Title: ' Fall of the House of Usher' Silent movies with the Southwell Collective
Date: 28/10/12
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 28
Type: Film and Music
Title: ' Sing Live' Rick Taylor, Angus Nicolson, Alana MacInnes
Description: Rick Taylor is the great 'bringer-together' of musicians and a leading light in the Scottish contemporary and traditional music scene. He lives in Sleat with his trombone and is joined by a host of professional musicians, from Skye, Scottish and beyond - traditional and contemporary singers, pipers, keyboard players, guitarists, whistle players and loads more. This will undoutedly be a fantastic evening of music and song. Rick Taylor, Angus Nicolson and Murdo Cameron, Laura Taylor and Paul McCallum, Alana MacInnes, Caitlin MacNeill and Robbie Greig, and Kevin Murray. Plus Special Guests from Uist, Aberdeen and Sasaig.
Date: 30/05/13
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 149
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: '16 Years Till Summer' Film
Description: Director and Cinematographer Lou McLoughlan will cycle to Skye to introduce her film and field some questions. '16 Years Till Summer' (Scotland, Iceland, 2105, 87 mins) is directed & Filmed by Lou McLoughlan and developed with assistance from Scottish Documentary Institute When Uisdean returns home to nurse his dying father, after spending 16 years in prison, he attempts to re-build a normal life in his home village. Set in the healing and beautiful landscape of the Scottish Highlands, the film inevitably explores themes of redemption but the director’s main focus is on the trusting relationships Uisdean builds with his father and girlfriend; both of whom are inspired by the ‘new start’ he promises to share with them. But is Uisdean able to change his destructive ways? “It manages to gracefully explore the effects of isolation and the justice system on the individuals affected before building to a quietly devastating climax. A simple but powerful film.” – The Skinny
Date: 12/08/17
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 27
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'A Boy Growing up' with Rodney Bewes
Description: "An Entertainment from the Stories of Dylan Thomas" Rodney Bewes, best-known as one of The Likely Lads, has become the hot ticket at Edinburgh Fringe with his solo shows. In 2012’s hugely successful 'As a Boy Growing Up', Bewes narrates and enlivens Dylan Thomas stories, including Reminiscences of Childhood, A Story - The Outing and Just Like Little Dogs. The show is set in a BBC radio studio, and the audience is drawn in to the intimate world of the story teller. "…vintage Bewes, charming, chaotic and thoroughly entertaining…a world-class talent" Fringe review****** "Highly Recommended Show" Edinburgh Fringe 2012. Ages 11+. 2 50 minute sets with tea and scones in the interval.
Date: 31/03/13
Start Time: 15:00:00
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 41
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'A Drunk Man Looks at the Thistle' - Red Note
Description: Hugh MacDiarmid’s poem, with its infamously thrawn narrator, is set to music of huge imagination and vibrancy by Glasgow composer Bill Sweeney and performed by one of Scotland’s finest contemporary music ensembles, Red Note. This is a night of humour, inebriation, beauty, politically charged comment and wild musical and literary invention. Glasgow composer Bill Sweeney sets Hugh MacDiarmid's great poem to music of great imagination and vibrancy, to be performed by one of Scotland's finest contemporary music ensembles, Red Note. Written by MacDiarmid in 1926, the poem, with its infamously thrawn narrator, explores the state of Scotland, taking in politically charged comment, wild literary invention, humour, inebriation and lyrical beauty. With his background in the European avant-garde, and a love of traditional Scottish folk music and jazz, Sweeney is an ideal candidate to capture the many sides of MacDiarmid: modernist and traditionalist, nationalist and internationalist. An SAC Tune up Tour.
Date: 08/06/10
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: 'A Highlander's Celebration of Whisky'
Description: Accomplished Glenfinnan musician and Blazin Fiddler, Iain MacFarlane has created a humorous yet informative look into the world of our national drink. Musicians/singers Ingrid Henderson and Ewan Robertson and his father, Charlie MacFarlane join Iain with music, song, humorous anecdotes and visuals to celebrate our most famous export, Uisge Beatha - the water of life. 'The String Contingent.' opening set combines the clarity and precision of baroque chamber music with the raw excitement and intensity of Scottish fiddle and Bluegrass. Whisky Tasting with the great Balvenie Whisky
Date: 10/08/10
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 96
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'A Stone's Throw' Puppet Animation Festival
Description: "She threw a stone at the sun...everything went dark." A Stone’s Throw is a modern day fairytale about a girl who throws a stone at the sun and knocks it down. Exploring environmental issues, overcoming our fears and notions of self worth, A Stone’s Throw blends shadow puppetry, live music, innovative movement and storytelling with Giddy Aunt’s trademark witty style and dark humour. Meet the legendary Bird King, West Coast’s terrifying Lighthouse Lady and the wise Giant Sloth, as we journey across the planet on a quest to piece the sun back together again before the earth is changed forever. 60 minutes long and suitable for 5+
Date: 03/04/17
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 80
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'A Walk at the Edge of the World' Magnetic North Theatre
Description: Inspired by the act of walking, A Walk at the Edge of the World begins with a walk taken by the whole audience, before they arrive at the venue for a ‘magic lantern’ style talk about walking on the coast. The solo performer leads the audience along the many paths his mind followed as he walked and the talk leaps from subject to subject, mirroring the way the mind works when there is time only to think. Projected images hint at how the hidden secrets of the landscape and the constantly shifting border between land and sea remind us that the past is always with us, whether we realise it or not. 'A Walk at the Edge of the World' is inspired by the act of walking and examines the particular character of the coast – a crossing point where the land meets the sea and a place of arrival and departure. A Walk at the Edge of the World begins with a short walk taken by the whole audience, from the sea to the theatre. Once inside the theatre, as the performer begins to talk about walks he has taken, audience and performer find the projected images leading us all on another journey. The hidden secrets of the landscape and the constantly shifting border between land and sea remind us that the past is always with us, whether we realise it or not. The evening start in Armadale pier Carpark, where you should leave your car just before 7.30pm. We then walk for 20 minutes across the foreshore, through some trees and to the venue for the play which starts at 8pm. Lifts will be arranged to collect you car at the end. We suggest that you wear suitable footwear. Those not wishing to do the walk should meet in the Stables at 7.30pm Text by Nicholas Bone, Design by Sans façon and performed by Ian Cameron **** “Works beautifully… a tremendously timely piece of theatre.” The Scotsman on 'Walden' “A wonderful meditation on journeys, lives and spaces.” Audience member Part of the Highland Seashore Festival
Date: 29/07/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 27
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Aiseag' the Ferry Boat - Mary Ann Kennedy - World Premiere
Description: Over 50 musicians and singers come together to present ‘Aiseag’ a new music piece commissioned from a team led by Scottish musician Mary Ann Kennedy. A lifetime fascination with ferryboats and their role in connecting people and communities has produced a Scottish-Canadian collaboration for Inverness Gaelic choir, the Scottish Festival Orchestra strings, traditional musicians, electronic and real-world sound, celebrating the ferry in the Scottish Highlands and Islands of Scotland and in Gaelic Nova Scotia, Canada. Co-creators are Canadian composer Scott Macmillan, Gaelic poet Aonghas MacNeacail and Lochaber-based Watercolour Music audio designer and producer, Nick Turner. We are delighted to present this World Premier before 'Aiseag' moves on to the London South bank Centre, Inverness, the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and a BBC 3 radio broadcast on 3 August. Supported by the touring Network and the Commonwealth Games Culture programme.
Date: 03/07/14
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 120
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'All the Way Home' - Leighton Jones
Description: Leighton Jones, Skye composer and pianist, launches his debut EP with a World Premier. featuring Reece MacKay, Crisdean MacDonald, Eilidh McFadyen and Amina Davidson Nighidh mi m’aodann san uisg’ I’ll wash my face in the rain Nighidh mi mo chasan sa chuan I’ll wash my feet in the waves An cois a’ chuain gheibh mi misneachd Find the courage at the waters edge An saoghal seo fhàgail’s falbh dhachaigh. To leave this world for home again All the Way Home is a tale of being lost by the sea, found by the sea and brought home by the sea. Limited edition copies of the EP will be available after the performance. Original EP artwork by Jane McKenna. Funded by Creative Scotland as part of the Skye and Lochalsh Talent Development Initiative.
Date: 23/10/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 31
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: 'An Ron Dall' le Fibin
Date: 17/11/11
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 54
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Barrule' in concert
Description: Gifted nineteen-year-old fiddler Tomas Callister, a graduate of Lews Castle College, Benbecula; accordionist Jamie Smith, of 'Mabon', and accompanist Adam Rhodes on bouzouki, also of 'Mabon' and the Manx group 'King Chiaullee'. Orgnaised by the College Music Department, this is a short taster concert. www.barruletrio.com and http://www.facebook.com/barruletrio
Date: 28/01/13
Start Time: 13:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 52
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Belief' - Julie Cajune
Description: Julie Cajune from the Salish Flathead Reservation ~ a World Premier BELIEF is contemporary American Indian Theatre and story-telling at its finest. Julie Cajune’s one-woman play comprises interconnected Salish women’s stories, poetry and music. It takes in a historic connection with her ancestor, Duncan McDonald, a descendant of the Glencoe McDonalds. But by 1877 he considered himself a member of the Nez Perce tribe on the Rocky Mountains of Idaho. His story is re-told in the book by historian Dr James Hunter, ‘Glencoe and the Indians’. Julie will be working with music students from Sabhal Mòr Ostaig during here visit. “BELIEF renews the spirit of honesty and truth”
Date: 25/09/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 49
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: 'Blazin Fiddles' - 25th Birthday celebrations
Description: SEALL celebrates 25 years of top quality events in south Skye. Our first event was on 11 May 1991 but we have chosen tonight for the official party! So we are delighted to welcome back the award winning Blazin’ Fiddles - some of the hottest contemporary fiddle players from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, with wonderfully sympathetic piano and guitar arrangements. And they are Blazin’ ! - in the past decade no other band has quite captured Scottish fiddle music’s variety, energy and sensitivity. Like rare single malts, each member of Blazin’ Fiddles draws the distinct flavour of music from their part of the Highlands and Islands. Fiddlers Jenna Reid, Bruce MacGregor, Rua Macmillan and Kristan Harvey are joined by Anna Massie, guitar/fiddle and Angus Lyon, piano.
Date: 24/08/16
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 143
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Blazin Fiddles' additional night
Description: We are delighted to welcome back the award winning Blazin’ Fiddles - some of the hottest contemporary fiddle players from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, with wonderfully sympathetic piano and guitar arrangements. And they are Blazin’ ! - in the past decade no other band has quite captured Scottish fiddle music’s variety, energy and sensitivity. Like rare single malts, each member of Blazin’ Fiddles draws the distinct flavour of music from their part of the Highlands and Islands. Fiddlers Jenna Reid, Bruce MacGregor, Rua Macmillan and Kristan Harvey are joined by Anna Massie, guitar/fiddle and Angus Lyon, piano.
Date: 25/08/16
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 152
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Blazin' Fiddles'
Description: Scotland’s award winning group, Blazin' Fiddles, draws the distinct flavour of fiddle music from various regions of the highlands and islands. From solo to ensemble sets, they all come together in a fiery blend that raises the roof. Fiddlers Bruce Macgregor, Allan Henderson, Jenna Reid and Iain Macfarlane are joined by Anna Massie on guitar/fiddle and Andy Thorburn on keyboard to form one of the best live acts today.
Date: 31/03/11
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 195
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Bollywood Va-Va Voom’
Description: Meena Arts of Skye presents the Bollywood-inspired night of beautiful dancing, rhythmic beats, Indian music and gorgeous colourful costumes. During the interval there will be an opportunity to take part in a short informal Bollywood Dance taster session. So get out those bright Indian clothes, dress up in Bollywood style if you wish, and feel part of the colourful atmosphere!
Date: 09/03/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 51
Type: Music World
Title: 'Cahalen Morrison and Eli West' in concert
Description: Cahalen and Eli release their much-awaited new album, 'Our Lady of The Tall Trees' where lean vocal harmonies entwine over a whirr of clawhammer banjo and ringing guitar strings. According to Morrison, they’re drifting somewhere in "a Bermuda triangle where folk, bluegrass and old-time converge. We never really do any traditional old-time or standard bluegrass. I write 95 per cent of our material." After their recent appearance on BBC Alba's Horo Gheallaidh it is time to get them to Skye. http://cahalenandeli.com/ They are supported by the The Kilcawley Family, an old-time country duo from North England. http://kilcawleyfamily.com/home/
Date: 11/04/13
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 55
Type: Music World
Title: 'Ceilear'
Description: Come along and join in a Cèilidh dance with ‘The Cèilidh Trailers’, young talented traditional musicians from the area who have been brought together to play concerts, cèilidhs and dances, through Fèis an Earraich. Thig is gabh pàirt ann an Cèilidh nan Cùrsaichean Goirid, le ‘Cèilear` a’ cluich tron oidhche. Tha fàilte chridheil ron a h-uile duine.
Date: 13/07/15
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, SkyeSpace
Audience Numbers: 26
Type: Ceilidh
Title: 'Coca Tenorio'
Description: Ecuadorean singer/songwriter Coca Tenorio and her Latin American band visit Sleat with her acclaimed debut album 'Todo Transito' [Everything in movement]. A vibrant serenading voice, which has an emotional edge when combined with the poignancy of her lyrics sung to Latin beats. Now living in Inverness, her music combines her Afro-Latin heritage with soulful Andean influences. With a fantastic line-up from South America, the Caribbean and Scotland: Javier Fioramonti [Argentina] Camilo Menjura [Colombia], Jesus Cutino [Cuba], Ricardo Pompa [Cuba], Simon Gall [Scotland] and Wilmer Sifontes [Venezuela]. They have worked with Henry Fiol, Omar Puente and Salsa Celtica, Ska Cubano. Coca and her band will also be performing a collection of Latin American standards and there will be plenty of opportunity for dance lovers to take to floor. "The musicianship is stunning and Coca is a real find" **** The List
Date: 01/03/11
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 68
Type: Music World
Title: 'Cuairt 2014' Concert and Cèilidh with 'Dàimh'
Description: The Traditional Music course at Scotland's Gaelic College presents the annual showcase, led by Music Director Decker Forrest, with beautiful Gaelic songs, fiddle, accordion solo and band-sets. The second half features high-octane band 'Dàimh' and the night will turn into a lively cèilidh dance until late.
Date: 20/03/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 80
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Cuairt 2015' with Blair and Cèitidh Douglas
Description: The Traditional Music course at Scotland's Gaelic College presents the annual showcase, led by Music Director Decker Forrest, with beautiful Gaelic songs, fiddle, accordion solo and band-sets, based on the work of Musician in Residence Blair Douglas. Find out more about the Short courses at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on Skye on http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/en/ Making Connections: SEALL has worked in partnership with the College for over 23 years, and is our main venue.
Date: 19/03/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 60
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Cuairt Oileanaich 2013' College Music on Tour
Description: A great line up of around a dozen the next generation of traditional musicians, fiddlers, whistlers, pipers, singers and lots more. All are students of the Sabhal Mòr Ostaig course in Traditional Music, ending tonight their week-long Hebridean Tour. With special guest Allan MacDonald.
Date: 21/03/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 87
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Cèilear' concert cèilidh dance.
Description: Come along and join in a Cèilidh dance with ‘The Cèilidh Trailers’, young talented traditional musicians from the area who have been brought together to play concerts, cèilidhs and dances, through Fèis an Earraich. Their quality will astonish you.Many already are out earning their lviing from their music and expect some cèilidh dances thrown in for good measure! Thig is gabh pàirt ann an Cèilidh nan Cùrsaichean Goirid, le ‘Cèilear` a’ cluich tron oidhche. Tha fàilte chridheil ron a h-uile duine.
Date: 18/07/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 84
Type: Ceilidh
Title: 'Darwin'
Date: 18/05/10
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Dead Man's Waltz' vs 'Injuns'
Description: The Dead Man's Waltz are four musicians from the Isle of Skye who are re-imagining their traditions into a style they call 'folk-noir'. Their music traces a path through the dance halls of Weimar Republic Germany, Kurt Weill and Hans Eisler, though Tom Waits and the Pogues to more recent acts such as Yann Tiersen and Beirut. Using song, storytelling and film, their music describes a weird arc of destruction and menace through the history of the last century. Theirs is a litany of small-town crimes and dark romances that is fascinating and irresistable. “The Dead Man’s Waltz find the common ground between the bleak tragedy of the island folk ballads and the more flamboyant execution of the European cabaret tradition.” The Scotsman
Date: 31/03/17
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 59
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: 'Deoch 'n' Doras' Cèilidh Dance
Description: The famous 'Deoch 'n' Doras' Cèilidh band are in residence at the College Short Courses this week. Come and join them and the local community for a great ceildh in this lovely old church.
Date: 06/08/10
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Talla Dhuisdeil, Isleornsay
Type: Ceilidh
Title: 'Drochaid' ~ 'The Bridge Rising' Film
Description: This feature-length film is a lively and often humerous documentary account of the ten-year battle against the Skye Bridge tolls. Using current interviews and archive media footage it follows the many twists and turns of events through the words of the protagonists themselves, from protesters to prosecutors, engineers to financiers, politicians to police officers, uncovering several surprises in the telling. The film's score is by leading Cape Breton composer and guitarist Scott MacMillan, features his fiddle-wielding compatriot Colin Grant, with Scotland's Angus MacDonald, Arthur Cormack, and Mary-Ann Kennedy.
Date: 27/08/14
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 15
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'Dàimh'
Description: Well known faces around SMO and Fèis an Eilein events, we welcome back this very high energy, fast flowing mixture of tunes and songs with Colm O' Rua, Dublin on banjo and mandola; Gabe MacVarish from California on fiddle; Ross Martin, Morar on guitar; Angus MacKenzie from Mabou, Cape Breton on pipes; James Bremner, Morar on bodhran and Gaelic singer Calum Alex MacMillan from Lewis. "These musicians were born to this. Dàimh celebrate Celtic traditions with passion and pride, and it shows in this stunning recording..." (Songlines)
Date: 10/03/11
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 55
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Dàimh' - 20th Anniversary concert
Description: Dàimh is 20 years old on on Wednesday 27 May 1998 SEALL promoted their very first concert in An Talla Mhòr. Is would seem callous not to do so again on their 20th Anniversay Tour! Daimh – Gaelic Supergroup and un-challenged champions of straight in the eye Highland music are based around West Lochaber and the Isle of Skye. Formed around the turn of the century and taking the name from the Gaelic word for “kinship” Daimh (pronounced Dive) have taken their contemporary take of Highland and Gaelic music to over 20 countries, setting audiences alight from Moscow to San Francisco. With a reputation as giants of the Bagpipes and Fiddle, Angus Mackenzie and Gabe McVarish lead the melodic powerhouse with fellow founder member Ross Martin underpinning the groove on the Guitar. The Band are joined by “new guy” Murdo “Yogi” Cameron on Mandola and Accordion to complete the instrumental line up. Daimh have always had the renown and notoriety of working with some of the finest Gaelic singers in Scotland and the current line up only serves to cement that distinction with the addition of the Gaelic firmament’s most rapidly rising star, Ellen MacDonald on vocals. Recent accolades include last year’s award for the “Best Folk Band in Europe” at the prestigious Folkherbst competition in Germany and most recently winner of “Folk Band of the Year” at the Scottish Traditional Music Awards. + Speyfest Ceilidh Trailers
Date: 26/05/18
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: The Stables, Armadale Castle
Audience Numbers: 106
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Enso' by La Nua
Description: 'Enso' means 'circle' in Japanese and it is also refers to the famous circle calligraphy practised daily by Zen masters. Enso is inspired by Zen art forms: calligraphy, gardens and Haiku poetry. It deals with the form and the formless, space and motion of body and mind, relationship to landscape and between people. * * * * "Everything - the soundscape, the 'calligraphy' of Mirav Israel's concepts, the immersion of her dancers in the choreography - came together as one exquisit whole." Mary Brennan, Herald A joint project with the Lochan Arts Network http://lanua.org
Date: 11/04/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Kyleakin Hall
Audience Numbers: 20
Type: Performance Dance
Title: 'Fantom' Double bill Gaelic plays TBC
Description: Fantom - a story of Mac an t-Sronaich the notorious Lewis serial killer - had a very successful run at the Citizens Theatre with excellent audience response. Iain MacRae has written Am Fear Bochd, a contrasting comedy, to make this a full evening's entertainment. Driected by Iain MacRae, well know Gaelic theatre face and Liz Carruthers, recently of SMO.
Date: 01/04/19
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Feral' - Tortoise in a Nutshell Theatre Company
Description: A 50 minute piece of innovative visual theatre for adults that combines puppetry, film and live sound to create and destroy a world in front of its audience’s eyes. ‘Bespoke – and quite brilliant’ – The Times ‘Technically, visually, aurally and politically, it’s a tremendous show.’ – The Scotsman 2013 Scotsman Fringe First Winner and Total Theatre Award Nominee. Part of the prestigious Made in Scotland showcase at the Fringe. 'Feral' holds a community under the microscope and dissects it in front of its audience’s eyes. Joe looks back at the home of his childhood and traces its journey from idyllic seaside town to community gripped by anarchy. Tortoise in a Nutshell is an Edinburgh based visual theatre company, created in 2009 with the aim of creating theatre to inspire and excite'. Read more about the company and see a short video of 'Feral'on http://www.tortoiseinanutshell.com/feral/ A Touring Network Tour support tour for adults and discerning teenagers 14+.
Date: 21/06/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Ardvasar Hall
Audience Numbers: 29
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Forsaken' - Spindrift Project Theatre
Description: Forsaken is the story of an island set at the moment of depopulation, of a struggle for survival and a struggle with the past. Sandy is the last inhabitant of this small island. He is old and barely able to fend for himself, yet is steadfast in his refusal to be moved. In this extreme isolation, memory and myth become inseparable while sound, image and speech become fragmented. The island, it seems, is what Sandy lives for. Until, from nowhere, a young woman arrives, shattering the fragile world he has created for himself and forcing him to confront his own demise. As these two characters try to piece together scraps of tradition and fleeting images from the island’s dark past, Sandy’s story is overshadowed by his own erratic behaviour. This is a 60 minute long provocative new piece of theatre that merges physical performance and multimedia to explore the gap between what is real and not real, what is seen and half seen. A Touring Network Tour. See the Theatre at work HERE http://www.spindriftproject.co.uk/forsaken/
Date: 30/04/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 18
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Fras' Concert and Cèilidh Dance
Description: finish off a day of Gaelic activity at 'Fèill Ghàidhlig Sabhal Mòr Ostaig' with a great concert and cèilidh dance. "Fras" (coming from the Gàidhlig for "a shower") are a fresh, dynamic Highland quintet playing West coast music with a unique flare and drive from accordion, guitar, bagpipes, banjo and flute. Formed in early 2014, Fras have been giving energetic and uninhibited performing at Cèilidhs, concerts and festivals across the Highlands. Angus Binnie from Cromarty on Pipes and whistles; Murdo (Yogi) Cameron from Glenelg on Guitar; Tam ‘the Banjo’ Kinsella from Arisaig, Kirsten MacLeod from Acharacle on accordion and Colin Masterton, Ballachullish/Cumbernauld, on flutes and whistles.
Date: 23/04/16
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 68
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Gaelic Voices' ~ 'Guthan Gàidhlig'
Description: 'Gaelic Voices' ~ 'Guthan Gàidhlig' is a collaboration between Gaelic and English speaking poets and contemporary and traditional musicians from across Scotland. Combining the visuals of drama and the choral aspects of song and live music to create a hybrid of performance poetry inspired by Gaelic myths and legends. Performed by Bafta award winner Aonghas Padraig Caimbeul (Angus Peter Campbell), Alasdair Taylor, Ashby McGowan, Tracey Patrick and Wendy Miller with music from Noel Bridgeman and Luke Taylor.
Date: 13/08/10
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 7
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Gallop to Callop' Iain McFarlane
Description: A mix of wild Strathspeys, rip-roaring jigs and reels and beautifully melodious slow airs, and good banter. “Playing of fabulous sensitivity and genuine heart” The Glasgow Herald. ‘Gallop to Callop’ is the début solo album from West Highland fiddler and ‘Blazin’ Fiddles’ founding member, Iain Macfarlane. Recorded at his Old Laundry Studio in Glenfinnan, the album is a culmination of years steeped in traditional music and brings together many wonderful musical alliances. with Iain MacFarlane, fiddle Ingrid Henderson, piano and clàrsach Ewan Robertson, guitar Dermot Byrne, accordion Megan Henderson, fiddle “Iain has rightly the reputation for bringing absolute joy to his live appearances.” Folkmusic Radio The new CD is nominated for this year’s Trad Music Awards ‘CD of the Year’ A World Premier
Date: 02/11/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 83
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Gavin Marwick's Journeyman Spectacular'
Description: The tunes of Gavin Marwick, fiddle, have been acclaimed by critics, requested by students, applauded by concert goers, danced to, played in sessions and on stages by other musicians and bands and in several cases recorded by them (including Old Blind Dogs, Marie Fielding, Unusual Suspects, Arz Nevez, Dochas). There are dance tunes, descriptive pieces; historic and contemporary influences; genre-specific and broad geographic influences; delight and sadness; moments of peculiar strangeness; airs, jigs, reels, marches, waltzes, strathspeys, elegies and . . . The concert will feature 5 bands: Aaron Jones and Claire Mann; Bellevue Rendezvous (trio); Up in the Air (trio); The Old Blind Dogs Allstars (4 players) and finally everyone together as the 10-piece Journeyman.
Date: 25/04/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 36
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Good Times Cèilidh Dance
Description: After a weekend of circus shows, the Festival takes over the Magpie tent to fill it with music and dancing. Join our special local Circus band for some dancing, which will be on grass in the tent so good shoes are advised!. Don't worry if you don't know the dances - instructions will be given and, who knows, a few of the circus acts might join in.
Date: 09/07/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Kyleakin, The Magpie Tent
Audience Numbers: 24
Type: Ceilidh
Title: 'Good Times for Happy People'
Date: 08/07/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Kyleakin, The Magpie Tent
Audience Numbers: 42
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Good Times for Happy People'
Description: Matinee Performance
Date: 09/07/17
Start Time: 1.30 pm
Venue: Kyleakin, The Magpie Tent
Audience Numbers: 124
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Good Times for Happy People'
Description: As part of the 2017 World Tour of the Hebrides, Let’s Circus returns to Skye by popular demand, again under the Skye Bridge at Kyleakin with an international cast and a show filled with comedy, acrobatics, juggling, aerial circus and spectacle all inside the beautiful Big Top ‘The Magpie’. Come and see international stars from five continents including Kenya’s ‘Duo OneFace‘, the Japanese unicycling comedians ‘Witty Look‘, the amazing teenage aerialist ‘Frinzi’ and the unforgettable human cartoon ‘The Balloonatic‘. Some tickets may be available on the door, but we advise you to pre-book to avoid disappointment. Demand will be high as our venue fills quickly and previous shows in island communities have sold out!
Date: 07/07/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Kyleakin, The Magpie Tent
Audience Numbers: 56
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Hector' Ed Littlewood Productions
Description: Based on the story of a crofter’s son who became a Knight of the Realm and Queen Victoria’s favourite, this drama shines new light on the Scottish legend, Sir Hector MacDonald - a fallen hero. “A brilliant polemic against our cruel desire to prejudge sexual scandals. A tragic thriller full of contemporary resonances.” The Spectator ‘Fighting Mac’ was an Edwardian celebrity. His stern, resolute features were distributed on cigarette cards and Empire tea caddies around the globe. He was then disgraced, court-martialed and became headline news overnight, before taking his life. 30,000 people turned out to pay their respects. Today, in Scotland, he is still considered a hero. Was he guilty? Or was he the victim of a plot fabricated by an English Establishment to remove a Gaelic-speaking upstart who got above himself? An Eden Court, Comar and Ed Littlewood Productions co-production with Steven Duffy as Hector. Suitable for 14+
Date: 18/11/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 33
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Humanimalia' Contemporary Dance
Description: Humanimalia is an extraordinary new work by Janis Claxton Dance, with a unique sound score composed by Philip Pinsky (Grid Iron, Royal Lyceum Theatre). This thought provoking work portrays universal themes that are inherent in all primates through a revealing journey of submission, dominance, repression and revelation. "Notions of who is the audience and who is the performer are playfully reversed. What provokes the most disruptive thoughts is our reaction - bold, brilliant. Go! The Herald Humanimalia challenges our perceptions of who’s watching who in performance and exposes us to the intrinsic evolutionary complicity between humans and animals. With a sublime cast of international dancers Janis Claxton Dance present this poignant work, poetically revealing innate qualities and behaviours of the human animal in an unforgettable and moving performance. Suitable for 12+ (contains some partial nudity). The show runs for 75 minutes with no interval "Arguably, one of the most innovative and thought-provoking shows at this year's Edinburgh Fringe." Scotsman
Date: 25/03/11
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 46
Type: Performance Dance
Title: 'I'll Sing On' Catriona MacLean, Gaelic Song
Description: ‘I’ll Sing On’ ~ A tribute to popular local singer Catriona Maclean Mackinnon. Gilbert McKinnon presents the book, “I’ll Sing On”, launched at the Skye Book Festival in Sep. Catriona graduated from the Royal Conservatoire. She sang at Sabhal Mòr, National Mòds, the BBC and the Pan Celtic Festival. She also revived the Broadford Gaelic Choir. A friend of Sir Iain Noble, she helped to teach him Gaelic and encouraged him in his promotion of Gaelic on Skye. There will be readings from the book and a screen presentation of her life. Film clips will remind us of her amazing voice and excellent clarsach playing and we shall hear a moving audio recording of her singing and a live music tribute. With music and songs from Caramarie MacAlman, Na Clàrsairean Shlèite, Mary Strachan and music students from Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. Donald S Murray comments, “ ‘I’ll Sing On’ is, in many ways, a tale of reconciliation. A young woman with an energetic and impetuous nature, she found peace and resolution through coming to terms with many of the forces at war in her life. All in all, it makes for a wonderful portrayal of someone who clearly inspired much love and admiration. Her life sings on through its pages.” Entry is by donation, and books will be for sale, with profits going to from which Catriona died as a young woman. The bar will be open and tea and coffee available.
Date: 13/02/18
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 43
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: 'Idlewild' acoustic concert
Description: Robert Hicks
Date: 06/10/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 121
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: 'Imar'
Description: There are many reasons to be excited about new Glasgow-based five-piece Ímar – not least a line-up featuring current and former members of Mànran, RURA, Talisk, Barrule, Cara, Mabon and The Lowground, whose collectively crammed trophy-cabinet includes a BBC Young Folk Award and several All-Britain/All-Ireland titles. By far the best and biggest reason, however, is how excited the band are themselves. “As soon as we all sat down to play together properly, it just worked,” says bodhrán player Adam Brown (RURA), originally from Suffolk. “We were a bit stunned, to be honest; all looking round at everyone else, thinking, ‘Is it just me, or was that really good?’” “It’s definitely more of a pure-drop trad sound than most of the other bands we’re involved in,” adds Cork-born uilleann piper, flautist and whistle player Ryan Murphy (Mànran), “but I think that’s partly why it feels so natural. We’re going back to the music we started out playing – which is ultimately the reason why we’re all here as musicians.” Ímar’s formation also embodies a more personal reconnection with its members’ formative years, dating back long before their recent camaraderie around Glasgow’s justly celebrated session scene. All five of them – also including fiddler Tomás Callister and bouzouki ace Adam Rhodes (Barrule/Mabon), both from the Isle of Man, plus Glasgow native Mohsen Amini (Talisk) on concertina – originally met as teenagers through Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, the Irish traditional music network that tutors budding players throughout the British Isles and beyond, and stages the annual schedule of Fleadh competitions. Mairead Stewart was born and raised in the village of Upper Coll on the Isle of Lewis, where song and poetry surrounded her as a child. This fostered her great love of Gaelic song and she later went on to win the coveted Gold Medal at the Royal National Mod in Airdrie in 1993. Since then her reputation as a singer has spread far and wide. Ewen Henderson hails from the Scottish West Highland town of Fort William and has been naturally steeped in the traditional music and Gaelic culture of the area from an early age. Now in his twenties, Ewen started learning the fiddle at five years of age and since then has mastered an impressive array of instruments, having had the privilege of learning from many of the true masters of West Highland traditional music such as Aonghas Grant Snr. on fiddle and Angus MacColl on bagpipes, whilst also being influenced by his strong family musical heritage. Over the years, Ewen has been fortunate enough to play all over the world from Shanghai to the Isle of Skye with a host of top Scottish and global cross-genre bands including the world-renowned Battlefield Band, with whom he toured for several years.
Date: 18/04/17
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 150
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'In My Father's Words' - Dundee Rep Theatre
Description: In My Father’s Words is a beautiful play about identity – national and personal – and language, and the utter indivisibility between the two. In an old wooden house by the shore of Lake Ontario in Canada, Louis battles with his elderly father, Don, whose decline into dementia is gradually robbing him of the ability to speak. Louis’ professional success as a university teacher of Classics belies an emotional inarticulacy which matches his father’s inability to express himself in words. And then into their lives comes Flora, the carer that Louis employs to look after Don. Flora is of Scottish heritage and a good listener, and she understands that the ‘nonsense’ which Don speaks is fragmented Gaelic, opening up an ocean of revelations and buried family history spanning the Atlantic. The play is written by Justin Young with Gaelic by Iain F MacLeod. The actors are Angus Peter Cambell, Muireann Kelly, both with connections with the Gaelic college in Sleat, and Lewis Howden. The production is 2 hours long and includes a pioneering British Sign Language interpretation played on a screen as part of the production.
Date: 22/07/14
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 75
Type: Performance Dance
Title: 'In Praise Of Elephants' - Farnham Maltings Theatre
Description: Aubrey lives at 34 Mimosa Crescent with his sister, Sheila, and his niece, Roxie. Even though Aubrey has never been to Africa, he knows everything there is to know about animals, especially the huge, lumbering beasts who can hear with their feet and communicate with their stomachs. Today he is preparing biscuits whilst Roxie makes tea and sings the occasional song. Because today is the day that some things will change. Designed for 8 years and over. “…we couldn’t get the audience out of the building. Come back soon.” Helen Munro, Promoter, Portsoy Church Hall
Date: 30/03/14
Start Time: 18:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 27
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Inbetweeners' - World Premiere
Date: 27/08/11
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 190
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'Inbetweeners' - World Premiere 2
Date: 27/08/11
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 148
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'Inner Sound' Concert
Description: The first of two nights of good local chamber music and singing. Under the tutalage of Ann Lampard, MBE, 'Inner Sound' presents young and older singers from Skye and Lochalsh in their Spring concert. This is high quality talent from those who also bring us our regular fix of Gilbert and Sullivan each summer, with something for all, from Mozart to Gershwin and much more… Reserve a ticket for tonight's and tomorrow's concert and get £2 off.
Date: 18/03/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 73
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'Inspector Norse' - Lip Service Theatre
Description: A man is found dead in a barn with a walking pole in his forehead. Enter Inspector Sandra Larsson in her authentic, rustic knitwear. With her own personal life unravelling before our eyes, she follows the pattern of a mystery with many holes. Featuring a knitted set, a seventies pop band and drunken moose, LipService theatre present a comedy thriller, a Nordic Noir murder mystery with a difference, the set is knitted! Take a look at our knitting film to see how Inspector Norse involves local communities in the production. www.lipservicetheatre.co.uk “The surreal, the witty and the absurd sit alongside the unabashedly silly” Drama Queen’s Review
Date: 17/05/14
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 52
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Inspector Norse' - Lip Service Theatre
Description: A man is found dead in a barn with a walking pole in his forehead. Enter Inspector Sandra Larsson in her authentic, rustic knitwear. With her own personal life unravelling before our eyes, she follows the pattern of a mystery with many holes. Featuring a knitted set, a seventies pop band and drunken moose, LipService theatre present a comedy thriller, a Nordic Noir murder mystery with a difference, the set is knitted! Take a look at our knitting film to see how Inspector Norse involves local communities in the production. www.lipservicetheatre.co.uk “The surreal, the witty and the absurd sit alongside the unabashedly silly” Drama Queen’s Review
Date: 17/05/14
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 52
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Isle of Love' Right Lines Productions
Description: The Isle of Love is a bittersweet tale of love, loss, recovery and discovery infused with the quirky lyrical genius of Adam Ross’ music. The play addresses the beauty and restorative qualities of island life and also explores the reasons people choose to visit, to remain, to depart and to return. Inspired by the narrative character of the music produced by Randolph’s Leap, Euan Martin and Dave Smith are delighted to be collaborating with Adam Ross to create a piece of theatre based around the themes of his songs and incorporating his performance in a dramatic context. The cornerstone of this piece will be “The Isle of Love”, a celebration of the ambience of the Scottish Hebridean island. This ambience, and some of the darker reasons people are attracted to the islands, will be explored. The piece will be performed by a versatile cast accompanied by live music. It will reveal the characters’ backstories and explore the healing and spiritual nourishment that such a visit, or relocation can bring and also the issues it can expose.
Date: 13/06/18
Start Time: 8om
Venue: Kilmuir Hall, Trotternish
Audience Numbers: 35
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Jabberwocky' - Young Person's Theatre
Description: An evil prince is ruining the kingdom. He taxes the people something rotten! What’s even worse, a plague of monsters has descended on his poor, unhappy subjects. Something has to be done! It falls to Quentin to track and slay the Jabberwock. A dangerous job, if only he had heeded his father’s warnings. But then Quentin is doing it all to win his beloved Cynthia. However the evil prince has designs of his own on the beautiful Cynthia… Will Quentin survive his quest? Will the evil prince marry Cynthia? Or will the fearsome Jabberwock eat the whole kingdom? With this riotous romp of a show, based on the classic poem by Lewis Carroll from Alice through the Looking Glass, Folding Theatre has now been presenting its work at the Puppet Animation Festival for more than fifteen years. "An engaging storyteller ably assisted by a cast of beautifully-made puppets" The Scotsman Ages: 5+ and all adults who won't be scared. The Puppet Animation Festival is the UK's largest performing arts event for children. Held in venues across Scotland in April, it offers children and their families opportunities to be transported to magical worlds of make-believe. Find out more on http://www.puppetanimationfestival.org/ Making Connections: 2015 is the first year SEALL has worked with the Festival. This is one of around 5 free children theatre events we will bring to Skye this year.
Date: 31/03/15
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 97
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Jacobite Country' - Dogstar Theatre
Description: Written by Henry Adam and directed by Matthew Zajac A new comedy by Henry Adam from the makers of the international hit The Tailor of Inverness. Jacobite Country is a scintillating new comedy about fame, vanity and mental illness by one of Scotland’s outstanding playwrights. Selling his soul and his roots, Haggis McSporran has become King of Comedy in the fleshpots of London. He returns home to the Highlands in search of new material. His old pal Craitur Face, now a renegade DJ on Jacobite Radio might help. Along the way they meet the Loch Ness Monster and prevent Uncle Angus from invading England (again). "a timely reminder of how much Scottish theatre needs this strand of Highland-made work with all its wild surrealism, structural anarchy, passionate lyricism and spiritual openness" The Scotsman on Seven Ages "The all-female cast are charismatic and mad for it, and Haggis, as played by an on-form Sarah Haworth, is a worthy successor to the Big Yin." With live music and tremendous craic from Sarah Haworth, Fiona Morrison, Annie Grace and Mairi Morrison
Date: 13/09/10
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 54
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Jazz on a Summer's Day' - NYJOS and Film
Description: The Jazz Ambassadors, part of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland, play a short session, before we screen ‘Jazz on a Summer’s Day’ (1960, 85 minutes). This documentary, with a great sound track, is from the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode Island, filmed and directed by commercial and fashion photographer Bert Stern and director Aram Avakian. The film mixes images of water and the city with the performers and audience at the festival and features scenes of the 1958 America's Cup yacht races. Nightly Jazz Club and Community Sessions. Come along early for a pre-concert meal, bookable on 01471 844774.
