Want to play in what we hope will be the World’s Largest Ceilidh Band?
On the 6th July at Mackie Academy in Stonehaven Stonehaven Folk Festival will attempt to establish a record for the World’s Largest Ceilidh Band.
To set this record they need over 250 musicians to join us, see details below.
To Register as a musician, book a free “Ticket” by CLICKING ON THIS LINK
We also need a number of dedicated volunteers to help this event.
To Register as a volunteer, book a free ticket by clicking on this link.
Note – volunteer stewards will be part fo teh ceilidh band – too many other things to do during the event.
Once registered we will start up a newsletter to keep you all up to date.
Background
To celebrate the 30th Festival we thought we’d attempt to get ourselves into the Guinness record books
We managed to get 80 musicians together for the Aqua Ceilidh in 2014 but we think we can do a lot better this year, we’re looking for over 250 musicians to take part.
There is no upper or lower age limit but we do ask that people under 16 should have a responsible adult if needed
At the moment we don’t have spectator tickets as we plan to fill the hall with musicians and the obligatory expert witnesses and stewards etc. Once we get nearer the day we may release some spectator spaces.
You will need to be able to play at dance speed, but we will use standard session tunes see below. Music will be provided beforehand, but you should aim to play without it on the day.We will arrange a couple of practice get togethers before the event.
Note, as a rule musicians will have to stand, if you have access issues let us know when you register.
There will be three dances the Gay Gordons, Strip the WIllow and the Canadian Barn Dance. Dancers will be provided by the Scottish Culture and Traditions ceilidh dance class and friends.
http://stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk/30th-aniversary/ceilidh-1/