated for next year, depending on this year's success. Remaining day tickets are on sale at the link above and selling fast! Killin is also encouraging impromptu music sessions throughout the village in their session bars. There will also be numerous workshops going on, with more details to be released nearer the time. The festival is holding a fundraising concert on 19 March in the Mclaren Hall to help with financing and to seek businesses who would be interested in our sponsorship opportunities. This will feature all the wonderful musicians Killin has

on its doorstep - and you can even buy an official festival t-shirt! The fantastic programme features: Alpine Road, Frances Morrison-Allen, Killin Community Choir, Siobhan Anderson, Duncan McKinnon, Tommy Weir and Willie Chisholm and many more to be announced. Tickets on the night with doors open at 7pm with the first performance beginning at 7.30pm. Killin Music Festival aims to make sure you will have a weekend filled with memory making moments!

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HebCelt introduces 'Pitch Village' to ease accommodation pressure

Stornoway, Lewis : 13-16 July : www.hebceltfest.com

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HebCelt organisers are also aiming to ease accommodation pressure in Stornoway by joining forces for the first time with Glasgow based 'Pitch Village' to bring a new style of camping to the festival.

Pitch Village will provide 50 tents initially – pre-pitched and fully-equipped - on a site at Willowglen, allowing festival goers the chance to pre-book accommodation for two to eight people. The site will also offer showers, toilets, storage facilities, phone charging and dedicated security.

This will complement the existing campsites and other accommodation which is at a premium during festival week when about 15,000 people attend the four-day event – about twice the population of Stornoway.

The influx of visitors means hotels, guest houses and the campsites are usually fully booked during festival week and an annual appeal is made for local residents to make spare rooms or beds available.

Susan Millichip, one of the Pitch Village founders, said: “This is our first year providing this service at festivals and we think it will make a real difference to an event like HebCelt where accommodation can be a real issue.

“It’s hassle-free camping and because people don’t have to carry heavy equipment they don’t need to take their cars. That makes it cheaper and better for the environment.”

Caroline Maclennan added: “This is a new innovation for us and one I think will be very popular with people travelling to attend HebCelt.

“It offers the camper something entirely new

and is designed to complement the range of accommodation available on the island which are stretched beyond belief during the festival.

“The environmentally friendly approach is also in keeping with the festival’s ethos and we hope to attract light travellers which will also help reduce further the carbon footprint of the festival.”

HebCelt has grown from a small event attracting less than 1,000 fans, to an international showpiece for roots, Celtic and traditional music, generating more than £20 million for the local economy over two decades.

Last year, it marked its 20th anniversary by hosting its biggest number of live performances ever with more than 50 hours of music and arts events staged in the main arena in the grounds of Lews Castle, as well as at an Lanntair arts centre in the town centre and other venues in rural areas.

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BREABACH HEAD NEW ACTS ADDED TO HEBCELT 2016 LINE-UP

Internationally acclaimed Scottish folk band Breabach head a host of new exciting acts that have been added to the line-up for the 21st Hebridean Celtic Festival as day tickets for the award-winning event go on sale. The five-piece were voted Best Live Act 2013 and Best Folk Band 2012 at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards and have twice been nominated as Best Band at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. They will be joined on the main arena stage by Americana, rock and alternative country band Orphan Colours, who release their debut EP High Hopes this week, and Edinburgh soul and blues trio Monticule. Lewis singer songwriter Miss Irenie Rose, who has been compared to Joni Mitchell and was nominated for best newcomer in the Scottish Alternative Music Awards in 2013, will join the Islands Stage programme. HebCelt has also confirmed today (Thurs) the acoustic stage is to feature Derbyshire singer Sam Garrett; Bunderland, the solo guise of Argyll singer-songwriter Ben Sunderland; local artists The Sea Atlas and Spanish; Little Fire, an award winning singer songwriter from Ayr; husband and wife singer-songwriters Brian ÓhEadhra and Fiona Mackenzie, who will record their first album together in 2016 for release next year; Alan Frew, from Troon who releases his new album this summer, and Nashville born, alt-country blues singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah. The festival previously announced its ‘coming of age’ event will also star Scottish rock legends Runrig, international singing star Julie Fowlis, American ‘rockgrass’ band Hayseed Dixie, multi-instrumentalist, producer and composer John McCusker, ‘bagrock’ phenomenon the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, singer songwriter King Creosote and the re-formed Indie band Astrid. HebCelt director Caroline Maclennan said:

“Since forming in 2005 Breabach have gone on to become a huge hit around the globe. We are delighted they can join us this year. The other acts were are confirming today all bring something unique to the 21st party and are great additions to an already exciting line-up.”