Date: 16/07/13
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 33
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'Journeys and Refuge' - Red Note
Description: The Festival finishes with Red Note, Scotland's leading contemporary string music group. At the recent Scottish Awards for New Music, Red Note became the first-ever Help Musicians UK Award for New Music Performers of the Year, while leader Robert Irvine won the EVM Award for Recorded New Work. The programme includes music which deals with journeys and refugees: 'Machair to Myrrh' by Jackie Shave - a journey on a magic carpet from The Hebrides to Morocco; 'Safety' by Tom Irvine - refugee children making perilous sea crossings; 'Elegy for the Children of War' by Roland Roberts - a UNICEF commission; Lutoslawski String Quartet from Poland; 'Lake Isle of Innisfree' - Yeats's poem in yearning for home - by Jackie Shave and 'Ca the Yowes'- Robert Burns arr Robert Irvine. Red Note Quartet will be giving free short performances (20-30 mins) and workshops in various schools, community centres and care homes in the locality of the concerts along the way.
Date: 28/08/17
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 36
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'Kakatsitsi'
Description: 'Kakatsitsi' are a group of traditional drummers, dancers and singers from the Ga tribe of Southern Ghana, with their roots in the fishing community of Jamestown, the part of Accra where the British based their colonial headquarters. Their music takes traditional rhythms and chants rearranging them in a modern and accessible way. Since 1996, 'Kakatsitsi' have toured the UK 12 times, now with a strong dance element, to complement the already outstanding drumming and singing.
Date: 07/08/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 60
Type: Music World
Title: 'Kiila' with Alasdair Roberts
Description: Glasgow-based Alasdair Roberts has now released 5 albums of tender yet driving folk music, since his ‘discovery’ via Will ‘Bonnie Prince Billy’ Oldham. Roberts’ repertoire is made up of his own compositions and jewels from the treasure trove of timeless Scottish folk songs he regularly plunders, delivering songs with his own deftly intricate guitar playing and a voice both bold and subject to fragility. This will be the first ever UK tour by Kiila, a collective based in Turku, Finland. Kiila typify the exciting new wave of music coming out of Finland in recent years, typified by the output of the label Fonal. When this sextet take the stage, you may be taken aback by the driving rhythms, sublime vocal harmonies and casually virtuous multi-instrumentalism. An SAC Tune up Tour.
Date: 20/03/10
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 33
Type: Music World
Title: 'Las' in concert - World Premiere
Description: ‘Las’ (meaning to ignite), explores the cultural links between Scotland and Ireland through some exciting music, song, language and dance collaborations. Their musical and vocal prowess, combined with an innate understanding of the traditionally rooted core of the music they perform, makes them a new force worth experiencing. Joy Dunlop (Scotland), multi-award winning Gaelic singer and Scottish step-dancer; Edel Ní Churraoin (Ireland) from the vibrant Connemara music and dance tradition; Clíodhna Begley (Ireland): Dancer and fiddle/viola player from west of Dingle in Co. Kerry; Suzanne Houston (Scotland): Plockton and RSAMD graduate pianist, whistle player and singer; Catherine Sullivan (Ireland): champion Sean nòs dancer from Co. Meath.
Date: 18/08/15
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 83
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Lee Robert' and 'Mt Doubt'
Description: Young singer songwriter and poet Lee Robert Bouzida launches his CD 'The Making of Bad Dream'in late 2017 and visits Skye (and his Sleat aunt!) in November. To make a night of it Lee Robert is joined by the Edinburgh-based indie band 'Mt Doubt'. Starting out as Leo Bargery’s solo project, Mt. Doubt has since expanded into a collective of six musicians, each bringing something unique to the table. The sextet released their new EP 'The Loneliness Of The TV Watchers' in June and have become "a massively distinctive new voice in Scottish Music" - Roddy Hart (BBC Scotland) and who will provide “Eerily powerful vocals above stormy instrumentals, the artistic scale of the album induces real excitement.” Hearing Aid.
Date: 18/11/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 29
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: 'Let Me Stay' - Vital Xposure Theatre, Luminate Theatre
Description: A Luminate Festival event. A tender and unique exploration on the impact of Alzheimer’s on family relations. Julie McNamara has recorded her mother’s songs and stories, filmed and photographed her in all her glory, over many years. The result is a compelling piece of theatre, an extraordinary love letter, straight from the heart, welded with a wicked underlying humour. A celebration of life and love as seen through the eyes of Shirley McNamara, Queen of the Mersey. Alzheimer’s does not have to be a tragic and apologetic withdrawal from life. Think of it as a shedding of all care, with two fingers up at the world and a constant sense of glee. It’s a lifestyle choice for some… The show lasts 50 minutes.
Date: 26/10/14
Start Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 20
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Let's Circus'
Description: Evening show
Date: 11/07/15
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, marquee
Audience Numbers: 99
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Let's Circus' show
Date: 12/07/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, marquee
Audience Numbers: 99
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Let's Circus' workshops
Date: 12/07/15
Start Time: 10:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, marquee
Audience Numbers: 40
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Lifeboat' - Catherine Wheels Theatre
Description: Winner of the Barclays Stage Award for Best Show, 'Lifeboat' tells the tale of two 15-year-old evacuees who spent 19 terrifying hours in the water on an upturned lifeboat. On Friday 13 September 1940, 'The City of Benares' set sail from Liverpool for Canada. On board were 90 evacuees escaping the seemingly unyielding bombing and the never-ending rationing and other repercussions of war-torn Britain. Four days into the crossing, the ship was torpedoed by the Nazis in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and sunk. Only 11 of the evacuees survived, among them were Bess Walder and Beth Cumming, willing each other to survive in a force-eight gale until help arrived. Director and founder of Catherine Wheels Theatre Company, Gill Robertson, first came across the remarkable story of Bess and Beth in a magazine article: "I immediately thought that this was a fantastic story that had to be told, but I also thought it was near enough impossible to stage. I spoke to scriptwriter Nicola McCartney about the story and it really captured her imagination too, so we set about working out how we could bring it alive for young audiences.". They were both lucky enough to then visit Bess at home and hear her story. "A wonderful, affectionate portrait of wartime family life, with a powerful feeling for the popular music and culture ... there's the sheer passion and spirit of two brilliant actors who bring the story alive, so much so, that at the end the audience wiped the tears from their eyes and rose to give them a standing ovation." (The Scotsman Critic's Choice) "Every child in the UK should see this show" (2013 - audience) "Enjoyable and moving - brought to life wartime experiences that history books cannot" (2013 - audience) Read more about Bess and Beth at http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/bess-cummings-one-of-the-last-survivors-of-the-sinking-of-the-ss-city-of-benares-in-1940-2082612.html
Date: 05/02/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 60
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Lifeboat' - Catherine Wheels Theatre
Description: Winner of the Barclays Stage Award for Best Show, Lifeboat tells the tale of two 15-year-old evacuees who spent 19 terrifying hours in the water on an upturned lifeboat. On Friday 13 September 1940, 'The City of Benares' set sail from Liverpool for Canada. On board were 90 evacuees escaping the seemingly unyielding bombing and the never-ending rationing and other repercussions of war-torn Britain. Four days into the crossing, the ship was torpedoed by the Nazis in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and sunk. Only 11 of the evacuees survived, among them were Bess Walder and Beth Cumming, willing each other to survive in a force-eight gale until help arrived. Director and founder of Catherine Wheels Theatre Company, Gill Robertson, first came across the remarkable story of Bess and Beth in a magazine article: "I immediately thought that this was a fantastic story that had to be told, but I also thought it was near enough impossible to stage. I spoke to scriptwriter Nicola McCartney about the story and it really captured her imagination too, so we set about working out how we could bring it alive for young audiences.". They were both lucky enough to then visit Bess at home and hear her story. "A wonderful, affectionate portrait of wartime family life, with a powerful feeling for the popular music and culture ... there's the sheer passion and spirit of two brilliant actors who bring the story alive, so much so, that at the end the audience wiped the tears from their eyes and rose to give them a standing ovation." (The Scotsman Critic's Choice) "Every child in the UK should see this show" (2013 - audience) "Enjoyable and moving - brought to life wartime experiences that history books cannot" (2013 - audience) Read more about Bess and Beth at http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/bess-cummings-one-of-the-last-survivors-of-the-sinking-of-the-ss-city-of-benares-in-1940-2082612.html
Date: 05/02/15
Start Time: 13:15:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 33
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Lighthouse Stories' house concert and Gavin Maxwell Book Launch.
Description: Sofie Livebrant (Sweden) guitar, song; Hal Parfitt-Murray (Scotland) song, fiddle; Nikolaj Busk (Denmark) song, accordeon. A song and sotrytelling evening in a private house with one of the best views in the Hebrides, overlooking the sea and the Cuillins. This specially commissioned piece of song and music has lyrics derived from the novel “Lighthousekeeping” (2004) by Jeanette Winterson. Silver, the 10-year old, fatherless narrator, lives with her mother in Salts, 'a sea-flung, rock-bitten, sand-edged shell of a town'. Then when her mother falls to her death, Silver is apprenticed to the blind, Homeric lighthousekeeper Pew, and she must learn the lighthouse's stories. Part of the Highland Seashore Project Festival. There is very limited seating.
Date: 06/08/14
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Ord, An Acarsaid
Audience Numbers: 25
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: 'Little Frankenstein' - Puppet Animation Festival, Lempen Theatre
Description: Semi famous puppeteer Frank Stein is busy rehearsing his new show “George the Dragon Slayer” when he’s had enough with his badly made puppets. He’ll never be really famous because his puppets keep falling apart! Taking inspiration from the scientist Doctor Frankenstein, and with the help of the audience he creates a new real live puppet that is destined to change his life forever! Creature George emerges from the laboratory, innocent and willing to learn, but Frank is so intent on the planned rehearsal that he neglects to look after his new child. A gentle horror for little horrors! A treat not to be missed! Little Frankenstein will tickle the imagination of everyone from 5 to 105 years old. The Puppet Animation Festival is the UK's largest performing arts event for children. Held in venues across Scotland in April, it offers children and their families opportunities to be transported to magical worlds of make-believe. Find out more on http://www.puppetanimationfestival.org/ Making Connections: 2015 is the first year SEALL has worked with the Festival. This is one of around 5 events we plan this year, bringing good quality children's theatre, free to our young audiences.
Date: 08/04/15
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 87
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Little Light' - Puppet Animation Festival/Vision Mechanics
Description: A show for children of Bun-sgoil Shlèite. Inside a replica of a Bedouin tent in the Pulteneytown People’s Project, the audience sits on pillows and cushions. Around the top of the tent above a panoramic screen for projections, a starlit sky is visible. From one constellation, a small, energetic flicker of light falls from the sky to investigate the world below and, meeting a small boy and his father, the story begins… Little Light tells the story of a small, energetic flicker of light that falls from the sky to investigate the world, where it meets a lonely boy and his father. Using shadow puppetry, table-top puppets, object theatre, dance, music and animation, this new multi-media production from one of Scotland’s leading puppetry companies tells the story of a lonely boy who discovers companionship and trust through the curiosity of a mischievous star and the devotion of a faithful dog. For this production, Vision Mechanic’s Artistic Directors Symon Macintyre and Kim Bergsagel have collaborated with performers from the Haya Cultural Centre, Amman, renowned for its work engaging with children in Jordan through the arts. Little Light is highly visual and contains only a few words in Arabic.
Date: 22/03/18
Start Time: 1.45pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 60
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Lost at Sea' - Catherine Wheels
Description: Award-winning theatre company Catherine Wheels find themselves Lost at Sea as they explore the biggest subject one can possibly try and tackle – the ocean. The journey begins with a boy and a girl, fascinated by the story of 28,800 bath toys that accidentally ended up flung into the unrelenting currents of the Pacific Ocean. Their investigation sees them uncover the mysteries of the sea and discovering its importance to every one of us on earth. Lost at Sea will explore ocean physics and environmental issues inspired by the curious tale of a collection of colourful bath time toys that accidentally found themselves flung in the Pacific Ocean.
Date: 16/02/17
Start Time: 11:00:00
Venue: Bunsgoil Shlèite/Sleat Primary School
Audience Numbers: 56
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Macbeth' - Open Book theatre
Description: In this modern staging of Shakespeare's classic Scottish play, Macbeth is trapped by his paranoia as his family, his friends and fate itself turn against him. Set around a dinner table placing the banquet at the centre of the action and the audience as guests, combining theatre and magic. Two actors play Macbeth and Lady Macbeth with three others all the other characters. Set in one room, the play will emphasise the claustrophobia and increasing paranoia of Macbeth as his friends, family and fate itself close in on him. A highlight of this production will be the ‘banquet’ scene, which will take place at the interval. The audience will be Macbeth’s guests at the banquet and will be served a dram and oatcakes, tea or coffee and shortbread.
Date: 02/08/11
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 81
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Made in Sleat' Exhibition
Date: 23/07/16
Venue: Talla Dhuisdeil, Isleornsay
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Exhibition
Title: 'Magic Spaghetti' - Lickity Spit Theatre
Description: Strega Nona is renowned for her handy magic remedies, and the townspeople of Plain are eager for her love potions and remedies but they definitely don't approve of her 'fancy' cooking. One by one they come to Strega Nona for a bit of magic, and it's only polite to accept a taste of whatever she is making or baking that day. They are amazed to find themselves seduced by her sauces and salads and delicious dishes, but they keep this to themselves and continue to scorn all things 'fancy'. Big Tony refuses all her tasty offers and is adamant he will only ever eat plain spaghetti. He spies Strega Nona activating her magic pasta pot (to produce endless spaghetti) and determines to find a chance to master it himself. His moment comes and Tony is a hero, until he discovers he can't stop the pot, and the town is swamped by spaghetti! Strega Nona comes to his rescue in the nick of time, but Big Tony has to right his wrong by eating his way out of trouble. He vows he will never eat spaghetti again, but what will he eat instead? Mmmmm! Strega Nona is cooking.............!
Date: 24/09/10
Start Time: 13:45:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 85
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Mairearad Green and Anna Massie' in concert
Description: Within the Highland music scene Maireard and Anna need no explanation, just some speedy ticket-buying! For visitors let us explain: Multi-instrumentalists, Anna Massie and Mairearad Green are a captivating duo. Providing a highly energetic performance with a warm and friendly stage appearance, this duo will engage any audience. Individually, they perform with The Poozies (coming in October!), Blazin Fiddles (coming in August!), Karen Matheson, Box Club, Eddi Reader and Karine Polwart, and together in Scotland’s one and only Celtic Big Band, The Unusual Suspects. They create a unique sound and a great night’s entertainment of not just accordion and guitar but pipes and banjo, as well as some good craic. **** "an accomplished delight" "...the camaraderie and sheer fun of musical collaboration is plainly evident and infectious." www.mairearadgreen.com and listen to them on www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01p8t2r We start with a set from local musicians.
Date: 24/04/13
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 72
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Mallory Beyond Everest'
Description: A real Highland collaboration, this terrific one man play is written by locally based John Burns, directed by talented Eden Court staff members Catherine MacNeil and Melissa MacDonald. Music by renowned Highland musician Bob Pegg. On the 8th of June 1924 George Mallory and Andrew Irvine vanished into the mist on their final push toward the unconquered summit of Everest. They were never seen alive again and passed into mountaineering legend. Whether they were the first to climb the mountain is a debate that still rages. First performed at the Edinburgh Fringe by actor and mountaineer John Burns. The play provides a fascinating insight into the mind of a man torn between his love for his wife Ruth and his relentless, burning desire to be the first man to reach the highest point on earth. Beyond Everest is a human story told with humour and passion and poses the question; what if Mallory had survived the mountain, what ghosts would have haunted him. The play includes original film footage of the 1924 Everest Expedition, shown by kind permission of the British Film Institute.
Date: 18/03/17
Start Time: 13:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 31
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Marit Fält and Rona Wilkie' in concert
Description: Marit Fält and Rona Wilkie join forces to create an exciting and innovative new duo which explores the traditions of their homes in Scotland and Scandinavia. Rona is an exceptional fiddle player and Gaelic singer from the Highlands, who has a great drive behind her playing, and is also able to slow it down to tease the beauty of slower airs. She is at the forefront of the wave of players embracing the rhythmic capacities of the fiddle through her extensive use of chopping and other accompaniment techniques. Marit is a hugely dynamic and inventive Låtmandola and cittern player from Norway, of Swedish parents. She captures both the elegance and raw beauty of Norwegian and Swedish traditional music whilst bringing a great rhythmic intensity to her approach to Scottish music. Between them they are Danny Kyle Award Winners 2012 and BBC Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2012 "Their music has everything I find delightful: superb musicality, playful communication, subtlety and elegance whilst being passionate and daring. An extraordinary energy that makes my heart sing!" Karen Tweed www.soundcloud.com/maritandrona and www.facebook.com/maritandrona
Date: 28/03/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 31
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Martha' - Catherine Wheels
Description: 'Borrow a child if you don’t already have one and the delight will come at seeing the world through their eyes.' The List 'Martha, a giggle-inducing, ultimately poignant lesson in the power of friendship.' The New York Times 'A heartwarming tale about friendship and trust.' Glasgow Evening News 'Martha is the sort of play that delivers hope to theatre critics and adults who love live drama, it is a lively, humorous and thoroughly entertaining introduction to the building blocks of drama.' Pittsburgh Tribune 'Martha represents the best in fresh dynamic theatre for young audiences.' New York Theatre-Wire Who is Martha? Martha lives by the sea… Martha lives alone… Martha doesn’t need anyone… She is a stubborn, eccentric and highly independent. Who are Martha’s friends? Not her next door neighbour. Not her helpful postman. Nor her secret admirer from across the bay. One day she has an unexpected visitor and for Martha life will never be the same again. Award winner 2001 Victor Award, North American Showcase 2008 Shanghai International Children’s festival Age suitability: 4+ Running time: 55 minutes
Date: 11/09/18
Start Time: 10.30am
Venue: Kyle Primary School
Audience Numbers: 40
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Martha' - Catherine Wheels
Description: 'Borrow a child if you don’t already have one and the delight will come at seeing the world through their eyes.' The List 'Martha, a giggle-inducing, ultimately poignant lesson in the power of friendship.' The New York Times 'A heartwarming tale about friendship and trust.' Glasgow Evening News 'Martha is the sort of play that delivers hope to theatre critics and adults who love live drama, it is a lively, humorous and thoroughly entertaining introduction to the building blocks of drama.' Pittsburgh Tribune 'Martha represents the best in fresh dynamic theatre for young audiences.' New York Theatre-Wire Who is Martha? Martha lives by the sea… Martha lives alone… Martha doesn’t need anyone… She is a stubborn, eccentric and highly independent. Who are Martha’s friends? Not her next door neighbour. Not her helpful postman. Nor her secret admirer from across the bay. One day she has an unexpected visitor and for Martha life will never be the same again. Awards Award winner 2001 Victor Award, North American Showcase 2008 Shanghai International Children’s festival Running time: 55 minutes Age suitability: 4+
Date: 12/09/18
Start Time: 10.30am
Venue: Kyleakin Primary School
Audience Numbers: 30
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Midsummer Night Dream' and 'Building a Nation' - National Theatre of Scotland
Description: 'Midsummer Night Dream' performed as a one man show in Gaelic, A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Magic, mischief, trickery and love with the help of an old boot, a plastic bag and a brick! The wonderful ad hoc talents of Daibhidh Walker is a unique experience in Gaelic theatre. Coming from the critically acclaimed team who brought Mac Beatha to the Edinburgh Festival stage, this play mixes the rich poetic language of Shakespeare with some perfectly scripted contemporary belly laughs. 45 minutes. Suitable for all ages and families. Aisling oidhche Meadhan Samhraidh: Far comhair riochdaichear draoidheachd, mì-mhodh, cleasan is gaol le cuideachadh o sheann bhròig, pocan plastaig agus breige! Cuir an cois sin giùlan iongantach is comasach Dhaibhidh Walker san dealbh, is chan eil a leithid ri fhaighinn ann an dràma Ghàidhlig. Tha an dealbh-chluich seo ga cur air adhart leis an sgioba a fhuair moladh o sgrùdairean airson Mac Beatha air àrd-ùrlar Fèis Dhùn Èideann, agus tha measgachadh innte de chainnt bheairteach bhàrdail Shakespeare is de sgrìobhadh eagnaidh on là an diugh a bheir fìor lasgan air luchd-èisteachd. And at 9pm - 'Building a Nation' performed in English, Scots and Gaelic. A spoken word and sound performance by poet and Gaelic learner Martin O’Connor and performed by him and Nicoal Scrutton. Steeped in the industrial voice of his own Glaswegian Scots, he explores the personal relationship with voice, accent and dialect and unearths the words we lose when we leave the land for the city, the words we lose when a place is swept by deindustrialization, and the words we lose when we are disconnected from our cultural identity. The piece challenges perceptions of the Scottish cringe and the voice as class indicator and asks if Gaelic accents carry the same bias or marginalisation. Does coming from Uist, Lewis, Mull or Skye have the same provocation as coming from Pollok or Bearsden? And what does the Glaswegian Gael sound like? Suitable for adults - contains strong language. Togail Nàisean: Tha bàrd a dh’ionnsaich a’ Ghàidhlig, Martin O’Connor, a’ cur Building a Nation air àrd-ùrlar le cainnt is fuaim. Tha dualchas Albais gnìomhachais Ghlaschu gu domhainn ann fhèin, is tha e a’ rannsachadh a dhàimh phearsanta ris a’ ghuth, ri blas is ri dualchainnt, is a’ rùrach airson nam faclan a chailleas sinn nuair a thèid sinn on fhearann chun a’ bhaile mhòir, na faclan a chailleas sinn nuair a sguabar gnìomhachas air falbh à àite, is na faclan a chailleas sinn nuair a thèid air sgaradh o ar n ionannachd chultarach fhèin. Bheir an obair seo an aghaidh air seallaidhean a thaobh cringe na h-Alba is a thaobh a’ ghuth mar chomharra air inbhe, agus faighnichidh i a bheil an aon chlaonadh is an aon iomallachadh ann a thaobh dhualchainntean Gàidhlig. A bheil an aon bhuaidh aig a bhith à Uibhist, Leòdhas, Muile no às an Eilean Sgitheanach ’s a th’ aig a bhith à Pollok no Bearsden? Agus dè am blas a th’ aig Gàidheil Ghlaschu?
Date: 11/10/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 49
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Midsummer Night Dream' and 'Building a Nation' - National Theatre of Scotland
Description: 'Midsummer Night Dream' performed as a one man show in Gaelic, A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Magic, mischief, trickery and love with the help of an old boot, a plastic bag and a brick! The wonderful ad hoc talents of Daibhidh Walker is a unique experience in Gaelic theatre. Coming from the critically acclaimed team who brought Mac Beatha to the Edinburgh Festival stage, this play mixes the rich poetic language of Shakespeare with some perfectly scripted contemporary belly laughs. 45 minutes. Suitable for all ages and families. Aisling oidhche Meadhan Samhraidh: Far comhair riochdaichear draoidheachd, mì-mhodh, cleasan is gaol le cuideachadh o sheann bhròig, pocan plastaig agus breige! Cuir an cois sin giùlan iongantach is comasach Dhaibhidh Walker san dealbh, is chan eil a leithid ri fhaighinn ann an dràma Ghàidhlig. Tha an dealbh-chluich seo ga cur air adhart leis an sgioba a fhuair moladh o sgrùdairean airson Mac Beatha air àrd-ùrlar Fèis Dhùn Èideann, agus tha measgachadh innte de chainnt bheairteach bhàrdail Shakespeare is de sgrìobhadh eagnaidh on là an diugh a bheir fìor lasgan air luchd-èisteachd. And at 9pm - 'Building a Nation' performed in English, Scots and Gaelic. A spoken word and sound performance by poet and Gaelic learner Martin O’Connor and performed by him and Nicoal Scrutton. Steeped in the industrial voice of his own Glaswegian Scots, he explores the personal relationship with voice, accent and dialect and unearths the words we lose when we leave the land for the city, the words we lose when a place is swept by deindustrialization, and the words we lose when we are disconnected from our cultural identity. The piece challenges perceptions of the Scottish cringe and the voice as class indicator and asks if Gaelic accents carry the same bias or marginalisation. Does coming from Uist, Lewis, Mull or Skye have the same provocation as coming from Pollok or Bearsden? And what does the Glaswegian Gael sound like? Suitable for adults - contains strong language. Togail Nàisean: Tha bàrd a dh’ionnsaich a’ Ghàidhlig, Martin O’Connor, a’ cur Building a Nation air àrd-ùrlar le cainnt is fuaim. Tha dualchas Albais gnìomhachais Ghlaschu gu domhainn ann fhèin, is tha e a’ rannsachadh a dhàimh phearsanta ris a’ ghuth, ri blas is ri dualchainnt, is a’ rùrach airson nam faclan a chailleas sinn nuair a thèid sinn on fhearann chun a’ bhaile mhòir, na faclan a chailleas sinn nuair a sguabar gnìomhachas air falbh à àite, is na faclan a chailleas sinn nuair a thèid air sgaradh o ar n ionannachd chultarach fhèin. Bheir an obair seo an aghaidh air seallaidhean a thaobh cringe na h-Alba is a thaobh a’ ghuth mar chomharra air inbhe, agus faighnichidh i a bheil an aon chlaonadh is an aon iomallachadh ann a thaobh dhualchainntean Gàidhlig. A bheil an aon bhuaidh aig a bhith à Uibhist, Leòdhas, Muile no às an Eilean Sgitheanach ’s a th’ aig a bhith à Pollok no Bearsden? Agus dè am blas a th’ aig Gàidheil Ghlaschu?
Date: 11/10/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 49
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Moonbeam on a Cat's Ear' - Puppet Animation Festival, Jabuti
Description: In the middle of the night Rosie, Toby Toby, the cat and the mouse sneak out to play in the shadow of the apple tree. When Toby Toby steals the moon from the sky they go on an adventure across the stars and the sea. But, is it all just a dream? Based on the book by author and illustrator Marie-Louise Gay, written in French and English. Jabuti Theatre’s adaptation uses puppetry, physical theatre, toy theatre and video and brings it all to life with an original musical score. Lasts for 45 minutes and suitable for 3-5 year olds (plus, of course, all adults)
Date: 30/03/16
Start Time: 15:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 51
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'More Sky than We Need' - Plan B Dance Company
Description: A reflective and breathtaking piece, exploring how the natural wonders above dictate our moods, thoughts and actions. Performers Chrissie Ardill, Lucy Boyes and Emma Snellgrove, are accompanied by Christine Hanson, cello. With a 13 minute dance film ‘Away From Here’, set in the Highlands.
Date: 08/11/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 30
Type: Performance Dance
Title: 'Mungo Park' - Dogstar Theatre
Description: Mungo Park : travels in the Interior of Africamungo park Travelling to Africa in 1795, Scottish doctor and Enlightenment figure Mungo Park became the first European to reach the central portion of the Niger and determine in which direction it flowed. He was also the first to reach the legendary trading city of Timbuktu. According to the Scottish-Danish team behind this production, Park’s account of his travels reads like a Hollywood blockbuster – so they set out to build an epic theatrical experience out of it. And within the confines of a Fringe theatre, boy, do they succeed. A rip-roaring entertainment and a salutary story. ~ 4**** With Matthew Zajac as Mungo Park Directed by Martin Lyngbo Written by Martin Lyngbo and Thor Bjorn Krebs “Matthew Zajac…cementing himself as one of my favourite contemporary stage actors…Anders Christensen and Kingsley Amadi, both great actors. The trio have a fantastic stage chemistry…” “…a breakneck, rollercoater ride…with plenty of laughs…(and) plenty of depth.” Edinburgh Festival Magazine **** (edfestmag.com) “The visuals…are amazing…the lighting and sound are truly spectacular…A triumph of political theatre, Mungo Park will not disappoint.”
Date: 20/09/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 63
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'New Focus' - Konrad Wiszniewski
Description: Showcasing Scottish National Jazz Orchestra saxophone star Wiszniewski’s ravishing tone and inventive, soulfully communicative playing and Stevenson’s elegant, coolly considered pianism, the quartet is completed by a rhythm section of conspicuous assurance in Mario Caribe on double bass and the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra’s drums and percussion dynamo, Alyn Cosker. "Luscious moments as jazz quartet and string quartet entwine...a highly organic and lyrical collaboration" The Scotsman “There’s something truly special going on in the musical minds of saxophonist Konrad Wiszniewski and arranger, composer and pianist, Euan Stevenson...Original music that exists virtually in a world of its own...What’s so thrilling about listening to this nonet is the way all the parts move and work together, creating a melodic, harmonic and rhythmical swell that’s aesthetically pleasing and then some but also, in essence, just plain damned heart-lifting." The Herald Expect superbly accessible, hauntingly memorable jazz for the 21st century.
Date: 20/05/17
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 64
Type: Music Jazz
Title: 'Newton Faulkner'
Description: Singer -song-writer Newton, #1 hit musicians Faulkner knows all about invention. When he emerged in 2007 he was the fleet-fingered prince of sparkling guitar pop. A graduate of Guildford Academy of Contemporary Music, the then-22-year old kid from Surrey had a million-selling, Number One hit with his debut album Hand Built By Robots. Singles Dream Catch Me and I Need Something were the festival sound of 2007 and 2008. As were his innovative covers of Massive Attack’s Teardrop and the theme from Spongebob Squarepants. This was a man who knew how to entertain, and to enthral. This is a sit-down concert with a yet-to-be-announced opening artist. Over 14s. No usual SEALL discounts. Colin MacLeod "The Boy Who Trapped The Sun" as support. http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/z5zb
Date: 27/01/14
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 133
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: 'Night Touches Day' Gerda Stevenson
Description: Gerda Stevenson heads to Skye soon after her Celtic Connections appearance with her recently released and highly acclaimed debut album Night Touches Day', a wonderfully diverse and accomplished array of poetic original songs. Gerda is joined by Kyrre Slind, guitar, banjo, mandolin, lute; Seylan Baxter, cello and Rob MacNeacail, bass guitar, guitar, and piano/keyboards. “Took my breath away. It's extraordinarily good, quite stunning songwriting…singing and arrangements are impeccable…full of lovely wee quirks and surprises and it regularly caught me out by going to places totally unexpected but totally right. Braw, braw wark, aathegither. Braw, braw wark, aathegither” (Dick Gaughan) “Gerda Stevenson possesses one of the most naturally expressive singing voices I've heard in many a year.” Rory Macdonald of Runrig Listen to Gerda HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eDEvqTg22_c Making connections: Gerda appeared in 'Grit' which was voted Best Event at the 2014 Trad Music Awards. She is the sister of Savourna, the clarsach player, and aunt to Anna-Wendy, fiddler, both of whom have performed for SEALL. Gerda is married to Angus MacNeacail, renowned Gaelic poet.
Date: 14/02/15
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 37
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Nordic Fiddlers Bloc' in concert
Description: The ‘Nordic Fiddlers Bloc’ comprise Olav Luksengård Mjelva (Norway), Anders Hall (Sweden) and Kevin Henderson (Shetland, Session A9). Individually they are regarded as three of the finest young fiddle players currently working in the international folk music scene, while collectively they are now finding themselves increasingly in demand across the world due to their unique collaboration. Nordic Fiddlers Bloc is the brainchild of Anders Hall who felt that combining the three distinctive fiddles styles of their respective countries and regions would create a special musical sound and experience. Norway, Sweden and Shetland have three of the richest fiddle traditions in the world, with documented historical links going back hundreds of years. ‘Nordic Fiddlers Bloc’ are now seeking to bring those historical links and traditions alive and present them in an exciting new fashion, while also remaining faithful to the roots of each tradition. While blending the individual styles together they never-the-less allow each distinctive flavour to unfold into a combined sound that’s unique, meaningful, intense and invigorating. http://thenordicfiddlersbloc.com/ They will be joined by Nic Garreis, the Michigan-born inspirational dancer and and Mary Ann Kennedy, Gaelic singer and currently Musician in Residence at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig.
Date: 08/05/13
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 69
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Not About Heroes' - Eden Court Theatre
Description: In 1917, at the height of the First World War, the poet and soldier Siegfried Sassoon was admitted to Craiglockhart War Hospital in Edinburgh, officially for treatment for shell-shock, but in truth because he had published his ‘Soldier’s Declaration’, denouncing the conduct of the war by the British establishment. There he met the severely shell-shocked Wilfred Owen, already making his first tentative steps as a poet. By the time Owen was killed in action, a year later, he had written what is now considered to be the finest poetry of the Great War. This 1982 play examines how the two poets’ friendship unlocked Owen’s genius. A profoundly moving piece about the nature of friendship, love and the art of war. ‘Not About Heroes’ is written by Stephen Macdonald and features two talented young, recently graduated, Highland based actors and is directed by Philip Howard, Artistic Director of Dundee Rep. It is suitable for 12+.
Date: 17/10/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 53
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'One Man Shoe' - Jango Starr
Description: Jango, a bumbling theatre caretaker, is suddenly thrust into the limelight when the headline act fails to turn up. What follows is an hilarious journey of highly crafted, nuanced and heart-felt silent comedy, as Jango dances, juggles and magics his way to realize his dreams and transform into a Starr! Jango Starr's unique style of silent physical theatre includes contemporary circus clowning, slapstick comedy, puppetry, juggling and absurd magic. A truly unique performer with more than 25 years of international experience, his gift lies in his ability to bring laughter and joy to all ages, touching the child in everyone's heart. Performed by Jango Starr, directed by Gerry Mulgrew, designed by Becky Minto with original music by Philip Pinsky. "The real joy of this show lies in the physical fun, comic humour, sheer energy and enthusiasm plus circus skills - balancing, juggling, pratfalls - turning all his effort into ease and laughter. A new force has entered Scottish theatre!" Scottish Mask & Puppet Centre Lasts for 50 minutes and is suitable for 5 - 11 years and families * * * * Review http://www.heraldscotland.com/arts_ents/14281195.Theatre_review__One_Man_Shoe_at_Macrobert_Arts_Centre__Stirling/?ref=rss
Date: 09/04/16
Start Time: 15:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 35
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'One Man Shoe' Jango Starr
Description: Young People's Theatre for Bunsgoil Shlèite but everyone welcome - remarkably good for adults as well! Jango Starr returns to Sleat with his delightful show for children and families. When the headline act fails to show up, Jango, a bumbling theatre caretaker, is suddenly thrust into the limelight and embarks on an hilarious journey of highly crafted and heart-felt silent comedy, as he magically finds his way to realise his dream of transforming into a star. Jango Starr’s unique style of silent physical theatre includes contemporary circus clowning, slapstick comedy, puppetry, juggling and absurd magic, bringing laughter and joy to all ages. Performed by Jango Starr, directed by Gerry Mulgrew, designed by Becky Minto with original music by Philip Pinsky. "The real joy of this show lies in the physical fun, comic humour, sheer energy and enthusiasm plus circus skills - balancing, juggling, pratfalls - turning all his effort into ease and laughter. A new force has entered Scottish theatre!" Scottish Mask & Puppet Centre Lasts for 50 minutes and is suitable for 5 - 11 years and families * * * * Review
Date: 27/09/17
Start Time: 1.45pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 75
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Ornithology' with Strangebird Zircus
Date: 14/08/12
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 104
Type: Performance Dance
Title: 'Out of Books' with Finlay and Coburn
Description: Alex Finlay and Ken Coburn, poets and artists, were inspired by Boswell and Johnson’s 1773 journey across the Scottish Highlands and Islands to set out to revisit particular landscapes and recover particular views. Boswell and Johnson passed through Sleat twice, staying once in Armadale and once in Ostaig. Finlay and Coburn will give readings, show images and might even lead a walk. Look out for more details. Come along early for a pre-concert meal, bookable on 01471 844774.
Date: 07/08/13
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 37
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: 'Paris Blues' 1961 Film and NYJOS
Description: NYOS Jazz Orchestra (The National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland) holds a Summer School at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig each year and we find an excuse to screen a jazz-related film. Tonight we are showing 'Paris Blues' (1961, 1hr 38 mins), a cool, breezy and laid-back character-led romantic drama with strong turns by the four likable leads, including Sidney Poitier and Paul Newman with a rich, plentiful score by Duke Ellington, and an on-screen appearance of Louis Armstrong. The evening opens with a short live set from some of the young jazz players, led by Rick Taylor.
Date: 12/07/17
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Audience Numbers: 28
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'Pioneers of Performance' Chalk About
Description: Pioneers of Performance is a day long festival of thought-provoking, lively and fun performance and dance theatre, created by independent artists working in Scotland. The shows have been chosen based on their outstanding quality and broad appeal - this really is the best work of its kind. There’s something for all age groups, with a show for young children before lunch, older children in the afternoon, and two shows for adults in the evening. Make the most of it by taking the kids along by day and returning at night with a friend. Enjoy! 12.50 Curious Seed ~ 'Chalk About' 50mins | Age guide: 8+ Chalk About is a playful, funny and sometimes moving look at how we see ourselves and others, featuring dance, chalk, chat and one perfect scene containing everything you could wish for. Join Christine and Niels on their journey as they ask some BIG questions about identity and the meaning of life. What makes us who we are? Is it where we are from? Or how we talk? Or is it about the way we dance? The show is for children from Bun Sgoil Shlèite but parents, friends and everyone else is invited to attend
Date: 30/09/15
Start Time: 12.50 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 23
Type: Performance Dance
Title: 'Pioneers of Performance' Robert Synge and Anna Krystek
Description: Pioneers of Performance is a day long festival of thought-provoking, lively and fun performance and dance theatre, created by independent artists working in Scotland. The shows have been chosen based on their outstanding quality and broad appeal - this really is the best work of its kind. There’s something for all age groups, with a show for young children before lunch, older children in the afternoon, and two shows for adults in the evening. Make the most of it by taking the kids along by day and returning at night with a friend. Enjoy! Come along between 6pm and 6.30pm for an informal discussion about dance and its development in the area. Refreshments wil be provided. We start the main evening at 6.50 with an introduction from the dance Director. This is followed by 2 pieces: 7 pm Robbie Synge: 'Douglas' 45mins | Age guide: suitable for all Douglas is a solo performance that stems from actions imagined by Robbie Synge while working and performing various daily tasks, indoors and outdoors, at home in The Highlands. One man interacts, through movement, with a roomful of everyday objects, and a kind of human, environmental and psychological ecology emerges. Can body become thing and thing become body? Sharing the spotlight with inanimate materials, this is a world of the untypically grand and the beautifully unspectacular. Douglas is curious, committed and absorbed in his activity. He seeks connections and feedback from his surroundings - conversations that go nowhere and everywhere. ‘edges from bravura tricksiness to something unexpectedly affecting, bordering on the cataclysmic even.’ HERALD ‘Excellent... humorous, engaging’ EXAMINER 7.45 interval and films 8.30pm Anna Krzystek: 'Face One' 60mins | Age guide: 16+ In this multimedia piece, a lone figure is waiting. At once both immediate and distant, she appears in relation to the time, space, sounds, objects & filmed images that surround her. A vivid soundscore, minimal monochrome video and choreographed motifs all juxtapose with each other, inviting the viewer to experience a sublime state of intimacy as the figure connects to the sequence of changing situations. ‘Krzystek’s total immersion in the physicality and intention of every nuance is like a magnet... The wonderment at her technical prowess and the scope of the material kicks in afterwards – and, believe me, that impact doesn’t fade with the years.’ HERALD ‘exceptional, radical talent... No-one in Scotland, or the UK for that matter, originates work like this’ HERALD on Trilogy Watch some of their work on https://vimeo.com/137472855
Date: 30/09/15
Start Time: 18:50:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 23
Type: Performance Dance
Title: 'Pioneers of Performance' We Are The Monsters
Description: A touring, one day festival of thought-provoking, lively and fun performance and dance theatre, created in response to two things the Director kept hearing as she travelled around Scotland meeting audiences and artists: that people were up for seeing the kind of exciting performance that Scottish artists are renowned for internationally, and that communities wanted to experience a festival atmosphere in venues, with artists from all over Scotland coming together to present great work. Pioneers of Performance is a day long festival of thought-provoking, lively and fun performance and dance theatre, created by independent artists working in Scotland. The shows have been chosen based on their outstanding quality and broad appeal - this really is the best work of its kind. There’s something for all age groups, with a show for young children before lunch, older children in the afternoon, and two shows for adults in the evening. Make the most of it by taking the kids along by day and returning at night with a friend. Enjoy! Colette Sadler 'We Are The Monsters' 35mins Age guide: 4-9 No two people - or monsters - are exactly the same! Come along and meet some scratchy, shimmering creatures and multi-coloured mini monsters, playing and interacting with one another, their arms and legs moving in strange and impossible ways. We Are the Monsters is a humorous dance performance for children, that seeks to portray and discover the monster hiding in all of us, using movement, live music, images and props to explore what makes us all different. The show is for children from Bun Sgoil Shlèite but parents, friends and everyone else is invited to attend
Date: 30/09/15
Start Time: 10.15 am
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 47
Type: Performance Dance
Title: 'Pirates of Penzance' Inner Sound, G and S
Description: The Skye-based Gilbert and Sullivan company present another lively and local night of music and mayhem. After sell-out shows in previous years in Eden Court Theatre, Inverness, they return for their first two night stand with SEALL. 'Pirates' is one of the most frequently performed Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas and includes the much-loved and much-parodied Major-General's Song. Starring Lorayne McLucas as Mabel and Tom Colwell as the Pirate King.
