{"id":16781,"date":"2022-08-29T14:55:35","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T13:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/?p=16781"},"modified":"2022-08-29T14:55:38","modified_gmt":"2022-08-29T13:55:38","slug":"tickets-go-on-sale-for-royal-national-mod-2022-events-in-perth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/tickets-go-on-sale-for-royal-national-mod-2022-events-in-perth\/","title":{"rendered":"Tickets go on sale for Royal National M\u00f2d 2022 events in Perth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Picture shows Black Isle Gaelic Choir performing on stage at Eden Court in Inverness, as choirs from around Scotland graced the Royal National M\u00f2d stage once again on Thursday 14th October to the warmest of welcomes in the first of this year\u2019s choir showcase concerts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Tickets for a vibrant programme of concerts, shows, ceilidhs, competitions and exhibitions taking place as part of this year\u2019s\u00a0Royal National M\u00f2d<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0in Perth go on sale today.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audiences can secure tickets via Horsecross Arts<\/a> for a host of performances showcasing and celebrating the very best in Gaelic and Scottish traditional music and culture between the 14th – 22nd October 2022.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First staged in Oban in 1892 and organised by An Comunn G\u00e0idhealach, The<\/strong> Royal National M\u00f2d<\/strong> is Gaeldom\u2019s premier musical and cultural celebration held annually at a different Scottish town and attracting thousands of competitors and visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the biggest names in the Scottish traditional music and the Gaelic cultural scene will be in town this autumn to delight audiences as the 130-year-old event returns to Perth for the first time in 18 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than 50 shows and activities involving around 1,500 musicians and participants will fill over 10 venues across Perth, including Perth Concert Hall and Perth Theatre, over the nine days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shows now on sale include the lively M\u00f2d 2022 Opening Concert<\/strong>. Taking place at Perth Concert Hall on Friday 14th October<\/strong>, the entertainment will kick off with singers Mairi MacInnes<\/strong>, Arthur Cormack<\/strong>, Ceitlin Lilidh<\/strong> and Darren MacLean<\/strong> performing alongside an all-star band led by Gary Innes<\/strong> and Ewen Henderson<\/strong> of M\u00e0nran fame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visitors can also get their hands on tickets for Our Language Our Music<\/strong> on Saturday 15th October<\/strong> – a very special night dedicated to the thriving Gaelic culture and traditional music that Perthshire has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Featuring a host of notable names including Margaret Bennett<\/strong>, Ross Ainslie, Ali Hutton\u2019s Symbiosis<\/strong> and Pete Clark<\/strong>, alongside Patsy Reid<\/strong>, this concert will not only celebrate the well-known musicians and singers who have put Perth on the musical map, but also the many community and educational groups who work tirelessly with passion and enthusiasm to ensure the local traditional cultural community continues to thrive. These groups include Perth Gaelic Choir<\/strong>, The Gordon Duncan Experience, Dunkeld and District Strathspey and Reel Society<\/strong>  and The Tayside Young Fiddlers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elsewhere, The Leonard Brown Scottish Dance Band<\/strong> will play a legendary ceilidh in The Salutation Hotel Ballroom on the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights of this year\u2019s event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Tuesday evening, St John\u2019s Kirk will host a new Gaelic harmony collective featuring young Gaelic and folk singers and speakers from across Scotland called Binneas.<\/strong> The concert will be their debut performance and the group, led by Gaelic singer and choral director John Joe MacNeil<\/strong>, will showcase new choral arrangements by the likes of Mary Ann Kennedy<\/strong> and Sileas Sinclair<\/strong> and welcome an array of fantastic musicians including the Seonaid Aitken Quartet<\/strong>, Innes White<\/strong> and Charlie Stewart<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Friday 21st October<\/strong>, The M\u00f2d Grand Finale<\/strong> will welcome West Coast favourites Trail West<\/strong> to the Perth Concert Hall for a sensational final concert for the premier Gaelic musical and cultural event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets are also available for the event\u2019s multiple flagship competitions, including the prestigious Gold Medal<\/strong>, The Lovat and Tullibardine<\/strong> choral contest and the M\u00f2d Drama Final<\/strong>. Hundreds of people of all ages will compete in around 140 competitions across a range of categories covering singing, poetry, music, drama and Highland dancing as well as a new Battle of the Bands<\/strong> event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

James Graham, Chief Executive Officer of An Comunn G\u00e0idhealach, said<\/strong>: \u201cA host of fantastic fringe events and competitions going on sale marks another exciting milestone as we countdown to The Royal National M\u00f2d returning to Perth this autumn. We\u2019ve got some truly incredible talent gracing stages the length and breadth of the city for audiences to enjoy, we can\u2019t wait to see everyone enjoying all of the entertainment, contests, activities and celebrations on offer and would encourage people to secure their tickets now so they don\u2019t miss out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perth and Kinross Provost Xander McDade said:<\/strong> \u201cWe are all very excited about the return of the Royal National M\u00f2d to Perth. As well as the competition itself, the fringe programme will feature a fantastic array of talent that will delight fans of traditional music. These events will not only celebrate our Gaelic heritage but also create a real buzz in Perth this October.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shona MacLennan, Ceannard, B\u00f2rd na G\u00e0idhlig, said:<\/strong> \u201cGaelic culture is a central part of Scotland\u2019s identity and this year\u2019s Royal National M\u00f2d demonstrates the wealth of talent that Gaelic brings to events and competitions.  Recent research has demonstrated how much the people of Scotland value Gaelic and want to see its growth across the country.  The M\u00f2d and its fringe provide hundreds of opportunities for people of all ages to use their Gaelic and to participate in celebrating our world-famous Gaelic culture.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nick Williams, CEO, Horsecross Arts, Perth Concert Hall + Perth Theatre, said:<\/strong> \u201cWe are delighted to be welcoming the Royal National M\u00f2d back to Perth and are looking forward to enjoying a packed programme of exciting events and activities across both of our venues and throughout the city. We have a long history of celebrating our Gaelic heritage on our stages and are pleased to see some of our favourite acts programmed, as well as having the opportunity to discover new talent. Shining the spotlight on Perth, it is an excellent opportunity for audiences near and far to join this nine-day celebration in person again.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The M\u00f2d fringe programme will also include sporting events, with shinty and football hosted at Bells Sports Centre, while a joyous massed choirs event on Perth High Street will close the nine-day celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online competitions will also take place alongside the full suite of in-person competitions, which boasts a selection of exciting new categories for this year. A new TikTok competition<\/strong> and Sruth<\/strong> – an event aimed at encouraging more natural conversation among young people – will also be part of the programme this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Royal National M\u00f2d<\/strong> is supported by B\u00f2rd na G\u00e0idhlig<\/strong>, Perth and Kinross Council<\/strong>, EventScotland<\/strong>, The Scottish Government<\/strong>, Caledonian MacBrayne<\/strong> and SQA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets for the M\u00f2d Perth 2022 fringe events are available to buy from 12pm today online at www.horsecross.co.uk\/festivals\/the-royal-national-mod<\/a> or by calling the Box Office on 01738 621031.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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