Tuesday 24th July

An open music session for beginners, students & if you just play around the house - with any type of musical instrument, you will be very welcome. For more information contact: Adrian 07889659165 Admission FREE

HIGHLA ND DAN CERS

AN OPEN MUSIC SESSION

SONTAS

DOWN & OUT BLUE GRASS BA ND

RIGHTLY

ON

Wednesday 25th July

A lecture on aspects of Ulster Scots history by Dr. Fraser Agnew on Wednesday afternoon in Cairncastle village, From 2pm 4pm.

ULSTER SCOTS HISTORY

Thursday 26th July

AN EVENING OF FOLK MUSIC

in Cairncastle village. Commencing at 7.30pm Comprising

THE CU TTING

EDGE

BENDIN

G THE ST

RINGS

BLUEGRASS EVENING
in Cairncastle village. Commencing at 7.30pm Comprising:

BENDING THE STRINGS from the Midlands are a formidable quartet who have one thing in common a deep love for Bluegrass music. THE JUKE JOINT from County Armagh & have toured internationally with many professional American bluegrass acts.
THE DOWN & OUT BLUEGRASS BAND
from Co. Londonderry, appeared on BBC2's Santer programme this year

from Co Tyrone. A New Tradition..Sontas will showcase their unique style and fusion of Ulster-Scots music, song and dance. Their enthusiastic approach to Ulster-Scots music makes it fresh, new and modern, and brings it bang up-to-date for anyone who loves culture with a twist. well known local folk band from Cairncastle Admission 8.00

Internationally acclaimed

SONTAS

AN EVENING OF FOLK MUSIC

on Friday evening in Cairncastle village. Commencing at 7.30pm Comprising

GROUSEBEATERS

Friday 27th July

A lecture on Friday afternoon by Gary Blair in Cairncastle village From 2pm 4pm Also on Friday afternoon in Cairncastle Presbyterian Church Hall will be

Cairncastle School of Highland Dancing

Admission 8.00

ULSTER SCOTS LANGUAGE

Thursday 26th July

An Ulster Scots musical Bus Tour on Thursday, taking in Ulster Scots landmarks in County Down. Price includes a 3-course meal at the end of the tour. Tickets will be available in Larne Tourist Information Centre (02828 260088) from beginning of May or (07774401935) for more information. Cost of Tour 15.00

Ceilidh band from Dundee in Scotland, Scotlands Liveliest Ceilidh-Rock Band. A band that is in worldwide demand, The Cutting Edge showcases the best of Scottish Ceilidh and Traditional music. Self-penned tunes and songs are fused with latin, jazz, swing rock percussion rhythms a combination that simply makes you want to dance. From Scottish reels and Hornpipes and Ballads, the Cutting Edge takes you on a musical journey that you wont want to leave. from Co Londonderry making their second festival appearance.

THE CUTTING EDGE

BUS TOUR

RIGHTLY ON

ULSTER SCOTS CEILIDH & DANCING

From 2.00pm 4.00pm Music by THE CUTTING EDGE Ceilidh Band from Dundee in Scotland Admission TBC

WESTERN LILT
Admission 8.00

from Maghera making their first festival appearance.

Bright Lights School of Highland Dancing