Date: 19/07/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 107
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'Pirates of Penzance' Inner Sound, G and S
Description: The Skye-based Gilbert and Sullivan company present another lively and local night of music and mayhem. After sell-out shows in previous years in Eden Court Theatre, Inverness, they return for their first two night stand with SEALL. 'Pirates' is one of the most frequently performed Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas and includes the much-loved and much-parodied Major-General's Song. Starring Lorayne McLucas as Mabel and Tom Colwell as the Pirate King.
Date: 20/07/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 95
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'Poetry and Punk' Gaelic Science Fiction
Description: One of Scotland's finest poets, Meg Bateman, will be reading in Gaelic and English from her new collection 'Transparencies', published by Birlinn in 2013. Meg has been bringing new qualities to Gaelic poetry since her first publications in the 1990s. She will be accompanied by Tim Armstrong, author of the first ever hard science fiction novel in Gaelic, 'Air Cuan Dubh Drilseach' ~ 'On a Glittering Black Sea'. With elements of space-opera adventure, dark cyberpunk, romance, and rock-band road-trip drama, Tim's Gaelic novel is like no other. Enjoy a glass of complimentary wine at this informal event and experience two excellent, and very different, new works, from two fantastic authors.
Date: 28/08/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Audience Numbers: 35
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: 'Public Service Broadcasting' in concert
Description: Taking samples from old public information films, archive footage and propaganda material, Public Service Broadcasting’s unique AV show seeks to inform, educate and entertain audiences around the nation and, hopefully, world in a bid to "teach the lessons of the past through the music of the future". The two members of Public Service Broadcasting sound like twirly-moustached types straight out of the second world war. They are a London-based duo whose main ingredients are: 1) J. Willgoose, Esq. on guitars, banjos, other stringed instruments, samplings, electronic things; 2) Wrigglesworth on drums, pianos and other electronic things. "Absolutely, sensationally brilliant" Tom Robinson, 6 Music publicservicebroadcasting.net.
Date: 01/05/13
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 37
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: 'Rant' and 'Cherry Grove' in concert
Description: 'Rant' are four of Scotland’s finest fiddle players, two from the Shetland Islands and two from the Highlands. Bethany Reid, Jenna Reid, Sarah-Jane Summers and Lauren MacColl join forces to create a sound rich and vibrant, evocative of the exciting scene they create music in. They made their debut performance in July 2012, storming onto the scene and immediately earning high praise. See more on http://www.rantfiddles.com/ “delightful … a quartet which should enrich both the traditional and classical music scenes in future” (Northings.com, live review). 'Cherry Grove' are bursting with talent and energy. All former and present students of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, thet take guitar, fiddle, piano, harp and accordion to new contemporary folk heights. With lively jigs and reels contrasted with warm, soulful songs, they are a crisp, modern take on tradition – delivered with flair and style. Marianne Fraser – Guitar/Vocals; Sarah MacNeil – Harp; Heather Shelley – Piano; Mhairi Mackinnon – Fiddle; Grant McFarlane – Accordion; See more on http://cherrygrovemusic.com/ “CherryGrove are one of Scotland’s top young and upcoming bands. They can excite audiences and make them cry all at the same time with their brand of beautiful songs and great tunes. Book them now!” Simon Thoumire (2012)
Date: 08/07/14
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 96
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Rapid Departure' - Right Lines Comedy Theatre
Description: The surrounding area has been hit by a freak flood and the locals (the audience) are guided to the safety of the Village Hall, the designated Emergency Rest Centre. Environmental calamities are on the increase and extreme weather conditions can arise at any moment. The question is, how would we all cope? Plunged into the fraught world of the rural Rest Centre, the evacuees and officials grapple with the ever-deepening crisis both outside the Hall – and in! Right Lines can always be relied upon to make a drama out of a crisis. In this evening of immersive comedy, our five characters are desperately trying to keep their heads above water as the Emergency Plan is swept away before their very eyes! This production has been funded by Creative Scotland and sponsored by SEPA. Rapid Departure is a very accessible show suitable for all ages with the exception of very small children. The production features some original music and song and runs for approximately 90 minutes with no break. The “interval” will take place at the end! There is no strong language.
Date: 20/05/15
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Ardvasar Hall
Audience Numbers: 23
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Road Trip Across the Americas' - National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland
Description: The National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland, led by Music director Malcolm Edmonstone and Principal Conductor Andrew Bain, brings together around 30 of Scotland's best young performers for a Summer School on Skye. With some seriously funky music, revisiting Donald Fagan’s seminal solo debut Nightfly, these concerts will involve a vocal jazz ensemble, one of the Jazz programme’s most exciting recent developments. The concert opens with the NYOS Jazz Access project, with a range of big band repertoire. The featured guest artist is the amazing Scottish guitarist Malcolm MacFarlane.
Date: 15/07/17
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 142
Type: Music Jazz
Title: 'Roghainn nan Daoine' ~ 'The People's Choice''
Description: 'Roghainn nan Daoine' is a project that reflects how love divides and was inspired by the social and political background of the emergence of the Free Church in Lewis in the 1840’s. Two powerful stories are intertwined in Na Daòine. The first is based on the true story of a young island woman’s life, which begins with the excitement of her engagement followed closely with the devastation of her fiancé being called to armed service. Her emotional journey continues with elation of having him return, only to be heartbroken again to find that events have led him to another life that doesn’t include her. The second storyline encompasses the desperate social and political circumstances that provoked the emergence of a new spirituality based belief system in the 1840’s. Na Daòine is inspired by this time period and depicts how a people oppressed by landlords, compulsory army subscription and poor economy, rebelled and placed their allegiance in God.
Date: 19/06/10
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 34
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Roll Out Cowboy' Matt Hulse and Elizabeth Lawrence
Date: 06/09/11
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'Rura' - 'Despite the Dark' Tour
Description: Rugged yet disciplined, heartfelt whilst rousing and anthemic, refreshingly contemporary but rooted in tradition… Rura are a band inarguably at the forefront of Scottish folk. Internationally renowned for their punch-packing mix of highland pipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, bodhran, guitar and voice, Rura are one of the most exciting bands of their generation. Steven Blake, Jack Smedley, David Foley and Adam Brown create muscular, yet intricately arranged and lyrical instrumentals to match singer/songwriter Adam Holmes’ haunting songcraft – a perfected mix that has seen them rise to headline status at festivals throughout the UK and Europe. Since bursting on to the scene in 2010, as award winners at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections festival, Rura have firmly established themselves as a major force. The release of their heralded first album, Break It Up, in 2012 (produced by Lau and Kan fiddler, Aidan O’Rourke) was accompanied by multiple award wins and nominations – including the running for the BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award 2013 - and now the five-piece’s second release is just around the corner. Due for release in spring 2015, it is one of the most hotly-anticipated albums in recent years – and from a band of the very same. “Scotland’s hottest folk prospects” The Scotsman Read about, and hear, Rura on http://www.twentytwopromotions.com/artists/rura/ Making Connections: SEALL had the pleasure hearing Rura when they played at the Scots Trad Awards Event in December in Inverness. Band member Adam Holmes's latest CD was nominated as Album of the Year.
Date: 16/04/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 117
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Ràn nan Ròn - The Paragon Ensemble and Sleat children
Date: 03/12/11
Start Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'Salt for Svanetia' film with Moishe's Bagel
Description: A concert set from Moishe’s Bagel followed by the film screening after the interval. Moishe’s Bagel are Phil Alexander, keyboards; Greg Lawson, violin; Mario Caribe, bass; Pete Garnett, accordion; and Guy Nicolson, percussion. ‘Salt for Svanetia’ (1930, USSR, 55 mins, b & w, PG) is the last great documentary of the Silent Era from Director Mikhail Kalatozov. the band bring their exhilarating blend of jazz inflected Eastern European and klezmer music to create a new score for Mikhail Kalatozov’s remarkable Soviet film. Kalatozov’s visually striking and at times disturbing film originally promoted Soviet measures to modernise the isolated Svan people of the Caucasus Mountains in north-west Georgia and is a dramatic combination of ethnographic history and socialist realism. ‘Exhilarating, full-flavoured stuff, often breathtakingly intricate but played with jubilation … the Bagels acquire the momentum of an express train’ The Herald Please note that the film contains scenes depicting animal cruelty and slaughter which some viewers may find upsetting.
Date: 03/10/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 39
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'Seachd the Inaccessible Pinnacle'
Date: 12/08/14
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 45
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'Sequamur' Theatre - Gaelic Arts Agency
Description: Sequamur a multimedia Gaelic language play by DS Murray reflecting on the life of Lewis educationalist William Gibson and his inspirational leadership which led many young Hebridean men to leave the classroom and go to war in 1914. The play is based on factual material and integrates a new music and soundscape commission with experimental film projections evoking battlescenes and the reflections of the soldiers as their stories are brought back to Gibson their teacher. A localised WWI commemorative roll of honour with the names of the fallen soldiers from each region the play visits will be screened following the performance. Writer: Donald S Murray Director: Iain Macrae Actors: Daibhidh Walker, Artair Donald, Iain Beggs, Sean Macleod and Donna Morrison. Music: Calum Martin and Andrew Yearly with Angus Nicolson, Pipes. Sequamur is performed in Gaelic with live simultaneous translation to English via headphones.
Date: 18/03/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 73
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Session A9' in concert
Description: Adam Sutherland, Brian Mcalpine, Charlie Mckerron, David 'chimp' Robertson, Gordon Gunn, Kevin Henderson and Marc Clement. Voted 'Best Live Act' at the 2012 Scots Trad Music Awards! Over the years Session A9 have been described as a 'Scottish super group', 'he best band to have come out of Scotland in 100 years', and 'Tighter than James Brown'. All great praise indeed for a band formed through informal music sessions up and down the arterial Scottish road, the A9, culminating in their first ever tour in 2001. We start with a set from local musicians.
Date: 05/02/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 111
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'She’Koyokh' in concert
Description: She’Koyokh is London’s award-winning klezmer ensemble. This popular band is at the forefront of the revival of Eastern European roots music in the UK, bringing a fresh, energy to an extensive repertoire ranging from exhilarating Bulgarian and Turkish music to soulful Ashkenazi melodies from the villages in Poland, Romania and the Ukraine. "The most cracking klezmer this side of Krakow." "The band’s personality shines through in the sophisticated arrangements, interplay and solos." An SAC Tune up Tour.
Date: 19/05/10
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 36
Type: Music World
Title: 'Shooglenifty' - ‘The Untied Knot Tour'
Description: Shooglenifty was SEALL’s Headline Band for our 1,000th event in May 2014, and return to launch their new CD ‘The Untied Knot’. The band are most at home playing live, and matching the excitement of releasing the new album, 2015 has been a year of very special gigs. They enjoyed not one, but three 25th Anniversary Parties – they sold out the city’s iconic Old Fruitmarket venue at Celtic Connections in January, they blew the roof off a packed Glenuig Hall in April, and, in May, celebrated at a late night album launch at La Belle Angele, Edinburgh. “Top to bottom The Untied Knot is a fine piece of work awash with spectacular displays of musicianship and bewildering levels of innovation” – Folk Words There will be dancing! and an opening set from TradBeats Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 Nov 10am - 4.30pm TradBeats Workshops in Gaelic mouth music, step dance, beat-boxing Organised by Sophie Stevenson with Griogair Labhraidh, Lewis MacRae, Mairi Britton, Eilidh Munro. Age 14-25. Early bird tickets available! Contact Sophie Stevenson on 07783433807 or email sophie@sophabulous.co.uk.
Date: 28/11/15
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 76
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Shooglenifty' - ‘The Untied Knot Tour'
Description: Shooglenifty was SEALL’s Headline Band for our 1,000th event in May 2014, and return to launch their new CD ‘The Untied Knot’. The band are most at home playing live, and matching the excitement of releasing the new album, 2015 has been a year of very special gigs. They enjoyed not one, but three 25th Anniversary Parties – they sold out the city’s iconic Old Fruitmarket venue at Celtic Connections in January, they blew the roof off a packed Glenuig Hall in April, and, in May, celebrated at a late night album launch at La Belle Angele, Edinburgh. “Top to bottom The Untied Knot is a fine piece of work awash with spectacular displays of musicianship and bewildering levels of innovation” – Folk Words There will be dancing! and an opening set from TradBeats Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 Nov 10am - 4.30pm TradBeats Workshops in Gaelic mouth music, step dance, beat-boxing Organised by Sophie Stevenson with Griogair Labhraidh, Lewis MacRae, Mairi Britton, Eilidh Munro. Age 14-25. Early bird tickets available! Contact Sophie Stevenson on 07783433807 or email sophie@sophabulous.co.uk.
Date: 28/11/15
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 76
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Shooglenifty' - ‘The Untied Knot Tour'
Description: Shooglenifty was SEALL’s Headline Band for our 1,000th event in May 2014, and return to launch their new CD ‘The Untied Knot’. The band are most at home playing live, and matching the excitement of releasing the new album, 2015 has been a year of very special gigs. They enjoyed not one, but three 25th Anniversary Parties – they sold out the city’s iconic Old Fruitmarket venue at Celtic Connections in January, they blew the roof off a packed Glenuig Hall in April, and, in May, celebrated at a late night album launch at La Belle Angele, Edinburgh. “Top to bottom The Untied Knot is a fine piece of work awash with spectacular displays of musicianship and bewildering levels of innovation” – Folk Words There will be dancing! and an opening set from TradBeats Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 Nov 10am - 4.30pm TradBeats Workshops in Gaelic mouth music, step dance, beat-boxing Organised by Sophie Stevenson with Griogair Labhraidh, Lewis MacRae, Mairi Britton, Eilidh Munro. Age 14-25. Early bird tickets available! Contact Sophie Stevenson on 07783433807 or email sophie@sophabulous.co.uk.
Date: 28/11/15
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 76
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Skip Gorman' 19th American settler songs
Description: Skip Gorman brings back to life the workaday world of the early settlers of the American West. His music is not the music of the Hollywood cowboy, but rather the simple, yet beautifully poignant music that was performed around campfires by cowboys and westward settlers in the 19th century. Gorman brings to the music a scholar's knowledge of the cowboy's Celtic, Spanish and Afro-American roots as well as the personal experience gained by working as a cowboy on a ranch in Wyoming, along with an exquisite touch as a singer, guitarist, fiddler and mandolinist.
Date: 20/07/14
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 39
Type: Music World
Title: 'Skye and Lochalsh Cèilidh Trailers'
Description: The Cèilidh Trailers bring together, each summer, some of our best young musicians to create concerts and cèilidhs around the community. Tonight the band of talented singers and instrumentalists are joined by some older guest artists. Later in the evening we will clear the floor for some dancing. Look out for posters with information about other Cèilidh Trail events around the area.
Date: 09/07/13
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 70
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Son Al Son' in concert
Description: Son al Son play ‘son’ music, the style of music made popular in 1920’s Havana and more recently in the film “Buena Vista Social Club”, with musicians from Cuba, Venezuela and Scotland. They will get your feet tapping and out of your seat in no time, A Gozar! Enjoy!
Date: 15/11/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 48
Type: Music World
Title: 'Son of the Sheik' 1926, archive film and Steven Gellatly
Description: 'The Son of the Sheik' (1926, 68 mins) stars Rudolph Valentino and Vilma Banky. It is a film of passion, betrayal and redemption. Valentino appears as both the father and his son, the passionate desert leader who falls in love with Yasmin, a dancing girl. It is Rudolph Valentino’s last film and he often cited as the 'silver screens' greatest lover. This film demonstrates why his reputation is so justly deserved. The evening will start with a short Buster Keaton film. Steven Gellatly provides the live music. Ever heard of Harpo Marx? The poor sod lasted just two weeks as a silent film pianist- and it’s no wonder. Harpo only knew two songs which he could rotate, speeding up or slowing down his fingers in hopes of fitting the music to the action on the screen. Steven Gellatly has a few more songs up his sleeve to fit the action. Scientist by day, composer and pianist by night, he has written and performed live scores for films such as 'The Lodger', 'Nosferatu', and 'Sunrise'. + 5 mins 1933 film of visit to Rona and Raasay with Dr AD Peacock, zoo-ologist Dundee University and students This is a 'Pay What You Like' event
Date: 04/08/17
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 32
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'Songs of the Roma' - Simon Thacker
Description: Songs of the Roma is a new Romani musical journey, with Simon Thacker on classical guitar, Polish cellist Justyna Jablonska and one of the world's leading Roma exponents, Polish singer/violinist Masha Natanson. We contrast vivid re-imaginings of songs from the gypsy tradition in Romani, Romanian, Serbian and Russian with virtuoso new instrumental music drawing on European, Indian and Balkan folk forms, and of course flamenco in a programme full of spiritual intensity, catharsis and joy.
Date: 03/05/18
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 36
Type: Music World
Title: 'Sotho Sounds' Commonwealth Games Culture
Description: Khotso! 'Sotho Sounds' are shepherd musicians from the Kingdom of Lesotho, southern Africa They make pure, raw organic roots music, on instruments made from throwaway junk: wood, wire, tin cans, metal. The songs are the heartbeat of their land. They have made SOMETHING from nothing. They are proud. They are strong. They are on a journey in life, and want to share their music with you. Visiting the Highland's as part of Glasgow 2014's cultural programme with the Commonwealth Games. Come along and make your own junk instruments during the day. Supported by the Touring Network and the Commonwealth Games Culture programme.
Date: 24/07/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 98
Type: Music World
Title: 'Sotho Sounds' Commonwealth Games Culture
Description: Khotso! 'Sotho Sounds' are shepherd musicians from the Kingdom of Lesotho, southern Africa They make pure, raw organic roots music, on instruments made from throwaway junk: wood, wire, tin cans, metal. The songs are the heartbeat of their land. They have made SOMETHING from nothing. They are proud. They are strong. They are on a journey in life, and want to share their music with you. Visiting the Highland's as part of Glasgow 2014's cultural programme with the Commonwealth Games. Come along and make your own junk instruments during the day. Supported by the Touring Network and the Commonwealth Games Culture programme.
Date: 24/07/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 98
Type: Music World
Title: 'Spirit of the Narrows'
Description: The storytelling/fiddling performance of a journey from present to past, through the cultures, Native and Euro-Canadian, that permeate and intertwine on the Canadian prairies. Through one woman's eyes, it is the story of a music and of the people who created it, and who, against all odds, continue to play it. The music is like no other, embodying aspects of Ojibwa, Cree, Scottish, French, English, American and eastern European traditions, a uniquely Canadian music played on a small box with four strings. Manitoba-born Anne Lederman is a fiddler, singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, researcher, teacher and 'national treasure'. She is joined by actor and musician Capucie Onn, playing the young Anne. "Vivid, layered, intimate and, at points, mystical. . .The musicians she meets and the complexity and pathos of their experiences as individuals and as First Nations people are beautifully brought to life. The two actors navigate time, space, clashes of identity, culture and musical tradition into one skillfully woven performance." Allison Jones, The View
Date: 18/07/18
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, SkyeSpace
Audience Numbers: 24
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Sweetness' - Dogstar Theatre Company
Description: Sweetness is adapted by Kevin MacNeil from Torgny Lindgren's novel 'Hummelhonung'. Two brothers Archie and Murdo, live in the far north on opposite sides of a field. One brother is shrivelling away. The other is eating himself to death on a diet of macaroons dipped in jam These misfit siblings haven’t spoken for years - but they do share a cat. Kate, a writer who has come to lecture in a nearby village, is snowed up with Archie after he puts her up for the night. In the days that follow Kate is drawn in to the tissue of lies and self deception that keep the brothers alive in a bond of mutual loathing, leading them to their fate with profound, funny and touching results. Directed and aplyed by Matthew Zajac, with Lynne Verrall and Sean Hay. Music and sound are by the renowned musician Johnny Hardie, and the set design is by Peggy Jones, from Skye who went to Portree High School.
Date: 26/02/11
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Tam Lin' Dick Lee, John Kenny
Description: Music inspired by a ballad of supernatural shape-changing, composed and performed by three habitually genre-defying musicians. A response to, rather than a setting of, the powerful ballad 'Tam Lin', this hour-long suite proved an unpredictable delight, featuring Dick Lee on clarinet, bass clarinet, soprano sax and whistle, John Kenny on trombones and recorders, and pianist James Ross. The evening will open with a set from our young musicians Mairi and Stephanie Chaimbeul.
Date: 31/08/10
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 52
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Adventures of Prince Achmed' Archive film and 'Sink'
Description: Edinburgh's leading independent cinema, Filmhouse is delighted to work with SEALL to present a Scottish tyour of one of cinema's earliest animated features 'The Adventures of Prince Achmed', with a specially musical score performed live by acoustic trio 'Sink'. Widely considered to be the first full-length animated feature in the history of cinema, 'The Adventures of Prince Achmed' is a beautifully crafted piece of storytelling based loosely on the Arabian Nights. The film is an exciting tale of sword fights, genies and adventure told using a silhouette animation technique pioneered by director Lotte Reiniger. Filmhouse Edinburgh have commissioned acoustic trio Sink to bring their live sounds to this very special animated feature as part of a Scotland-wide tour. Reaching beyond their usual instrumentation of violin, accordion and saxophone to create a score that is in part conjured, Sink set the quiet air into magical vibration. "mysterious and beautiful" Brian Morton of The Wire (Germany 1926, Dir. Lotte Reiniger, U, 1h 5m) with a free glass of wine.
Date: 02/09/16
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 26
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'The Bevvy Sisters' in concert
Description: A lusciously harmonious marriage of vintage Americana, classy original songwriting and finger-licking instrumental work, The Bevvy Sisters’ sound centres on the spellbinding vocal chemistry between co-lead singers Heather Macleod, Gina Rae and banjo-wielding Cera Impala. With guitarist David Donnelly completing the core quartet – and complementing the ladies with bassy backup vocals – their delectable second album, Plan B, came out in 2014. 'As sweet and sublime as a Michelin-starred dessert' FRUK 'Imagine the Andrews Sisters with switchblades' FATEA Making Connections: The Bevvys headlined at the first Skye Swing Jazz Festival in 2013.
Date: 07/03/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 41
Type: Music Jazz
Title: 'The Boy Who Bit Picasso' - Untied Artists
Description: When Picasso comes to stay, anything can happen. . . The story, based on a real-life incident involving the son of the photographer Lee Miller, is a sweet little tale about a sulky schoolboy who bonds with a Clouseau-ish, beret-wearing, bull-obsessed painter, spouting French and Spanish but very little English. What makes the show, however, are the regular pauses in which to let the kids get on with mask-making, collages, and drawing – all of which pertain brilliantly to the story, and subliminally allow them to absorb some of Picasso’s artistic ideas. At one point, the children are encouraged to inolve the parents and adults. "The childllike joy of Picasso's painting is brilliantly conveyed, and kids, like mine, will come out learning that art is fun." SEALL has already seen the play and particularly encouraged the company to come north. Like all good children's theatre is is totally brilliant for adults (in fact they MUST be there, see above!) as well, and, in this case, great anyone with who paints or has children who love painting and colours. The play lasts 70 minutes. "Channels the spirit of the artists . . . a sweet little tale." The Guardian. https://youtu.be/RldDU6kTPIE
Date: 10/10/16
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 25
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'The Boy Who Bit Picasso'' - Untied Artists
Description: When picasso comes to stay, anything can happen. . . The story, based on a real-life incident involving the son of the photographer Lee Miller, is a sweet little tale about a sulky schoolboy who bonds with a Clouseau-ish, beret-wearing, bull-obsessed painter, spouting French and Spanish but very little English. What makes the show, however, are the regular pauses in which to let the kids get on with mask-making, collages, and drawing – all of which pertain brilliantly to the story, and subliminally allow them to absorb some of Picasso’s artistic ideas. At one point, the children are encouraged to inolve the parents and adults. "The childllike joy of Picasso's painting is brilliantly conveyed, and kids, like mine, will come out learning that art is fun." SEALL has already seen the play and particularly encouraged the company to come north. Like all good children's theatre is is totally brilliant for adults (in fact they MUST be there, see above!) as well, and, in this case, great anyone with who paints or has children who love painting and colours. The play lasts 70 minutes. "Channels the spirit of the artists . . . a sweet little tale." The Guardian. https://youtu.be/RldDU6kTPIE
Date: 10/10/16
Start Time: 18:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 55
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'The Campbells of Greepe'
Description: The 'Campbells of Greepe' with Mary Ann Kennedy and various family members performed a major concert with SEALL in 2012. They return to Sleat to rehearse for their new CD. Join them for a house Cèilidh including copious quantities of tea, scones, cakes, wine and whisky. Very limited seating so priority given to SEALL Members.
Date: 23/02/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Ostaig private house
Audience Numbers: 25
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Cèilidh Trailers'
Description: An informal cèilidh and dance with our young local talent. Each year, through out area's junior Fèis an Earraich a group of young musicians and singers are brought together to head out around the community with a series of concerts and cèilidhs.
Date: 11/07/17
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: An Crùbh, Duisdale
Audience Numbers: 45
Type: Ceilidh
Title: 'The Drawer Boy' - Mull Theatre
Description: A delightful, funny and bittersweet tale set in Canada in 1972. A young actor arrives on a small farm to research a role and finds himself embroiled in complex and intricate personal histories. This award-winning, and warm-hearted play won huge acclaim when it opened in Canada. “mystery, guilt, romance, humour and a petrified cow named Daisy…life on the farm is far from simple…” The Skinny.
Date: 23/09/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 55
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'The Fisherman and the Seal' - Puppet Animation Festival, Yugen
Description: Based on the myths and legends of the Scottish Selkie, Yugen Puppet Company tells the comic tale of a lonely fisherman, falling in love with a seal and how in matters of love, things don’t always go according to plan. Using hand crafted puppets and striking shadow silhouettes, with music from the past, Yugen puppet Company puts its own twist on this, usually tragic, Scottish fairy tale. Yugen Puppet Company was set up to re-tell Scottish fairytales. Alison Monaghan has over twenty years of puppetry experience and also freelances as a performer, puppeteer, puppet designer, puppet maker, director and illustrator. This show is promoted as a Sleat Primary School/Bunsgoil Shlèite event - but is open to everyone. Lasts for 45 minutes and suitable for 5 years +.
Date: 23/03/16
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 64
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'The Fishing pier that never was' - Neil MacGillivray
Date: 09/07/14
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Ardvasar Hall
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: 'The Garden' - Peapod Theatre
Date: 21/08/11
Venue: Armadale Castle Gardens
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'The Island and the Whales' Film
Description: In their remote home in the North Atlantic the Faroe Islanders have always eaten what nature could provide, proud to put local food on the table. The land yields little, so they have always relied on harvesting their seas. Hunting whales and seabirds kept them alive for generations, and gave them the way of life they love; a life they would pass on to their children. But today they face a grave threat to this tradition. A beautiful film (80 mins) about an island way of life, first screened nationally and here in the Spring with a streamed Q and A session from London. Tonight we can have our own conversation about the film afterwards. Mike Day’s award-winning documentary, The Island and the Whales, has garnered a string of international festival awards including DOC NYC Grand Jury Prize, Hotdocs Emerging International Filmmaker Award and a Bafta nomination ☆☆☆☆☆ "masterful film...a sensitive, profoundly moving portrait of a community" The Arts Desk
Date: 03/08/18
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig,TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 41
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Island and the Whales' Film (84 mins)
Description: The live screening of 'The Island and the Whales' starts at 7pm and is followed at 8.30pm by a live Q and A session from Picturehouse Central in London where Channel 4's Jon Snow will be joined by director Mike Day and special guests from across the environmental community to discuss the film and its wider global implications. Bring your mobile phone so you can contribute to the conversation with questions and comments. Small fishing communities of the Faroe Islands, an isolated Nordic archipelago in the North Atlantic, endure an uneasy period of transition as disparate global pressures—including animal rights activism, plummeting wildlife populations and mercury crawling up the ocean food chain—threaten traditional hunting and fishing practices. Graphic hunting scenes in this vivid documentary are interspersed with portraits of irascible community members who are resistant to change, all amid a landscape of eerie, solitary beauty. The film was funded by Creative Scotland and comes from the same house as 'The Bridge Rising' about the Skye Bridge that we presented in 2016. Presented in conjunction with Sleat Community Trust Environmental Group.
Date: 29/03/18
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 39
Type: Environmental
Title: 'The Jazz Ambassadors' Film night
Description: The Jazz Ambassadors are on Skye this week with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland's Summer School. Following a screening of XXXX??? six young brilliant Scottish jazz musicians play some sets in our jazz house.
Date: 14/07/14
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 33
Type: Film and Music
Title: 'The Magic Horse' - Puppet Animation Festival and Yugen
Description: Fingal is seeking his fortune when his tired old horse is replaced by a magic one. The magic horse takes him on an adventure to meet a Prince who then sends Fingal on a number of quests to win the heart of a Princess. But who will win her love in the end? And what will become of the magic horse? In this story telling show with audience involvement, performed in a vivid and colourful cloth setting of patchwork trees, fields and sky, children become courtiers, mountains and magnificent castles. Puppets move through human forests and snapping crocodile waters on an ever changing shadow back drop. Based on a Scottish fairy tale. Suitable for 3yrs+ 45mins
Date: 14/04/17
Start Time: 12:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 59
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'The Magic Island'
Description: Join Island Opera in our musical adventure as we journey to ‘ The Magic Island’ where the story of Queen Rhiannon unfolds before our eyes. This family friendly musical, inspired by Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’, is full of heartache, mystery and magic and takes us to a magical island where anything is possible and even the monkeys sing... Performed by recent graduates and students from The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, including Skye Soprano Rhona Coogan, this original production is not one to be missed!
Date: 29/08/15
Start Time: 2.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 34
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'The Magic Island'
Description: Join Island Opera in our musical adventure as we journey to ‘ The Magic Island’ where the story of Queen Rhiannon unfolds before our eyes. This family friendly musical, inspired by Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’, is full of heartache, mystery and magic and takes us to a magical island where anything is possible and even the monkeys sing... Performed by recent graduates and students from The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, including Skye Soprano Rhona Coogan, this original production is not one to be missed!
Date: 29/08/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 76
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'The Magic Island'
Description: Join Island Opera in our musical adventure as we journey to ‘ The Magic Island’ where the story of Queen Rhiannon unfolds before our eyes. This family friendly musical, inspired by Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’, is full of heartache, mystery and magic and takes us to a magical island where anything is possible and even the monkeys sing... Performed by recent graduates and students from The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, including Skye Soprano Rhona Coogan, this original production is not one to be missed!
Date: 28/08/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'The Magic of Brecker' NYJOS Big Band concert
Description: NYJOS, directed by Malcolm Edmonstone and Andrew Bain, and featuring soloist Gordon McNeil on saxophone, will recreate the magic of Brecker, from moving ballads to upbeat fusion. The groundbreaking repertoire will offer performers and audiences alike an insight into one of the true greats of the jazz world. Widely considered as one of the most influential tenor saxophonists of all time, multi Grammy award winner Michael Brecker has inspired jazz musicians in a way like few others. Since early beginnings in a musical home, Brecker went on to enjoy an illustrious international career as a soloist, sideman and composer. His innovative and evolutionary style covered a wide range of genres, including jazz, R&B, funk, rock and pop, and led him to form numerous partnerships with many world-renowned musicians.
Date: 16/07/14
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 91
Type: Music Jazz
Title: 'The Mhairi Hall Trio'
Description: On Friday 21 August 2009 Mhairi Hall Trio launched their traditional music album ‘Cairngorm’ at the top of Cairngorm Mountain. They transported a grand piano up the mountain during the day and that evening performed their album to a full Ptarmigan venue and a reindeer or two! Mhairi, pianist and composer is joined by exceptional drummer and percussionist Fraser Stone and wonderful guitarist Michael Bryan. Anna Bhan Macdonald, singer song-writer from Tarskavaig opens the evening.
Date: 24/08/10
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 113
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Mhairi Hall Trio'
Description: On Friday 21 August 2009 Mhairi Hall Trio launched their traditional music album ‘Cairngorm’ at the top of Cairngorm Mountain. They transported a grand piano up the mountain during the day and that evening performed their album to a full Ptarmigan venue and a reindeer or two! Mhairi, pianist and composer is joined by exceptional drummer and percussionist Fraser Stone and wonderful guitarist Michael Bryan. Anna Bhan Macdonald, singer song-writer from Tarskavaig opens the evening.
Date: 24/08/10
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 113
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Moira Monologues'
Description: Meet Moira Bell, cleaner, single mother, and the hardest woman in Falkirk. Whether defending her wee dog Pepe from the local rottweiler, attempting to seduce a teacher, or belting out Diana Ross for the Scotia karaoke night, Moira is hilarious, hypnotic, frightening and heart-warming company. Based on the stories and characters Alan encountered growing up in the Hallglen area of Falkirk, where The Moira Monologues first premiered, Moira, her long-suffering pal Babs, her neighbour (Bawface), her laddies (they’re gid laddies, but they canny take their hash) and her wee dug Pepe, have left audiences all over the country weak with laughter. “**** This is brilliant stuff, an exhilaratingly fresh take on the whole business of class and culture in Scotland. It’s also so funny that some in the audience were literally shouting with laughter.” – The Scotsman “Moira Bell is a legend. A hilarious, but subtly smart work that takes society slowly apart” –– **** The Skinny “Bissett writes with eagle-eyed vim and not a word is wasted.” – **** The Independent The evening opens with some local traditional music.
Date: 11/07/18
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: The Stables at Armadale
Audience Numbers: 43
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'The Monster and Mary Shelly' - Occasion Theatre
Description: June 1816 – the ‘Year without a summer’: On yet another sun-less day at their holiday villa in Switzerland, Lord Byron challenges his guests Percy and Mary Shelley to ‘each write a ghost story’. Two days later Mary, 18 years old and having recently watched her premature baby die, has a ‘waking dream’ and begins to write a story that will haunt and define her for the rest of her life. ‘So this is why you created me? Not to scare your readers. Not to scare yourself. But to scare away the things that really frightened you? So that you can sleep at night?’ The Monster and Mary Shelley is an atmospheric, moving, and at times darkly comic exploration of ‘fear’. Incorporating elements of music hall, melodrama, horror and teenage rebellion with a pulsing cinematic score, The Monster… explores the world of Mary Shelley – the Gothic Girl who electrified the world. The most enduring of all horror stories. A haunting exploration of the life of Mary Shelley, of her monster… and fear.
Date: 09/05/18
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 29
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'The New Rope String Band'
Description: Pete Challoner and Tim Dalling (from the Old Rope String Band) join with old-time musicians Jock Tyldesley and Vera van Heeringen.They sing, dance and play their little hearts out on fiddles, guitar, piano accordion, mandolin and anything else that comes to hand. But people just laugh at them! Audiences have been known to say, "What the hell was that?" or "It's folk music" or "It's cabaret" or even, "They are ploughing the lonely furrow of cutting-edge music hall!" Then, when they struggle to adequately describe the New Rope experience, they drag their friends along to the next gig so that they too can witness the strange spectacle. Most people actually enjoy it. A lot. And that is why it is still going strong.
Date: 03/08/10
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 141
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Old Blind Dogs' - The 25 Years Tour
Description: Since forming in the early 1990’s, Old Blind Dogs have stood on the cutting edge of Scotland’s roots revival. The band has developed its own trademark style with an energetic mix of songs and tunes. Dynamic percussion, polished vocals, soaring fiddle and stirring pipes fuel the delicately phrased melodies and traditional songs. Aaron Jones, Bouzouki, Vocals, Guitar and one of the most sought after accompanists on the traditional music scene today. Jonny Hardie, fiddles and vocals, who co-founded Old Blind Dogs in 1929, or thereabouts. Ali Hutton, Pipes, Whistles, Guitar, from Perthshire, was inspired at the age of 7 to take up the bagpipes and rose through the ranks of the world famous Vale of Atholl Pipe Band. Donald Hay, Percussion, Vocals, a drummer/percussionist with an exceptional ability to play with power, empathy, delicacy and drama. The evening will open with a set from ‘The Northenders‘, who, suprisingly, come from the north end of Skye.
Date: 03/04/18
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 184
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Pirates of Penzance'
Description: Inner Sound are delighted to be back at SMO again performing one of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most popular operas. The Pirates of Penzance centres around Frederic, who, having reached his 21st year, is released from his apprenticeship to a band of pirates. He meets Mabel, the daughter of a Major-General, and they fall in love. Frederic soon learns, however, that he was born on the 29th of February, and so, technically, he is only 4. His indenture specifies that he remain apprenticed to the pirates until his "twenty-first birthday", meaning that he must serve another 63 years, bound by his own sense of duty. Inner Sound is one of Scotland's leading amateur G and S production companies. Anne Lampard MBE has for years been training generations of singers, some of whom now work in the professional operatic circuit.
Date: 13/07/18
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig,TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 123
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: 'The Poozies'
Description: Mary Macmaster on electric harp, Eilidh Shaw on fiddle, Sally Barker on guitar and Mairearad Green on accordion “Instrumental vocal sensation”.
Date: 16/10/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 81
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Poozies'
Description: Mary Macmaster on electric harp, Eilidh Shaw on fiddle, Sally Barker on guitar and Mairearad Green on accordion “Instrumental vocal sensation”.
Date: 16/10/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 81
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'The Red Dirt Skinners'
Description: In 2013 the Red Dirt Skinners became the first band in history to succeed at both the British Blues and the British Country Music awards. Don’t let these accolades pigeonhole the Skinners though, their audiences always describe them as refreshingly different. Drawing on influences from folk, country, blues, americana, jazz and everything between, the Red Dirt Skinners’ sound is instantly recognisable. Comfortably blending exceptional, almost telepathic, harmonies with the unique instrumentation of soprano saxophone and acoustic guitar, audiences fall in love with the Skinners sound. Hailing from the South East of England, Rob and Sarah have both been musicians for the majority of their lives.
Date: 31/10/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 31
Type: Music World
Title: 'The Replica Hearth' Exhibition - Hector MacInnes, Kate McMorrine
Description: Two Skye artists have created a museum in a container, following the life of a fictitious Skye character, who disappeared from the community, presumed dead, but like the yeti, keeps making mysterious appearances in the woods. Hector MacInnes is a musician, composer and music producer, born in Sleat and living in north Skye. Kate McMorrine is a Skye-born artist and print-maker. This art installation is the result of a Creative Scotland talent development award.
Date: 06/08/14
Start Time: 09:00:00
Venue: Armadale, Sleat Community Trading
Type: Exhibition
Title: 'The Secret Lives of Suitcases' - Unicorn Theatre
Description: Larry works at the Suitcase Factory and he likes it very much. Every day he inspects funnels and fixes pipes. And of course, he collects and sorts out everyone's secrerts as they arrive from all over the world. There are so many of them! But he is very good at his job and manages to keep them all safe. Until, one day, a secret escapes - and Larry has to go on a mission to get it back . . . This magical and wondrous show is a new collaboration with Unicorn Theatre, the UK's leading theatre for young audiences.
