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HEADLINERS VALTOS AND TRIP \u2013 WITH PUB SESSIONS, BOTHY GIG, WORKSHOPS AND MORE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Braemar Folk Festival returns for its fifth year this October, with a powerhouse line-up of cutting edge traditional and folk music artists among the line-up announced this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The festival, taking place in and around the iconic Deeside village of Braemar in the heart of the Cairngorms, features concerts in St Margaret\u2019s and the Duke of Rothesay Highland Games Pavilion, with more informal jam sessions in local pubs and even an acoustic fireside gig in a nearby bothy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening Friday night of the festival on 3rd<\/sup> October is Radio 2 Folk Award and Trad Award Gaelic Singer of the Year Mischa Macpherson, one of Scotland\u2019s most exciting singing talents. She will be followed by TRIP \u2013 a young trad supergroup based in Glasgow but uniting the traditions of Ireland, Northumbria, Isle of Man and Scotland with a contemporary flair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Headlining the festival\u2019s Saturday night on 4th<\/sup> October is the trad\/electronic group Valtos \u2013 one of Scotland\u2019s most popular festival acts. They will be supported by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Cahalen Morrison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday afternoon features back-to-back concerts from acclaimed Scots singer Shona Donaldson and New England native, Madeleine Stewart joined in a trio by Glasgow based Rory Matheson and Craig Baxter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The festival is curated to showcase both established and emerging talent, while celebrating Scotland\u2019s rich musical heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the musical programming, attendees will have ample opportunity to explore the surrounding area and the natural beauty of the Cairngorms National Park, with guided wild swimming and foraging workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concert tickets are on sale now at braemarfolkfestival.com<\/a> with further announcements on workshops, session line-ups and additional opportunities coming soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Braemar Folk Festival is presented by St Margaret\u2019s Braemar \u2013 the performance, arts and heritage venue located in the heart of the Deeside village \u2013 with sponsorship from Balmoral Group and The Fife Arms Hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Festival Director Fergus Mutch said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe cannot wait to welcome music lovers back to Braemar Folk Festival this October for another unforgettable weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTickets are on sale now, with a real powerhouse line-up of some of Scotland\u2019s best folk and trad talent on the bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnd where better to enjoy great music than right here in the heart of the Cairngorms \u2013 with plenty of opportunity to get outside and soak up the great outdoors between gigs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve got fantastic concerts from the likes of Valtos, TRIP, Mischa Macpherson and Cahalen Morrison; the local pubs will be jumping with live music and sessions to join in with; you\u2019ll be able to pick up top performance tips from some world-class musicians in a range of workshops; and there will even be the chance to go wild swimming or foraging, for those who fancy something a bit different.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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