Loch Shiel Festival

The fabulous @colincurrieperc is setting up in Glenfinnan church ahead of his solo performance to open our festival tonight. There will be tickets available on the door, please join us for a stunning evening of music from 7pm

Our special wee festival starts in two days. World Class music in the heart of Lochaber. Tickets are flying off the shelves, so please book in advance to avoid disappointment lochshielfestival.com/programme

We’re delighted welcome @DopeyMonMusic to our festival this year. They will lead a family workshop on Sat 4th May in Glenuig Hall at 11am before their performance at 1pm. Euphonium and Tuba inspired by folk, jazz, classical and experimental music! Tix lochshielfestival.com

We’re thrilled to have commissioned outstanding composer @Lisa__Robertson to composer a brand new work for the local community at this year’s festival- here’s Lisa to tell us more! With thanks to @CreativeScots and the Hugh Fraser Foundation for supporting this new commission

Always a joy to play with @MaxwellQuartet, especially when it's for a return visit to @LochShielFest It's hard to believe that it's 6 years since we last played this lovely festival! Join us Sat 4 May to hear our new work 'Glenshee' lochshielfestival.com/programme

We're bolstering Scotland’s diverse cultural landscape thanks to @tnluk in the latest Open Fund awards 🙌 More than £692k is being distributed to creative projects in Scotland to support work by artists like @S0TUNDE, @alicecmartin and @LochShielFest 🔎 creativescotland.com/news-stories/l…

This year’s @LochShielFest (1-5 May) will be a celebration of #ScotlandsRainforest. It brings together local communities, audiences and internationally renowned artists. Find out more buff.ly/3xI4XXC

The @MaxwellQuartet are at the heart and soul of our festival! On Thursday 2nd May, the quartet host an evening of music and discussion at @resipolestudios and perform music by Haydn and Mendelssohn. Seating is limited, so we recommend you book early: lochshielfestival.com/programme

We’ve packed our programme full of new music this year- including a very exciting world premiere by Elise Haller Shannon, performed by the fantastic percussionist @colincurrieperc @chambermusicsct @creativescotland Have a nosy at the programme: lochshielfestival.com/programme

So delighted to finally be able to unveil our festival programme for this year. How much do you know about the temperate rainforests of the west highlands? Why not come find out more 1-5 May!

Roshven Boat House was full to the gunnels with folk for this afternoons performance by the @MaxwellQuartet. What a treat to hear world class music in such a stunning setting.

Sunday night’s performance of Pilgrim Souls by Megan Henderson with @sualeecello, Alistair Ian Paterson and the @MaxwellQuartet is now sold out! We’re looking forward to a fantastic festival finale! #lochshielfestival

The @MaxwellQuartet’s performance at Roshven Boathouse on Sunday is completely sold out! Looking forward to welcoming everyone at mid day for a wonderful concert. #soldout #lochshielfestival #chambermusic

And we’re off! Our wonderful Cèilidh of Calm opened the festival this evening with beautiful music, soothing breathing exercises and delicious cake. Our thanks to @duncanstrachan, George Smith, @rhonacoogan and Esther Swift for making the night so memorable! #lochshielfestival

Our festival starts tomorrow in Salen Hall at 7pm with our Cèilidh of Calm Music from members of the @MaxwellQuartet breathing techniques with @rhonacoogan, stories, chat and tea with a focus on wellbeing. Please book ahead! All remaining tickets eventbrite.co.uk/e/loch-shiel-f…

We’re delighted to have @MotehP at the festival this year in partnership with @LiveMusicNowSCO, hosted by @UHIWestHighland Fort William campus, he will be joined for a special one-off evening by members of the Maxwell Quartet. Friday 5 May 19:00 - Tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/loch-shiel-f…

As well as evening performances we have a series of day time events, including a Yoga and Breath workshop with @rhonacoogan, a children’s workshop with @rspencer_music and our annual guided walk with Dr Ian Strachan. Booking recommended, tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/loch-shiel-f…

Delighted to have a feature on our unique small festival in The Times. Many thanks to @MsAshleyDavies for the chat and write up!

A wonderful opportunity to hear works by Brahms and Ligeti played by world class musicians The @MaxwellQuartet, @sualeecello, @MariannaAbraha7 @rspencer_music and @AnnaLDouglass on Sat 6 May at Glenuig Hall. ‘A Distant Forest in a Fairytale’ Tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/loch-shiel-f…

It’s just over a week until our lovely small festival kicks off for 2023. With a focus on listening and well-being, we have a programme of fantastic workshops and performances featuring world class musicians. Advance booking highly recommended - tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/loch-shiel-f…