Date: 07/04/14
Start Time: 16:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 35
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'The Story of the Little Gentleman' - Catherine Wheels
Description: A very welcome return from one of Scotland's leading Children's Theatre companies. For Primary 1-3 The little gentleman is sad. The little gentleman is lonely. The little gentleman wants to find a friend…but nobody seems to like him. What can the little gentleman do? Just as he thinks his heart may break of loneliness, the little gentleman finds a wonderful friend who changes his life forever. Adapted from the much-loved Swedish children's book by Barbro Lindgren, this production is a moving and humorous story about loneliness and the power of friendship. “has children captivated and amused.. If only more work for adults was so universally accomplished” Mark Brown, Scotland on Sunday “silly, loveable moments between man and mutt that are funny and charming and quietly wise in what they depict about loneliness, friendship and the special relationship that can exist between people and pets.” Mary Brennan, The Herald This show is promoted as a Sleat Primary School/Bunsgoil Shlèite event - but is open to everyone.
Date: 18/02/16
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 42
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'The Straw Chair' - Bordeline Theatre Company
Description: Sue Glover’s internationally renowned play of profound power, about liberty and love, both lost and discovered, in the unlikeliest of 18th century settings. Seventeen-year-old Isabel and her minister husband Aneas arrive from Edinburgh onto the remote island of Hirta (St. Kilda) to spread the gospel in the Gaelic speaking North. Their stormy start to marriage worsens as they encounter the extraordinary Lady Grange, a true historical figure named Rachel Chiesley, who’s tortured by a life of abduction and banishment. While Lady Grange tragically clings to her old straw chair, Isabel uncovers alarming similarities to her own situation as she battles between a desire for youthful exhilaration and the danger of being too troublesome a wife. When their intended short stay soon becomes as indefinite as that of Lady Grange, will they all ever return to civilisation? “A beguiling combination of things, starting with the incredible story of Lady Grange, banished by her husband to the remoteness of St Kilda. Hung around this framework is an evocation, as light and sharp as spindrift, of the strange life on the island.” - Scotland on Sunday “Her wonderful ear for Scottish cadence allows us to enter fully into the world she creates.” - Time Out Read more about Borderline Theatre, which celebrates 40 years in 2015, on http://www.borderlinetheatre.co.uk/ With Selina Boyack, Pamela Reid, Ceit Kearney and Martin McBride Making Connections: 'The Straw Chair' is directed by award-winning Scottish Theatre Director Liz Carruthers, who recently spent a year at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig as a mature student.
Date: 01/04/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 108
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'The Stray Birds' from Pennsylvania
Description: One of the first on this year's Celtic Connections programme to sell out completely and the tour they subsequently completed was a run of sold-out shows - England/Wales/Ireland. They have just blown everyone away at the big Folk Alliance International event in Kansas City and when Bob Harris played them again on his BBC Radio 2 show at the weekend, he predicted they were heading for "superstardom". All that to explain that they have been booked as one of the main headline acts at this year's Tonder Festival in Denmark, and we will bring them to Scotland immediately thereafter as they particularly want to see the counrty and could not tour here in January.
Date: 04/09/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 63
Type: Music World
Title: 'The Sunshine Ghost' - Scottish Theatre Producers
Description: A co-production between Scottish Theatre Producers and Festival and King’s Theatres, Edinburgh A new musical from Andy Cannon and Richard Ferguson, directed by Ken Alexander The Sunshine Ghost tells the wonderfully comic story of the acquisition of Castle MacKinnon by a love-struck billionaire and property tycoon for his fiancé, ‘Astrobeth’ - Hollywood’s favourite astrologer. Brought brick by brick from a remote rocky outcrop on a small Scottish Island all the way to Naples, Florida, they soon discover that the castle's previous owner has not quite ‘left’ the building…
Date: 10/10/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 32
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'The Weir' - Mull Theatre
Description: In a small bar in rural Ireland, four men vie for the attention of Valerie, a pretty young woman from Dublin who has just rented an old house in the area. After a few drinks, they tell stories of spooky local folklore. But Valerie’s tale, of why she left Dublin, is melancholy and true - and far more shocking than anything made up . . . One of the most praised and successful plays of the last 15 years, The Weir uncovers moving themes of loss, abandonment, loneliness and regret for the road not taken. Contains strong language. "A spellbinder that transfixes you. No praise in fact is too high" Guardian
Date: 04/10/10
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 72
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Tional' - Primrose and Comrack
Description: Christine Primrose, Gaelic Singer of the year in 2009 amongst other accolades, is from Carloway, Lewis and now lives in Sleat. She is joined by Mod Gold Medallist, Arthur Cormack alongside Billy Ross, the Scots and Gaelic Singer from the folk group Ossian. Blair Douglas, also from Skye, is the renowned composer and accordion player, and the line up is completed by Decker Forrest, piper, who is the Director of the Traditional Music Course at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. This is first of two Easter concerts run in conjunction with the Short Courses at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig.
Date: 02/04/13
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 105
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Tional' Gaelic supergroup
Description: Gaelic, Scots songs and music from Skye's new 'Gaelic super-group'. Individually they are all well known as Mod Gold Medallists and members of well known bands, and together they bring together a great night of Gaelic and Scots song, music and good craic. Christine Primrose, Gaelic song; Billy Ross, Gaelic and Scots song; Arthur Cormack, Gaelic song; Decker Forrest, pipes; Iain Smith, guitar; and Blair Douglas, keyboards and accordian.
Date: 16/08/16
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 128
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Tional' Traditional Music Concert
Description: Our opening concert in collaboration with the Gaelic Colleges Short Courses - Gaelic, Scots songs and music from Skye's new 'Gaelic super-group'. Individually they are all well known as past Mod Gold Medallists and members of well known bands, together they bring together a great night of Gaelic and Scots song, music and good craic. Christine Primrose, Gaelic song; Billy Ross, Gaelic and Scots song; Arthur Cormack, Gaelic song; Decker Forrest, pipes; Iain Smith, guitar; and Blair Douglas, keyboards and accordian. They will be joined by Gabe McVarish and step-dancer Sophie Stevenson.
Date: 29/03/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 129
Type: Music Traditional
Title: 'Tosta' Festival Village 'Còmhlan Tosta'
Description: Còmhlan Tosta brings together 7 musicians, an international collaboration full of music, one from each of the seven TOSTA-regions. Together they are playing at each TOSTA festival organised in all the participating regions. Tonight is their fourth festival peformance. Scotland - Rona Wilkie, Fryslân - Marit Talens, Ireland - Caoimhín Ó Fearghail, Wales - Gwilym Bowen Rhys, Galicia - Mónica de Nut, Cornwall - Bec Applebee, and from Basque Country - Oreka TX.
Date: 06/07/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, marquee
Audience Numbers: 85
Type: Music World
Title: 'Tosta' Festival Village 'Còmhlan Tosta'
Description: Còmhlan Tosta brings together 7 musicians, an international collaboration full of music, one from each of the seven TOSTA-regions. Together they are playing at each TOSTA festival organised in all the participating regions. Tonight is their fourth festival peformance. Scotland - Rona Wilkie, Fryslân - Marit Talens, Ireland - Caoimhín Ó Fearghail, Wales - Gwilym Bowen Rhys, Galicia - Mónica de Nut, Cornwall - Bec Applebee, and from Basque Country - Oreka TX.
Date: 06/07/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, marquee
Audience Numbers: 85
Type: Music World
Title: 'Tosta' Festival Village 'Còmhlan Tosta'
Description: Còmhlan Tosta brings together 7 musicians, an international collaboration full of music, one from each of the seven TOSTA-regions. Together they are playing at each TOSTA festival organised in all the participating regions. Tonight is their fourth festival peformance. Scotland - Rona Wilkie, Fryslân - Marit Talens, Ireland - Caoimhín Ó Fearghail, Wales - Gwilym Bowen Rhys, Galicia - Mónica de Nut, Cornwall - Bec Applebee, and from Basque Country - Oreka TX.
Date: 06/07/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, marquee
Audience Numbers: 85
Type: Music World
Title: 'Tosta' Festival Village Basque band 'Oreka Tx'
Description: 'Oreka Tx' is the Basque duo who specialise in playing the Txallaparta, a series of tuned wooden blocks hit with sticks by two players working together. Harkaitz Mtnez. de San Vicente (San Sebastian – Donostia, 1975) and Igor Otxoa (San Sebastian – Donostia, 1973) have played the txalaparta since 1997, when Oreka Tx was born. That same year, they joined a band led by the noted basque composer, musician, and master of the trikitixa (diatonic accordion) Kepa Junkera, a collaboration that garnered them a Latin Grammy. Oreka TX, accompanied by musicians gathered together for the occasion, invites us to go on an unusual musical journey. The richness of the sound and the variety of instruments provides the Txalaparta with an unusual yet welcoming environment, an environment in which the Txalaparta can evolve towards new horizons.
Date: 05/07/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, marquee
Audience Numbers: 84
Type: Music World
Title: 'Tosta' Festival Village Basque band 'Oreka Tx'
Description: 'Oreka Tx' is the Basque duo who specialise in playing the Txallaparta, a series of tuned wooden blocks hit with sticks by two players working together. Harkaitz Mtnez. de San Vicente (San Sebastian – Donostia, 1975) and Igor Otxoa (San Sebastian – Donostia, 1973) have played the txalaparta since 1997, when Oreka Tx was born. That same year, they joined a band led by the noted basque composer, musician, and master of the trikitixa (diatonic accordion) Kepa Junkera, a collaboration that garnered them a Latin Grammy. Oreka TX, accompanied by musicians gathered together for the occasion, invites us to go on an unusual musical journey. The richness of the sound and the variety of instruments provides the Txalaparta with an unusual yet welcoming environment, an environment in which the Txalaparta can evolve towards new horizons.
Date: 05/07/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, marquee
Audience Numbers: 84
Type: Music World
Title: 'Tosta' Festival Village Basque band 'Oreka Tx'
Description: 'Oreka Tx' is the Basque duo who specialise in playing the Txallaparta, a series of tuned wooden blocks hit with sticks by two players working together. Harkaitz Mtnez. de San Vicente (San Sebastian – Donostia, 1975) and Igor Otxoa (San Sebastian – Donostia, 1973) have played the txalaparta since 1997, when Oreka Tx was born. That same year, they joined a band led by the noted basque composer, musician, and master of the trikitixa (diatonic accordion) Kepa Junkera, a collaboration that garnered them a Latin Grammy. Oreka TX, accompanied by musicians gathered together for the occasion, invites us to go on an unusual musical journey. The richness of the sound and the variety of instruments provides the Txalaparta with an unusual yet welcoming environment, an environment in which the Txalaparta can evolve towards new horizons.
Date: 05/07/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, marquee
Audience Numbers: 84
Type: Music World
Title: 'Tosta' Festival Village Festival Club
Description: 'Oreka Tx' is the Basque duo who specialise in playing the Txallaparta, a series of tuned wooden blocks hit with sticks by two players working together. Harkaitz Mtnez. de San Vicente (San Sebastian – Donostia, 1975) and Igor Otxoa (San Sebastian – Donostia, 1973) have played the txalaparta since 1997, when Oreka Tx was born. That same year, they joined a band led by the noted basque composer, musician, and master of the trikitixa (diatonic accordion) Kepa Junkera, a collaboration that garnered them a Latin Grammy. Oreka TX, accompanied by musicians gathered together for the occasion, invites us to go on an unusual musical journey. The richness of the sound and the variety of instruments provides the Txalaparta with an unusual yet welcoming environment, an environment in which the Txalaparta can evolve towards new horizons.
Date: 05/07/16
Start Time: 22:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, marquee
Audience Numbers: 84
Type: Music World
Title: 'Tosta' Festival Village Festival Club
Description: 'Oreka Tx' is the Basque duo who specialise in playing the Txallaparta, a series of tuned wooden blocks hit with sticks by two players working together. Harkaitz Mtnez. de San Vicente (San Sebastian – Donostia, 1975) and Igor Otxoa (San Sebastian – Donostia, 1973) have played the txalaparta since 1997, when Oreka Tx was born. That same year, they joined a band led by the noted basque composer, musician, and master of the trikitixa (diatonic accordion) Kepa Junkera, a collaboration that garnered them a Latin Grammy. Oreka TX, accompanied by musicians gathered together for the occasion, invites us to go on an unusual musical journey. The richness of the sound and the variety of instruments provides the Txalaparta with an unusual yet welcoming environment, an environment in which the Txalaparta can evolve towards new horizons.
Date: 05/07/16
Start Time: 22:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, marquee
Audience Numbers: 84
Type: Music World
Title: 'Tosta' Festival Village Festival Club
Description: 'Oreka Tx' is the Basque duo who specialise in playing the Txallaparta, a series of tuned wooden blocks hit with sticks by two players working together. Harkaitz Mtnez. de San Vicente (San Sebastian – Donostia, 1975) and Igor Otxoa (San Sebastian – Donostia, 1973) have played the txalaparta since 1997, when Oreka Tx was born. That same year, they joined a band led by the noted basque composer, musician, and master of the trikitixa (diatonic accordion) Kepa Junkera, a collaboration that garnered them a Latin Grammy. Oreka TX, accompanied by musicians gathered together for the occasion, invites us to go on an unusual musical journey. The richness of the sound and the variety of instruments provides the Txalaparta with an unusual yet welcoming environment, an environment in which the Txalaparta can evolve towards new horizons.
Date: 05/07/16
Start Time: 22:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, marquee
Audience Numbers: 84
Type: Music World
Title: 'Tosta' Festival Village Festival Club
Date: 06/07/16
Start Time: 22:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music World
Title: 'Tosta' Festival Village Festival Club
Date: 06/07/16
Start Time: 22:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music World
Title: 'Tosta' Festival Village Festival Club
Date: 06/07/16
Start Time: 22:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music World
Title: 'Uncharted Waters' - All or Nothing / Strangebird Zirkus
Description: All or Nothing crosses the boundaries between the floor, the air and the space in between, merging aerial skills with dance theatre, creating exciting and challenging performance. Exhilarating aerial acrobatics, highly athletic dance, breathtaking physical theatre and visually stunning effects that thrill audiences in all kinds of environments. The show starts with solo performer on a rope hung down through the three open floors of the venue and then moves to the main space for a longer ensemble piece. 'Breathtakingly beautiful'
Date: 30/08/11
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 85
Type: Performance Dance
Title: 'Uncharted Waters' - All or Nothing / Strangebird Zirkus
Description: All or Nothing crosses the boundaries between the floor, the air and the space in between, merging aerial skills with dance theatre, creating exciting and challenging performance. Exhilarating aerial acrobatics, highly athletic dance, breathtaking physical theatre and visually stunning effects that thrill audiences in all kinds of environments. The show starts with solo performer on a rope hung down through the three open floors of the venue and then moves to the main space for a longer ensemble piece. 'Breathtakingly beautiful'
Date: 30/08/11
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 85
Type: Performance Dance
Title: 'War of Buttons' - Companie Animotion, France
Description: A beautiful fun, poetic show for 3-11 year olds Welcome to a tale of squabbles, scuffles…and buttons! George grows grapes. Bessie grows cabbages. One loves the sun. One loves the rain. A petty squabble grows and grows and grows into…the war of the buttons! In a silly and wonderful tale, buttons and friendships are lost and won, games are played, and audiences young and old can rediscover their inner child! Told through an energetic mix of music, puppetry, clowning, movement and sign language, The War of the Buttons distinctive non-verbal vocabulary creates a show accessible to deaf, hearing and international audiences. 50 mins age 3 -11 but suitable for all. A Touring Network Tour “A wonderful hour with which to indulge and enjoy theatre that truly promotes inclusion and breaks down barriers “ (Review, April 2013)
Date: 22/08/15
Start Time: 18:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 38
Type: Theatre Family
Title: 'Welcome my Son' - Phil Hardie
Description: Circus artist, musician, theatre maker and entertainer Phil Hardie delivers an immersive solo exploration of Frankenstein told via circus, physical and traditional theatre and words. Based on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein the show explores themes of social conformity, isolation, prejudice and abandonment. “What an extraordinary moving and intensely physical performance, the physicality of the theatre and the depth of understanding of the characters was spellbinding – mesmerising.” “Heart in mouth stuff as well as tears in eyes. Stunning marvellous and truly original. Thank you.” The show is 40 mins long
Date: 16/10/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 20
Type: Performance Dance
Title: 'What on Earth!?' Scottish Dance Theatre
Description: see previous
Date: 25/04/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 46
Type: Performance Dance
Title: 'What on Earth!?' Scottish Dance Theatre
Description: Scottish Dance Theatre return with a new work specifically designed for young people aged 5 +. Combining dance theatre and animation What on Earth!? takes you on a curious nocturnal journey full of surprise encounters with strange flora and fauna. This dynamic and playful adventure, with generous helpings of music, dance and animated worlds, creates a brilliant experience for all the family. We invite you into a world of dreams about planet earth, where friendships are made and battles are won and lost. The 2pm show is for local primary schools and the later show for everyone including adults. "Quickly had the young audience in fits of laughter. The multicultural soundtrack alone is a pure joy" The Scotsman More information on http://www.scottishdancetheatre.com/index.php?pid=2&subid=52 and http://vimeo.com/40581033
Date: 25/04/13
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 110
Type: Performance Dance
Title: 'Whisky Galore' - National Theatre of Scotland
Description: WW 11 and the islands of Great Todday and Little Todday are suffering from a serious drought - a distinct lack of whisky. Things change dramatically for the better when the S.S Cabinet Minister runs aground off the island with 50 thousand cases of whisky in its hold!
Date: 05/05/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, SkyeSpace
Audience Numbers: 99
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Why Do You Stand There in the Rain?' - Pepperdine Uni theatre
Description: After winning a Fringe First in Edinburgh in 2012, students from Pepperdine University return to Scotland to tell the story of the 19332 march, when 25,000 unemployed First World War veterans occupied Washington DC to peacefully petition the government for promised relief. Hoover’s response? To drive them out with bayonets, bullets, poison gas and fire. Featuring the music of Woody Guthrie and his contemporaries, this is stylistic tribute to the Scottish Political Theatre tradition, a true story for here and now is told in the words and songs of those who were there. Supported by 'The Touring Network' for the Highlands and Islands.
Date: 09/06/13
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 32
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: 'Withering Looks' - Lip Service theatre
Description: An authentic insight into the lives and works of those three Bronte sisters (well, two of them actually, Anne's just popped out for a cup of sugar). Who is the Brontes' mysterious neighbour, Mr. Moorcock of Ravaged Heath House, and what does the maniacal laughter coming from his attic mean? Do unfulfilled souls really wander over the wild and heather-clad moors? Who should Cathy marry, Heathcliff or David Niven? Peopled with some of the great characters from the Bronte canon – and some, quite frankly that LipService have made up - Withering Looks is an irreverent and hilarious theatre event to savour. Directed by Noreen Kershaw Designed by Kevin Wrench and Andrew Franks Music by Ian Heywood From the Fabulous Lip Service Theatre who brought us Inspector Norse
Date: 25/06/16
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 52
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: A Band On Ship concert
Date: 20/08/11
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 82
Type: Music Traditional
Title: A Kitchen Cèilidh - Crofting Cèilidh
Date: 16/03/12
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 140
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Accordions and Buttonbox - Fergie at al
Description: Fergie Macdonald, Robert Nairn and Addie Harper Jr are running this week's accordion and button box Summer School and present a concert of lively cèilidh music and good craic with various other guests. As the Cèilidh King, button-box player Fergie MacDonald took the authentic, raw and right cèilidh dance band style to village halls across the length and breadth of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Fergie and his band were stars. Wherever cèilidh music is being played, Fergie’s masterful musicianship and infectious style remain the benchmark, and Fergie will forever be known as the man who gave cèilidh music to the world. Grace Stewart will be busking beforehand.
Date: 18/07/17
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 94
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Adam Holmes & the Embers + Rachel Semanni
Description: Adam Holmes is one of the brightest rising stars on the UK roots music scene. His debut album Heirs and Graces, produced by the legendary John Wood, was longlisted for Scottish Album of the Year in 2014 and was also nominated in the best album category of Scottish Traditional Music Award. Live, he and his band the Embers combine the rhythm and blues, country and folk music textures of classic artists such as The Band, Neil Young and Ryan Adams and The Cardinals with a hint of Scotland. They will be supported by Rachel Sermani - folk-noir balladeer and one of the genre’s most promising artists, who was raised in the Highlands.
Date: 07/11/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 81
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Adam Sutherland Band
Description: Adam Sutherland is a fiddler, composer and teacher from Errogie on the south side of Loch Ness. After a twenty year career touring the world with Session A9, Treacherous Orchestra and Peatbog Faeries, Adam has become one of the most well known fiddlers in Scotland. He was named ‘Composer of the Year’ at the recent Scots Trad Music Awards. Many of his tunes can be heard in sessions worldwide, particularly ‘The Road to Errogie’. This ludicrously infectious reel has so far been recorded on forty different albums, by artists hailing from Spain to the USA to South Korea. Buy tickets for both concerts this week and get a discount of £6.
Date: 22/08/18
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig,TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 114
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Adam Sutherland fiddle
Description: Place a couple of fiddlers and friends on stage and over 100 in the audiences and we are in for a party as the week-long fiddle course is launched at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. All welcome.
Date: 19/07/13
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 34
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Adam Sutherland, Patsy Reid and 'Cèilear'
Description: Sleat is full of fiddlers this week, awaiting the arrival of Alasdair Fraser for his 25th Fiddle Summer School. His co-tutors Adam Sutherland of The Treacherous Orchestra, Session A9, Peatbog Faeries, Babelfish and Croft no. 5 is joined by Patsy Reid who only two years after leaving the brilliant and loud Breabach, has become the most in-demand traditional fiddle player in the UK. They are join by 'Ceiliear' this year's collection of young traditional musicians from the area on a two-week Highland tour. 'Cèilear' will also play for a Cèilidh Dance session at the end. "Patsy's a fantastic musician, a lovely fiddle player and a joy to be with. No wonder everybody wants to work with her.” Kathryn Tickell
Date: 25/07/14
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 82
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Aeron Jonah Lewis - Old Time and Bluegrass
Date: 20/11/11
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 53
Type: Music World
Title: African Film Festival
Description: Africa in Motion (AiM) comes to Skye withAfrican Film Fest 350 its touring film festival ‘Sports Stories from around the African Commonwealth’, as part of the Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme. “On foot” two films focused on running, in the ‘Shebeen Screen’ In South Africa, ‘shebeen’ describes an informal drinking place in a township, and in Scotland it also refers to an unlicensed bar or pub. TheAiM Shebeen Screenwill replicate the way Africans watch films through an African-decorated mobile cinema. The AiM Shebeen Screen will travel to Dundee, Isle of Skye, Cromarty, Inverness, Coll and Dunoon, in addition to pop-up screenings in Glasgow and Edinburgh. “Sabbat El Aid” ~ “My Shoes” Anis Lassoued | Tunisia 2012 | 30 mins | Tunisian dialect with English subtitles | Short Nine-year-old Nader loves to run, Africa in Motion Nader Tlili in My Shoes by Anis Lassoued 350as if he wants to defy gravity. We follow him as he journeys through his village, down winding paths bordered with lush green forests, greeting each neighbour as he passes, until he climbs up a large mountain to the tallest point where he looks down over his small village with a sense of awe and freedom. While shopping for Eid clothes with his parents, he sets his heart on a pair of expensive shoes beyond what his father can afford. From this moment on it is as if nothing else matters, he prays for the shoes, dreams about the shoes, he can’t eat or sleep. The film then captures this emotion by transporting the audience into his dream through the magic of animation. “Town of Runners” Jerry Rothwell | UK/Ethiopia 2011 | 52 mins | (15) | Documentary Town Of Runners is a feature documentary about Africa in Motion Town of Runners 350young people from the Ethiopian rural town of Bekoji, whose runners have won 8 Olympic Gold medals, 32 World Championships and broken 10 world records in the last 20 years. The film follows two girls as they strive to emulate their local heroes, making the journey from school track to national competition and from childhood to adulthood. Their mentor is a former PE Teacher who has discovered and trained many of the world’s leading long distance runners including Tirunesh and Genzebe Dibaba, Kenenisa Bekele and Deratu Tulu. Adults £6, Students and young people £5 at the door. Find out more at: http://www.africa-in-motion.org.uk/
Date: 12/06/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Film and Music
Title: Ailie Robertson 'The Secret North' Tour
Description: In 2014, six musicians from Scotland, Ireland and Scandinavia met for the first time in a studio in the Highlands. For five days they immersed themselves in the creation of new music together, combining their different backgrounds and musical traditions to create something completely unique. Six days later they emerged and performed five concerts in Scotland, culminating in a show at Celtic Connections. Thus, The Secret North was born. Featuring Donald Grant , fiddle; Ailie Robertson , harp; Sondre Meisfjord , double bass; Karen Tweed , accordion; Brian Finnegan , whistle, flute; Marit Fält , mandola.
Date: 21/06/17
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 87
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Al Murray 'The Only Way is Epic Tour'
Date: 01/08/12
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 160
Type: Comedy
Title: Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas in concert
Description: Alasdair Fraser, a Scot living in California, has been teaching fiddle at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Short Courses for 19 years. Natalie Haas is from California and is re-discovering the cello’s place in Scottish traditonal music. They are joined by guest artists from the annual fiddle summer school on Skye. "The musical chemistry between Scottish fiddle legend Alasdair Fraser and young cello ace Natalie Haas is a rare, felicitous thing"
Date: 23/07/10
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 110
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Alasdair Fraser's Mammoth Fiddle
Description: Alasdair Fraser of Scotland and California has been coming to Sleat each summer for 25 years to lead his internationally famous Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Fiddle Summer Schools. He wants tonight to be 'an entertaining and fun extravaganza event for the course participants as well as the public'. Last year he jammed in well over 100 fiddlers, cellists and soloists to entertain a full house of excited listeners. Who knows what might happen this year!
Date: 31/07/15
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, foyer
Audience Numbers: 167
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Alasdair Fraser's Mammoth Fiddle
Description: Alasdair Fraser of Scotland and California celebrates 30 years of visiting Sleat each summer to lead his internationally famous Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Fiddle Summer Schools. He wants tonight’s concert to be an entertaining and fun extravaganza event for the course participants as well as the public. Last year he jammed in well over 100 fiddlers, 30 cellists and some soloists to entertain a full house of excited listeners. With a wealth of talented tutors, including one of the most sought-after traditional cellist Natalie Haas, alongside Seylan Baxter, Ciarán Ó Maonaigh, Caitlín Nic Gabhann, Louise Douglas, Sarah Naylor and other visiting musicians, who knows what might happen this year!
Date: 29/07/16
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, foyer
Audience Numbers: 185
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Alasdair Fraser's Mammoth Fiddle Night
Description: Prepare for a string spectacular and experience the sound of over 130 fiddles and cellos lifting the rafters of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, when Alasdair Fraser hosts another of his sell-out Mammoth Fiddle Nights. Alasdair is one of the greatest carriers of the Scottish fiddle music tradition, a fiddler whose warmly expressive playing, mastery of his instrument and deep understanding of his native music as a venerable and continually evolving art is an inspiration to generations of musicians on both sides of the Atlantic. Alasdair will be joined by the tutors on the course, who include Natalie Haas, Begoña Riobo (Galicia), Troy MacGillivray (Cape Breton), Louise Mackenzie (Scotland), Trish Strain (Scotland), Seylan Baxter (Scotland), José Liz (Galicia) and dancers, Francisco Javier Feijoó (Galicia) and Mairi Britton (Scotland) With income from this event SEALL is delighted to support one young musician from Skye to attend the fiddle course. "One of Scotland's most valued tradition-bearers” BBC Radio Scotland
Date: 27/07/18
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, foyer
Audience Numbers: 172
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Alasdair Fraser's Mammoth Fiddle night
Description: Alasdair Fraser of Scotland and California has been coming to Sleat each summer for 25 years to lead his internationally famous Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Fiddle Summer Schools. Tonight well over 100 fiddlers cram on the stage to entertain as many audience memvbrs as we can squeeze in.
Date: 01/08/14
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 130
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Alastair Fraser's Mammoth Fiddle Night
Description: Alasdair Fraser of Scotland and California, will being staging his Mammoth Fiddle event as part of the Skye Festival at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. The event is part of the annual Fiddle Summer School and Alasdair wants the concert to be an entertaining and fun extravaganza event for the course participants as well as the public. Last year he jammed in well over 100 fiddlers, 30 cellists and some soloists to entertain a full house of excited listeners. Guests will include Mike Vass, Lauren MacColl, Louise MacKenzie on fiddle, Natalie Haas, Seylan Baxter, Patricia Strain, cellos; Innes Watson, guitar, fiddle; Mairi Britton, dance; and Christine Primrose, song. "Alasdair Fraser is recognized throughout the world not only as one of the finest fiddle-players Scotland has ever produced, but also as someone whose name is synonymous with the vibrant cultural renaissance which is transforming the Scottish musical scene." Bruce MacWilliam, Scots Magazine
Date: 28/07/17
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, foyer
Audience Numbers: 187
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Ali Hutton and Ross Ainslie, traditional pipes, whistles
Description: Ross and Ali met at the Vale of Atholl pipe band when they were 12 years old. The boys were guided by one of the most influential pipers in the last 30 years Gordon Duncan. Gordon instilled a great passion in the guys for playing pipes with other instruments and they have gone on to play in many leading Scottish bands including Treacherous Orchestra, Old Blind Dogs, Salsa Celtica, Dougie Maclean, Shooglenifty, Capercaillie. After all the years playing in different bands and line ups the guys decided to concentrate on music together. There will be an opening set from Malin Lewis, a piper and fiddler, Lewis MacLaughlin and James Bauld, from the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music in Plockton.
Date: 27/04/18
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 87
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Anda Union Mongolian singers
Description: Anda means blood brother or sister in Mongolian and is more important than a sibling because you choose a person to become a life-long Anda. Anda Union is a kinship of Andas. Anda Union’s thoroughly addictive and accessible fusion of Mongolian musical styles draws directly from the band’s roots in the differing ethnic nomadic cultures. The band’s nine members are keenly aware of the threat climate change and modernity is posing to their grasslands habitat and ancient Mongolian culture. Formed in 2000 Anda Union all trained in traditional Mongolian music from a young age, many coming from musical families. They are leaders in a musical movement finding inspiration in the old music. Driven to preserve an endangered way of life by keeping their music alive, as a group they hold on to the essence of Mongolian music whilst creating a form of music that is new. They have influenced a generation of young Mongolians in Inner Mongolia as traditional music flourishes in the capital, Hohhot.
Date: 31/05/18
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 110
Type: Music World
Title: Andy Irvine, solo guitar
Description: Andy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, his voice one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the very soul of Ireland. He has been hailed as "a tradition in himself". Musician, singer, songwriter, Andy has maintained his highly individual performing skills throughout his over 50-year career. Andy has been at the helm of legendary bands like Sweeney’s Men in the mid 60s, to the enormous success of Planxty in the 70s, and then Patrick Street, Mozaik, LAPD and recently Usher’s Island. Andy has been a world music pioneer and an icon for traditional music and musicians. As a soloist, Andy fills the role of the archetypal troubadour with a show and a travelling lifestyle that reflect his lifelong influence, Woody Guthrie. To quote the Irish Times, "Often copied, never equalled", his repertoire consists of Irish traditional songs, dexterous Balkan dance tunes and a compelling cannon of his own self-penned songs. Andy Irvine, is a British-born Irish-based folk musician, singer-songwriter, and a founding member of such popular bands as Sweeney's Men, Planxty, Patrick Street, Mozaik, LAPD and Usher's Island.
Date: 21/04/18
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Angus MacPhee Weaver of Grass - Horse and Bamboo theatre
Date: 31/07/12
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 123
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Angus Nicolson Trio and Friends
Description: Celebrated local piper Angus Nicolson launches his astonishing CD ‘Lasses That Baffle Us’ with an extraordinary collection of whalers, blazin’ fiddlers, wayward boys, faeries and members fo the Royal Saasaig Trombone Appreciation Society. Angus is joined by Murdo Cameron, Andrew MacPherson, Iain Macdonald, Fiona MacAskill, Laura Sillitoe, Rick Taylor, Michael Owers, Innis Hutton and Graeme Stafford on more instruments and with more talent that ever seen before on our Festival stage. The Angus Nicolson Trio Launch their debut album ‘Lasses That Baffle Us’ 17th August, 8pm at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Sleat. ""This release of music fronted by the 'Reel' pipes and 'Big Whistle' is teeming with precision of playing and tasteful rhythm with a backing that surprises and puts a smile on your face because it hits the right tempo with the right rhythm. That is when you know....' Allan MacDonald The Angus Nicolson Trio will be joined on stage by Iain MacDonald, Fiona MacAskill, Rick Taylor, Michael Ouers, Innes Hutton, Graeme Stafford and Laura Sillitoe.
Date: 17/08/10
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 184
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Angus Nicolson Trio concert
Description: Following their well-received debut album, ‘Lassies that baffle us’, SEALL is delighted to present the Trio and their new album ‘Sealladh Àrd’. Angus Nicolson, Scottish Border Pipes and whistles. Both grandfathers were pipers, one from Skye and one from South Uist. His father and Uncle were pipers and his mother a Gaelic singer. He had a successful time in junior competitions, winning the under 18 section at Northern Meeting 2002 and also the under 18 Young Piper of the Year. Andrew MacPherson, whistles and bodhran, from another musical family based in Portree. Andrew began playing drums in the Skye Pipe Band at the age of 9 and went on to study for a degree in traditional music at RSMDA in Glasgow. Murdoch Cameron, guitar and accordion, was born in 1991 in Glenelg, the youngest of the band members and a remarkably accomplished player. ‘Rounding off the night in terrifically taut, rousing fashion were the Angus Nicolson Trio.’ Sue Wilson
Date: 12/11/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 99
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Animated Islands - Puppet Animation Scotland
Description: Puppet Animation Scotland presents its first bi-annual Animated Islands Festival, on Bute, Islay, Mull, Skye, Lewis, and many other Isles in between... We will present a rich and varied programme of animated films and shorts from all over the world for children, for family audiences and for adults. The work on offer will range from main-stream box office successes to the most innovative and challenging of contemporary animation. Common to everything we show will be a deep respect and a vivid excitement for this most versatile and beautiful of visual art forms.
Date: 24/09/11
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Film and Music
Title: Anne Lorne Gillies and Friends
Description: Anne Lorne Gillies is a Scottish singer, songwriter, broadcaster, author and academic. Born in Stirling, she now lives in Ayrshire. Raised on a croft in Argyll, she began singing in early childhood and won the Mòd Gold Medal when she was only seventeen - the day before she left home to study Celtic and English at Edinburgh University. Along with some musical friends, Anne help raise funds for this important and worthwhile charity.
Date: 10/08/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 99
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Anne Martin & Jason Synge 'Routes' + Brighde Chaimbeul
Description: Anne Martin, Gaelic singer from Kilmuir, Skye, and Jason Singh explore their connecting worlds by weaving Gaelic song, Beatboxing, Electronica and Indian Raga/Folk to produce an exciting, fresh and rooted creative performance. Music, conversation and song investigate the struggle for land, culture and identity experienced by the Highlanders of Scotland during periods of clearance, and in Northern India through partition. The concert opens with this year's Radio 2 Young Folk Award winner Brighde Chaimbeul, who was raised in Sleat and now lives in Kyle. Brighde is a truly astonishingly talented 17 year old piper. She studies at St Mary's Music School in Edinburgh and is joined by her sister Màiri, and Innes White.
Date: 02/08/16
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 126
Type: Music World
Title: Anne Martin - Gaelic song from 'An Leabhar Liath' - World Premiere
Description: Folksinger Anne Martin reveals the bawdy references in Gaelic Song that have been lost over time. She takes us on a romp through the titillating, bawdy and sometimes downright filthy Scottish Gaelic songs. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, there was a tendency to clean up Gaelic poetry and censor the undesirable elements, often with religious motivation. But even the most celebrated Gaelic poets wrote verse that was exuberantly and excessively rude and there is an oral tradition of obscene and euphemistic songs. Anne teases out the suggestive references taking us from the Isle of Skye through the rabble-rousing Cèilidh house to the work of Scotland's most famous poet, Robert Burns. 'An Leabhar Liath ~ the Light Blue Book : 500 years of Gaelic Love and Transgressive verse' was published in late 2016 by Luath Press and collated by Peter MacKay and Iain MacPherson, both with strong Skye connections. "A long and healthy tradition of bawdry, erotic or love poetry that stretches back as far as the age of Ossian." For ages 16 and over.
Date: 02/08/17
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 66
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Anne Martin and Jason Singh with 'Routes' World Premiere
Description: Fresh from its launch in Hull's City of Culture programme and on its way to London's Southbank, tonight's show is a remarkable coup for SEALL with which to launch the Skye Festival. Anne Martin, Gaelic singer, was born and brought up in Trotternish on the Isle of Skye. She learned her tradition from older neighbours and relatives and has been singing and researching Gaelic song since childhood. She recently received a PRS biennial award to produce the short piece 'Ceumannan' (steps, strides) working with vocal sculptor Jason Singh, for the Hull City of Culture programme. Then as part of an ATLAS Arts project on Skye, Anne and Jason visited India, researching Jason's background, to complement Anne's understanding of her own roots. They created a layering of contemporary music for Anne's traditional Gaelic song and collaborated with well known Indian musicians Sharat Chandra Srivastava and Gyan Singh. Out of this has grown 'Routes' which tonight receives its World Premier on Skye
Date: 05/07/17
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 65
Type: Music World
Title: Anxo Lorenzo Trio
Description: A maestro of the Galician Gaita (bagpipe), when you hear his mastery you will be literally blown away. Anxo's band combine an absolute mastery of their instruments and provide a show full of power passion and aural delight. Anxo has played with many great musicians during his career from Lùnasa to Kathryn Tickell and many others. His band is truly pan european including Galicians , Portugese and Irish musicians. Opening set from Malin Lewispipes and fiddle, and Lewis MacLaughlin, guitar
Date: 21/08/18
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig,TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 130
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Aos Dàna - Hamish Henderson by Timothy Neat
Description: Hamish Henderson (1919-2002) and Sorley McLean (1911-1996) were giants of Twentieth Century Scottish culture. Their lives have been portrayed by writer and cinematographer, Timothy Neat. Tim will use film and live music in this talk, based on his two-volume study of Hamish, who was a major European literary and political figure as well as a folklorist. He wrote songs that Bob Dylan sourced, and composed the great Scots language anthem, 'Freedom Come-All-Ye'.
Date: 02/08/10
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Tarskavaig Hall
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Art Exhibition: 'Made in Sleat'
Description: For the first time, a selling exhibition showcasing the work of Sleat-based artists and makers. Featuring paintings in oil, watercolour and mixed media, textiles, jewellery, woodwork, ceramics and leather, fromNigel Grounds, Donald MacKenzie, Peter McDermott, Gary Mahon, William Swann, Rosemary Hale, Helen Fryer, Suzanne Arnold, Heaven’s Ocean, Patricia Shone, Katharina Lenz, Heather McDermott, Graeme MacKenzie and Tom Hyslop.
Date: 28/07/14
Start Time: 10:00:00
Venue: Talla Dhuisdeil, Isleornsay
Type: Exhibition
Title: Babelfish
Date: 09/08/11
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 83
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Bannan film screening
Description: with MG Alba
Date: 20/08/14
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Film and Music
Title: Big Band - National Youth Jazz Orchestra
Description: This summer we are excited to welcome back two of our most celebrated guest artists, Iain Ballamy and Liane Carroll. Saxophonist and composer Iain Ballamy performs compositions from his extensive back catalogue, including All Men Amen and Floater. Pianist and vocalist Liane Carroll joins the Orchestra to perform a series of arrangements by Malcolm Edmonstone, including songs made popular by Frank Sinatra, the Beatles, Carole King and others. Liane has led a vocal combo as part of the NYOS Jazz Summer School for the past two years, and this year for the first time, a jazz choir performs with Liane and the Orchestra on tour.
