{"id":10266,"date":"2017-10-15T12:21:50","date_gmt":"2017-10-15T11:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/?p=10266"},"modified":"2017-10-15T12:21:50","modified_gmt":"2017-10-15T11:21:50","slug":"21st-anniversary-for-the-scots-fiddle-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/21st-anniversary-for-the-scots-fiddle-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"21st Anniversary for the Scots Fiddle Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Featuring over 40 musicians and 50 events across one weekend in Edinburgh, Scotland\u2019s largest fiddle festival<\/a> is celebrating its 21st year with a wealth of distinguished and upcoming talent on the bill.<\/p>\n

The Friday night concert in The Queen\u2019s Hall kicks off proceedings with Glasgow based acoustic trio Snuffbox, featuring Charlie Stewart, the 2017 BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year on fiddle, followed by Highland fiddler Graham Mackenzie and his nine- piece band, playing music from his album \u2018Crossing Borders\u2019.<\/p>\n

On Saturday night in The Queen\u2019s Hall, Perthshire fiddler, Patsy Reid, will be headlining with her band along with the Jeremy Kittel Trio from the USA. The concert will be opened by the Scots Fiddle Festival Outreach Project which features young fiddle stars of tomorrow.<\/p>\n

This year, the Sunday night concert takes place in Summerhall, with music from Jenna Moynihan & M\u00e0iri Chaimbeul and the group, Dallahan.<\/p>\n

You can also dance the evening away on Friday night with Grouse Ceilidh Band at Summerhall, then follow onto the Festival Club or late night sessions on Friday and Saturday night.<\/p>\n

New Artistic Director, Rosie Munro, said \u201cIt\u2019s been an exciting year for me taking on the role of Artistic Director from Eilidh Steel. We are thrilled to present another packed programme of concerts, recitals, talks, workshops, special events and more at The Queen\u2019s Hall and Summerhall in Edinburgh, showcasing a selection of the best fiddle players from Scotland and further afield. We can\u2019t wait to welcome everyone to the festival, especially the artists travelling from America \u2013 the Jeremy Kittel Trio and Jenna Moynihan who will be performing with M\u00e0iri Chaimbeul.\u201d<\/p>\n

During the days there are workshops for all levels (including ones specifically for young people), covering fiddle and mixed instrument options from many top artists as well as recitals, talks, \u2018come and try\u2019 sessions – which are ideal for those who have never played but want to try fiddle, a slow session and market stalls\u2013 all based at Summerhall. To highlight the weekend, representatives of the Festival visit local primary schools to share our passion for Scottish music with young people and provide information packs for the teaching staff.<\/p>\n

Taking place 17-19 November, tickets and more details about the Fiddle 2017 programme and performers are available from: www.scotsfiddlefestival.com or from The Queen’s Hall Box Office, 85-89 Clerk St, Edinburgh, EH8 9JG, tel: 0131 668 2019. A number of activities are free during the festival and paid for event prices start from \u00a35, with special prices for under 16s, and weekend or evening only saver tickets are on offer, so you can see more for your money.<\/p>\n

Organised by the Scots Fiddle Festival, Fiddle 2017 is made possible by funding from the City of Edinburgh Council, plus donations from the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra, Eskmills, KJ Tait Engineers and Foxlake Adventures; and partners \u2013 Glasgow Folk-Music Workshop, Stringers and Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin as well as all the volunteers and other supporters who help the Festival run each year.<\/p>\n

ENDS<\/p>\n

For further press information contact:
\nRosie Munro
\nEmail: rosie@scotsfiddlefestival.com<\/p>\n

Photos are available by request info@scotsfiddlefestival.com and www.scotsfiddlefestival.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Notes to Editors:<\/p>\n

\u2022 The Scots Fiddle Festival originally started in 1996 with the aim to promote and sustain traditional fiddle music and 21 years on this is still our aim. Throughout the years, the amount of events at the festival has tripled. It brings people together from all over the world, both performers and audience members and continues to inspire thousands of people to enjoy and take part in traditional music, either as players, learners, listeners or dancers.
\n\u2022 Our all-volunteer committee spends the whole year organising the festival and is helped, at the weekend itself, by a further army of enthusiastic volunteers.
\n\u2022 The Scots Fiddle Festival Outreach Project has been running for five years with a new group of young fiddle players aged 12-18 in the run up to the festival who then perform at the Saturday night concert at the festival. Participants work with professional musicians to build repertoire, develop skills, confidence and gain experience.
\n\u2022 Also each year the Scots Fiddle Festival visit a number of schools in and around Edinburgh to talk about the festival, to educate and share our passion for Scottish music, providing an information pack for teachers with resources to use with their pupils.
\n\u2022 For more details about the Festival visit www.scotsfiddlefestival.com or contact: info@scotsfiddlefestival.com<\/p>\n

Listings information – Fiddle 2017 \u2013 Scots Fiddle Festival<\/p>\n

Featuring:
\nThe Jeremy Kittel Trio, Patsy Reid, Graham Mackenzie, Snuffbox, Dallahan, Jenna Moynihan & Mairi Ch\u00e0imbeul, Grouse Ceilidh Band and many more.<\/p>\n

Venues: Summerhall and The Queen\u2019s Hall, Edinburgh
\nDates: Friday 17 \u2013 Sunday 19 November 2017<\/p>\n

More information and tickets now on sale from: www.scotsfiddlefestival.com<\/p>\n

Headline concerts at The Queen’s Hall on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 November, 85-89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh EH8 9JG:<\/p>\n