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Wee Dub Festival Edinburgh 4-6 March The 2016 edition of Wee Dub Festival features giants of UK dancehall culture, top live bands, and hot upcoming talent. For the artist line-up and programme go to the website below. We look forward to welcoming you to another weekend of roots, culture and good vibes in Edinburgh in March 2016. www.weedubfestival.co.uk

Young at Heart Festival Lanarkshire 10-19 March Aimed at older adults, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture's Young at Heart festival aims to celebrate the arts as engaging and accessible for all. First held in 2006, the annual festival is held every March with a variety of events taking place in venues throughout South Lanarkshire. Together with a diverse range of theatre productions, the festival offers many popular events such as free music recitals at 2pm, Craft Fairs, Exhibitions and Tea Dances as well as an array of arts courses and workshops for people to try their hand at. www.slleisureandculture.co.uk

Groove CairnGorm Cairngorms 11-13 March 2016 Groove Loch Ness couldn’t wait until next August for their next party – so building upon the success of the inaugural event at Loch Ness this summer, Groove are very excited to be expanding, launching a resort based snowsports festival in 2016 - Groove CairnGorm! There will be snowsports and entertainment each day up on the mountain, followed by apres ski with live music and world class DJs until the early hours in a big top in Aviemore! www.facebook.com/groovecairngorm

Niel Gow Scottish Fiddle Festival Dunkeld & Birnam 18-20 March The 2016 Niel Gow Festival will be held in the beautiful Perthshire village of Dunkeld & Birnam, home of Niel Gow. The annual festival was established in 2004 to celebrate the life and music of Perthshire's fiddle legend. It is envisaged that through time the festival and other activities will gather enough funds to erect a fitting memorial to Niel Gow in Dunkeld & Birnam. Niel Gow (not Neil Gow) was born in Strathbraan on 22nd March 1727 and grew up in the village of Inver, by Dunkeld. www.niel-gow.co.uk

Hawick Reivers Festival Hawick 25-27 March As always music is at the heart of Hawick Reivers Festival and there are a number of new innovations this year and plans are being

finalised for an exciting weekend. Email email info@hawickreivers.com for info. www.facebook.com/hawick.reiversfestival.3

North Of The Wall Glasgow 26 March NotW returns in 2016, bigger and better. - MORGUL - Glasgow Metal and Rock Society presents North of the Wall a one-day metal festival which returns for a fourth year of madness bigger and better! The festival's venues are Glasgow's The Classic Grand, Ivory Blacks and Audio. www.facebook.com/thenorthofthewall

APRIL

Edinburgh International Harp Festival Edinburgh 1-6 April The Edinburgh International Harp Festival hosts its 35th annual celebration of the instrument with a magical series of concerts, courses and workshops. A star-studded line-up features top Scottish harpists, alongside acclaimed names from the USA and Europe, performing a rich variety of music that spans traditions with outstanding creativity. With special events to celebrate the 85th anniversary of its organisers, The Clarsach Society, EIHF 2016 will be a festival to remember. www.harpfestival.co.uk

TradFest Edinburgh | Dùn Èideann Edinburgh 27 Apr – 8 May A vibrant twelve-day showcase of Scotland’s thriving traditional arts scene with dozens of events in the heart of Scotland’s capital, setting the city abuzz with music, song, storytelling, dance, film, crafts and more. Amongst the host of local and international talent appearing on this year’s programme are Nordic Fiddlers Bloc, Macmath: The Silent Page, Moishe’s Bagel, Dàimh, Niteworks, Gol, Nuala Kennedy Band, Talisk, Sheesham and Lotus & ‘Son and Mairi Campbell’s ‘Pulse’, along with many other songsters, storytellers and dancers to enjoy and discover. www.facebook.com/tradfestedinburgh

Isle of Bute Jazz Festival Isle of Bute 29 April-2 May 2016 The Isle of Bute Jazz Festival has grown spectacularly from its small beginnings to become one of Britain's most popular jazz weekends. Top-class UK and international names feature in a programme of traditional jazz music in one of Scotland's prettiest and friendliest seaside resorts. Some very well known jazz names featured on the programme over the next few years – Acker Bilk, Monty Sunshine, Martin Taylor, Tommy Smith, Andy Sheppard, Carol Kidd, The Temperance 7, and The London Community Gospel Choir amongst others, and the Festival continues to attract top class UK and international bands in mainly the Traditional New