Date: 16/07/16
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 106
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Big Telly Theatre Co - 'One Sandwich Short of a Genius'
Description: A family full of extraordinary eccentricities, delusions and behaviours which must be kept private at all costs. Unmentionable things and secrets (mum has lost her job, dad has replaced himself with a professional actor while he lives it up in Barbados) pale into insignificance when, in the middle of one stormy night a sixteenth century Spanish galleon complete with conquistador crashes into the side of their house. Everyone is hell bent on getting the boat ready to relaunch. By 5am bilges have been pumped, sails sewn, rigging rerigged and they’re ready to launch but it just won’t budge. The family sneak outside cannot believe their eyes. There is no back of the boat. The house looks totally normal. How will they break it to the conquistador? 'Melmoth' at Edinburgh Fringe 2013: “one of the best things I’ve seen at the Fringe”... “five-star show”... “Ambitious, joyfully messy, never at less than full-throttle, Melmoth is the Fringe at its best.”
Date: 08/03/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 35
Type: Theatre Family
Title: Blas Festival 'Beul na h-Oidhche gu Camhanaich' Mary Ann Kennedy
Description: The dark skies of the Highlands celebrated through Gaelic culture, global history and 21st Century science! Mary Ann Kennedy & Nick Turner and friends from Watercolour Music take you on a surround-sound musical Dusk to Dawn experience travelling through the heavens - passing through constellations and their stories, traditions connected to the sun, moon and stars, and some of the great experiences of the Scottish skies, including the fir chlis, the dancing figures of the aurora borealis. Set alongside world events and cutting-edge science, retro-astro-nostalgia and exquisite Gaelic music and song. Bring your telescopes and viewmasters! Nick Turner and Mary Ann are joined by guitarist Finlay Wells, singer Ruth Keggin and drummer Calum Turner. Beul na h-Oidhche gu Camhanaich Iarmailtean dorcha na Gàidhealtachd air an comharrachadh tro chultar Gàidhlig, eachdraidh na cruinne agus saidheans na 21mh Linn! Bidh Màiri Anna NicUalraig agus Nick Turner agus caraidean bho Watercolour Music gur toirt air turas fuaim-chuairteach bho Bheul na h-Oidhche gu Camhanaich, a’ siubhal tro na speuran – a’ dol tro reul-bhadan is na sgeulachdan a tha air an cùl, seanchasan co-cheangailte ris a’ ghrèin, ris a’ ghealaich agus ris na rionnagan, agus cuid de mhìorbhailean iarmailtean na h-Alba, a’ gabhail a-steach na fir chlis no an aurora borealis. Suidhichte ri taobh tachartasan an t-saoghail agus saidheans, cianalas reul-dhraoidheach agus ceòl is òrain eireachdail Ghàidhlig. Thoiribh leibh ur prosbaigean agus ur maighstirean-amhairc!
Date: 08/09/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 26
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Blas Festival 'Hallaig' play, pie and a drink
Description: In English and Gaelic with a little Arabic and Spanish and understood by everyone! A young man, Sorley, drives north to Raasay to try to stop the woman he loves marrying another man. Her name is Eimhir. But as Sorley nears Raasay, the memories of his upbringing in Hallaig Wood return. Memories he has suppressed since he ran away from the island at fourteen, never to return. When he reaches the island, the same choice he ran from many years ago confronts him again. 'Hallaig' is based on two poems written by Sorley Maclean - 'Hallaig' and 'An Roghainn'. It is a story about unrequited love and how the small choices we make in life can affect us. It is about loss - of time, life, love and language. With Davie Walker, Marie Morrison, Martin MacIntyre. The play lasts for 1 hour and tickets include a hot pie and a drink. Limited seating - book now! Hallaig - Dealbh-chuich le Iain F Macleòid. Tha fear òg, Somhairle, a' draibheadh gu tuath, gu Ratharsaidh. Tha e a' dol a dh'fheuchainn ri stad a chur air an gaol geal àlainn aige pòsadh duine eile. 'S e Eimhir an t-ainm a th'oirre. Ach mar as fhaisg a tha Somhairle a' tighinn air an eilean, 's ann a tha a' chuimhne aige air na thachair nuair a bha e òg a' tighinn air ais thuige. Na rudan a dh'adhbharraich gun ruith e air falbh aig ceithir bliadhna deug a dh'aois. Cha deach e air ais bhon uairsin. Nuair a tha e a' ruighinn an Eilein, tha an t-aon roghainn a thug air teiche na òige roimhe a-rithist. Tha 'Hallaig' stèidhichte air dà phìos bàrdachd le Somhairle MacGiill-eathain - "Hallag' agus 'An Roghainn'. 'S e sgeulachd mu dheidhinn gaol neo-dhìolta a th'ann, agus mar a dh'fhaodas roghainn beag atharrachadh ar beatha. Tha e mu dheidhinn call - tìm, gaol agus cànan. Tha 'Hallaig' air a riochdachadh le Theatar Robhanis, companaidh theatar Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Fhuair an dealbh-chluich seo taic bho Alba Chruthachail, Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Theatar Nàiseanta na h-Alba, Glaschu Beò, An Lanntair agus Play Pieces. 'S e 'Uisge-Beatha gu Leòr' am pìos theatar bho dheireadh a rinn iad, an co-bhonn le Theatar Nàiseanta na h-Alba.
Date: 07/09/16
Start Time: 12.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 60
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Blas Festival 'Hallaig' play, pie and a drink
Description: In English and Gaelic with a little Arabic and Spanish and understood by everyone! A young man, Sorley, drives north to Raasay to try to stop the woman he loves marrying another man. Her name is Eimhir. But as Sorley nears Raasay, the memories of his upbringing in Hallaig Wood return. Memories he has suppressed since he ran away from the island at fourteen, never to return. When he reaches the island, the same choice he ran from many years ago confronts him again. 'Hallaig' is based on two poems written by Sorley Maclean - 'Hallaig' and 'An Roghainn'. It is a story about unrequited love and how the small choices we make in life can affect us. It is about loss - of time, life, love and language. With Davie Walker, Marie Morrison, Martin MacIntyre. The play lasts for 1 hour and tickets include a hot pie and a drink. Limited seating - book now! Hallaig - Dealbh-chuich le Iain F Macleòid. Tha fear òg, Somhairle, a' draibheadh gu tuath, gu Ratharsaidh. Tha e a' dol a dh'fheuchainn ri stad a chur air an gaol geal àlainn aige pòsadh duine eile. 'S e Eimhir an t-ainm a th'oirre. Ach mar as fhaisg a tha Somhairle a' tighinn air an eilean, 's ann a tha a' chuimhne aige air na thachair nuair a bha e òg a' tighinn air ais thuige. Na rudan a dh'adhbharraich gun ruith e air falbh aig ceithir bliadhna deug a dh'aois. Cha deach e air ais bhon uairsin. Nuair a tha e a' ruighinn an Eilein, tha an t-aon roghainn a thug air teiche na òige roimhe a-rithist. Tha 'Hallaig' stèidhichte air dà phìos bàrdachd le Somhairle MacGiill-eathain - "Hallag' agus 'An Roghainn'. 'S e sgeulachd mu dheidhinn gaol neo-dhìolta a th'ann, agus mar a dh'fhaodas roghainn beag atharrachadh ar beatha. Tha e mu dheidhinn call - tìm, gaol agus cànan. Tha 'Hallaig' air a riochdachadh le Theatar Robhanis, companaidh theatar Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Fhuair an dealbh-chluich seo taic bho Alba Chruthachail, Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Theatar Nàiseanta na h-Alba, Glaschu Beò, An Lanntair agus Play Pieces. 'S e 'Uisge-Beatha gu Leòr' am pìos theatar bho dheireadh a rinn iad, an co-bhonn le Theatar Nàiseanta na h-Alba.
Date: 07/09/16
Start Time: 12.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 60
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Blas Festival 'Highland Wedding' - Margaret Stewart
Date: 08/09/12
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 132
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Blas Festival 'Session A9' traditional
Description: The 10th Blas Festival takes place in venues across the Highlands in early September. Book early for this and many other events Session A9 are Adam Sutherland, Brian Mcalpine, Charlie McKerron, David “chimp” Robertson, Gordon Gunn, Kevin Henderson and Marc Clement. Over the years Session A9 have been described as a “Scottish super group”, “The best band to have come out of Scotland in 100 years”, “Tighter than James Brown” and an “Amazing Festival band”, great praise indeed for a band formed through informal music sessions up and down the arterial Scottish road, the A9, culminating in their first ever tour in 2001. The evening starts with a Short FilmG film. Come along a little early to sample various Highland Cheeses, Oatcakes and Chutneys from the Award-winning Skye Farm Shop. The Bar and food sampling is open from 7pm and during the interval Tha an Sàr-bhuidheann Albannach Seisean A9 air an dòigh glan a bhith a’ cluiche aig Blas mar phàirt den chuairt aca ann an 2015. Is iomadh duais a tha an luchd-ciùil fa leth air a chosnadh agus mar sin tha deagh oidhche de cheòl is cur-seachad sgoinneil air a ghealltainn dhuibh. A rèir Dhougie MhicIlleathain is iad “An còmhlan as fheàrr a thàinig a-mach às Alba ann an 100 bliadhna!” Moladh mòr gu dearbh airson còmhlan a chaidh a chur air bhonn tro sheiseanan ciùil neo-fhoirmeil suas is sìos Prìomh Rathad an A9. "The best band to come out of Scotland in 100 years" - Dougie MacLean “Resulting in brilliantly sophisticated arrangements of tunes new and old, brimming with brio and simply oozing class” - The Sunday Herald The Skye Farm Shop will offer a display of Highland cheeses, oatcakes and chutneys.
Date: 04/09/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 117
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Blas Festival - 'Cuairt Nam Bard'
Description: Bàrdachd, cèol is òran a Eirinn agus Alba A gathering of Irish and Scottish musicians and poets including Proinsias Mac a’ Bhàird and Pádraic Keane from County Galway, the singer Eithne Ní Chatháin and storyteller Ceaitì Ní Bheildiúin with Scottish guest musicians. + Crisdean Macdonald, Rody Gorman Enjoy a pre-concert meal, and book on 01471 844774.
Date: 12/09/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 35
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Blas Festival - 'Water from the Well' ~ 'Blasad bhon Tobar'
Description: A celebration of the priceless archival material collated by the ‘Tobar an Dualchais’ or ‘Kist o Riches’ project. Gaelic singers Margaret Stewart and Gillebrìde MacMillan and accomplished Scots musician Steve Byrne all worked as song specialists on Tobar an Dualchais. They will be joined by acclaimed Skye singer Anne Martin and by award-winning piper Decker Forrest. Tha Blasad bhon Tobar/Water from the Well a’ comharrachadh nan clàran phrìseil a gheibhear air làrach-lìn Tobar an Dualchais www.tobarandualchais.co.uk Bha na seinneadairean ainmeil Maighread Stiùbhart agus Gillebrìde MacIllemhaoil agus an neach-ciùil sgileil Steve Byrne uile ag obair mar eòlaichean-òrain air a’ phròiseact. Còmhla riutha bidh an seinneadair cliùiteach Anna Mhàrtainn às an Eilean Sgitheanach agus sàr-phìobaire Decker Forrest. And launching, for the first time, both a Gaelic and Scots version of a Tintin comic. ‘An t-Eilean Dubh’ was translated by Gillebrìde MacIllemhaoil.
Date: 07/09/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 42
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Blas Festival - Eilidh Mackenzie Band
Description: 'Saoghal Sona' or 'Wonderful World' is a new commission by the accomplished Black Isle based bàrd Eilidh Mackenzie, Saoghal Sona is a show of new songs written about news events over the past year. The only thing that is instead of the usual doom and gloom which we normally get from our media, all the songs tell a story of joy! With performances from some of our top news readers, musicians and singers, this show will definitely leave a smile on your face. The show is opened by the up and coming young band Kilairum. Winners of Danny Kyle's Open Stage 2010, Kilairum are a contemporary folk-fusion band, incorporating both jazz and traditional styles into their music. They inlcude Mairi Caimbeul of Sleat.
Date: 11/09/10
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Blas Festival - Hallaig
Date: 17/09/11
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 90
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Blas Festival - Trail west Play Gaelic
Description: With strong links to the Hebridean Isles of Tiree and South Uist, the music and culture that they were raised in remains a pure and refreshing trademark in the sound of Trail West. To date the band has released two albums, both of which demonstrate the incredible musicianship of frontline pair Seonaidh MacIntyre and Ian Smith through high-energy tunes and arrangements, accompanied by the multi-instrumental talents of Andrew Findlater and Alain Campbell. Their second album, 'Rescattermastered', highlighted a key development in the band's outlook, with a wide selection of songs now an integral part of the band's repertoire. Trail West are now performing at festivals throughout Scotland as a six-piece outfit, adding Jonathan Gillespie on keyboard and vocals as well as Allan J. Nairn on electric guitar, further boosting the energy levels of a band leading the thriving scene of ‘Glasgow Gaels’ and ensuring that traditional music in Scotland has a very strong future. Tonight Trail West will present the songs from Runrig's seminal album Play Gaelic, one of the most influential and important recordings of Gaelic songs and music to date. GAELIC Tha ceangalan làidir aig Trail West ri eileanan Tiriodh agus Uibhist a Deas, agus tha blas chiùil agus chultair an dà eilean anns a’ cheòl ac’. Tha an còmhlan air dà chlàr fhoillseachadh, ’s tha na dhà a’ sealltainn an tàlant iongantach aig Seonaidh Mac an t-Saoir agus Iain Mac a’ Ghobhainn, còmhla ri Anndra Findlater is Alain Caimbeul, a tha a’ cluich iomadh ionnsramaid eatorra. Bha feallsanachd ùr an làthair anns an dàrna clàr, ‘Rescatteredmastered’, le taghadh mòr de òrain a-nis ann an stòras a’ chòmhlain. Tha Trail West an-diugh a’ cluich aig fèilltean air feadh na h-Alba le Ionatan Gilleasbuig (clàr-mheur agus a’ seinn) is Ailean J Nairn (giotàr) a’ cuir ri sùnnd a’ chòmhlain, ’s iad còmhla a’ strì gus ceòl traidiseanta na h-Alba a dhaingneachadh airson an t-àm ri teachd. A-nochd, cluinnear Trail West a' seinn na h-òrain agus a' cluiche na finn bho a' chiad chlàr a chaidh a dhèanamh le Runrig, a tha a-measg na clàraidhean is ainmeil agus cudromach ann an saoghal na Gàidhlig
Date: 08/09/18
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: The Stables, Armadale Castle
Audience Numbers: 134
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Blas Festival: Cuairt Nam Bard
Date: 10/09/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Talla Dearg, Isleornsay
Audience Numbers: 36
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Blas Festival: Duncan Chisholm, Mischa MacPherson
Description: One of Scotland’s all-time great fiddle players, Duncan Chisholm, comes to Sabhal Mòr Ostaig as part of this year’s Blas Festival. He will be accompanied by two of the country’s most celebrated pipers, Jarlath Henderson and Ali Hutton. Support on the night is from Hebridean musician Mischa MacPherson who will be joined by two of Scotland’s most accomplished and empathetic musicians – guitarist Innes White and fiddle player Megan Henderson of Breabach. Duncan Chisholm B’ fhada on bha Donnchadh Siosalach air a mheas mar fhear de phrìomh fhìdhlearan na h-Alba is bidh e gu tric a’ cluich air feadh na Roinn Eòrpa agus nan Stàitean Aonaichte. B’ e Donnchadh fear de na cluicheadairean a b’ fheàrr a chòrd ri daoine aig Celtic Connections na bliadhna-sa agus tha e gu h-àraid aithnichte aig Blas ri linn an taisbeanaidh ‘Kin’, a choisinn cliù do Dhonnchadh. Tha e a’ tilleadh gu Blas 2017 a chluich ann an trì àitean sònraichte. Tha cruth-tìre na Gàidhealtachd agus an saoghal mu thimcheall air buaidh mhòr a thoirt air Donnchadh agus air a cheòl, agus ’s e dealbh ceòlmhor den Ghàidhealtachd a bheir e seachad aig Blas, le ceòl on t-sreath ainmeil ‘Strathglass Trilogy’ na lùib. Tha ceòl Dhonnchaidh toinnte, àlainn agus tlachdmhor. Tha àite, cruth-tìre agus eachdraidh ri chluinntinn is ri fhaireachdainn na cheòl. Bidh Jarlath MacEanraig agus Ali Hutton a’ cluich còmhla ri Donnchadh. Long revered as one of Scotland’s all-time great fiddle players, Duncan Chisholm has toured extensively throughout Europe and the USA. Hailed as “one of the hottest tickets” of this year’s Celtic Connections Festival and perhaps best known at the Blas Festival for his ground-breaking and award winning multi-media production Kin, Duncan Chisholm will return to perform at three fantastic Highland venues during Blas 2017. Inspired deeply by the Highland landscape and natural world around him, Duncan will perform his musical representation of the Highlands of Scotland, including some highlights from his acclaimed Strathglass Trilogy. Duncan’s music is sophisticated, exhilarating and meltingly beautiful. There is a great sense of place, landscape and history weaving through his tunes. Duncan will be accompanied by Jarlath Henderson and Ali Hutton. Mischa MacPherson Le bhith air a togail ann an cultar nan Eilean Siar, bha Mischa Nic a’ Phearsain gu math òg nuair a nochd i ùidh ann an ceòl agus sa Ghàidhlig. Tha i air grunn dhuaisean nàiseanta a bhuannachadh: Seinneadair Gàidhlig na Bliadhna aig Na Trads agus Seinneadair Ceòl Dùthchais aig Rèidio 2 – teisteanas air cho làn de dh’fhaireachdainn agus beatha ’s a tha a cuid seinn. Tha i air seinn aig iomadh tachartas, aig an taigh agus thall thairis, le còmhlan fhèin agus le iomadh pròiseact eile, a leithid Martyn Bennett’s GRIT Orchestra (2016) agus The Unusual Suspects of Celtic Colours (2017). Bheir dithis shàr-chluicheadairean na h-Alba, Innes MacIlleBhàin (giotàr) agus Megan NicEanraig (fidheall), taic do Mischa ann an Slèite. Ann an Loch an Inbhir agus Geàrrloch, cluichidh Alasdair Iain MacPhàdraig am piàna agus harmonium còmhla riutha. Having grown up immersed in the distinctive culture of the Outer Hebrides, Mischa Macpherson unearthed her love for music and Gaelic at a very early age. She has gone on to scoop several major UK folk awards in recent years – a fitting testament to her music’s pure-distilled expressiveness and radiant vitality. Named Gaelic Singer of the Year at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music awards and BBC Radio 2’s Young Folk Award Winner she now performs extensively, both at home and abroad, with her own band and a long list of other projects including Martyn Bennett’s GRIT Orchestra (2016) and The Unusual Suspects of Celtic Colours (2017). Mischa will be joined in Sleat by two of Scotland’s most accomplished and empathetic musicians – guitarist Innes White and fiddle player Megan Henderson (Breabach). And in Lochinver & Gairloch Alistair Iain Paterson will also add piano and harmonium to the mix. “Evocative and stirring, it is true Gaelic soul music.”
Date: 08/09/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 148
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Blas Festival: Miobhaill nam Beann
Description: Images and newly commissioned music celebrate the wealth of Highland natural history seen through some epic Gaelic poetry. With Iain MacFarlane, Ewan Robertson, Hamish Napier and Ewen Henderson.
Date: 11/09/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 52
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Blas Festival: Mànran with Hecla and Ceilar Fèis an Earraich
Description: Mighty trad supergroup Mànran come to Sabhal Mor Ostaig as part of this year’s Blas Festival. They will be supported by traditional music trio, Hecla, based in the Outer Hebrides. MÀNRAN: Mànran are one of the most well-known and best-loved Scottish bands on the scene today. The 2011 launch of their debut single, “Latha Math” heralded a meteoric rise to the top of the Scottish music world that quickly saw them begin to play many of the most prestigious festivals around the world. From then, multi-award-winning albums followed as the band continued to live up to the hype that surrounded their early release, while establishing their characteristic sound and distinctive approach to musical arrangements. HECLA is a traditional music trio based in the Outer Hebrides. Featuring Ailis Sutherland (pipes/whistle), Ilona Kennedy (fiddle) and Kaitlin Ross (guitar/vocals), Hecla present beautiful, crisp and energetic arrangements of traditional Gaelic songs and instrumentals
Date: 09/09/17
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 112
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Blas: 'Clach na Nachrach' - Theatre Gu Lèor
Description: Dealbh-chluich ùr, èibhinn agus os-nàdarra bho Catriona Lexy Chaimbeul (Theatre Gu Leòr) agus Fèisean nan Gàidheal. Tha Coinneach a-riamh air saoilsinn gum bu chòir dhan dà shealladh a bhith aige ach chan eil e a' tighinn thuige. Nuair a tha e a' lorg Clach na Nathair, ge tà, tha e a' faighinn cumhachd iongantach is soirbheachas air leth. Ach le sàr chumhachd, thig sàr thrioblaidean agus feumaidh Coinneach taghadh eadar a' chomasan ùr is gaol mòr a' chridhe. A newly written, funny and supernatural play from Catriona Lexy Campbell (Theatre Gu Leòr) and Fèisean nan Gàidheal. Coinneach has always felt that he should have the second sight but it doesn’t come to him. When he finds the Adder’s Stone he discovers new powers and amazing success. With great power comes great trouble and Coinneach must choose between his newly found talents or the love of his life. David MacKenzie, Amina Davidson, Josie Campbell and Tormod MacLeod. The play is 50 minutes long Lunches are available at the Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Cafeteria from 12 noon
Date: 06/09/17
Start Time: 13:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 41
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Blazin Fiddles
Date: 28/08/12
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 189
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Blazin Fiddles
Date: 28/08/12
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 189
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Blazin Saddles - A bicycle powered concert
Date: 25/06/11
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 104
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Blazin Saddles - A bicycle powered concert
Date: 25/06/11
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 104
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Blazin Saddles - A bicycle powered concert
Date: 25/06/11
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 104
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Blazin' Fiddles in concert
Description: From remote village halls to the BBC Proms, Blazin' Fiddles have delighted audiences with their Highlands and Islands tunes and tales. The audience has a rare opportunity to hear pieces featuring the regional styles of each fiddler in for a wonderful explosion of music. A welcome return to the SEALL stage. www.blazin-fiddles.co.uk
Date: 20/08/13
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 173
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Breabach - The Connection Tour
Date: 15/03/12
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 97
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Bruce Molksy concert
Description: Bruce Molsky is a singer, a fiddle player par excellence, a banjo player and a guitarist. In the last ten years, Bruce has gained an ever greater profile as a result of his solo tours, his work with Andy Irvine’s Mozaik, his regular appearances at the Celtic Connections Festival, his TV appearances, recordings and last year’s tour, all badged as The Transatlantic Sessions. While most identified with traditional American old-time music, Molsky’s influences range from the Appalachian soul of Tommy Jarrell to Delta blues; from the haunting modal strains of Irish music to the rhythmically nimble music of Eastern Europe. He is reckoned to be the premier old-time fiddler in the world, the defining virtuoso of Appalachia's timeless folk music traditions.
Date: 12/11/11
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 67
Type: Music World
Title: Bruce Molsky in concert
Description: Bruce is a singer, fiddle player, banjo player and guitarist with regular appearances at the Celtic Connections Festival and BBC Alba's ‘Transatlantic Sessions’. While most identified with traditional American old-time music, Molsky’s influences range from Appalachia's timeless folk music traditions; Delta blues; the haunting modal strains of Irish music, to the rhythmic music of Eastern Europe. http://www.brucemolsky.com/ Come along early for a pre-concert meal, bookable on 01471 844774
Date: 27/05/13
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 94
Type: Music World
Title: Bruce Molsky with Vishtèn
Description: Bruce Molsky is a singer, a fiddle player par excellence, a banjo player and a guitarist, and one of the few musicians who we keep welcoming back - he is just too good to miss on any tour. In the last ten years, Bruce has gained an ever greater profile as a result of his solo tours, his work with Andy Irvine’s Mozaik, his regular appearances at the Celtic Connections Festival, his TV appearances, recordings and last year’s tour, all badged as The Transatlantic Sessions. While most identified with traditional American old-time music, Molsky’s influences range from the Appalachian soul of Tommy Jarrell to Delta blues; from the haunting modal strains of Irish music to the rhythmically nimble music of Eastern Europe. He is reckoned to be the premier old-time fiddler in the world, the defining virtuoso of Appalachia's timeless folk music traditions. Tonight he is joined by the French Canadian trio 'Vishtèn'. This Acadian band mixes rhythms and irresistible dancing and climbing notes and voices to the sky… high voltage musicians. The members of this driving trio are both powerful francophone singers and fiery multi-instrumentalists, fusing Acadian and Celtic genres with rock and indie-folk influence. “Rhythms, melodies, voices, musicianship… a near perfect ensemble. Vishtèn, what a world!”
Date: 01/06/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 69
Type: Music World
Title: Bruce Molsky with Vishtèn
Description: Bruce Molsky is a singer, a fiddle player par excellence, a banjo player and a guitarist, and one of the few musicians who we keep welcoming back - he is just too good to miss on any tour. In the last ten years, Bruce has gained an ever greater profile as a result of his solo tours, his work with Andy Irvine’s Mozaik, his regular appearances at the Celtic Connections Festival, his TV appearances, recordings and last year’s tour, all badged as The Transatlantic Sessions. While most identified with traditional American old-time music, Molsky’s influences range from the Appalachian soul of Tommy Jarrell to Delta blues; from the haunting modal strains of Irish music to the rhythmically nimble music of Eastern Europe. He is reckoned to be the premier old-time fiddler in the world, the defining virtuoso of Appalachia's timeless folk music traditions. Tonight he is joined by the French Canadian trio 'Vishtèn'. This Acadian band mixes rhythms and irresistible dancing and climbing notes and voices to the sky… high voltage musicians. The members of this driving trio are both powerful francophone singers and fiery multi-instrumentalists, fusing Acadian and Celtic genres with rock and indie-folk influence. “Rhythms, melodies, voices, musicianship… a near perfect ensemble. Vishtèn, what a world!”
Date: 01/06/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 69
Type: Music World
Title: Bruce Molsky, fiddle
Description: Bruce is a singer, fiddle player, banjo player and guitarist with regular appearances at the Celtic Connections Festival and BBC Alba's ‘Transatlantic Sessions’. He has lived his musical life incorporating the sounds of his travels, which have taken the Bronx-born musician from Appalachia to Australia and just about everywhere in between. “Community is integral to the music,” Molsky explains. “Most of us started playing in a social context. The music is all about pulse and heartbeat - everybody has that, it’s just expressed a little differently in different places. There’s always common ground that we can find.” Bruce is one of those rare musicians who plays genuine folk music supported by a deep academic understanding of where it comes from. Read about and hear more of Bruce on http://www.brucemolsky.com/ Making Connections: Bruce last played to a sold-out audience for SEALL in May 2013.
Date: 25/05/15
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 68
Type: Music World
Title: Bun Sgoil Shlèite 30th Anniversary Concert
Date: 16/11/13
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 135
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Bunsgoil Shlèite concert
Date: 19/12/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 140
Type: Community
Title: By The Seat Of Your Pants - Plutot la Vie Theatre
Date: 22/05/12
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 51
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Cal Flyn 'Thicker than Water'
Description: History, Secrets and Guilt - a memoir by Cal Flyn. In brief while holidaying at her parents’ home in Skye a few years ago, Cal discovered that her ancestor Angus McMillan, born and raised on Skye, and later a great pioneer of early Australia, had in truth led a series of violent massacres of the indigenous population over there. She discovered that he was known by another name: The Butcher of Gippsland. Driven to piece together his and her family’s story, Cal retraced McMillan’s journey, to look for answers and seek out the representatives of the Aboriginal group he had terrorised. Here story resonates with people of, and visitors to, Skye as some of them will be related to the Highlanders who left for Australia.
Date: 04/08/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Audience Numbers: 30
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Calum's Road - National Theatre of Scotland/Communicado
Description: Calum's Road has become the stuff of modern folklore. It is the remarkable true story of one man's single-minded determination to challenge the powers-that-be. Calum MacLeod, having battled the inaction of authorities on Raasay for years, sets off alone with a pick, a shovel and a wheelbarrow to build a road. He wants to turn the tide of neglect and indifference and keep his family, and community, together. His unpaid labour of love was to dominate the last 20 years of Calum’s life and leave behind a legacy, both practical and poetic, carved into the landscape he loved. Adapted by David Harrower from the book by Roger Hutchinson. Directed by Gerry Mulgrew of Communicado Theatre. With Angela Hardie (Young Julia), Lewis Howden (Iain), Ceit Kearney (Julia), Iain Macrae (Calum) and Ben Winger (Alex).
Date: 25/06/13
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 113
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Cape Breton - Rodney Macdonald, Colin MacDonald and Britney Rankin
Description: Honourable Rodney J. MacDonald, E.C.N.S., is an accomplished Cape Breton musician and dancer who has performed throughout Atlantic Canada, Eastern USA, Central Canada, and Scotland. He is the grandson of the great fiddler and composer, the late Donald Angus Beaton and comes from a family of musicians. He began step dancing at home at a young age and began playing the fiddle at the age of 12 as a result of lessons from his uncle, Kinnon Beaton. He is a former Premier of Nova Scotia and Cabinet Minister and currently the CEO of Colaisde na Gaidhlig / The Gaelic College and resides in Mabou. Rodney is on his way home to Cape Breton after playing in Celtic Connections and Benbecula. He is joined by two other great musicians from Cape Breton, Colin Macdonald and Britney Rankin.
Date: 23/01/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 61
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Cape Breton concert
Description: Cape Breton, and particularly Mabou, is a stronghold of Scottish music traditions. Fiddler and pianist Calum MacKenzie is from a Gaelic-speaking family with South Uist connections - his brother Angus is part of Dàimh. Calum learned his fiddle from and has played alongside many great Cape Breton musicians and we welcome this annual visit from Cape Breton tutors who are over at the 'Ceòlas' Summer School. Born and raised in West Bay Road, Inverness County, Shelly Campbell has been playing traditional Cape Breton music for more than 20 years. Shelly’s playing is powerful, lively and graceful and deeply rooted in the traditions she grew up listening to.
Date: 12/07/16
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, SkyeSpace
Audience Numbers: 67
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Cape Breton to Skye in concert
Description: Ben Miller plays Scottish smallpipes and Border pipes and brings his Spring tour, to Skye along with Cape Breton fiddle player/step-dancer/Gaelic Singer, Anita MacDonald (The Goin's On), and Scottish multi-instrumentalist, Ciaràn Ryan (Dallahan, Larsa, Adam Holmes and the Embers). A great afternoon of traditional Scottish music across the Atlantic with a nice cup of tea!
Date: 12/04/15
Start Time: 15:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 32
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Carina MacLeod Comedy Couch Night
Date: 24/04/14
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 30
Type: Comedy
Title: Carlos Becu in concert
Description: Music from the great Astor Piazzolla along with a selection of tango classics like Gallo Ciego, Recuerdo, el Choclo and La cumparista y Quejas de bandoneón. Carlos Becú was born in Argentina during 1979 and his father lives in Broadford, Skye. During 1995 he started studying at Music University, Rosario In 2000 he left for Europe visiting the Scottish Highlands, Hamburg and Germany where he remained until 2004. His love for the great Astor Piazzolla’s music and then for the traditional tango composers, such as Troilo, Pugliese and Di Sarli made him go back home to Argentina to learn the main tango instrument, the mighty Bandoneon. The bandoneón is a type of concertina particularly popular in Argentina and Uruguay. It plays an essential role in the orquesta tipica, the tango orchestra. In 2008, Carlos recorded his first solo album, BANDONEON SOLO, which includes some of the great classics e.g. Sur, Adios Nonino and Che Bandoneón, all interpreted with both feeling and technique. Carlos is joined by Martin Espindola (Buenos Aires) & Linda Nichols. Martin's passion of tango music and his endless enthusiasm of exploring the mechanics of the body's movement, along with his experience of contemporary dance, allows him to show the endless possibilities of free expression into the dance. There will be a maximum of 15 couples for each workshop. Dancers can book as an individual or as a couple. Please wear suitable shoes (no trainers).
Date: 05/05/10
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 37
Type: Music World
Title: Cast Ewe Band
Date: 22/04/11
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 85
Type: Ceilidh
Title: Catherine Wheels Theatre - 'Martha'
Description: Catherine Wheels Theatre Company is one of Scotland's leading Theatre Companies for young people. Today they present 'Martha', a warm and funny show about a stubborn and eccentric woman who lives on her own by the sea and doesn’t want any friends. But one day a mischievous goose turns up and Martha’s life is never the same again. 'Martha' has been performed nearly 300 times since 2001 in Canada, USA (New York), Scotland, England, The Netherlands, China, Singapore and Australia. It was written by Andy Manley, Gill Robertson and Annie Wood. It is part of the new Imaginate and National Theatre of Scotland in partnership with Catherine Wheels Theatre Company, Starcatchers and Visible Fictions, who have launched 'Theatre in Schools Scotland', an exciting new initiative for theatre in Scotland’s schools. Imaginate and National Theatre of Scotland in partnership with Catherine Wheels Theatre Company, Starcatchers and Visible Fictions, have launched Theatre in Schools Scotland; an exciting new initiative for theatre in Scotland’s schools. Like all good children's theatre this will be particualrly enjoyed by adults as well.
Date: 10/09/16
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 56
Type: Theatre Family
Title: Celebration of Music and Poetry for Uni W Scotland
Date: 15/06/11
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 93
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Charlie Chaplin's 'The Kid'
Description: ‘The Kid’ (68 mins) is a 1921 American silent comedy-drama film written by, produced by, directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin. It follows the story of a tramp (Chaplin), who attempts to raise an orphaned boy (Jackie Coogan) on his own. It was a huge success when released, being the second-highest grossing film in 1921, behind 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse'. The screening will include another Short and will be accompanied live by composer and pianist Steven Gellatly. Steven has performed across Europe, from Sweden to London. He appears regularly in Scotland and this is his second appearance at the Skye Festival. He has composed scores for films such as ‘Foolish Wives’, ‘The Lodger’, ‘Son of the Sheik’, ‘Sunrise’ and various short films.
Date: 28/07/18
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig,TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 42
Type: Film and Music
Title: Charlie McKerron
Description: Internationally regarded as one of Scotland's finest fiddle players, Charlie McKerron leads his summer fiddle camp this week, so is a regular visitor to Fèis an Eilein, always packing our venue. Charlie is a key member of the highly successful Capercaillie and has collaborated with many other musicians, and played with other noted bands such as SessionA9. Charlie was brought up with the Northeast fiddle tradition learning from his father and great uncle but has immersed himself in the Gaelic tradition with Capercaillie. In doing so, he has helped to bring this music to high acclaim on the international stage. Marc Clement, singer and guitarist, has been a professional musician for nearly 30 years, living in his home town of Inverness. Marc played guitar with Bruce McGregor for many years which led to many line-ups including Duncan Chisholm. Iain Macfarlane and Gabe McVarish. Marc was an original member of Blazin' Fiddles and plays for Session A9.
Date: 14/08/18
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig,TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 118
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Charlie McKerron - Fiddle Concert
Description: Charlie Mckerron has been working in the traditional music scene since the early 1980s and is best known for his work with Capercaillie and Session A9. Charlie was brought up with the Northeast fiddle tradition, learning from his father and great uncle. Tonight he'll be joined by various other musicians for a great traditional concert.
Date: 19/08/14
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 103
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Charlie McKerron - Fiddle and Friends
Date: 21/08/12
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 138
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Charlie McKerron on Fiddle
Description: Charlie Mckerron has been working in the traditional music scene since the early 1980s and is best known for his work with Capercaillie and Session A9. Charlie was brought up with the Northeast fiddle tradition, learning from his father and great uncle. Tonight he'll be joined by various other musicians for a great traditional concert.
Date: 11/08/15
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 152
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Charlie McKerron, fiddle concert
Description: Charlie Mckerron, fiddle, is joined by Marc Clements, guitar, and step-dancer Sophie Stevenson, along with some of last night's North Shore Celtic Ensemble. Charlie has no difficulty filling major music venues so we are delighted and privileged to have him on stage this week while he tutors fiddle classes at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. He has been working in the traditional music scene since the early 1980s and is best known for his work with Capercaillie and Session A9. Charlie was brought up with the Northeast fiddle tradition, learning from his father and great uncle. Tonight he'll be joined by various other musicians for a great traditional concert.
Date: 09/08/16
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 161
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Charlie McKerron, fiddle concert
Description: + Malin and Co
Date: 29/03/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Tarskavaig Hall
Audience Numbers: 52
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Charlie McKerron, fiddle with Marc Clements
Description: One of Scotland’s finest fiddle players, Charlie McKerron won the Daily Record Golden Fiddle Award. He first joined Capercaillie in 1985 and has toured extensively throughout the world with the band. An accomplished composer Charlie’s music has been widely recorded and he has contributed to the film “Rob Roy” and more recently “Four Men and a Malt” and “Gruth is Uachdar” (Crowdie and Cream) which he co-wrote with Donald Shaw for which they received 2 RTS awards. Fee Charlie - £400.00 Fee Marc Clements - £450.00
Date: 08/08/17
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 162
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Charlie Parr and the Black Twig Pickers
Description: Its not often the phrase ‘barnstorming’ is used appropriately but this raucous and raw touring double bill of Virginia’s Black Twig Pickers and Minnesota’s Charlie Parr surely justifies such rabid anticipation. With little more than a National resonator guitar in hand and his earnestly rasping voice, Charlie is rapidly becoming a cult proposition in the UK and elsewhere. And teaming up with the Black Twig Pickers for this tour will only increase that. The two acts often play together in the US, so these shows will be a real musical tinderbox that can soon escalate into wild whisky-fuelled sessions where the boundaries between the two acts starts to evaparate and the audience erupts.
Date: 17/09/10
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 48
Type: Music World
Title: Children's Classic Concert presents Fiddlesticks
Description: Join CCC presenter Owen Gunnell and the award-winning Maxwell Quartet for a brand new family concert featuring jaw-dropping virtuoso performances and well known classics. Violins meet vibraphones as Fiddlesticks explores the wonderful world of the strings and the acrobatic possibilities of percussion in an interactive hour-long concert. For twenty-one years Children's Classic Concerts have been delighting children, their families and teachers with their fun-filled introduction to live orchestral music. Over the years our concerts have featured not just classical music but jazz, traditional Celtic and world music in a lively mix of entertainment and education that regularly sells out at concert halls in Scotland. For the last seven years, artistic consultants and concert hosts Owen Gunnell and Oliver Cox have wowed our audiences with their virtuoso percussion skills and madcap, energetic presenting style. They actively encourage audience participation and provide simple, amusing explanations of each piece, making the music more accessible and adding to the relaxed and inclusive experience that CCC aims to provide for each audience member. We have worked with many professional musicians and artists including the Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers, Scottish percussionists Albannach, renowned harpist and composer Savourna Stevenson and actor James Mackenzie, who played CBBC's Raven. We are currently working in partnership with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.
Date: 15/09/18
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 32
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Chris MacDonald Cèilidh band
Date: 07/08/12
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 104
Type: Ceilidh
Title: Chris Stout and Catriona MacKay
Description: Hailing from Shetland, Chris in now recognised as one of Scotland’s finest fiddle and violin players effortlessly blending traditional, classical, jazz and indeed world influences to create startlingly original sound-scapes, while nevertheless remaining largely true to his musical roots. Catriona McKay is universally recognised as one of Scotland’s finest harp players - perhaps of any generation. Indeed the Herald in Glasgow labelled her "the harpist of the 21st Century". Their new CD 'White Nights' was launched with great acclaim in June 2010.
Date: 03/11/10
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 65
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Christopher Guild Scottish piano music
Description: A piano concert of Scottish composers and music, with a lot of folk music and a particular emphasis on the work of the late, great Ronald Stevenson. Born in Scotland in 1986, Christopher Guild studied piano and violin locally before entering St Mary’s Music School, Edinburgh aged 13. He took top honours in the Moray Piano Competition 2001 - he remains the youngest winner to this day. Christopher entered the Royal College of Music in 2005 as a Foundation Scholar and studied for six years with Andrew Ball, gaining a First Class BMus (Hons), and the MMus and Artist Diploma with Distinction. He went on to be the Richard Carne Junior Fellowship in Performance at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance 2012-13. Christopher now combines performing and recording with extensive teaching commitments, at Junior Trinity in London and the Godolphin School in Salisbury. “A naturally creative and innovatory musician ... Such pianists are rare ... He is a wonderful advocate for new music.” - Royal College of Music, London Tonight’s concert is made possible by an anonymous sponsor for the hire of the piano.