Friday 17 November: (7.30pm – 10pm)
\nSnuffbox and Graham Mackenzie (plus his band featuring George Smith, Robbie Mackenzie, Innes Watson, Alice Allen, Charlie Stewart, Ciorstaidh Beaton, Jim Molyneux, David Shedden and Alison Mackenzie)<\/p>\n

Saturday 18 November: (7.30pm-10pm)
\nPatsy Reid (plus band featuring Ewan MacPherson, Signy Jakobsd\u00f3ttir and Alistair Iain Paterson) and the Jeremy Kittel Trio. With support from this year’s Scots Fiddle Festival Outreach Project.<\/p>\n

Headline concert at Summerhall on Sunday 19 November, 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh, EH9 1PL:<\/p>\n

Sunday 19 November: (8pm-10.30pm)
\nJenna Moynihan & M\u00e0iri Chaimbeul and Dallahan<\/p>\n

Other evening events at Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, EH9 1PL<\/p>\n

Friday Night Ceilidh \u2013 Grouse Ceilidh Band, Summerhall 7.30pm<\/p>\n

Grouse Ceilidh Band are one of the UK’s finest ceilidh bands with years of experience playing professionally for weddings,\u202fparties, corporate events, functions and special occasions. A night of dancing with the band includes classic ceilidh dances like the Gay Gordons and Dashing White Sergeant in addition to popular new dances. Newcomers needn’t worry, as all dances are guided step-by-step by our expert callers, ensuring a fun and inclusive night for all!<\/p>\n

Tickets available from The Queen’s Hall in advance – www.queenshall.net or in person 85-89 Clerk Street or tel: 0131 668 2019 or at Summerhall just before and during the ceilidh. Also available as part of weekend\/saver ticket deals for Fiddle 2017 – more details about the festival at www.scotsfiddlefestival.com<\/p>\n

Festival Club Dissection Room Friday & Saturday 11pm -1am<\/p>\n

Late night session Summerhall Cafe Friday & Saturday 10pm – 1am<\/p>\n

Daytime Events \u2013 all take place at Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, EH9 1PL<\/p>\n

Recitals \u2013 Every hour between 12-4pm
\nSaturday:
\n12.00pm Archie McAllister
\n1.00pm Mairi Th\u00e9r\u00e8se Gilfedder
\n2.00pm OBT (featuring Tom Oakes, Jon Bews and Daniel Thorpe)
\n3.00pm Charlie Grey and Joseph Peach
\n4.00pm Carly Blain
\nSunday:
\n12.00pm RCS Junior Conservatoire
\n1.00pm Fika Collective
\n2.00pm Pete Clark and Muriel Johnstone
\n3.00pm Sally Simpson and Catriona Hawksworth
\n4.00pm Amy Geddes<\/p>\n

Workshops \u2013 90 minutes of great learning \u2013 check the website for the level of each workshop
\nSaturday:
\n10.00-11.30am
\nCarly Blain \u2013 Carly Blain\u2019s Tunes
\n\u200bPete Clark \u2013 Tempo, Tone & Expression
\n12-1.30pm<\/p>\n

\u200bPatsy Reid \u2013 Fiddle Technique
\n\u200b\u200bDaniel Thorpe \u2013 Beginner Fiddle
\n2-3.30pm
\nGraham Mackenzie \u2013 Tunes from Crossing Borders
\nArchie McAllister \u2013 West Coast Fiddle<\/p>\n

Sunday:
\n10.00-11.30am
\nAmy Geddes \u2013 A Taste of Fyne Fiddles
\nJenna Moynihan & Mairi Ch\u00e0imbeul \u2013 Appalachian Old-Time Mixed Instrument
\n12-1.30pm
\nQuinn Bachand \u2013 Guitar
\nJoshua Pinkham \u2013 Mandolin
\n2-3.30pm
\nJeremy Kittel \u2013 Tunes and Technique
\nTom Oakes \u2013 DADGAD Guitar<\/p>\n

Youth workshops in partnership with Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin
\nSaturday:
\n10.00-11.30am Beginner Fiddle with Sally Simpson
\nSunday:
\n10.00-11.30am Intermediate\/Advanced Fiddle with Sally Simpson<\/p>\n

Special Events
\nSaturday:
\n1pm Pete Clark Talk \u2013 \u2018If Only They Could Talk: Niel Gow and his Fiddles\u2019
\n2pm BIT Collective Discussion
\n3pm Introducing the Musicians Union
\n5pm Carly Blain Book Launch (free)<\/p>\n

Sunday:
\n11am \u2018The Groove is Not Trivial\u2019 Film Screening
\n1pm Amy Geddes Book Launch (free)
\n2pm Mark Borthwick Discussion
\n3pm David Francis Talk \u2013 \u2018Dance Callers in Scotland\u2019
\n5pm Final Stramash<\/p>\n

Free events & activities<\/p>\n

Stalls – Saturday & Sunday 10am – 5pm
\n\u200b
\nLive Fiddle Making \u2013 Matthew Hannafin Saturday & Sunday<\/p>\n

Book Launch & Signing \u2013 Carly Blain (Saturday) and Amy Geddes (Sunday)<\/p>\n

Session Saturday & Sunday\u200b 10am – 5pm
\nSlow session Saturday & Sunday 1pm – 5pm. In association with Glasgow Folk Workshop
\nCome and Try Fiddle with Isla Ferguson Saturday 11am – 12pm. \u200bMany thanks to Stringers Violin Shop for supplying instruments for this workshop\u200b
\nCome and Try Gaelic with Eilidh Munro Sunday 11am – 12pm<\/p>\n

Final Stramash One of the biggest sessions you\u2019ll ever play in Sunday 5pm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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