Orleans idiom.The Festival is a great supporter of young musicians who feature prominently in the annual programme. www.butejazz.com

MAY

Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival Dumfries and Galloway 20-29 May Our 9-day festival has taken place since 1979. The founding aim was to bring international performers of the highest quality to a region containing many scattered rural communities since then this region has produced some of its own talent of international standing and we’re proud to also be able to present these artistes from time to time. We offer a wide range of events: music – including classical, jazz and folk, dance, theatre, literary, children’s events, plus the visual arts and films. Events take place in a range of venues throughout the region, from large to small, formal to informal, urban to rural. www.dgartsfestival.org.uk

Orkney Folk Festival Orkney 26-29 May Once again we have some big names coming north to join in the fun in May, and from the ceilidh bands to the almost indie strand, we have brought together a broad mix of artists that we hope appeals to everyone’s interpretation of the increasingly expansive folk genre. As ever, our local traditions and musicians – both established and emerging – will be centre stage alongside those visiting the festival. You would be hard pushed to find another festival throughout the country that has such a strong home representation, and it is one that we are hugely proud of. www.orkneyfolkfestival.com

JUNE

Brew at the Bog Inverness 3-4 June Brew at the Bog is one of Scotland's most dynamic hidden gems, championing new and unsigned artists alongside craft beer, gin, cider, whisky, rum and prosecco bars! A two-day camping festival, Brew at the Bog is held at Bogbain Farm in Inverness, which was crowned "Best Unusual Venue" at the 2012 Scottish Event Awards - the perfect setting for a festival that prides itself on championing the best of Scotland’s alternative scene. The lineup for 2016 includes a Mercury Music Prize nominee, Best Breakthrough Act at the Scottish Music Awards, Best Hip Hop Act AND Best Live Act at the SAMAs, Best Up & Coming at the Scottish Trad Music Awards, a Radio 2 Awards nominee, and so it goes on! The festival for 2016 also features a programme of speakers, cinema, alternative therapies and street food! www.brewatthebog.com

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9-12 June 2016 Set in the stunning Raehill Meadows of Dumfries Eden Festival is boutique festival, with over 250 acts performing across 9 stages, bringing you live music, dance, cabaret, burlesque, circus skills, theatre, a children's area, fun and games and much more. Nominated for three awards in 2015. www.facebook.com/theedenfestival

Riverside Rock Jedburgh 18 June Riverside Rock 2016 already have some fantastic bands signed up: The Men They Couldn’t Hang / The Lost Boys / Scocha (Back for a 3rd Year) / Blistered Molly (Back for a 2nd Year) / Greg Anderson (Back too for 2nd year) he rocked the tent at the end last year! Main tent headliner and other bands to be announced. As before Riverside Rock must not be missed, the Scottish Borders very own music festival at Riverside Park, Jedburgh, and 2016 will have more food outlets, more bars and a bigger tent. Tickets on sale soon! www.riversiderock.co.uk

JULY

T in the Park Strathallan Castle, Perthshire 8-10 July What more can we say! Scotland’s most widely known and respected festival, which always attracts the biggest names. Check out tickets availability at www.tinthepark.com/tickets www.tinthepark.com

Hebridean Celtic Festival Hebrides 13-16 July 2016 Fantastic four-day festival set against the rich cultural backdrop of the Outer Hebrides, featuring top quality music from around the Celtic nations and beyond. Stornoway and throughout Lewis and Harris. The cream of international folk and Celtic music have heaped praise on HebCeltl as it celebrated its 20th year in 2015 by hosting its biggest number of live performances ever. Award-winning artists who took part in this year's Hebridean Celtic Festival hailed it a huge success after bosses laid on new venues and returned to its roots for the showpiece event. www.hebceltfest.com

Tiree Music Festival Isle of Tiree 15-17 July Tiree Music Festival (TMF) was formed in 2010 when Tiree musician Daniel Gillespie (Skerryvore) teamed up with school friend Stewart MacLennan with the radical idea of holding an open-air festival on their local island of Tiree. TMF is more than just attending a music festival – it is an island adventure. From the stunning sail or flight to the island of Tiree, camping next to the white sands of Crossapol Bay or surfing at Balevullin beach, TMF is an experience very few festivals in the world could compete with. Get your tickets quick, the early birds sell out in hours - http://tireemusicfestival.