Date: 21/08/16
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 33
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Coca Tenorio, Brazil singer-songwriter
Description: Inverness-based singer-songwrite Coca Tenorio grew up in the remote coastal village of Esmeraldas, a region of Ecuador known for its strong Afro-Ecuadorian cultural and musical heritage. In 1999 Coca moved with her children to the Highlands and continued to perform as a singer while working as a fashion designer. In 2009 she self-released her debut album Todo Transito, which has received four star reviews and wide radio play. Her new Summer 2017 release is 'Cold Like Stones'. She is joined by Wilmer Sifontes from Venezuela on drums and percussion.
Date: 29/09/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 16
Type: Music World
Title: Colin Steele, Jazz trumpet quintet
Description: Colin Steele’s music is a joyous celebration of Scottish melody and rhythm, liberated and enhanced by the spirit and sophistication of jazz. His recordings and concerts are warm, life affirming, and thrilling in their effect, the beauty of his music speaks strongly to audiences of all musical tastes. He is joined here with his quintet of Konrad Wiszniewski, saxophones; Dave Milligan, piano; Calum Gourlay, bass; and Stu Ritchie, drums. “Trumpeter Colin Steele’s quintet is a dream of a band: a kind of Scottish supergroup whose individual stars remain at the service of compelling tunes, sophisticated arrangements and a swinging and sensitive ensemble feel.” Independent On Sunday “This is effusive, vital, lovely jazz.” Jazz UK “Beautifully conceived and executed, mellow and melodic, Steele’s music has instant appeal.” The Observer
Date: 17/03/18
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 46
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Community Trust Cèilidh
Date: 28/03/14
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Community
Title: Crime at the Clan
Description: Partners in crime talk and Q&A 7pm The StaBLES Michael J Malone, Douglas Skelton and Caro Ramsay each discuss their work and the secrets to their success. From psychological thrillers to immersive police procedurals, this trio of critically-acclaimed crime writers have garnered a wealth of experience between them in researching and writing crime novels and tackling the publishing business. The talks will be followed by a panel QnA with all of the authors. There will be a book stall at the end of the evening where the authors will be happy to personalise and sign any books purchased. There is a bar on the evening.
Date: 12/08/18
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Somerled Rooms, Armadale Castle
Audience Numbers: 20
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Cuillin Sound
Date: 28/10/11
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 20
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Cuirm Ciùil - Sabhal Mòr Ostaig music department
Date: 30/03/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Dan Cassidy and James Hickman
Description: A return visit from the young and brilliant fiddle and guitar transatlantic folk and roots duo. Dan Cassidy (USA), is an exciting and virtuosic fiddler and a brother to the late Eva Cassidy. James Nathan Hickman (UK), brings driving guitar playing and wonderful vocals to their mixture of new and old folk music. James is also a member of Uiscedwr, winner of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award. http://hickmanandcassidy.co.uk/ Come along early for a pre-concert meal. Book on 01471 844774
Date: 04/06/13
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 70
Type: Music World
Title: Daria Kulesh - singer songwriter
Description: Daria last visited Skye on the back of a milk-float converted to a mobile stage, during our Festival in 2015. Based in London, Daria is a rare talent as a singer, songwriter, artist and interpreter of traditional material which draws on her Russian and Ingush roots. Her English is impeccable and she has enjoyed national radio play and incredible reviews calling her CD a "triumph", a "masterpiece" and "a definite contender for the best album of 2017". She is joined by Tristan Seume, a soloist, accompanist, writer and session musician, and one of the UK’s leading acoustic guitarists. “Seume’s superb fingerpicking talent and ease of drifting between styles drives you to a state of listening compulsion” – Acoustic Magazine
Date: 03/10/18
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 26
Type: Music World
Title: Dead Man's Waltz
Date: 23/10/11
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 60
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: Dead Man's Waltz
Date: 23/10/11
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 60
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: Dead Man's Waltz
Date: 23/06/12
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 53
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: Diptesh Bhattacharya, Indian Sarod
Description: Diptesh Bhattacharya, a young and brilliant Indian Sarod player from Kolkata, has become a regular visitor to Skye over the past few years. Diptesh started training ath the incredible age of three in Classical Vocal under his mother Mrs. Bansari Bhattacharya. At the age of ten, he fell in love with the instrument Sarod and initiated his training under Aloke Lahiri. He is joined by Sanjib Kumar Pal Sanjib Kumar Pal is a well-established tabla player also based in Kolkata and known for his balanced and clear accompaniment to vocal and instrumental music. They are joined by Nandan Roy for an evening of Indian classical music, which includes some informal explanations of the form and style.
Date: 04/06/18
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: An Crùbh, Duisdale TBC
Audience Numbers: 34
Type: Music World
Title: Diptesh Bhattacharya, Sarod concert
Description: A very welcome return for Diptesh Bhattacharya, a rising star in the galaxy of Indian Classical Music. He won the hearts of our audiences a few years ago, with his personal style, unique tonal quality as well as the 'gayaki aang baaj', the ability to play and sing through their instrument with the versatility of the human voice. Diptesh started training at the incredible age of three in Classical Vocal under his mother Mrs. Bansari Bhattacharya. At the age of ten, he fell in love with the Sarod instrument and started training under Aloke Lahiri. Having won the coveted degree of Sangeet Pravakar, Diptesh successfully completed a music appreciation course under State Music Academy, in West Bengal. He is now under the training and guidance of Sri Kushal Das, one of the greatest sitar players of 'Shreniya Maihar Gharana' of this era. He is joined by Udit Pankhania on Tabla.
Date: 14/09/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 19
Type: Music World
Title: Diptesh Bhattacharya, Sarod concert in Dunvegan
Description: SEALL welcomes a third visit from Diptesh Bhattacharya, a rising star in the galaxy of Indian Classical Music. He won the hearts of discerning audience with his personal style, unique tonal quality as well as the gayaki aang baaj. He started training at the incredible age of three in Classical Vocal under his mother Mrs. Bansari Bhattacharya. At the age of ten, he fell in love with the Sarod and initiated his training under Aloke Lahiri. Having won the coveted degree of Sangeet Pravakar , Diptesh successfully completed music appreciation course under State Music Academy in West Bengal. He is now under the training and guidance of Sri Kushal Das, one of the greatest sitar players of Shreniya Maihar Gharana of this era. He is joined by Udit Pankhania on Tabla.
Date: 15/09/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Dunvegan Hall
Audience Numbers: 34
Type: Music World
Title: Discovery Film Festival
Date: 29/10/11
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Film and Music
Title: Discovery Film Festival
Date: 29/10/11
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Film and Music
Title: Dogstar Theatre 'Let's Inherit the Earth'
Description: "Stockholm is up in flames and the temperature is getting higher" (Song lyric from Let's Inherit The Earth) With wildfires across Europe and the plastic disaster highlighted by The Blue Planet earlier this year, Dogstar's new co-production with Profilteatern of Sweden is even more prescient than we anticipated. You might not think comedy was the best way to approach climate change, but that's what we've done and we hope you'll like the result. Morna Pearson has written a darkly funny and surreal play with accompanying punky songs from Jonny Hardie, sung by a great cast of Swedes and Turnips! 80 minutes no interval
Date: 18/10/18
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Donald Black Band with Màrtainn Skene and Donnie MacKenzie
Description: Donald is firmly established as “the instrument’s foremost exponent in Scottish traditional music” (Scotland on Sunday), with his own unique style and mastery. He has almost single-handedly been responsible for the humble mouth organ having been given a new respect and acceptance – forcing professionals and reviewers to sit up and take it seriously as a significant part of the Scottish music scene. He is joined by Màrtainn Skene, the cèilidh-band accordion player. With an opening set from Louise Bichan 'Quoyburray' duo. Highland Tour, new album launch.
Date: 30/07/17
Start Time: 8.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 44
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Dr Mango & The Chickpeas
Date: 15/10/12
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 59
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: Dràma air Chuairt
Date: 07/09/18
Start Time: 4.30pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 3
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Duncan Chisholm and Ivan Drever
Description: Duncan Chisholm and Ivan Drever, with their dynamic performance of fiddle, guitar and song are now established as one of Scotland's top duos. Respected Orkney musician, Ivan Drever is well known throughout the world of traditional music for his songwriting as well as his work with Scottish band Wolfstone. Duncan Chisholm hails from Kirkhill in Inverness-shire. He was taught to play fiddle from the age of eight by the esteemed Donald Riddell and has been at the forefront of Scottish fiddle playing for twenty years, being hailed as one of Scotland’s finest fiddle players.
Date: 15/05/10
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 65
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Duncan Chisholm's 'Kin'
Description: Duncan Chisholm, fiddle with Marc Clements and Brian MacAlpine in a concert commissioned for the Blas Festival. ‘Kin’ celebrates the landscape, language, tradition, community and family, young and old: those things which are fundamental to the Highland psyche, “to our place in the world and to the inspiration of our people”. Duncan was nominated as 'Musician of the Year' in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2013.
Date: 20/11/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 64
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Dwayne Cote
Description: Dwayne was raised in Grande Greve, Cape Breton, Canada, in a family deeply rooted in all aspects of Cape Breton, Irish and Scottish music traditions. We have had many Cape Breton fiddlers in this venue but "He’s considered by many to be one of the finest violinists the island’s ever produced." Donald Livingstone, guitar and Brendan Martin, fiddle, both from South Skye, will open the evening.
Date: 12/07/15
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, SkyeSpace
Audience Numbers: 55
Type: Music World
Title: Dylan Thomas evening - Owain Huws
Description: Dylan Thomas was born in 2014. To celebrate his centenary, Welsh poet and actor Owain Huws bring to life many of Dyland's best known works. Entry by donation
Date: 09/08/14
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Tarskavaig Hall
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Dàimh - ho ho ho-ro gheallaidh
Date: 13/12/12
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 61
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Ed Byrne
Description: Promoted by Beyondit
Date: 08/11/10
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 180
Type: Comedy
Title: Edinburgh University Music Society - Orchestra and Choir
Description: The Edinburgh University Music Society is widely regarded as one of Scotland’s leading student music organisations, not only for its standard of performance but also its involvement within the wider community through education projects and fundraising concerts. Tonight a group of 50 orchestra members and singers make their first visit to Skye. The music society of the University of Edinburgh was founded in 1867 by Sir Herbert Oakeley. Throughout the twentieth century the Society took part in larger and more extravagant performances, and this tradition has certainly not waned. The 25th of November 2017 saw all three of the Society’s ensembles perform at the prestigious Usher Hall to celebrate 150 years of EUMS.
Date: 01/06/18
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 40
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Eduardo Niebla, guitar
Description: “Niebla is the king of Latin guitar, a world-class virtuoso.” (Time Out) Hailed by the Guardian for his “exquisite guitar” playing, Eduardo Niebla takes to the stage with his internationally acclaimed guitar duo to present an amazing repertoire of 'stunning flamenco jazz' (The Sound) from his latest albums. Continually seeking out new musical terrain, Niebla has traversed the worlds of pop, jazz and world music, collaborating with such diverse partners as sitar maestro Nishat Khan, George Michael, Lol Coxhill, the Dante String Quartet and Craig David. A spellbinding evening of passion, verve and fleet fingered virtuosity from one of the most potent forces in flamenco jazz fusion. “Poignantly poetic... and truly breathtaking” (Scotsman)
Date: 01/02/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 42
Type: Music World
Title: Eduardo Niebla, guitar
Description: Eduardo Niebla makes a welcome retrun visit to the Festival. The virtuoso Spanish guitarist makes music that transcends genres and crosses barriers; brilliant flamenco jazz fusion and exquisite melodies - full of passion and verve. A maestro artist at the top of his game. "A stunning collection of originals...showing what Jelly Roll Morton called 'the Spanish tinge' is still a potent force". (Jazz UK) “Poignantly poetic... and truly breathtaking” (Scotsman)
Date: 31/07/17
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: An Crùbh, Duisdale
Audience Numbers: 52
Type: Music World
Title: Eduardo Niebla, guitar
Description: Inspired by his appearances at the Jaipur Festival India, the Cultural Heritage Centre Abu Dhabi, and his adopted Yorkshire homeland Eduardo brings a concert ofintricate, passionate flamenco fused with a myriad of Eastern colours and a Gypsy-jazz edge.
Date: 16/05/11
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 86
Type: Music World
Title: Elephant Sessions and Kitty McFarlane
Description: Fiery neo-trad highland five-piece Elephant Sessions are a musical powerhouse, welding weapons-grade grooves and guitar attack with quicksilver fiddle/mandolin melodies. With an opening set from Kitty Macfarlane. Kitty Macfarlane is a singer songwriter from Somerset. Her lyrics combine honest snapshots of humanity with the bigger questions that have connected minds and voices for centuries. Kitty's songs are charged with a sense of place – more often than not her home of Somerset. From questions of global belonging and rights to land, to songs of the anecdotal everyday; music that reflects today's environmental issues and the clockwork passage of humans, creatures, even drifting continents, across our planet. Elephant Sessions fuses rich folk and trad influences with funk, rock and electronica in an instantly captivating, progressive blend. Since being named Up and Coming Artist of the Year at the 2014 Trad Awards, in just a few short years the group have already become renowned for breathtaking live shows throughout the UK and Europe, taking the festival scene by storm with appearances at Glastonbury, Denmark’s Tønder and a sold-out headline show at Celtic Connections 2017. The band’s critically acclaimed debut album, The Elusive Highland Beauty, amassed wide radio play across BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6, whilst their follow-up – All We Have Is Now – has just been released and is touted as one of the most anticipated albums of 2017. “Outstanding levels of innovation and inventiveness.” Folkwords “Immense! Tremendous stage presence and wonderful musicality” Celtic Music Radio “Almost definitely the gig of the festival [Celtic Connections]” Ticketmaster
Date: 16/11/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 99
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Elizabeth Reeder, Afternoon tea with the Author
Description: Glasgow-based writer Elizabeth Reeder is a lecturer in Creative Writing at University of Glasgow. Elizabeth K Reeder writes novels, essays, and stories. She also writes for the radio. She is the author of two critically acclaimed novels, Ramshackle and Fremont. Her stories and experimental essays are widely published and broadcast and often explore questions of cartography, family and memory. Recently she has been writing about fire, archives and whisky. Elizabeth will talk about the joys and challenges of writing and reading and will take us from frosty Chicago, to the deserts of the southwest and the remotest reaches of Scotland. Tickets £10 includes tea and scone
Date: 01/04/18
Start Time: 15:00:00
Venue: Bogmrytle Skye Café, Struan
Audience Numbers: 24
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Elvis McGonagall, comedy poetry
Description: Stand-up poet, armchair revolutionary and recumbent rocker, Elvis McGonagall is the sole resident of The Graceland Caravan Park where he scribbles verse whilst drinking malt whisky and listening to Johnny Cash. Elvis is the 2006 World Slam Champion, the compere of the notorious Blue Suede Sporran Club and a regular guest of BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Live. ‘funny, angry and tightly written....McGonagall combines anger, polish and carefully crafted verse in a way which recalls John Cooper Clarke’ 4-star The Scotsman ‘side-splittingly funny’ The Reading Rant
Date: 16/05/15
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 38
Type: Comedy
Title: Essential Scottish Opera
Description: Scottish Opera hits the road once more, travelling to theatres, village halls and community centres across Scotland with a selection of opera highlights from around the world. Four fantastic young singers and a pianist perform excerpts from a variety of opera favourites along with some interesting surprises from lesser-known works. Director David Hunter ‘Scottish Opera has an absolute winner on its hands. The show exudes confidence, style and panache. Not to be missed’ The Herald ‘The best £10 I've spent in a long while’ ‘Magic! No frills, just great singers with a real connection to the audience. More please!’ ‘It was a delight to hear some old favourites and a pleasure to be introduced to some new items, all expertly performed and acted.’ ‘I had to drag my husband along as he said he did not enjoy opera. Essential Scottish Opera has got him hooked and he is asking when can we expect your return. Thank you for converting him!’
Date: 25/02/10
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 69
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Ewan McLennan and Hector MacInnes
Description: Ewan McLennan is winner of several awards, including the 2011 BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award. His music combines traditional folk, with an inevitable focus on the music of Scotland, as well as his own self-penned songs that are receiving critical acclaim in their own right. “ Quite possibly destined to become the UK’s finest folk singer!” Maverick Opening set form Hector MAcInnes of Dead Man's Waltz
Date: 19/09/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 43
Type: Music Traditional
Title: FREAGRA | A Blurred Expanse
Description: The lights come up on five performers, a bench and a cluster of balloons, suspended above the space. The Blurred Expanse is where the inhabitants conjure their play of cause and effect. They seek the new, toying with unfamiliar until it becomes familiar, and then discard it. Their play is not always playful when the test their environment and the capabilities of their comrades. A playful, colourful performance of contemporary dance, suitable for all ages, with universal themes of community, conflict and harmony. Performed by five exceptional dancers, accompanied by an original music score and breath-taking lighting and costume design. “… by the end of the 50-minute piece, it has become increasingly hard to resist becoming caught up in its every nuance” THE TIMES ★★★★ The show last 50 minutes with some conversation afterwards. Suitable for adults and secondary school ages.
Date: 10/03/18
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 14
Type: Performance Dance
Title: Family Concert
Description: Our Fèis season starts with a great concert with some of our young, and often award-winning, local performers. You will be astonished by the quality.
Date: 06/07/10
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Family Cèilidh
Description: An informal concert of traditional music and singing, particularly designed for a family week at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. Arthur Cormack, Mairead Stewart, with the band - Decker Forrest, Murdoch Cameron and Andy MacPherson + Ricky Hannaway, Mod medalist, + young pipers plus lots more.
Date: 02/07/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 107
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Family concert
Date: 05/07/11
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Feis an Eilein Family Concert and Cèilidh
Date: 03/07/12
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 92
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Fergie MacDonald's Cèilidh
Description: A night of button box and accordion music celebrating the esteemed Fergie MacDonald of Acharacle, who has entertined dance halls and Cèilidh for 60 years. He is joined by Addie Harper Jr and other guests.
Date: 19/07/16
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 105
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Fergie's concert and cèilidh
Description: King of the Cèilidh and Scots folk legend, Fergie Macdonald, will bring his friends along to present an evening of lively cèilidh music and good craic. Scotland's much loved buttonbox player from Moidart took the authentic, raw and right cèilidh dance band style to village halls across the length and breadth of the Highlands and Islands. Wherever cèilidh music is being played, Fergie's masterful musicianship and infectious style remain the benchmark and he will forever be known as the man who gave cèilidh music to the world. Fergie's guests on the night will be Robert Nairn, Addie Harper and Stephanie Harper on accordion and buttonbox and harp. Opening set from Angus and Rodachan MacKinnon
Date: 10/07/18
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig,TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 156
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Festival House Concert 1
Description: Rupert & Jemma Copping
Date: 09/07/17
Start Time: 2.30 pm
Venue: Torrin private house
Audience Numbers: 25
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Festival House Concert 2
Description: Rob & Sally MacDonald
Date: 16/07/17
Start Time: 2.30 pm
Venue: Heaste private house
Audience Numbers: 25
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Festival House Concert 3 - Ross Martin
Description: Rob & Eileen Ware
Date: 23/07/17
Start Time: 2.30 pm
Venue: Ord private house
Audience Numbers: 30
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Festival House Concert 4 Louise Bichan
Description: Allan & Rosie MacDonald - Louise Bichan 'Quoyburray' duo
Date: 30/07/17
Start Time: 2.30 pm
Venue: Achnacloich private house
Audience Numbers: 25
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Festival House Concert 5 - Malin Lewis and Iain Bullivant
Description: Sheana & Peter Roberts
Date: 13/08/17
Start Time: 2.30 pm
Venue: Ardvasar private house
Audience Numbers: 25
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Festival House Concert 6
Description: 1925 Café
Date: 27/08/17
Start Time: 2.30 pm
Venue: Ardvasar 1925 Café
Audience Numbers: 15
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Fiddle Concert with Charlie McKerron
Description: Charlie Mckerron has been working in the traditional music scene since the early 1980’s and is best known for his work with Capercaillie and Session A9. Charlie was brought up with the Northeast fiddle tradition, learning from his father and great uncle. Tonight he'll be joined by various other musicians for a great traditional concert.
Date: 13/08/13
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 150
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Film: 'The Bridge Rising / An Drochaid'
Description: Prior to its launch at Glasgow's Celtic Connections, the Skye audience gets a chance to see this feature-length screening of An Drochaid/The Bridge Rising, a lively documentary account of the ten-year battle against the Skye Bridge tolls. A Scottish/Canadian co-production previously broadcast in shorter form on BBC Alba, with the full cinematic story supported by Creative Scotland, it follows the many twists and turns of events through the words of the protagonists themselves, from protesters to prosecutors, engineers to financiers, politicians to police officers, uncovering several surprises in the telling. The film's score, by leading Cape Breton composer and guitarist Scott MacMillan, features his fiddle-wielding compatriot Colin Grant with Scotland's Angus MacDonald, Arthur Cormack, and Mary-Ann Kennedy, as well as MacMillan himself.
Date: 11/01/14
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Film and Music
Title: Film: Forgotten Kingdom of Lesotho
Description: Set in Lesotho, Southern Africa
Date: 29/08/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 40
Type: Film and Music
Title: Fiona MacKenzie
Description: Young Plockton classical singer + 3
Date: 05/10/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 104
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Fred Morrison and Matteu Watson
Date: 27/11/12
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 124
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Fred Morrison and Matteu Watson
Date: 27/11/12
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 124
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Fred Morrison, pipes
Description: The last time he came, he brought the house down with a night of epic piping. Although Fred’s first love instrument remains the great Highland pipes, over the years his mastery has expanded to encompass whistles, Scottish smallpipes or reelpipes – Morrison, being a pivotal populariser of this once rare variety – and Irish Uilleann pipes. He was also one of the first Scottish artists to forge dynamic links with his Celtic cousins in Brittany and North West Spain, adding further to his repertoire of influences and tunes and has long been renowned as an outstanding tune composer. The concert will open with a set of tunes and songs led by Ellen MacDonald, with other Sabhal Mòr Ostaig music students. In response to a suggestion from the wider Seall community, the raffle will be raising funds for the Sleat Think Tank Fuel Pump appeal.
Date: 26/11/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 95
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Fred Morrison, piping concert
Description: Fred Morrison is one of Scotland’s great and outstanding pipes and whistle players. The celebrated Gaelic piping tradition of his father’s native South Uist forms the bedrock of his intensely expressive, uniquely adventurous style. His outstanding technical prowess saw him winning many top competition prizes while still at school, and inspired by pioneering acts like the Bothy Band and the Tannahill Weavers. Although his first-love instrument remains the great Highland bagpipes, over the years his mastery has expanded to encompass whistles, Scottish smallpipes, or reelpipes and Irish uilleann pipes. He was also one of the first Scottish artists to forge dynamic links with his Celtic cousins in Brittany and north-west Spain, adding further to his repertoire of influences and tunes, and has long been renowned as an outstanding composer. “widely regarded as one of the greatest Scottish pipers alive today.”
Date: 23/11/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 68
Type: Music Traditional
Title: From Bizet to Burns
Description: From Bizet to Bruns, a rare opportunity to hear the amazing voice of Charli Brooks in concert with pianist Magdelene Brauns, who are flying in from Salzburg to support this worthwhile cause.
Date: 16/02/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 40
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: From These Parts - Right Lines Production
Date: 27/06/12
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 60
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Fèis SEALL 1000 ~ the SEALL 1000 Festival
Description: SEALL is the UK's liveliest rural touring promoting organisation. We have been promoting around 40 events each year since 1991, including 18 years of the Skye Festival or Fèis an Eilein. So round about now we will have reached our 1,000th event! We bring together some new and old favourites bands, soloistsits, young and old for an afternoon of concerts, Cèilidhs and celebration. Guests at the moment included Fiona Hunter and band, twice nominated MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards Scots Singer of the Year and frontwoman of Malinky: Folk Band of the Year 2010. 5 - 5.45 pm Gaelic song and tea - Christine Primrose, Anne Martin, and Youngsters 6 pm - 6.45 SMO students 7.00 - 7.45 Family Cèilidh Dance with Crisdean Macdonald Band 8.00 - 9.00 Fiona Hunter concert with Mike Vass, Innis Watson, Gillian Frame and Euan Burton 9.15 - 10.15 Anne Martin and Doc Livingstone 10.30 - 11.30 Shooglenifty 11.45 -12.30 Dead Man's Waltz 12.30 - 1.30 am Porridge
Date: 03/05/14
Start Time: 17:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Gabe McVarish
Date: 20/07/12
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 76
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Gabe McVarish
Description: SEALL works with the Short Courses at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig to bring you a variety of traditional music concerts each Tuesday over Easter and in the Summer. Featuring tutors at the Short Courses and various passing and invited (and possibly uninvited!) guests.
Date: 08/04/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 73
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Gabe McVarish, Angus MacKenzie
Date: 10/04/12
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 91
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Gabe McVarish, Ewen MacPherson, Mairearad Green and Anna Massie
Description: Gabe McVarish, fiddle, is originally from California and now lives in Arisaig. He was twice winner of the Junior US National Scottish Fiddle Championship by the age of seventeen. He has played and recorded with a rich diversity of bands including Clíar, Kathleen MacInnes, and Ewan Robertson, and plays regularly with Dannsa. Sophie will join him for some stunning steps. Within the Highland music scene Maireard Green and Anna Massie need no introduction, just some speedy ticket-buying! For visitors let us explain: Multi-instrumentalists, Anna Massie and Mairearad Green are a captivating duo. Providing a highly energetic performance with a warm and friendly stage appearance, this duo will engage any audience. Individually, they perform with The Poozies, Blazin Fiddles, Karen Matheson, Box Club, Eddi Reader and Karine Polwart, and together in Scotland’s one and only Celtic Big Band, The Unusual Suspects. Sophie Sophabuous will provide some dance steps. They create a unique sound and a great night’s entertainment of not just accordion and guitar but pipes and banjo, as well as some good craic. **** "an accomplished delight" "...the camaraderie and sheer fun of musical collaboration is plainly evident and infectious." www.mairearadgreen.com and listen to them on www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01p8t2r Making Connections: Mairearad and Anna are the forces behind the Summer Isles Festival, which won the award for Community Event of the year at the Trad Awards, after only three years. Meanwhile Fèis an Eilein has been going for 24 years and is still to be nominated! Are we jealous? - no just delighted about their success.
Date: 07/04/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 138
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Gaelic Choir sings Runrig
Date: 13/04/19
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: SMO
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Gaelic Comedy Night
Description: -
Date: 15/02/13
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Comedy
Title: Gaelic Song concert - Mary Ann Kennedy
Description: Mary Ann Kennedy is part of the large musical family, the Campbells of Greepe, who between them have won a large number of Gold Medals at the Gaelic Mod. Marey Ann was until recently musician in residence at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig and earlier in the festival borught us 'Aiseag'. She is joined by various friends for a night of Gaelic song and tradittional music.
Date: 26/08/14
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 76
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Gaelic song and the MacArthurs of Newfoundland.
Description: Margaret Bennett returns to her home island of Skye, with a party of MacArthurs from Newfoundland, where Margaret also once lived. The MacArthurs emigrated from the nearby Island of Canna in the mid 19th Century, first to Cape Breton and then on to Newfoundland. Their descendants are on their way back for a Canna Homecoming and call in on Skye to bring us their songs and music. There will also be Gaelic songs from Margaret herself, and from Christine Primrose who is tutoring one the Gaelic College's Summer Song Courses this week.
Date: 05/08/14
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 85
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Gaol 's Gàire (Love and Laughter)
Description: Join Seasaidh Lexy in her hit theatre show – Gaol ’s Gàire / Love & Laughter for a high-energy evening of comedy, music and dance taking the audience on a riotous romp through her life. Also appearing are singer Calum MacInnes and actors David Walker and Seonag Monk with Calum MacKinnon. Tha Seasaidh Lexy gar fiathachadh gu tachartas tèatar air leth – Gaol ’s Gàire / Love & Laughter. Oidhche loma-làn comadaidh, ceòl ’s dannsa gus barrachd eòlais fhaighinn air a bhean-uasail. Cuideachd air ard ùrlar tha seinneadair Calum MacAonghais, agus cleasaichean Dabhaidh Walker ’s Seonag Monk, le Calum MacKinnon. More Blas Festival events on www.blas-festival.com
Date: 10/09/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 97
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Gave Mcvarish band
Description: Alasdair Fraser, a Scot living in California, has been teaching fiddle at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Short Courses for 19 years. Natalie Haas is from California and is re-discovering the cello’s place in Scottish traditonal music. They are joined by guest artists from the annual fiddle summer school on Skye. "The musical chemistry between Scottish fiddle legend Alasdair Fraser and young cello ace Natalie Haas is a rare, felicitous thing"
Date: 22/07/11
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 111
Type: Music Traditional
Title: George Egg 'Anarchist Cook'
Description: Lakin McCarthy presents GEORGE EGG - Anarchist Cook SELL OUT – Edinburgh Fringe 2015 & 2016 Winner – Spirit of The Fringe Award 2015 If you like food and cooking then you’ll like this. A cocktail of stand-up comedy, striking innovation and extreme multi-tasking. George Egg spends a lot of time staying in hotels and some years ago, unimpressed with room service, he took matters into his own hands. Whilst performing a mind-bendingly original show of comedy-cum-illustrated-lecture George prepares a three-course meal on the equipment hotels unwittingly provide (iron, kettle, trouser press…), and if you want to, you can taste it at the end. George is touring the show in 2016/2017, a tour that has taken him to Estonia, Norway, The Netherlands, New Zealand and extensively throughout the United Kingdom. " a genius… He is the friendly face of anarchy, the anarchic face of food and the foodie face of comedy" SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY " A hilarious show, with surprisingly good food" THE TIMES " It is refreshing to encounter a performer who really is unique" THE TELEGRAPH " My find of the Fringe" THE INDEPENDENT " George’s show Anarchist Cook is absolutely glorious" THE SCOTSMAN Video Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye7XscJCkG4 George’s Website: www.anarchistcook.info
Date: 19/04/17
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 65
Type: Comedy
Title: Gilbert and Sullivan 'HMS Pinafore'
Description: Captain Corcoran cordially invites you to the poop deck for a tot of delicious musical ‘grog’. Set in the roaring 20’s, this is a fully staged performance of the classic Gilbert and Sullivan opera, starring young Skye based singers and with a sparkling chorus of burly sailors and delightful flapper girls! Directed by Ann Lampard and Tom Colwell, join the cast and crew for a jolly and rollicking voyage. It’s all aboard the HMS Pinafore for an evening of nautical fun, vocal distinction and delectable costumes. Ahoy there me hearties!
Date: 22/07/10
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 143
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Gillebride MacMillan
Date: 08/12/12
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 46
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Glasgow Phoenix Choir
Date: 24/05/19
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig - TDC main hall
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Glasgow Phoenix Choir
Date: 26/05/19
Start Time: 15:00:00
Venue: An Crùbh - Duisdale
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Glasgow Phoenix Choir
Description: A Gala Concert from the Classics to Scots songs and Music from the Shows. The Glasgow Phoenix Choir is delighted to be performing a concert in Sabhal Mor Ostaig as part of our Highland Tour. The Glasgow Phoenix Choir rose out of the ashes of the world famous Glasgow Orpheus Choir and this year celebrates 116 years of choral excellence – 66 years as the Glasgow Phoenix Choir and 50 years as the Glasgow Orpheus Choir. The choir flourishes under the guidance of our conductor Marilyn J Smith MBE and Cameron Murdoch, accompanist and depute conductor. The choir performs over 20 concerts per year, taking its special blend of choral music on tour, both in the UK and in Europe. The choir’s reputation continues to grow as it performs traditional choral pieces from sacred to modern. Conductor - Marilyn J Smith MBE Accompanist & Deputy Conductor - Cameron Murdoch with some tea and cake at the end. Sponsorship by The CO-OPERATIVE FUNERALCARE allows the Choir to take on more fund-raising concerts for many worthy causes such as this and to travel further afield. Our most recent tour allowed us to take part in concerts to raise funds for local charities in Thurso, and to support the Italian Chapel and St Magnus Cathedral, in the Orkney Islands. The choir has itself raised over £1.5M for many charities in the 66 years of its existence – which resulted in the award of the Paul Harris Fellowship from Rotary International.
Date: 25/09/16
Start Time: 2.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 84
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Glasgow Phoenix Choir
Description: A Gala Concert from the Classics to Scots songs and Music from the Shows. The Glasgow Phoenix Choir is delighted to be performing a concert in Sabhal Mor Ostaig as part of our Highland Tour. The Glasgow Phoenix Choir rose out of the ashes of the world famous Glasgow Orpheus Choir and this year celebrates 116 years of choral excellence – 66 years as the Glasgow Phoenix Choir and 50 years as the Glasgow Orpheus Choir. The choir flourishes under the guidance of our conductor Marilyn J Smith MBE and Cameron Murdoch, accompanist and depute conductor. The choir performs over 20 concerts per year, taking its special blend of choral music on tour, both in the UK and in Europe. The choir’s reputation continues to grow as it performs traditional choral pieces from sacred to modern. Conductor - Marilyn J Smith MBE Accompanist & Deputy Conductor - Cameron Murdoch with some tea and cake at the end. Sponsorship by The CO-OPERATIVE FUNERALCARE allows the Choir to take on more fund-raising concerts for many worthy causes such as this and to travel further afield. Our most recent tour allowed us to take part in concerts to raise funds for local charities in Thurso, and to support the Italian Chapel and St Magnus Cathedral, in the Orkney Islands. The choir has itself raised over £1.5M for many charities in the 66 years of its existence – which resulted in the award of the Paul Harris Fellowship from Rotary International.
Date: 25/09/16
Start Time: 2.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 84
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Glasgow Skye Association 150th Anniversary Cèilidh
Description: A great night of Gaelic song and music with Kenna Campbell, Kirsteen Grant, Calum Ross, Seumas Campbell, Arthur Cormack, Donald Murray, Iain MacLean, Ruairidh Cormack, Kirsteen Graham and Decker Forrest.
Date: 21/04/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 71
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Glenn Tillbrook of 'The Squeeze' acoustic concert
Description: Mention Glenn Tilbrook and most people think of 'Squeeze'. with his writing partner Chris Difford, Tilbrook was responsible for Top Ten hits around the world such as 'Tempted', 'Hourglass', 'Cool For Cats' and 'Up The Junction'. Ever since their first EP in 1977, Squeeze has delighted audiences with their brand of honky-tonk new wave and pithy lyricism, while their stock in the music world has seen the likes of Jools Holland, Paul Carrack and Elvis Costello all contribute to their work. Now with a 2013 Solo CD Tilbrook sets off around the Highlands with a lush and diverse acoustic set.
Date: 11/08/14
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 87
Type: Music World
Title: Hallaig - the poetry of Sorley MacLean
Date: 16/06/11
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 100
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Henderson, McVarish, MacKenzie
Description: When you bring together Allan Henderson, fiddle, of 'Blazin' Fiddles'; Gabe McVarish, fiddle, and Angus MacKenzie, pipes, both of the Gaelic super-group 'Dàimh' you are bound to get a night of extraordinary traditional music. No doubt others will appear on the stage with them. This is the second of two Easter concerts run in conjunction with the Short Courses at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig.
Date: 09/04/13
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 109
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Highland Chamber Orchestra
Description: The Highland Chamber Orchestra makes its first visit to Skye. The orchestra is delighted to welcome the young harpist, Hannah Phillips as soloist in Debussys' 'Danses Sacrée et Profane. The programme includes Mozart's Overture 'Don Giovanni', the Czech Suite by Dvorak, Honegger's Pastorale d'été and finishes with Mozart's Symphony No 31 (Paris).
Date: 22/05/10
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 58
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Highland Seashore Festival 'Story Cèilidh by the Sea' Alex Patience, Donald McNeill
Description: Coastal, creepy, comedy . . . And the ever present sea. A realxed evening of Scottish traditional stories of the sea, second sight, wtiches, magic, love, loss and humour - with original live music. Enjoyable by all ages. Bring your own stories to share afer the show. Part of the Highland Seashore Festival.
Date: 02/07/14
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Tarskavaig Hall
Audience Numbers: 36
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Highlight Arctic - archive film, Atzi Muramatsu, Jessie Kleemann
Description: Please note change of date from our printed programme An ‘Arctic’ evening of contemporary poetry, film and music. Highlight Arctic’s ‘Our Reels: Ideas of North’ Tour is a continuation of the highly successful programme of events that took place in Edinburgh and Glasgow in March 2017. Events in Skye and Inverness will bring together in creative dialogue the work of Scotland-based contemporary composer Atzi Muramatsu, Greenlandic Inuit performance artist Jessie Kleemann and rarely seen filmic works by pioneering Scottish botanist and explorer Isobel Wylie Hutchison.
Date: 09/12/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: An Crùbh, Duisdale
Audience Numbers: 52
Type: Film and Music
Title: Icicles at Christmas concert
Date: 15/12/10
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 44
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Ingrid Henderson
Date: 03/04/12
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 64
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Inner Sound 'Iolanthe' G and S
Description: Inner Sound, the area's legendary Gilbert and Sullivan opera company, bring their acclaimed production of 'Iolanthe'. With some young semi-professional singers and a highly trained chorus of young and older local residents, Inner Sound is the only group regularly bringing quality G and S shows to the north of Scotland. Iolanthe - the story of the fairy Iolanthe banished from the fairy kingdom for 25 years for marrying a mortal. In true Gilbert and Sullivan fashion, a tangled plot develops and then unravels . . . But with good music and good humour, all ends well.
Date: 22/07/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 69
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Inner Sound 'Iolanthe' G and S
Description: Inner Sound, the area's legendary Gilbert and Sullivan opera company, bring their acclaimed production of 'Iolanthe'. With some young semi-professional singers and a highly trained chorus of young and older local residents, Inner Sound is the only group regularly bringing quality G and S shows to the north of Scotland. Iolanthe - the story of the fairy Iolanthe banished from the fairy kingdom for 25 years for marrying a mortal. In true Gilbert and Sullivan fashion, a tangled plot develops and then unravels . . . But with good msuic and good humour, all ends well.
Date: 23/07/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 128
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Inner Sound 'Patience' G and S
Description: Gilbert and Sullivan's sixth collaboration was "Patience", or "Bunthorne's Bride". Patience satirises the "aesthetic craze" of the 1870s and '80s, when the output of poets, composers, painters and designers of all kinds was prolific. Inner Sound is possibly Scotland's leading amateur G and S producers. Anne Lampard MBE has for years been training young and older singers, some of whom are now working in the professional operatic circuit. For one night only at the Skye Festival - reservations are essential for this sell-out show.
Date: 21/07/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 102
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Inner Sound 'Spring Concert'
Date: 07/04/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 66
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Inner Sound 'The Mikado' G and S
Description: Starring Miss Lorayne McLucas, Miss Morag Miller and Mr Tom Colwel. Inner Sound is a singing group on the Isle of Skye, founded by Ann Lampard in 2003. Starring young singers, some of whom might well go on to become professionals, and older singers who have rediscovered the joys of singing, Inner Sound presents choral concerts and a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta in Highland venues every summer.
Date: 19/07/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 100
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Inner Sound 'The Mikado' G and S
Description: Starring Miss Lorayne McLucas, Miss Morag Miller and Mr Tom Colwel. Inner Sound is a singing group on the Isle of Skye, founded by Ann Lampard in 2003. Starring young singers, some of whom might well go on to become professionals, and older singers who have rediscovered the joys of singing, Inner Sound presents choral concerts and a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta in Highland venues every summer.
