{"id":6395,"date":"2016-03-29T08:17:24","date_gmt":"2016-03-29T07:17:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/?p=6395"},"modified":"2016-03-29T08:17:24","modified_gmt":"2016-03-29T07:17:24","slug":"tradfest-edinburgh-2016-tickets-on-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/tradfest-edinburgh-2016-tickets-on-sale\/","title":{"rendered":"TradFest Edinburgh 2016 – tickets on sale"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tradition goes live in Edinburgh, when the fourth annual showcase of Traditional Arts and Culture takes place in Scotland\u2019s capital from Wednesday 27 April to Sunday 8 May 2016.<\/strong><\/p>\n

TradFest Edinburgh \u2022 D\u00f9n \u00c8ideann<\/strong> returns as Edinburgh\u2019s only multi-arts festival dedicated to Scottish traditional folk arts, showcasing culture, live. Rooted in the past yet intrinsically connected to the present, Scottish and international artists will combine with local performers\u00a0for an exciting fortnight of music, storytelling, dance, crafts, talks, walks, workshops and folk film .<\/p>\n

With over 90 events across 25 venues, TradFest ignites the city with celebrations of May Day and Beltane, showcasing ancestry with vibrant cultural creativity. As TRACS Director Donald Smith <\/strong>explains:<\/p>\n

\u2018The foundation of Scotland’s cultural heritage and national identity is traditional arts.\u00a0Communities are bound by the stories and music that surround them. TradFest offers an explosion of culture to ensure that this history is kept alive and that the traditional arts continue to be given a platform, allowing them to flourish and shape Scotland’s culture for future generations.<\/em> We\u2019ve packed so much into the 12 days allowing for a great time to celebrate, enjoy and get involved with our traditional arts.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

Performers from Norway, Sweden, America, France, England and Ireland will join top Scottish talent, with the programme offering something for everyone. The line-up also provides a great opportunity to place the spotlight on some of Edinburgh\u2019s most iconic and unusual locations, with the Scottish Storytelling Centre \u2013 home of Scotland\u2019s Culture \u2013 being the hub for the Festival.<\/p>\n

Venues include Calton Hill, Arthur\u2019s Seat, The Pleasance, The Caves, the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Filmhouse, Queens Hall, Summerhall, Dance Base and Blackwell\u2019s. The TradFest Trail highlights craft shops, galleries, pub sessions, instrument makers, bookshops, restaurants and cafes that help visitors experience Scotland\u2019s culture and the folk arts. This year a TradFest Trail<\/strong> walking tour has also been added to the TradFest mix, led by Old Town expert storyteller Stuart McHardy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Amongst the host of local and international talent appearing on this year\u2019s programme are Nordic Fiddlers Bloc<\/strong>, Ewan McLennan, <\/strong>Gerda Stevenson<\/strong>, Moishe\u2019s Bagel<\/strong>, D\u00e0imh<\/strong>, Niteworks<\/strong>, Gol<\/strong>, Nuala Kennedy Band<\/strong>, Talisk<\/strong>, Siobhan Miller<\/strong>, Sheesham and Lotus & \u2018Son<\/strong>, Ewan McLennan<\/strong>, Martin Simpson<\/strong>, Griogair\u2019s Ghettocroft<\/strong> and Mairi Campbell<\/strong>\u2019s Pulse<\/em>, along with songsters, storytellers and dancers to enjoy and discover, including a special appearance by Artie Trezise<\/strong> sharing Trad tales and tunes for youngsters.<\/p>\n

Those wanting to find out more about the roots of Scottish culture will be interested in the Treasure Troves of Scottish Tradition<\/em><\/strong> series at the National Library of Scotland<\/strong>. A fantastic collective of talent have also come together from Dumfries and Galloway \u2013 Emily Smith<\/strong>, Robyn Stapleton<\/strong>, Aaron Jones<\/strong>, Claire Mann<\/strong>, Wendy Stewart<\/strong>, Jamie McLennan<\/strong> and narrator Tom Pow<\/strong> \u2013 to evocatively piece together the forgotten songs of William Macmath, giving them new life and showcasing how historically significant the collection is to Scotland\u2019s music heritage.<\/p>\n

Contacts:<\/strong><\/p>\n

tradfestedinburgh@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Lindsay Corr
\nMarketing & Communications Manager
\n<\/strong>Lindsay@scottishstorytellingcentre.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Sophie Cameron
\nMarketing & Communications Development Officer
\n<\/strong>Sophie@scottishstorytellingcentre.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Box Office:<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can buy and collect tickets in person at\u00a0<\/strong>TradFest Box Office: <\/strong>\u2028<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Scottish Storytelling Centre<\/strong>,<\/strong> 43-45 High Street, EH1 1SR or by telephone +44\u00a0(0) 131 556 9579<\/strong><\/p>\n

The majority of tickets are available at the Scottish Storytelling Centre Box Office. Some events are only available to purchase at other venues, please follow individual listings details:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

TradFest Website<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n

Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

Hashtag\u00a0#TradFestEd<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

EDITORS NOTES<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. TradFest is organised by\u00a0TRACS<\/u><\/a>, a folk arts alliance based at\u00a0Scottish Storytelling Centre<\/u><\/a>in Edinburgh<\/li>\n
  2. TradFest piloted in 2013 taking off from where\u00a0Ceilidh Culture<\/u><\/a>left off which ran from 2003 to 2011 and was enshrined by the premise of promoting all traditional Scottish arts. This is the fourth full edition of the Festival<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    iii. TradFest was conceived and developed by\u00a0Donald Smith<\/u><\/a>\u00a0from the Scottish Storytelling Centre<\/p>\n

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    1. Tickets can be purchased at the Scottish StorytellingBox Office<\/u><\/a>and other venue box offices, check listings for details<\/li>\n
    2. TradFest is an independent festival without political affiliations<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Supported with thanks by Creative Scotland and the City of Edinburgh Council<\/strong><\/p>\n

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