Moniaive Folk Festival

Evening all. We've launched a Go Fund Me page as we have had feedback from people who either missed the donation bucket or wanted to donate a bit more. So, here it is! justgiving.com/crowdfunding/m…

New album out on 2 August!

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🔥 VENUE PROFILE!🔥 The Bo Airigh Stage, our open-air stage features a host of hand-selected performers whose music travels across the continents and back to Alba. 🌱🎶☀️ Find out more 👉 #bo-airigh" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">knockengorroch.org.uk/line-up/stages…

49th Girvan Fest is soon w. Craobh Rua, Christine Kydd & Fiona Ross, Claire Mann & Tom Oakes, Scott Gardiner, Rose Byers, Aneta Dortová, poets Rab Wilson & Buff Wilson (no relation!), Magnus Turpie band, an amazing fire show, local arts & crafts & more!

@GirvanFolkFest 🤣 very good

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Howdy. The website is now updated with details of this year's evening gigs: go to 'What's On' drop-down for more info. moniaivefolkfestival.com

Ya beauty! We can now happily confirm that @Yoko_Pwno will be headlining the Beer Garden on Friday 10th May. On stage about 10 pm. More about them here: yokopwno.co.uk Any questions about the festival in general, try here: moniaivefolkfestival.com

Really pleased to be able to confirm that the fantastic Samba Sene & Diwan @sambadiwan will be playing in the beer garden on the evening of Saturday 11th May. Go here for more info - sambasene.com

Con'tylia will bring a little bit of Greece via Glasgow to the Coach House on Saturday evening (about 9 pm). youtube.com/watch?v=eVtNBz…

Saturday in the Coach House sees Victoria Hume @victoriajhume onstage about 7 pm. victoriahume.com

Also playing in the Coach House on Friday night are Fidra @Fidra_music. Catch them at 7pm.

Hello! Really pleased to be able to start announcing confirmed acts for this year's festival (more info can be found soon at moniaivefolkfestival.com). First up, playing the Beer Garden on Friday night, are Edinburgh-based Airdan. #about" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">airdanmusic.com/home#about

Isle of Whithorn based brewery, @FiveKingdomsUK, have kindly agreed to support us this year. Their stout, Dark Storm, was awarded three stars at 2023 Great Taste Awards & was CAMRA's 2023 Strong Stout and Porter Champion Beer of Scotland. More info here - fivekingdomsbrewery.com

This year we're really pleased to have the support of Castle Douglas based @sulwathbrewers. Galloway Gold is a particular favourite of ours, but check out their website for more of their products. sulwathbrewers.co.uk

@UndisScot Castlebay from Kismul castle I think.

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Greetings from a stormy Moniaive! Quick note just to say that this year's festival is taking place May 10th - 12th. More info on acts to come soon, but in the meantime you can find general info and contact us via the website. moniaivefolkfestival.com

That's us all done for another year. Thanks to all the musicians for playing; the family event performers; those who helped out in any way; and finally to all those who came and made it a fantastic, friendly & fun weekend for all. See y'all next year.

@abmassie @BBCRadioScot 'Hit 'Em Up Style' by The Carolina Chocolate Drops.

Day 1 - performances from Mairi Sutherland; Sarah-Jane Scouten and Robbie Caswell-Jones; Ape House; Junkman's Choir. Sessions in the Craigdarroch Arms and The George.