Date: 18/07/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 101
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Inner Sound 'Winter Concert'
Description: Solos and group song from the classical singing group Inner Sound. With something for all from Mozrt to Gershwin and much, much more.
Date: 21/11/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 57
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Inner Sound - 'The Gondoliers' G and S
Description: Inner Sound, the area's legendary Gilbert and Sullivan opera company, bring back their acclaimed production of 'The Gondoliers' last seen in 2008.With some young semi-professional singers and a highly trained chorus of locals, Inner Sound is the only group regularly bringing quality G and S shows to the north of Scotland.
Date: 18/07/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 100
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Inner Sound - 'The Gondoliers' G and S
Description: Inner Sound, the area's legendary Gilbert and Sullivan opera company, bring back their acclaimed production of 'The Gondoliers', last seen in 2008. With some young semi-professional singers and a highly trained chorus of locals, Inner Sound is the only group regularly bringing quality G and S shows to the north of Scotland.
Date: 17/07/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 69
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Inner Sound Concert
Description: Skye own lively group of singers present an early summer concert
Date: 18/06/11
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 100
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Inner Sound Opera - 'Patience' by G and S
Date: 21/07/12
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 128
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Inner Sound Spring Concert
Description: With something for all from Mozart to Gershwin and much more… Under the tutalage of Ann Lampard, young and older singers from Skye and Lochalsh present a late winter concert. This is high quality talent from those who also bring us our regular fix of Gilbert and Sullivan each summer.
Date: 14/02/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 75
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Inner Sound Winter Concert
Description: Inner Sound, under the direction of Anne Lampard MBE has brought together and trained many younger and odler singers in Skye and the Western Highlands. In the summer she direct them in their annual Gilbert and Sutherland tour of the Highlands. Tonight various individuals and groups sing their favourite arias, excerpts from light opera and other pieces, in a concert that presents the area's young potential opera talent and the skills of those who have taken up singing later in life.
Date: 24/11/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 67
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Inner Sound Winter Concert
Description: Inner Sound is the area's chamber and light opera group who so successfully produce a Gilbert and Sullivan Operetta each summer. Tonight's concert features young and older singers, all under the guidance of Ann Lampard MBE, with a selection of solos, choral work from light opera, religious and secular music.
Date: 20/11/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 71
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Inner Sound Winter Concert
Description: After their summer sell-out performances of ‘The Pirates of Penzance’, the Skye-based ‘Inner Sound’ group of singers present an evening of Gershwin, Opera extracts and lots in between. Come and support your local quality talent!
Date: 09/11/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 67
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Inner Sound Winter concert
Date: 24/11/18
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig - TDC main hall
Type: Music Classical
Title: Inner Sound Winter concert
Date: 25/11/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Inner Sound Youth Section
Description: A children's opera in one act for all the family. It lasts for 1 hour with no interval. Inner Sound is a group of enthusiastic and energetic folk who love getting together to indulge in their passion for singing. Most of our members come from Skye and Lochalsh, although there are a few who travel from as far as Inverness to join in the fun. Inner Sound would not exist without our founder, and we are grateful to Ann Lampard for her boundless energy, knowledge and enthusiasm. In her many years of successful teaching, particularly at the Junior Royal Academy of Music in London, she gained invaluable experience at getting the best out of each one of her students, and making it fun in the process! In recognition for her services to music Ann was awarded an MBE in 2015. We are delighted to have her at the helm of our own happy band of singers, and grateful for her dedication to the continuing success of Inner Sound. This is the first production with the cast drawn entirely from our younger members. Benjamin Britten wrote 'The Little Sweep' , a one act Opera, for seven teenaged voices and three adult voices. It is perfect Britten Opera in miniature, with great bouncing tunes and witty ensembles and choruses. It is set in the 19th century in a large country house in Suffolk where Juliet Brook and her sisters Sophie and Gay live. The Crome cousins, Hughie and Jonny, accompanied by their nurserymaid Rowan, are visiting the family in the school holidays and are horrified by the poor little sweep boy, who has been sold by his father to the wicked sweeps, Black Bob and Clem. The horrid housekeeper, Miss Baggot and the evil sweeps are continuously duped by the children who eventually manage to set the young sweep free with a couple of silver crowns in his pocket ! It is based upon a story supposedly told by a housekeeper in a large country house in Suffolk, where Britten lived. This lady narrated the story as it had been told to her by her grandmother. It is also a sad social comment on the abuse and exploitation of poor children in the Victorian era. Ann says what a joy and privilege it is to be able to produce and direct this challenging work using ten of the most talented young singers she has taught, and everyone of them living in Skye and Lochalsh ! Tickets - £10 and £5 for under 16s.
Date: 18/02/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 60
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Inner Sound Youth Section
Description: A children's opera in one act for all the family. It lasts for 1 hour with no interval. Inner Sound is a group of enthusiastic and energetic folk who love getting together to indulge in their passion for singing. Most of our members come from Skye and Lochalsh, although there are a few who travel from as far as Inverness to join in the fun. Inner Sound would not exist without our founder, and we are grateful to Ann Lampard for her boundless energy, knowledge and enthusiasm. In her many years of successful teaching, particularly at the Junior Royal Academy of Music in London, she gained invaluable experience at getting the best out of each one of her students, and making it fun in the process! In recognition for her services to music Ann was awarded an MBE in 2015. We are delighted to have her at the helm of our own happy band of singers, and grateful for her dedication to the continuing success of Inner Sound. This is the first production with the cast drawn entirely from our younger members. Benjamin Britten wrote 'The Little Sweep' , a one act Opera, for seven teenaged voices and three adult voices. It is perfect Britten Opera in miniature, with great bouncing tunes and witty ensembles and choruses. It is set in the 19th century in a large country house in Suffolk where Juliet Brook and her sisters Sophie and Gay live. The Crome cousins, Hughie and Jonny, accompanied by their nurserymaid Rowan, are visiting the family in the school holidays and are horrified by the poor little sweep boy, who has been sold by his father to the wicked sweeps, Black Bob and Clem. The horrid housekeeper, Miss Baggot and the evil sweeps are continuously duped by the children who eventually manage to set the young sweep free with a couple of silver crowns in his pocket ! It is based upon a story supposedly told by a housekeeper in a large country house in Suffolk, where Britten lived. This lady narrated the story as it had been told to her by her grandmother. It is also a sad social comment on the abuse and exploitation of poor children in the Victorian era. Ann says what a joy and privilege it is to be able to produce and direct this challenging work using ten of the most talented young singers she has taught, and everyone of them living in Skye and Lochalsh ! Lasts 1 Hour with no interval Tickets - £10 and £5 for under 16s.
Date: 17/02/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 64
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Isle of Skye Piping Society
Description: Each year the festival works with the Isle of Skye Piping Society and their chosen concert is again the remarkably musical Caimbeul family of Sleat and now Kyle. Piper Brìghde Chaimbeul was the Radio 2 young folk Award winner in 2016 and is now a headlining act in many festivals. She is joined by her sisters Steaphanaidh and Ciorstaidh-Sara , and younger brother Ioseph. Gate Income - £1020 Raffle Income - £131.00 Paid £800 to IoS Piping Society (They paid Caimbeul's £450) SEALL kept raffle income + £220.00 fee = £351 total
Date: 15/08/17
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 105
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Ivan Ilić, piano concert
Description: Antoine Reicha and Ludwig van Beethoven met at age 15, in Bonn. Friends and rivals for life, Beethoven took Vienna by storm, whereas Reicha left most of his piano music unpublished. Acclaimed Serbian-American pianist Ivan Ilić comes to Skye to with works from his upcoming CD 'Reicha Rediscovered' Ivan Ilić earned degrees in mathematics and music at the University of California Berkeley before moving to the Conservatoire Supérieur de Paris, where he took a Premier Prix. The City of Paris sponsored his first recording. Early career highlights included recitals at Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall, Ireland's National Concert Hall, Toronto's Glenn Gould Studio and the American Academy in Rome. He recently gave recital débuts in Vienna, Sao Paulo and Geneva. Ivan's piano is supplied by Moray Firth Piano's through the Denis Briggs Fund administered by Duncan and Polly MacInnes.
Date: 21/11/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: An Crùbh, Duisdale
Audience Numbers: 58
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: James Hickman and Dan Cassidy
Description: A newly formed transatlantic folk and roots duo. Dan Cassidy (USA), an exciting and virtuosic fiddler, provides the tunes and harmony singing. Dan is a brother to the late Eva Cassidy. James Nathan Hickman (UK), brings driving guitar playing and wonderfully unique vocals to their mixture of new and old folk music. James is a member of Uiscedwr, winner of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award.
Date: 04/06/11
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 52
Type: Music World
Title: Jamie Laval Fiddle concert
Description: Jamie Laval has this on his website for 7pm
Date: 08/11/18
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Jamie Laval TEDx talk
Description: Nationally acclaimed performer, composer, arranger, and educator, Jamie Laval is hailed as “One of North America’s finest practitioners of traditional Scottish music” (San Jose Mercury News). Laval’s unique approach to traditional Celtic music blends the simplicity of an ancient art form with stunning virtuosity and contemporary flair that resonates with families, youth, seniors, and devotees of ethnic, jazz, and classical music.
Date: 08/11/18
Start Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Jazz Film 'Bird'
Description: Director Clint Eastwood, a noted jazz aficionado, directs this heartfelt study of pioneering bop saxophonist Charlie Parker (Forest Whitaker). Moving forward and backward through Parker's brief life before his death of a heroin overdose at age 34, the film foregrounds the saxophonist's difficult relationship with his wife, Chan Parker (Diane Venora), but also features lengthy scenes of Parker improvising on stage, lit with the neon and cigarette smoke of vintage jazz clubs. 1988, 155 minutes
Date: 16/07/18
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Audience Numbers: 14
Type: Film and Music
Title: Jazz and Film 'Lady Sings The Blues'
Description: A night of live music and great Jazz film. We start with a live set from this years Jazz Ambassadors: Ru Pattison, Richard Foote, Alan Benzie, Andrew Robb, Jonathan Silk and Rick Taylor. In 'Lady Sings the Blues' (1972, 144 mins) pop star Diana Ross portrays legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday in this biographical drama. Beginning with Holiday's traumatic youth, the film depicts her early attempts at a singing career and her eventual rise to stardom, as well as her difficult relationship with Louis McKay (Billy Dee Williams), her boyfriend and manager. Casting a shadow over even Holiday's brightest moments is the vocalist's severe drug addiction, which threatens to end both her career and her life.
Date: 14/07/15
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Audience Numbers: 26
Type: Film and Music
Title: Jazz concert - Maclcolm MacFarlane
Description: A night of great music with Malcolm MacFarlane - Guitar; Mario Caribe - Bass; John Burgess - Sax and Iain Copeland - drums, playing a heady mix of pop songs with jazz arrangements, including such artists as Radiohead, Prince and, Donald Fagan. A cabaret style night with a bar in the old college venue.
Date: 17/03/10
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 12
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Jeremy Hardy
Description: Jeremy Hardy is one of Britain’s most well-established ‘alternative’ stand-ups, unafraid to mix his socialist politics into his topical act. He is best known as a regular on Radio 4 panel games such as The News Quiz, I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue and Just A Minute. And TV appearances include QI, Blackadder Goes Forth and Mock The Week. He has been a regular columnist for London’s ES Magazine and the Guardian and has written two books, Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation, based on his Radio 4 series of the same name and When Did You Last See Your Father. A kind soul in The Guardian wrote of him, “In an ideal world, Jeremy Hardy would be extremely famous, but an ideal world would leave him without most of his best material.” We start the night with two talented young traditional musicians. 14+ (Parental Guidance) Likely to be swearing and adult content
Date: 15/06/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: An Crùbh, Duisdale
Audience Numbers: 132
Type: Comedy
Title: John Doyle, guitar
Description: Long considered one of the most important guitarists in Irish and acoustic music worldwide, John is now increasingly lauded for his singing and beng an imaginative and original songwriter who grabs audiences with his ability to tell a story through song. "John has now entered a rarefied zone of inspired, instinctive, in-the-moment creativity that made me gasp in awe and for breath." The Wall Street Journal. "More talent than anybody deserves to have all to themselves" Philadelphia News
Date: 01/06/14
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 65
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Joy Dunlop Band
Description: Joy Dunlop was last year's Royal National Mod Gold medal winner and an ex-student of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. She is joined by Paul Tracey, a truly talented jazz guitarist, and Susan Appleby, a cellist who is known for her uniquely funky style of playing.
Date: 16/08/11
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 92
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Julie Fowlis with Heisgeir
Date: 17/07/12
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 153
Type: Music Traditional
Title: KT Tunstall
Date: 04/08/10
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 220
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: Kaela Rowan Band
Description: Much in demand for her beautiful voice, Kaela Rowan began her career in folk bands and playing sessions and festivals around her home in the Scottish Highlands. Citing an eclectic range of early influences – John Martyn, Planxty and Joni Mitchell, amongst others – Kaela has since forged her own unique path in the Scottish music scene. Kaela is accompanied by James Mackintosh (Shooglenifty, String Sisters) on guitar and percussion, and Ewan MacPherson (Shooglenifty, Salt House) on guitar, mandolin and jaw harp. The evening will open with a set from some of our local young talent. "We book a lot of extremely talented bands playing Scottish and Irish traditional material but the Kaela Rowan Band has something special." SoundHouse (and Fèis an Eilein)
Date: 08/08/18
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: The Stables at Armadale
Audience Numbers: 52
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Katheryn Joseph with Marcus Mackay in concert
Description: Kathryn Joseph’s debut album – bones you have thrown me and blood I’ve spilled – carried her from being one of Scotland’s best-kept secrets to winner of Scottish Album of the Year Award, within six months in 2015. An ethereal experience, her maiden record is lyrically compelling, sonically vivid and consistently moving. The record also features the talents of Scottish music industry veteran Marcus Mackay: his percussion and bass synth entwine seamlessly with the graceful force of Kathryn’s ship’s piano and beguiling vocals. Their on-record partnership offers an understated but truly emotive encounter; rare performances on the live circuit are renowned for their visceral, mesmeric qualities. “Opportunities to see such talented vocalists perform don’t come around often.” Anna Hinchcliffe, Metro “Armed with a small piano and a percussive maestro, she showcased the record in a jaw- dropping live performance.” Nicola Meighan, BBC Introducing “Kathryn Joseph has crafted one of the year’s most raw, unflinching and remarkable records.” Tom Johnson, THE SKINNY “One of my favourites of this year, for sure. Very special indeed.” Lauren Laverne, BBC Radio 6 Music “10 tracks make for one of the most emotionally raw records written by a Scottish songwriter.” Jonathan Rimmer, The National This event is part of the GET IN Tour GET IN, The Touring Network’s year-long Youth promoter project, provides young people aged between 16-26, who live in the Highlands & Islands, with the training, knowledge and expertise required to programme the live events they want to see in their communities.
Date: 16/03/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 47
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: Kathleen MacInnes, Laoise Kelly & Tiarnan O'Duinnchinn
Description: Kathleen MacInnes, Laoise Kelly & Tiarnan O’Duinnchinn. A trio of top Scots and Irish performers come together for an exceptional evening of traditional music. Kathleen MacInnes, is a highly regarded Gaelic singer, actress and tv presenter from South Uist. Irish harpist Laoise Kelly has three critically acclaimed solo albums. Uillean piper Tiarnán Ó Duinnchinn has been regularly touring and performing across the world since 1995.
Date: 03/05/17
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 115
Type: Music Traditional
Title: King Creosote
Description: King Creosote, one of our most beloved voices, returns for a 13 night solo Scottish tour with support from Hamish Hawk in March. Otherwise known as Kenny Anderson, Fife based electronic/acoustic folk demon King Creosote started his career as a musician as the singer/songwriter with Skuobhie Dubh Orchestra and Khartoum Heroes. If you build a fence then you have to treat it, as any DIY buff will tell you. You have to make it durable; to help it help us weather storms. Fife's Kenny Anderson realised this when forming micro-label, Fence, in 1994 – and so he treated it, then treated us, with an alt-pop alter-ego: King Creosote. Anderson has become of Scotland's most acclaimed and prolific, singer-songwriters: a squeezebox Casanova with a cosmic wordplay fetish, whose voice leaves gentle devastation in its wake. He was short-listed for 2011's Mercury Prize thanks to Diamond Mine, his sublime collaboration with Jon Hopkins. Other key LPs in the KC canon include Kenny and Beth's Musakal Boat Rides (2003), Rocket DIY (2005), KC Rules OK (2005) Bombshell (2007), Flick the Vs (2009) and his live-only album, My Nth Bit of Strange. In 2014, Anderson completed his first-ever film soundtrack for From Scotland With Love. The film weaves Scottish archive film footage with KC compositions. Creatively King Creosote continues to thrive and the Domino Recording Co released Kenny’s latest album - Astronaut Meets Appleman in September of 2016.
Date: 09/03/18
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 145
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: LMPA - 'New York Rhythm'
Description: Lorayne McLucas presents an evening of song and dance with her junior and senior Musical theatre and Jazz classes from around Skye and Lochalsh More information and ticket prices will be available soon.
Date: 11/12/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 128
Type: Performance Dance
Title: LMPA - Winter Concert
Description: Lorayne McLucas presents another varied and colourful afternoon of song and dance from her Mini, Pre Junior and Junior Performers aged 3 - 12 classes around skye and lochalsh. More information and ticket prices coming soon.
Date: 12/12/15
Start Time: 1.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 96
Type: Performance Dance
Title: LMPA youth dance
Date: 17/12/12
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 85
Type: Performance Dance
Title: LMPA youth dance
Date: 18/12/12
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 103
Type: Performance Dance
Title: Late Night Jazz Club
Date: 17/07/13
Start Time: 21:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Leo and Anto: an acoustic set
Description: With The Saw Doctors on sabbatical, and with Anthony’s and Leo’s troubadour feet becoming itchy, the two friends have put together a show to bring around that will include different takes on well-known Saw Doctors’ songs, versions of lesser-known and less-played songs, a few from Anthony’s solo-albums and other songs written recently with Padraig Stevens. It’s all new and fresh and challenging and scary and exciting at the same time so let’s see what happens…. Delivered to us by Beyond Productions. Read their interview HERE http://www.wow247.co.uk/blog/2014/06/04/leo-and-anto-interview-saw-doctors/
Date: 28/06/14
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 36
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: Let's Circus
Description: A return visit for three days of workshops and performances for everyone, in a special small marquee. Working with the Skye Circus Skills Group and other community partnerships.
Date: 10/07/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Kyleakin Hall
Audience Numbers: 194
Type: Theatre Family
Title: Let's Circus - performance
Description: A return visit for three days of workshops and performances for everyone, in a special small marquee. Working with the Skye Circus Skills Group and other community partnerships.
Date: 08/07/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Kyleakin Hall
Audience Numbers: 146
Type: Theatre Family
Title: Let's Circus - performance
Description: A return visit for three days of workshops and performances for everyone, in a special small marquee. Working with the Skye Circus Skills Group and other community partnerships.
Date: 09/07/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Kyleakin Hall
Audience Numbers: 60
Type: Theatre Family
Title: Let's Circus Cèilidh
Description: 'The Magpie' tent stays up for a final night with a community cèilidh. Come along and join an assortment of musicians followed by a cèilidh dance. Ourtdoor footwear is vital. Performers include the internatioanlly renowned Breakish Cèilidh Band, Cèilear - the young musicians from the area, and an open mic session for all-comers to take to the stage.
Date: 11/07/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Kyleakin Hall
Audience Numbers: 70
Type: Ceilidh
Title: Let's Circus Extra Matinee
Description: A return visit for three days of workshops and performances for everyone, in a special small marquee. Working with the Skye Circus Skills Group and other community partnerships.
Date: 10/07/16
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Kyleakin Hall
Audience Numbers: 111
Type: Theatre Family
Title: Lorayne McLucas Dance
Description: Last Year Lorayne McLucas Performing Arts students produced two sold out shows in June and December as well as performing at Eden Court as part of the Highland-wide Big Dance Performance. Lorayne’s dancers come from all over Skye and Lochalsh to present some lively performances with her junior and senior Musical Theatre and Jazz classes. 14 June - Marie spoke to Lorayne and agreed £500.00 fee for the 3 events to SEALL. If she makes a large profit she will spilt on top of the £500.00.
Date: 01/07/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 83
Type: Performance Dance
Title: Lorayne McLucas Dance
Description: Last Year Lorayne McLucas Performing Arts students produced two sold out shows in June and December as well as performing at Eden Court as part of the Highland-wide Big Dance Performance. Lorayne’s dancers come from all over Skye and Lochalsh to present some lively performances with her junior and senior Musical Theatre and Jazz classes. 14 June - Marie spoke to Lorayne and agreed £500.00 fee for the 3 events to SEALL. If she makes a large profit she will spilt on top of the £500.00.
Date: 30/06/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 99
Type: Performance Dance
Title: Lorayne McLucas Dance
Description: Last Year Lorayne McLucas Performing Arts students produced two sold out shows in June and December as well as performing at Eden Court as part of the Highland-wide Big Dance Performance. Lorayne’s dancers come from all over Skye and Lochalsh to present some lively performances with her junior and senior Musical Theatre and Jazz classes. 14 June - Marie spoke to Lorayne and agreed £500.00 fee for the 3 events to SEALL. If she makes a large profit she will spilt on top of the £500.00.
Date: 01/07/17
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 56
Type: Performance Dance
Title: Lorayne McLucas Performing Arts
Description: Lorayne McLucas teaches a wide variety of contemporary and musical dance to lively groups of young and odler children in Skye. Tonight thye present a compilation of all their work with a quality and enthusiasm that would put may profesional groups to shame.
Date: 23/06/18
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Kyleakin Hall
Audience Numbers: 103
Type: Performance Dance
Title: Maighread Stewart and Ingrid Henderson
Description: Renowned Gaelic singer, Margaret Stewart from the Isle of Lewis, and Lochaber based clarsach virtuoso, Ingrid Henderson, are world class performers in their individual fields and together they produce a sound which is abounding in substance and class. Both have well over twenty years experience in performing, recording and teaching Gaelic song and Highland music, both at home and abroad, and their passion for their craft shines through in every performance. Both are tutors at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, with the Music Department and the Summer Schools. We will open the evening with a set of tunes from some young local talent.
Date: 07/08/18
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig,TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 120
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Mairearad Green’s ‘Summer Isles’
Description: Mairearad Green launches her new CD ‘Summer Isles’ with Hector MacInnes and Mike Vass Renowned for her deft and lyrical accordion style, as well as her dextrous piping, Mairearad (The Poozies and with Anna Massie) is in great demand as a musician and composer. “an exquisite collection of acoustic, folk and cinematic vignettes that create an overwhelming listening experience.” Folk Radio UK. Our second band is 'Doc Livingstone' - musician singer/songwriter based on the Isle of Skye. He will be joined by Brendan Martin, fiddle, and Keri Simpson on bass.
Date: 05/04/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 112
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Margaret Bennett and Skip Gorman
Description: The Crofters and Cowboys brings together two distinctive styles of music and song found in the American West and rooted in the lifestyles, landscapes and traditions of Scotland. Skip Gorman brings back to life the simple, yet beautifully poignant music that was performed around campfires by cowboys and westward settlers in the 19th century. He brings a scholar’s knowledge of the cowboy’s Celtic, Spanish and Afro-American roots as well as the personal experience gained by working as a cowboy on a ranch in Wyoming, along with an exquisite touch as a singer, guitarist, fiddler and mandolinist. Margaret Bennett, Gaelic singer from Skye, is widely regarded as Scotland's foremost folklorist. A former lecturer at the University of Edinburgh School of Scottish Studies, she teaches part-time at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, who "wears her scholarship lightly". Margaret sings, tells stories and lectures on both sides of the Atlantic. "It is rare to witness such a charismatic and fascinating raconteur." The evening opens with a set from the young Cèiidh Trailers and finishes with some cèilidh dancing.
Date: 21/07/18
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: An Crùbh, Duisdale
Audience Numbers: 110
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Margaret Stewart, Ingrid Henderson
Description: Margaret Stewart was born and raised in the village of Upper Coll on the Isle of Lewis, where song and poetry surrounded her as a child. This fostered her great love of Gaelic song and she later went on to win the coveted Gold Medal at the Royal National Mod in Airdrie in 1993. Ingrid Henderson is the clarsach-playing member of the extensive Henderson family of Fort William, and a music tutor at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. They will be joined by various guest performers. This is a 'Pay What You Like' event £200 to Margaret Stewart £200 to Ingrid Hendrson £50 to Malin Lewis £50 to Hector MacInnes + £50 travel
Date: 09/08/17
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 90
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Margaret Stewart, Mhairi Hall, Ingrid Henderson
Description: Margaret Stewart, Gaelic singer, is joined by Mhairi Hall on keyboards and Ingrid Henderson on clarsach for a lively night of Gaelic song and music, always with the possibility of some guest artists. Bar and doors open at 7.30pm. All welcome
Date: 30/07/13
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 90
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Mark Radcliffe and the Foes
Description: BBC2 Radio, 6music and Glastonbury presenter Mark Radcliffe in concert with his band 'Foes' Featuring mandolin,accordion and bodhran, 'Foes' create what is described as "a rich, folky stew in which the observations of one of radio's most approachable misanthropes can gently simmer".
Date: 24/09/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 80
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: Mary Ann Kennedy: 'An Dàn' Gaelic Songs For A Modern World
Description: A Skye Gael from multi-cultural Glasgow, Mary Ann Kennedy’s life has been one of music. From a revered tradition-bearer family, the Campbells of Greepe, her earliest memories are of a home filled with song. After years of writing and recording, she is stepping forward as a solo artist, with two albums reflecting her passion for tradition and fearless engagement with new Gaelic music and songwriting. Her debut solo album is An Dàn (The Song/Destined) – a collection of her original music with lyrics by herself and some of Gaeldom’s greatest poets, including Aonghas MacNeacail and Angus Peter Campbell. Mary Ann is accompanied by guitarist, composer and producer Finlay Wells. “An Dàn was worth the wait, it’s a gem of an album.” - Neil MacFadyen, Folk Radio UK An Dàn – Gaelic Songs for a Modern World was nominated as an Album of the Year at the BBC Alba Trad Awards Dec 2017 The evening will open with a short set from our local young talent.
Date: 31/07/18
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig,TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 106
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Mary Anne Kennedy and Friends
Description: Mary Ann Kennedy is part of a large musical family, the Campbells of Greepe, and also musician in residence at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. Finlay Wells is a brilliant guitar-player and Lorne MacDougall, pipes and whistles, is a Young Traditional Musician of the Year, nominated 3 times.
Date: 27/08/13
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 55
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Michael Longley, Irish poet
Description: Michael Longley lives in County Mayo, but frequently visits Lochalsh where his daughter now lives. He will be reading from 'Angel Hill', his exuberant new collection, published by Jonathan Cape in June. Lakes and mountains, wild animals and flowers, moody seas and skies have for decades lit up his poetry. Angel Hill will undoubtedly delight this great poet’s many admirers. This is a 'Pay What You Like' event
Date: 13/08/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: An Crùbh, Duisdale
Audience Numbers: 41
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Mike Vass and Mairi Campbell 'The Dead Stations'
Description: ‘The Dead Stations’ concert ~ “No, the train never stops at any of the Dead Stations. They just chug past the window.” The Dead Stations is a story told through original music and animation which combines live performance, recorded actors and projections. “A great ear for atmosphere and a knack for writing tunes that lilt and yearn” (The Guardian) Mairi Campbell, singer, is turning heads and hearts with her music. Drawing on her native traditional background, a long and fruitful songwriting collaboration with David Francis and her natural ability to improvise she draws in listeners with stories of ancestry, hope, love and passion. Mairi was voted Instrumentalist of the Year at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2015. ”Her voice can stop the clock” (The Scotsman) Mike Vass, fiddle, guitar and previous Composer of the Year, performed his acclaimed ‘In the Wake of Neil Gunn’ on Skye and supported our 1000th event in May 2014. Written by Charlotte Hathaway with music and lyrics by Mike Vass, the live score is performed by Mike Vass, Mairi Campbell and Yoann Mylonakis with animation created by Nica Harrison and Atikah Zailani.
Date: 26/02/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 60
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Mike Vass, Mairearad Green and Sean Gray
Description: Traditional Music with Mike Vass, fiddle; Mairearad Green, Pipes and Accordion; and Sean Gray, flute and guitar. Mike Vass is one of the most creative forces on the Scottish music scene. As a musician, composer, producer and arranger Vass has amassed a body of work that encompasses early appearances as a livewire young fiddler, collaborations with many of the leading voices among today’s Scots and Gaelic tradition bearers, delivering multi-media performances, overseeing critically acclaimed recordings, and scoring for prestigious ensembles. He recently performed 'The Dead Stations' with Mairi Campbell for SEALL Tonight he is joined by Mairearad Green, renowned for her deft and lyrical accordion style, as well as her dextrous piping, Mairearad is in great demand not only as a performer, but also as a composer. Seán Gray is a flute, whistle and guitar player from Coylton near the south west coast of Scotland. He spent a year at the prestigious National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music in Plockton and is a member of the Paul McKenna Band. We start with a set from Malin Lewis, fiddler and piper; Lewis McLachlan, tenor guitar; and James Bauld, whistle and flute; who are currently students at the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music, Plockton.
Date: 31/03/18
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 89
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Mike Vass: 'The Neil Gunn Story'
Description: Summer 2014 has seen renowned Scottish fiddler and composer Mike Vass undertake a mirror voyage of writer Neil Gunn’s 1937 adventure round the west coast of Scotland, performing community concerts along the way featuring stories, music and local history. In 1937 Neil Gunn sold his house, quit his job and went off in an old converted lifeboat for a summer to inspire his writing; voyaging around the west coast of Scotland. He wrote about the various communities on the way, and went on to become one of Scotland’s most prolific and creative fiction writers. This May Mike Vass will sail Gunn’s route, finding inspiration for his own composing and re-visiting the communities Neil Gunn wrote about; performing celebratory concerts there. He wants to inspire communities with Gunn’s stories about them, inviting them to explore the changes that have taken place since the writer’s initial visit. The end result will be a new suite of music to be toured around Scotland. Mike will be joined by special guest musicians along the journey (including Jennifer Port, Hamish Napier and Innes Watson) who will perform as part of the community concerts; sharing musical ideas as they sail and in on-board sessions at port.
Date: 10/10/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 54
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Mull Theatre ''Dorus Dùinte'' and 'Rough Island'
Description: ''Dorus Dùinte'' by Catriona Lexy Campbell Alone on a stormy night in an isolated house, Lydia Ross awaits her new lodger, but Lindsay Guthrie turns out not to be quite what she had in mind… This thriller looks at the toxicity of co-dependent relationships and just how far people will go to get what they want. A contemporary new Gàidhlig drama with English subtitles, animation and haunting soundscape. Directed by Muireann Kelly. In Gaelic with English subtitles. 'Rough Island' by Nicola McCartney 13th July 1985, the day of Live Aid. Today will change the world. Everyone wants to be at Wembley. But not everyone is. On a beach on a tidal island, four young friends have a party and tune in to the greatest gig on earth. Then the tide comes in. Only three of them will come back. Nearly thirty years later, three friends stand on that same beach and search for the answer to what happened. In English. Directed by Alasdair McCrone. Both suitable for age 11+
Date: 26/02/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 42
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Mull Theatre - 'My name is Rachel Corrie'
Description: * * * * "A inspiring one-woman solo play about a journey, short, vivid and utterly memorable." image Rachel CorrieA journey from the quiet town in Washington State where Rachel Corrie was born in 1979 – and raised to become the fiery and gifted young writer, student and peace activist she became - to the streets of Rafa City in Gaza, where she died on 16 March 2003, crushed under the blade of an Israeli bulldozer destroying Palestinian homes. This intense and radiant performance is a beautifully-shaped drama about a young woman, full of humanity and compassion, trying to make sense of what appears to her to be a senseless situation. The show is suitable for age 14+ Adult £9, Student £4. Book HERE or on 01471 844207 www.seall.co.uk
Date: 20/02/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 52
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Mull Theatre - Paisley to Paolo / Waterproof
Date: 17/03/12
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 38
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Music from the Islands - Alana MacInnes et al
Description: The musical talent coming out of the Hebrides is quite remarkable. Tonight four musicians give us fiddle, box and bagpipe music with some songs thrown in. The line-up is Alana MacInnes from South Uist, on pipes and whistles; Caitlin McNeill from Colonsay, on vocals and guitar; Shona Masson from Skye, on fiddle; and Fiona Black on accordion from mainland Highlands, which tonight we declare an honourary island! No doubt they will be joined by a guest or two. A 'Pay What you Like' event
Date: 01/08/17
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 145
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Myles Campbell Book Launch
Date: 23/10/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Màiri Chaimbeul, Jenna Moynihan & Speyfest
Description: Màiri Chaimbeul, on harp, from Skye and Jenna Moynihan, on fiddle, from Lakewood, NY, play contemporary music rooted in traditional Scottish and Appalachian Old-Time music. Jenna and Màiri have developed a sound which celebrates and explores beautiful melodies. They met whilst studying at Berklee College of Music and are a product of the thriving and rich Boston music community. Jenna and Màiri have both been heavily steeped in tradition, but their music breathes new life into old tunes and merges their wide-ranging influences into a sound that is at once grounded and adventurous. They are joined by Màiri's sister Brìghde who is the current Radio 2 Young Folk Musician of the Year. The evening opens with musicians from 'The Young Entertainer' a Speyfest project to encourage and give young trad musicians an opportunity to perform. The finalists are out on tour of the Highlands with clarsach, fiddles, whistles/small pipes, scots song and creative dance.
Date: 09/04/17
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 97
Type: Music Traditional
Title: NYJOS 'Rush Hour' Jazz
Description: Before the main concert tonight we present three young bands from amongst the advanced students at this year's NYOS Jazz Summer school. Escape the traffic jams of Sleat and join Jules Jackson as he compères the show. Then move to the College dining room, to buy a Curry and a Pint, before the main concert at 8.30pm
Date: 19/07/18
Start Time: 18:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 46
Type: Music Jazz
Title: NYOS Jazz Orchestra Summer Tour 'The Power of Nature'
Description: This summer NYOS Jazz Orchestra presents a profusion of cool jazz in a two-part concert. We celebrate the music of Joe Zawinul’s groundbreaking group Weather Report. The 1970s were one of the most exciting periods in jazz, and after the emergence of rock and roll, the inevitable fusion of jazz and rock came of age. Never more so than in the music of Weather Report, blending grooves and improvisation, through-composed melodies and evolving ensemble textures. The Jazz Orchestra is then joined by beatboxer, sound artist and vocal sculptor Jason Singh. Jason is a composer, solo artist and collaborator who is well known on Skye for his work with Atlas arts, with Gaelic singer Anne Martin and the World Premiere of 'Lahira' at last year's Festival. Director of Jazz at NYOS Malcolm Edmonstone has worked closely with Jason to select aspects of his extensive creative projects, and arranged these for NYOS Jazz Orchestra and vocalists. A challenging yet mouth-watering prospect, we hope you agree. Buy tickets for both concerts and get £2 off.
Date: 19/07/18
Start Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig,TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 135
Type: Music Jazz
Title: National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland - Jazz and Film night
Description: The National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland are in residence at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig this week. The Jazz Ambassadors, led by Skye Jazz resident Rick Taylor present a programme of jazz followed by a showing of 'Round Midnight' - Herbie Hancock's Oscar-winning score jazzes up this tribute to be-bop starring Dexter Gordon as a sax player and Francois Cluzet as the young man who idolizes him. Berangere: Gabrielle Haker. Buttercup: Sandra Reaves-Phillips. Darcey: Lonette McKee. Sylvie: Christine Pascal. Ace: Bobby Hutcherson. Hancock also appears as Eddie, and Martin Scorsese cameos as Goodley. Bertrand Tavernier directed. The story of Dale Turner, a famous tenor saxophone player in Paris in the 1950s is befriended by Francis, a struggling French graphic designer specializing in film posters, who idolizes the musician and who tries desperately to help him to escape alcohol abuse. As he succeeds, the budding friendship they develop changes their lives forever.
Date: 13/07/16
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Audience Numbers: 27
Type: Film and Music
Title: National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland - Rick Taylor
Date: 23/07/12
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 108
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Neu!Reekie! 'This is Scotland'
Description: Join us for a night of poetry, music, film and whisky from some of Scotland’s finest artists. A literary salon from this year’s Edinburgh Festival, under the directorship of poets/writers Michael Pederson and Kevin Williamson. With Bill Ryder-Jones, a founding member of The Coral and a Mercury Music Prize nominee; Carla Easton of TeenCanteen, a descendant of Mary Ross of Skye, currently investigating old songs from the Island; Lomond Campbell, BAFTA winning singer/songwriter and artist, with Fence Records and Chemikal Underground; Alan Bissett, international prize-winning author, playwright and performer. With some tasting of some rare single malt whiskies provided by Dewars, Aberfeldy. Suitable for 12+
Date: 19/07/15
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 44
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Nordic Fiddlers Bloc
Description: ‘The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc’ comprise three master fiddle players from three different and very distinctive Nordic countries / regions. Kevin Henderson (Fiddlers’ Bid, Boys of the Lough’ and ‘Session A9') hails from Shetland; Olav Luksengard Mjelva is an award winning fiddle player from Norway and Anders Hall is an acclaimed exponent of the Swedish fiddle tradition. Combined as ‘The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc’ they skilfully weave the many components of their three musical cultures and traditions together in a hugely atmospheric and dynamic fashion, all laced through with liberal helpings of humour for good measure. Any lover of great quality fiddle music and playing should not miss ‘The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc’ in concert. A welcome return to the SEALL stage after their last visit exactly 3 years ago. http://thenordicfiddlersbloc.com/video/
Date: 05/05/16
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 104
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Osiligi Maasai Warriors from Kenya
Description: All the way from southern Kenya, songs and dance troupe The Osiligi Maasai Warriors perform authentic and exciting Maasai tribal song and dance plus the world-famous Maasai jumping. The shows have been received with great acclaim in schools, churches and theatres from the south coast of England to the Isle of Skye in the north west of Scotland, and abroad. Since 2010, the group has worked in close association with a small UK charity - Osiligi Charity Projects - to support infrastructural improvements in their local community. Money from their tours help to benefit their families and the wider community in their village of Kisamis, situated approximately 30 miles southwest of Nairobi. "The tour is for our families, the charity for our community." Tajeu Minisa, leader, The Osiligi Maasai Warriors.
Date: 01/09/18
Start Time: 1.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 77
Type: Music World
Title: Patrick Mollard piping concert
Date: 17/08/11
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 88
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Paul Thompson, singer song-writer
Description: North-Norfolk singer-songwriter Paul Thompson is the first musician ever to tour Britain in a milk float, specially converted using solar panels to power stage lighting and music gear. He is joined on his 'Beautiful Britain Tour 2105' by singer-songwriter Daria Kulesh (aka Eternal Child), whose Russian roots are reflected in her music. A ‘blissed out Donovan meets John Martyn’, Paul has toured Europe, the US, Canada and New Zealand, but maintains that this will be his most exciting tour so far. Proceeds from his tour go towards setting up a rural music project in Norfolk. “Leave the world-weary cynicism to one side for an hour and fly above it all with a true romantic . . . ” Acoustic magazine Supported by donations. Sunday, 26 July at 2 pm Là na Sàbaid, 26 An t-Iuchar aig 2 f outside Talla Dhuisdeil, Isleornsay Sunday, 26 July at 8 pm Là na Sàbaid, 26 An t-Iuchar aig 8 Ostaig House party Entry by donation
Date: 26/07/15
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Talla Dhuisdeil, Isleornsay
Audience Numbers: 25
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: Paul Thompson, singer song-writer
Description: North-Norfolk singer-songwriter Paul Thompson is the first musician ever to tour Britain in a milk float, specially converted using solar panels to power stage lighting and music gear. He is joined on his 'Beautiful Britain Tour 2015' by singer-songwriter Daria Kulesh (aka Eternal Child), whose Russian roots are reflected in her music. A ‘blissed out Donovan meets John Martyn’, Paul has toured Europe, the US, Canada and New Zealand, but maintains that this will be his most exciting tour so far. Proceeds from his tour go towards setting up a rural music project in Norfolk. “Leave the world-weary cynicism to one side for an hour and fly above it all with a true romantic . . . ” Acoustic magazine Saturday, 25 July at 5 pm Disathairne, 25 An t-Iuchar aig 5 f Tormore Forest Community BBQ Saturday, 25 July at 8 pm Disathairne, 25 An t-Iuchar aig 8 f Rubha Phoil, Armadale Entry donation.