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Pandora Fest Duncarron 16 July Pandorafest will be Scotland's first music festival that supports women musicians. In 2015 the major festivals displayed a massive gender imbalance, of the 87 acts that were announced, 78 were all male, 3 were female and 6 were mixed groups - that was an 89.6% all male line up.* "As far as Scotland is concerned - this is not okay" says Pandora Fest! Pandorafest will be a one day music festival packed full of live music from female singer/songwriters, women musicians and female fronted bands all playing from 12noon-11pm. Pandorafest will be running 3 stages of live music across many genres, all expertly woven into a line-up to keep you entertained from start to finish. www.pandorafest.com

Crail Festival Fife 20-30 July 2016 "Crail Festival- 20th - 30th July 2016- now in its 4th decade , will ,once again ,offer a wonderful programme of music. It will include: the amazing Jimmi Shandrix Experience Ceilidh Band : Opera Bohemia ' I Pagliacci': the incomparable Richard Digance will be conducting a Songwriting Children's Workshop in addition to his keenly anticipated performance: Gaelic folk from the talented Mischa Macpherson Trio: Matthew McAllister , a 'local' classical guitarist, is rapidly gaining world wide recognition: the legendary Jimmie McGregor will be performing his acclaimed 'Gathering of Songs, Stories and Famous Folk': the hugely popular, irrepressible Christine Bovill will capture her audience with her interpretation of songs about 'Paris': and Buddy Holly and the Cricketers , our headline act, will bring the Festival to a rousing close. Truly something for everyone! Tickets will be on sale from the Byre Theatre Box Office starting 30 May 2016. Follow the build up to the Festival on www.crailfestival.com, www.facebook.com/CrailFestival, and ‘Crail Festival’ on Pinterest." www.crailfestival.com

Wickerman Festival Dumfries & Galloway 22-23 July Wickerman is one of the UK’s best-loved independent music festivals which will enter its 15th consecutive year in 2016. With ten stages featuring an eclectic and exciting mix of leading artists, heritage acts and up-and-coming talent, the two day summer party caters for all musical tastes. www.thewickermanfestival.co.uk

Speyfest Moray 29-31 July At the end of July, the playing fields on East Street in the Moray town of Fochabers will be home to the 21st annual Speyfest, three days of the best in traditional and contemporary Celtic music. The tented village hosts a variety of seated and standing events including the Friday and Saturday concerts and stomps, the music marathon that is the Speyfest Family Sunday, a

craft and food fair and an ecumenical Celtic Kirk service. The event is fully licensed and offers a wide range of hot foods and a variety of drinks from a number on onsite concessions. www.speyfest.com

AUGUST

Tartan Heart ‘Belladrum’ Festival Beauly 4-6 August Get yourself a ticket to Scotland’s all ages wackiest festival of music and performing arts. Bella is back in its beautiful Highland setting with all the crazy variety that makes it Scotland’s premier boutique festival. ''Belladrum - quite simply, it’s what everyday life should be like, if only everyday life didn't get in the way.'' - Clare Damdoaran, eFestivals. Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival takes place in the beautiful Highland surroundings of Belladrum Estate, near Beauly in Inverness-shire. The independent festival has built a reputation for its eclectic line-ups, its offbeat non-musical entertainments and its all-ages approach. www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk

Party at The Palace Linlithgow 13-14 August 2016 McEwan’s Party at The Palace is back for its third year following the fantastic event last summer. The 2 day party will take place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th August in Linlithgow. It’s only 20 mins from Edinburgh and 35mins from Glasgow, making it one of the most easily accessible music festivals in Scotland. We have some exciting additions to the 2016 event including a second stage for the first time, new street food outlets and a larger kids zone to keep the children entertained. A limited number of Tier One Early Bird tickets are on sale from 1 January. www.partyatthepalace.co.uk

Innerleithen Music Festival Scottish Borders 19-21 August 2016 A hugely enjoyable weekend of traditional music in this small Borders town, beautifully situated amongst rolling hills by the River Tweed. Memorable concerts feature some of the biggest names in Celtic music alongside the best of the local talent and the weekend is rounded off with a concert presenting wonderful singers of traditional song. Complementing the concerts are an open stage, a singaround and the legendary informal music sessions in local hostelries and the Union Club. www.innerleithenmusicfestival.org

Doune The Rabbit Hole Cardross, nr Stirling 19-21 August 2016 A small family-friendly festival with a twist! Doune The Rabbit Hole presents music, comedy, art, spoken word, drama, puppetry and much more! www.dounetherabbithole.co.uk

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