Date: 25/07/15
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Armadale, Rubha Phoil
Audience Numbers: 80
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: Paul Thompson, singer song-writer
Description: North-Norfolk singer-songwriter Paul Thompson is the first musician ever to tour Britain in a milk float, specially converted using solar panels to power stage lighting and music gear. He is joined by singer-songwriter Daria Kulesh (aka Eternal Child), whose Russian roots are reflected in her music. A ‘blissed out Donovan meets John Martyn’, Paul has toured Europe, the US, Canada and New Zealand, but maintains that this will be his most exciting tour so far. Proceeds from his tour go towards setting up a rural music project in Norfolk. “Leave the world-weary cynicism to one side for an hour and fly above it all with a true romantic . . . ” Acoustic magazine Entry by donation.
Date: 26/07/15
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Ostaig private house
Audience Numbers: 25
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: Phil Bancroft's 'Home, Small As The World'
Date: 29/04/12
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 33
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain
Description: "Simply the best traditional musicians you are ever likely to hear" Mike Russell, Glasgow Herald In 1988, two members from two of Scotland’s leading bands, The Boys of The Lough and Silly Wizard, came together to work on a television series. You could say the rest is history. Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham enjoyed performing together so much that they decided to have a small tour that year. That was beginning of a remarkable working relationship and friendship that has endured and continued to thrive taking them all over the world. Thirty years on, they are filling not only small village halls, but all of our major performance venues. In these years their dedication to their music has earned them both the title of Doctor and an MBE. Aly and Phil are a national institution with their incomparable mastery of fiddle and accordion, bringing excellence in traditional music to venues across the country. Individually they pursue other ventures in performance, television and education but it is when they tour together that they truly shine with over quarter of a century of well honed skills and hilarious banter delighting audiences everywhere. We are delighted to welcome them back to SEALL.
Date: 19/09/18
Start Time: 7.3
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 182
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain
Description: Phil and Aly, two of Scotland’s most acclaimed traditional musicians have been delighting audiences across Scotland with their masterful, versatile and amusing performances and leading us in the dance on BBC’s live Hogmanay show for over two decades. Oct 2013 saw the legendary folk duo receive The Sunday Mail Great Scot Award’s ‘Lifetime Achievement” Award. They have become a national institution with their incomparable mastery of fiddle and accordion, bringing excellence in traditional music to venues across the country. A quarter of a century of well-honed skills and hilarious banter delights audiences everywhere.
Date: 20/08/15
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 172
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Phileas P Souper - Loon and Theatre Mimi
Description: an incredible journey told through a combination of slapstick, mime and music. As the play opens we realise that Phileas has recently passed on and his friends decide it is only appropriate to mourn their friend with a celebration of his greatest adventures- and the audience is a welcome participant in this breathless ride. The stage is transformed into an emporium of exotic instruments; marimbas, banjos and washboards to name but a few, and the interplay between the musicians and actors is a treat to behold, the simple structure of mimed sketches accompanied by dynamic multi-instrumentalists creates the atmosphere of the various locations brilliantly- with the need for only minimal dialogue. Phileas P. Souper is a must see performance full of wit, energy and technical skill. "Edinburgh Fringe street theatre meets a traveling circus band; Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin meet Spike Jones’ City Slickers. If you enjoy great comedy and equally great music then this show’s for you!"
Date: 13/11/10
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 56
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Piping Concert with Patrick Molard
Date: 15/08/12
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 68
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Piping Concert with Patrick Molard
Description: Patrick Molard was born in 1951 in St Malo, Brittany. He started with the Scottish Highland Bagpipe in 1965 with the Bagad Quic en Groigne (St Malo) and the An Ere Bagad from Rennes, where he met Jakez Pincet, his first pipe master, who enabled him to go on to study with the two great Scottish pipers Robert Brown & Robert Nicol, both Queen Elizabeth' personal pipers. Patrick will be joined by some of the great names in Highland Bag-pipe playing.
Date: 18/08/10
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 62
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Plan B Dance 'Citizen'
Description: Plan B is one of Scotland’s leading dance companies, based in Ross-shire in the Scottish Highlands. Created by Glasgow-based Irish-born choreographer Chrissie Ardill and composer Mariam Rezaei, Citizen is a darkly humorous look at how we bring our identity with us where ever we go. With 4 dancers and live music mixed by Mariam Citizen takes us on the journey so many immigrants have made. This new production is an exploration of global migration and what happens when we arrive in new destinations. People leave places, sometimes by choice, sometimes because they have to. Where do they go and how do they fit in? What are the barriers and who put them there? What happens when cultures collide? Does anybody listen? Is it easier to hide away? How far do they integrate in their new community and how much do they save of the culture they left behind? Vibrant movement with music and song, laced with humour, combine in this hour-long production for audiences of all ages.
Date: 23/03/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 40
Type: Performance Dance
Title: Plockton Music School
Date: 11/06/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 55
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Plockton Music School fundraiser
Description: Fundraising concert by Plockton Music School for Skye & Lochalsh Young Carers
Date: 25/11/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 40
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Portobello Orchestra with Anna Macdonald
Date: 03/09/11
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 72
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Rab Noakes
Description: Rab’s first fully-professional engagements were in 1967. Almost 50 years and more than 20 albums later he remains a vital, popular, prolific and acclaimed songwriter and performer. Rab now heads out with a solo version of his recent sold-out January concert at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections. In January 2015 Rab played a significant guest role in the prestigious opening concert at Celtic Connections, an orchestration of Martyn Bennett’s acclaimed Grit album by Greg Lawson. There were also creative collaborations with Barbara Dickson and he has been touring with acclaimed Gaelic singer Kathleen MacInnes with a variation on their Love, Ballads and Murder show. A relationship with Gerry Rafferty continued from the time Rab was a founder member of Stealers Wheel. Rab is hard to pin down in terms of influences. He is an accomplished songwriter whose songs reflect his lifelong interest in the popular song, in folk song and in songwriting. Alongside his acclaimed performance skills as applied to his own compositions his celebrated interpretations feature songs from sources as diverse as Elizabeth Cotten to Beck Hansen. Rab is also on the Executive Committee of the Musicians’ Union who sponsored the ‘Venue of the Year’ award to SEALL at SMO last December. This is our way of thanking them for that support.
Date: 17/04/16
Start Time: 2.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 41
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Rachel Sermanni
Date: 24/02/12
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 112
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: Ragadawn (Isle of Skye, 57.5º N)
Description: ATLAS Arts has been working with Caroline Bergvall since 2016 on Ragadawn, a sunrise vocal performance to be performed outdoors from the last hours of night until the very early morning. A multisensory composition for two voices (spoken and sung), multiple languages and electronic frequencies to accompany and celebrate the rising of day. The work draws on ancient and contemporary musical and literary sunrise traditions, such as troubadour love poetry, while at the same time addressing the linguistic territories of the UK and European Union, specifically languages that are endangered or at risk, and those that are emerging. It was first performed in 2016 as sold-out performances at the Festival de la Batie (Geneva) and Estuary Festival (Southend) and garnered great reviews. The performance begins at 5.14am and is 55 minutes long. Following the performance, there will be a communal breakfast for the audience to enjoy using locally sourced ingredients. A Free event but reservation is essential on shona@atlasarts.org.uk Book on https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ragadawn-isle-of-skye-575o-n-caroline-bergvall-tickets-46498115114
Date: 25/08/18
Start Time: 5.14am
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, - Fàs terrace
Audience Numbers: 100
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Rednote 'Reels to Ragas'
Description: A Sottish-Indian fusion of love songs, dance music and a hint of Bollywood. Scotlands contemporary string Trio, Rednote Ensemble, Robert Irvine, Cello; Jackie Shave, Violin; and Simon Tandree, Viola), are joined by the superb tabla player Kuljit Bhamra and piper-and-multi-instrumentalist Fraser Fifield for some new and traditional tunes many you will recognise immediately even in their new guise.
Date: 14/04/16
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 42
Type: Music World
Title: Revival and The Red Earth - Dave Francis & Mairi Campbell
Date: 26/09/12
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 58
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Rhona Cougan and Welsh opera students
Description: Rhona was brought up on the Isle of Skye where her initial experience in singing came from performing traditional Gaelic songs. In 1997, she won a singing competition at the National Gaelic Mod. This led to Rhona taking private singing lessons with Ann Lampard, who was then Head of Voice at the Junior Academy of Music in London and who has since moved to Skye, where she has established 'Inner Sound'. Rhona and her husband Tom Colwell have moved from Skye to Wales so that Rhona can study at the RWCMA. Tonight she is joined by 9 other student singers and a pianist, who will perform a variety of opera/musical theatre, solo and group items, from their German, Italian and French and British song repertoire. Find out more about the RWCMD on www. Rwcmd.co.uk Making Connections: Rhona is one of many of our young talented residents whom SEALL helped to give a stage for at an early age, and who have now gone on to enjoy music as a profession. Classical music
Date: 10/04/15
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 83
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Robin Colville - Bach to Gershwin
Date: 02/08/12
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 29
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Ross Ainslie, Jarlath Henderson, Ally Hutton
Description: Individually they’re two of the best players around but collectively they create a chemistry which is almost magic. This duo have fast become one of the most talked about combinations on the circuit. They are not only vastly talented but have created a sound that is bursting with emotion and energy - a fusion of pipes and flutes which pushes the boundaries of what the instruments can achieve in a performance which is a vibrant mix of new and original compositions along with traditional tunes. Two of the most major talents in contemporary Celtic piping, Scotland’s Ross Ainslie and Tyrone-born Jarlath Henderson first met back in 2003 at the William Kennedy Piping Festival in Armagh. After taking their time to hone and perfect their unique partnership of Scottish bagpipes and Irish uilleann pipes, each also playing a variety of whistles, the pair exploded onto the scene with 2009’s stunning debut album, Partners in Crime. Taking a couple of years off, Radio 2 Musician of the Year Award nominee Ross performed with Salsa Celtica, The Treacherous Orchestra and Dougie Maclean whilst Jarlath became a doctor. With last year’s album ‘Air-Fix’ a critical success they are back on the road doing what they do best. Ross and Jarlath will be backed by the wonderfully talented Ali Hutton on guitar. “Two Stupendous young musicians” * * * * Mojo Magazine “Simply Outstanding” * * * * Songlines “Ridiculously talented” * * * * Glasgow Herald Link to their Facebook on https://www.facebook.com/RossAinslieAndJarlathHenderson/timeline Making Connections: SEALL finally caught up with the trio at a live performance at the 2014 Martyn Bennett Awards, and booked them immediately. Jarlath and Ali managed to play 5 major gigs in 36 hours in Celtic Connections!
Date: 13/05/15
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 89
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Routes Quartet
Description: The Routes Quartet is an exquisite blend of the folk and classical traditions, featuring evocative arrangements of folk tunes and stunning original compositions. The Routes Quartet is made up of the classic string quartet instrumentation of Cello (Rufus Huggan), Viola (Emma Tomlinson), and two Fiddles (Gràinne Brady and Tricia Mullan). The sound is a charming concoction of classical, Scottish, Irish and English traditional music as well as their own deftness for the art of composing. The string quartet instrumentation is well established in other genres but is entirely new to the British folk scene. Routes set out to arrange and explore the vast textures, tones and intimate musical qualities that are characteristic of the string quartet, but with a folky, rootsy accent.
Date: 11/08/18
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 52
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Traditional Music
Description: The first year students of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's traditional music course visit Sleat for a week at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. Come and hear the talent of the future as these students develop their performance skills on pipes, fiddles, more pipes, guitar, clarsach and possible some more pipes.
Date: 08/05/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 43
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Russell deCarle with Denis Keldie and Steve Briggs
Description: Bound together by a superlative level of playing and performance that is rare and precious, Russell deCarle with Denis Keldie and Steve Briggs are as close to joined-at-the-hip perfection as can ever be encountered. The musicianship is dazzling even when the tone is understated and in the gentlest of ‘nice and easy does it’ grooves. Golden-haired Russell delivers his rock ‘n’ roll in crowned-King crooner style as his monstrously talented sidekicks take virtuoso into a stratosphere that lies somewhere between JJ Cale and the very best Gyspy Jazz you ever heard. deCarle famously fronted iconic country roots band 'Prairie Oyster' and is a classy cat whose heart knows how to deliver a lyric. All three have served their time – this is old-school masterclass.
Date: 28/04/16
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 22
Type: Music World
Title: SEALL Festival of Small Halls
Date: 25/11/18
Start Time: 15:00:00
Venue: Old Inn, Carbost
Type: Music Traditional
Title: SEALL Festival of Small Halls
Date: 23/11/18
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Elgol Hall
Type: Music Traditional
Title: SEALL Festival of Small Halls
Date: 27/11/18
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Waternish Hall
Type: Music Traditional
Title: SEALL Festival of Small Halls
Date: 29/11/18
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Kilmuir Hall
Type: Music Traditional
Title: SEALL Festival of Small Halls
Date: 27/11/18
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Breakish Hall
Type: Music Traditional
Title: SEALL Festival of Small Halls
Date: 01/12/18
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Seumus Bar, Sligachan Hotel
Type: Music Traditional
Title: SEALL Festival of Small Halls
Date: 28/11/18
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Plockton Hall
Type: Music Traditional
Title: SEALL Festival of Small Halls
Date: 25/11/18
Start Time: 15:00:00
Venue: Tarskavaig Hall
Type: Music Traditional
Title: SEALL Festival of Small Halls
Date: 24/11/18
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Minginish Hall
Type: Music Traditional
Title: SEALL Festival of Small Halls
Date: 24/11/18
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Raasay Hall
Type: Music Traditional
Title: SEALL Festival of Small Halls
Date: 30/11/18
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Seumus Bar, Sligachan Hotel
Type: Music Traditional
Title: SEALL Festival of Small Halls
Date: 28/11/18
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Braes Hall
Type: Music Traditional
Title: SEALL Festival of Small Halls Workshop
Date: 28/11/18
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Braes Hall
Type: Music Traditional
Title: SEALL Festival of Small Halls Workshop
Date: 24/11/18
Start Time: 11.30am
Venue: Raasay Hall
Type: Music Traditional
Title: SEALL Festival of Small Halls Workshop
Date: 23/11/18
Start Time: 15:00:00
Venue: Elgol Hall
Type: Music Traditional
Title: SMO Music Student concert
Description: The Traditional Music Department of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, lead by Piper Decker Forrest, presents its Spring concert, featuring a wide variety of traditional musicians and singers, showing of the current generation of young talent. Guest artist is piper Allan MacDonald of Glenuig.
Date: 17/03/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 27
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Sabhal Mòr Concert - Òran Sang
Description: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig are hosting a major conference 'Òran 2010' of Gaelic and Scots song with the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.
Date: 02/06/10
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 54
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Sabhal Mòr Cèilidh -'Deoch 'n' Doras'
Date: 03/06/10
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 100
Type: Ceilidh
Title: Salsa Celtica
Description: The giant mutating creature that is Salsa Celtica has evolved, via the village halls of Skye and the nightclubs of Havana, into a mighty beast indeed. Tonight they set out on a new venture - the Small Band tour with only 8 players - and Gaelic singer and fiddler Megan Henderson.
Date: 19/05/11
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 102
Type: Music World
Title: Saltfish Forty
Description: Orcadian duo Douglas Montgomery on fiddle and viola, and Brian Cromarty, songs, guitar and mandola, combine the rich traditional music of Orkney with original compositions. The powerhouse partnership have won a devoted following throughout the UK and beyond, brilliantly transcending the duo format’s conventional confines. Linchpin figures in the currently flourishing revival of Orkney’s traditional music, they unite these deep-rooted sources with an exhilarating breadth of influence and expertise, catalysed by a creative empathy born from decades of friendship. The result is a sound of equally thrilling raw attack and multi-dimensional richness. Shortlisted for Album of the Year at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2017.
Date: 17/08/18
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 131
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Saltfish Forty
Description: The powerhouse partnership from Orkney of Douglas Montgomery (fiddle/viola) and Brian Cromarty (songs/guitar/mandola), jointly known as Saltfishforty, have won a devoted following throughout the UK and beyond, figuring greatly in the currently flourishing revival of Orkney’s traditional music. Even if you start the night sitting down it won't be long before the dance floor is filled. It first ignited back in 2002 – more by accident than design, as Cromarty recalls: “We’d known each other since primary school, and played together loads in sessions and various bands, but then we were booked in a four-piece for a charity gig, and only us two turned up. We decided to go on and just make as much noise as two people possibly could – which is kind of how it’s been ever since.” "Outstanding musicianship. . . their mix of traditional, contemporary and original tunes and songs, stirred together with Scottish, country, blues, Balkan and rockabilly influences, deliver a wealth of lyricism and finesse" (The Scotsman)
Date: 30/03/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 78
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Description: The Scottish Chamber Orchestra is one of Scotland’s five National Performing Arts Companies, and is internationally recognised as one of the finest chamber orchestras. The SCO Strings present a wonderful summer evening of musical entertainment under the direction of SCO Associate Artist and internationally acclaimed violinist Alexander Janicizek and the SCO Principal Horn Alec Frank-Gemmill. GRIEG Holberg Suite SCHOECK Horn Concerto with Alec Frank-Gemmill – Horn GRIEG Two Elegaic Melodies op 34 TCHAIKOVSKY Serenade Alexander Janiczek – Director/Violin Tickets ~ £12.50 advance, £14.00 on the door, £5.00 concessions (disabled/student/unemployed/child)
Date: 13/06/14
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 100
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Description: The second of our two String Orchestra concerts.
Date: 09/07/11
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 91
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Description: Scotland's leading chamber orchestra sets out of their summer tour of the Highlands. Tonight the 24-strong string section returns to the Skye Festival with a programme including: Bartók - Rumanian Dances Greig - Two Elegaic Melodies, op 34 Britten - Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge Dvorak - Serenade with Stephanie Gonley Director/Violin Join us as we journey through Europe, taking in the traditional tunes of the Romanian hills, set to music by Bartok, and the stunning Norwegian landscapes depicted in Grieg’s Elegaic Melodies. Czech composer Antonin Dvorak’s sunny Serenade presents one gorgeous tune after another, filler with all the warmth and generosity for which this composer is so treasured. We end our journey with a homecoming to the emotional music of Benjamin Britten. Whether it’s the soaring melodies in these works or the flying bows, energy and commitment of the SCO Strings, there’s something to enjoy here for everyone.
Date: 21/07/16
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 76
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Scottish Dance Theatre
Description: Scottish Dance Theatre is Scotland’s national contemporary dance company. Starting with a talk at 7.30pm for the show at 8.15pm. The Long and the Short of It choreographed by Caroline Bowditch and Tom Pritchard (3 mins) A short duet featuring SDT's Dance Agent for Change and our tallest dancer Joan Clevillé. Unpacking some big ideas, the work explores proportion. "It is a simple yet bold piece, and it sets the audience thinking about the perception of disability, proving that dance is able to address complex issues in a direct, forthright manner" The Skinny "Funny and touching, and overturning our perconceptions" The Times Drift choreographed by James Wilton (11 mins) Pushing the dancer’s to their physical limits, this powerful duet choreographed by James Wilton explores loneliness and closeness, absolute commitment and high risk trust. Sometimes the people we care about the most are the people we hurt the most. "Threads choreographed by James Wilton left the audience breathless as the couple literary threw themselves at each other in a long series of acrobatic jumps"Sunday Times, Malta on James Wilton’s Threads In the Middle of the Moment choreographed by Uri Ivgi and Johan Greben (17 mins) A duet about the physical restraints of a relationship, performed within a 3m metre square of light to hauntingly atmospheric classical music by Arvo Pärt and György Kurtág. ‘totally beguiling’ ballet.co.uk ‘A quiet and ultimately devastating portrait of isolation’ The Guardian The Life and Times of Girl A choreographed by Ben Duke (34 mins) Lost Dog’s award winning Ben Duke brings his ‘highly theatrical and subversively humorous style’ (Metro) to create a new work for SDT. A woman is trying to tell us something important about what is happening now. What she needs is a film crew and a financier, what she's got is a stage and some dancers. A piece about moments of crisis both emotional and financial, when all we need is to use less to say more.
Date: 27/04/10
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 69
Type: Performance Dance
Title: Scottish Ensemble
Description: Versatile, enterprising and ambitious, the Scottish Ensemble is a tight-knit band of outstanding string players from around Europe who perform regularly together under Artistic Director, Jonathan Morton. The Ensemlbe were regular visitors to Skye in the early days of SEALL and Fèis an Eilein. We are delighted to welcome them back with a programme of: Mozart, Adagio and Fugue; John Woolrich, Ulysses; Wolf, Italian Songs; John Woolrich, Capriccio; Schubert/Mahler, Death and the Maiden.
Date: 26/06/11
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 63
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Scottish Ensemble 'Chamber Notes'
Description: Scottish Ensemble explore the clarinet quintets of Mozart and Brahms: Mozart Clarinet Quintet in A major Brahms Clarinet Quintet in B minor John Luther Adams The Wind In High Places (movement 4) Mozart and Brahms wrote just one clarinet quintet each, both in the final years of their lives. But it’s their inherent quality and charm, not only their solitary status, which has always made these quintets stand out amongst each composer’s repertoire.
Date: 27/08/18
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Plockton High School
Audience Numbers: 32
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Scottish Ensemble 'Chamber Notes'
Description: Scottish Ensemble explore the clarinet quintets of Mozart and Brahms: Mozart Clarinet Quintet in A major Brahms Clarinet Quintet in B minor John Luther Adams The Wind In High Places (movement 4) Mozart and Brahms wrote just one clarinet quintet each, both in the final years of their lives. But it’s their inherent quality and charm, not only their solitary status, which has always made these quintets stand out amongst each composer’s repertoire.
Date: 28/08/18
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig,TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 33
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Scottish Opera Highlights
Description: Scottish opera is celebrating Opera Highlights’ 20th anniversary. They will be packing their van full of props and costumes to bring you a fun-filled evening of music and good company. Whether you’re new to opera or a seasoned fan, there’s sure to be something for you, be it a tune you’re discovering for the first time or an old favourite you’ll be humming all the way home. This year’s singers are mezzo-soprano Máire Flavin (Orpheus in the Underworld, 2011), tenor Paul Curievici (In the Locked Room, 2012), and two of our 2013/14 Emerging Artists – soprano Sarah Power and baritone Andrew McTaggart.
Date: 06/03/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 61
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Scottish Opera Highlights
Date: 29/05/10
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 100
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Scottish Opera Tourbus
Description: Scottish Opera arrive for some small-scale live opera in the back of a lorry. But what a lorry! - 25 comfortable padded seats in a minature Opera House with a chandelier. They are at three venues on Skye and each day they will give three 25 minutes performances, limited to 25 seats. 2pm 'A Little Bit of H.M.S. Pinafore' 5pm 'Be a Sport, Spike!' for children aged 4 - 7 7.30pm 'A Little Bit of Eugene Onegin' Refreshments are available at each venue, with a chance to talk with the soloists.
Date: 18/06/18
Start Time: various
Venue: Armadale Castle Carpark
Audience Numbers: 57
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Scottish Opera Tourbus
Description: Scottish Opera arrive for some small-scale live opera in the back of a lorry. But what a lorry! - 25 comfortable padded seats in a minature Opera House with a chandelier. They perform at three venues on Skye and each day they will give three 25 minutes performances, limited to 25 seats. 2pm 'A Little Bit of Eugene Onegin' 5pm 'A Little Bit of H.M.S. Pinafore' 7.30pm 'A Little Bit of Eugene Onegin' Refreshments are available at each venue, with a chance to talk with the soloists.
Date: 19/06/18
Start Time: various
Venue: Sligachan Hotel
Audience Numbers: 36
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Scottish Opera Tourbus
Description: Scottish Opera arrive for some small-scale live opera in the back of a lorry. But what a lorry! - 25 comfortable padded seats in a minature Opera House with a chandelier. They perform at three venues on Skye and each day they will give three 25 minutes performances, limited to 25 seats. 11.30am 'A Little Bit of H.M.S. Pinafore' 1.30pm 'Be a Sport, Spike!' for children aged 4 - 7 4pm 'A Little Bit of Eugene Onegin' Refreshments are available at each venue, with a chance to talk with the soloists.
Date: 20/06/18
Start Time: various
Venue: Dunvegan Castle
Audience Numbers: 54
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Shappi Khorsandi 'Oh My Country'
Description: Star of Live At The Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, Have I Got News for You and Q.I, Shappi Khorsandi is back with a brand new show for 2017. Shappi is celebrating the fortieth anniversary of her arrival in Britain. She's reclaiming patriotism, sending a love letter to her adopted land. Please don’t come if you’re a skinhead (though naturally bald folk are welcome). ‘She has plenty to say, and says it with pointedness and potency.’ The Guardian Shappi has whip-crack jokes and is effortlessly funny as she handles every subject with a razor sharp wit, softened only by her deliciously mischievous delivery and endless charm. She is also the best selling author of ‘A Beginners Guide to Acting English’ and her debut novel ‘Nina is not OK’ is published by Ebury in July 2016. Shappi was also recently elected president of the British Humanist society. 'seriously funny and suprisingly filthy' The New Statesman 'makes live comedy thrilling' London Evening Standard Suitable for audiences 16+
Date: 24/10/17
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 154
Type: Comedy
Title: Simon Bradley Quartet
Date: 27/02/12
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 36
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Simon Thoumire and Ian Carr
Description: Simon Thoumire and Ian Carr in a very rare appearance Concertina player Simon and guitarist Ian first met in 1988 in the inaugural BBC Radio 2 Young Tradition Award. Neither of them won it. But Simon Thoumire is a now a leading Scottish musician and an English concertina wizard - (and organiser of the Scots Trad Awards - come and thank Simon for ours!) while Ian Carr is a guitar player with Swȯp, Kate Rusby and Kathyn Tickell. They rarely head out on tour so we are really privileged to have them.
Date: 04/03/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 38
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Skip Gorman in concert
Description: Skip Gorman brings back to life the workaday world of the early settlers of the American West. His music is not the music of the Hollywood cowboy, but rather the simple, yet beautifully poignant music that was performed around campfires by cowboys and westward settlers in the 19th century. Skip brings to the music a scholar's knowledge of the cowboy's Celtic, Spanish and Afro-American roots as well as the personal experience gained by working as a cowboy on a ranch in Wyoming, along with an exquisite touch as a singer, guitarist, fiddler and mandolinist. After a first visit to south Skye in 2014, Skip was top of the list to be invited back again.
Date: 21/07/15
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 75
Type: Music World
Title: Skye & Lochalsh Orchestra
Date: 28/04/12
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 86
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Skye Jazz Concert - The Freddie King Trio
Description: Quality Jazz and a great two course meal - the best way to enter Autumn! Bebop, ballads, and blues are his trade, and warmth and good vibes are the results. Freddie's father was born in the Republic of Guinea and his mother was born in the Ukraine. He himself was born in London's East End and lived in Guinea as a boy. Normally a show like this would qualify for five stars. But really a great show needs only one shining star. Freddie King is that singular phenomenon. His famously big voice is a measure of not just his talent but of the man. Who has a bigger heart than Freddie King? Www.jazzfestival.com
Date: 08/10/10
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 55
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Skye Piping Scoiety 'Seudan'
Date: 30/08/14
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Skye Piping Society - Iain MacInnes & Decker Forrest
Description: A concert of bagpipe music, on the great Highland bagpipe and the smaller bellows pipes. Dr Decker Forrest is course leader of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig's BA (Hons) Gaelic and Traditional Music course and a competition winner recently winning the Dunvegan Medal for Piping at the Skye Highland Games in Portree. Iain MacInnes is a Scottish folk musician, until recently working as the producer of the BBC Radio Scotland bagpipe music program Pipeline. He was formerly presenter of that program, before taking a one-year sabbatical in 2002 to write a book on piping in the 20th century. He has played the Scottish smallpipes and whistles in a number of folk bands including The Tannahill Weavers, Smalltalk, Ossian, and his own band. He has just completed one year as a mature student at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Skye's Gaelic College. Tonight's concert is supported by Enterprise Music Scotland.
Date: 17/07/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Skye Piping Society - Iain MacInnes & Decker Forrest
Description: A concert of bagpipe music, on the great Highland bagpipe and the smaller bellows pipes. Dr Decker Forrest is course leader of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig's BA (Hons) Gaelic and Traditional Music course and a competition winner recently winning the Dunvegan Medal for Piping at the Skye Highland Games in Portree. Iain MacInnes is a Scottish folk musician, until recently working as the producer of the BBC Radio Scotland bagpipe music program Pipeline. He was formerly presenter of that program, before taking a one-year sabbatical in 2002 to write a book on piping in the 20th century. He has played the Scottish smallpipes and whistles in a number of folk bands including The Tannahill Weavers, Smalltalk, Ossian, and his own band. He has just completed one year as a mature student at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Skye's Gaelic College. Tonight's concert is supported by Enterprise Music Scotland.
Date: 17/07/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Skye Piping Society concert
Description: A night of solo-piping and featuring 'Seudan' the exciting Highland pipe ensemble of Calum MacCrimmon, Angus MacKenzie, Fin Moore and Angus Nicolson. The music is alive and vital, closely related to its old natural step dance rhythms while the piobaireachd follows the song versions from which they originated. The arrangement and delivery of their repertoire is directly influenced by the music of the Western Isles of Scotland and the East Coast of Canada. “Seudan take a free spirited approach to their music, harnessing the best of Hebridean and Cape Breton influences…It makes for compelling listening!” (Roddy MacLeod MBE)
Date: 30/08/14
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 65
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Skye Piping Society with Mairi MacInnes
Description: A night of jigs, reels, slow airs and piobaireachd arranged by the Skye Piping Society. The guest invitation goes to Mairi MacInnes, Gaelic singer, a former Mod Gold Medal winner.
Date: 25/08/15
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 71
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Skye Shorts
Date: 23/08/11
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 36
Type: Film and Music
Title: Skye Swing Jazz - 'A Hallowe'en night' film and Graeme Stephen
Description: The Skye Swing Jazz Festival kicks off with an Oscar-winning film, accompanied by an innovative musical score, played live by one of Scotland’s most exciting and prodigious musical talents. Graeme Stephen’s score for F W Murnau's visual masterpiece Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans won him the innovation award at the Scottish Jazz Awards in 2012. The film won the Unique and Artistic Picture Award at the First Academy Awards in 1929. Harnessing influences from various musical styles including folk, classical and jazz, Graeme will be performing with a world-class band featuring, Pete Harvey, cello; Phil Bancroft, saxophone; and Tom Bancroft, drums/percussion. The show involves the projection of the classic silent movie accompanied by the quartet performance of Graeme’s specially written soundtrack. The event will take the form of a fancy dress Hallowe’en-themed evening to get the festival going with a swing. There is a prize for the best costume and the bar will be open from 7pm. "Murnau’s Sunrise is a compelling story full of drama, with storms both emotional and meteorological, private moments, bustling public scenes, a twisting plot and a not easily reached happy ending. It calls for a detailed score, and it got one here as Stephen set the scene with hypnotic guitar work that gave way to a veritable harvest of beautifully written vignettes." The Herald ★★★★★ "Stephen’s daring writing and willingness to complement conventional lyricism with sonic experiment makes for a powerful experience.” The Scotsman ★★★★★ "Guitarist Graeme Stephen has emerged as one the Scottish jazz scene's most capable, exportable and distinctive talents. His group is a beacon of original, ambitious and brilliantly realised music.” The Herald
Date: 27/10/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Talla Dhuisdeil, Isleornsay
Audience Numbers: 40
Type: Film and Music
Title: Skye Swing Jazz Fest - 'The Crusaders Time Machine'
Description: There will be dancing - so come dressed in your '70s best! A nostalgic musical homage to one of the best-selling jazz groups of all time. Beginning life in the early ’50s, The Crusaders, in their various forms, produced over 40 albums and fired some of R&B’s best-loved artists, such as Randy Crawford, Wayne Henderson, Hubert Laws and Bill Withers, into immediate stardom. The Crusaders Time Machine are Gordon McNeil, tenor sax; Rick Taylor, trombone; Malcolm MacFarlane, guitar; Paul Harrison, piano and electric piano; Mario Caribe, double bass, electric bass and arrangements; Stuart Brown, drums. With tunes from the hard-bop era, followed by hits from the groovy period, this is a time travel through the history of this great band.
Date: 28/10/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 37
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Skye Swing Jazz Fest - Duets Night
Description: 2, become 3, become 6 3 duets, 2 trios and a sextet 6 fantastic musicians and 1 unforgetable evening of music making. Al Price, Mouthie and Huey Dowling, Guitar Rick Taylor, Trombone and Bradley Johnson, Guitar Fraser Fighfield pipes, whistle & Sax and Sodhi Tabla, Percussion Keep your tickets from the first two night to get a £2 discounts to the 3rd night.
Date: 29/10/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 32
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Skye Swing Jazz Festival 'Jambone' and Corrie Dick
Description: The Sage Gateshead’s ‘Jambone’ is the North East’s top youth jazz ensemble. They are working with renowned Jazz great and composer Rick Taylor. Jazz percussionist Corrie Dick won the 2013 Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year, a hugely prestigious award. “Corrie is one of the finest contemporary percussionists on the UK scene.” Will Vinson (New York Saxophonist)
Date: 31/10/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 62
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Skye Swing Jazz Festival 'Jambone' and Corrie Dick
Description: The Sage Gateshead’s ‘Jambone’ is the North East’s top youth jazz ensemble. They are working with renowned Jazz great and composer Rick Taylor. Jazz percussionist Corrie Dick won the 2013 Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year, a hugely prestigious award. “Corrie is one of the finest contemporary percussionists on the UK scene.” Will Vinson (New York Saxophonist)
Date: 31/10/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 62
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Skye Swing Jazz Festival 'Jambone' and Corrie Dick
Description: The Sage Gateshead’s ‘Jambone’ is the North East’s top youth jazz ensemble. They are working with renowned Jazz great and composer Rick Taylor. Jazz percussionist Corrie Dick won the 2013 Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year, a hugely prestigious award. “Corrie is one of the finest contemporary percussionists on the UK scene.” Will Vinson (New York Saxophonist)
Date: 31/10/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 62
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Skye Swing Jazz Festival 'Rick Taylor Big Band' and 'The Bevvy Sisters'
Description: It’s 1940 and Skye is under attack. The sirens are blaring and the Air-raid Wardens will guide you to a shelter in Broadford Hall. Here you can sit or dance the night away. Rick Taylor has gathered some of the country’s top musicians for a roaring night of Glenn Miller, Count Basie and Artie Shaw tunes, alongside a special visit from The Bevvy Sisters, who bring to life the iconic Andrews Sisters. Dress up, and look out for pre-concert dance workshops.
Date: 02/11/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Broadford Hall
Audience Numbers: 158
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Skye Swing Jazz Festival 'Rooty Ma Toot'
Description: The 19-piece Big Band play music from the 1930s to the 1950s. Come dressed for Glamour. Last year nearly 200 people danced the night away at Broadford Village Hall and this year Rooty Ma Toot with a 19 piece Big Band are ready to set toes tapping, and the dance floor jumping with all the greats from the ’40s and ’50s. Don’t worry we will be running dancing classes in the 6 weeks prior to the night, to dust off the cobwebs and get you on your feet and in the mood.
Date: 01/11/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Broadford Hall
Audience Numbers: 98
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Skye Swing Jazz Festival 'The Brian Molley Swing Quartet'
Description: Brian Molley launches his debut album as a band leader. Contemporary straight-ahead jazz with a nod to the classic tenor saxophone masters, the quartet features some of the UK’s finest jazz musicians with Tom Gibbs on piano, Mario Caribé on bass and Stuart Brown on drums. “Molley is a nugget, producing beautiful improvisations” Rob Adams, The Herald Come along early for a special carvery lunch in Broadford Hotel’s Spinnaker Restaurant.
Date: 03/11/13
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Broadford Hotel
Audience Numbers: 51
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Skye Swing Jazz Festival 'The Brian Molley Swing Quartet'
Description: Brian Molley launches his debut album as a band leader. Contemporary straight-ahead jazz with a nod to the classic tenor saxophone masters, the quartet features some of the UK’s finest jazz musicians with Tom Gibbs on piano, Mario Caribé on bass and Stuart Brown on drums. “Molley is a nugget, producing beautiful improvisations” Rob Adams, The Herald Come along early for a special carvery lunch in Broadford Hotel’s Spinnaker Restaurant.
Date: 03/11/13
Start Time: 14:00:00
Venue: Broadford Hotel
Audience Numbers: 51
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Skye Swing Jazz Festival - Ali Affleck and Bedlam Swing
Description: Get your glad-rags on for this Cabaret Night ‘Best Jazz Vocalist in Scotland 2013/14’ Ali Affleck presents her newest Hot Jazz and Blues quartet ‘Bedlam Swing’, and four professional swing jazz dancers to lead the dancing. Come along early for some free swing dance lessons. A hearty mix of lively, unpretentious vintage jazz from the 1920s through to 1940s, with a sprinkling of Great American Songbook standards. The band’s speciality lies with the rare old forgotten gems, delightful songs that have somehow been passed over for decades. with Roy Percy, double bass Ross Milligan, guitar and banjo Chris Grieve, trombone Dick Lee, clarinet and saxophone.
Date: 21/10/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 59
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Skye Swing Jazz Festival - Duets
Description: The final event of the Festival is an intimate evening of duets, hosted by Rick Taylor, trombone and vocals, and Cameron Skerrow, guitar, with songs from across the decades, from the Great American Song Book. Rick and Cameron first performed together as a duo at this year’s Skye Festival with the NYJOS Summer School. Brian MacAlpine and Jonny Hardie are two of Scotland’s stars of traditional music. Their appearance at a Jazz Festival is unusual, but they are no strangers to improvisation, with a free-wheeling approach to the sets; their ability to inspire and stretch one another and the on-the-spot arrangements that sound so crafted. And the craic between them means you won’t care about genre - you’’ll just love them and their music. No Jazz event, especially with SEALL, can possibly take place without a visit from bass player Mario Caribé, especailly when he is joined by saxophonist Phil Bancroft. The music flows in tandem and the direction is never predictable always changing and finding unexpected twists & turns in a true conversation with instruments. And then all six come together for a final mind-blowing session.
Date: 23/10/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Talla Dhuisdeil, Isleornsay
Audience Numbers: 45
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Skye Swing Jazz Festival - Paul Towndrow Quartet
Description: Saxophonist Paul Towndrow is with the multi-award winning four-piece horn section Brass Jaw, and a member of Scotland’s flagship jazz orchestra, The SNJO. Fresh from a UK-wide duo tour, Paul heads for Skye with pianist Steve Hamilton, virtuosic drumming powerhouse Alyn Cosker, and one of the leading lights of the double bass world, Euan Burton. They will premier specially expanded quartet versions of tunes from his latest album ‘We Shine The Sun’ (Paul Towndrow & Steve Hamilton Duo). “A turbo-charged amalgam of all your saxophone heroes” The Guardian
Date: 22/10/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 45
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Skye Swing Jazz Festival - Rick Taylor and the Ron Johnstone All-Stars
Description: The opening night of the Festival will be a beautiful evening of swinging, grooving music,from the masters of this genre Rick Taylor, Malcolm Macfarlane, Mario Caribe and Gordon McNeil, with the stars of the future Finlay Jamieson and Neil Birse. A concert of classic Jazz Standards and music ranging from Be-Bop to the present day with some lively patter and sometimes terrible jokes from Rick thrown in and you have a fabulous chilled out night to kick off the 2nd Skye Swing Jazz Festival.
Date: 30/10/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 41
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Skye Swing Jazz Festival - Stu Brown Septet
Description: Back by popular demand with a brand new project The Stu Brown Septet SSJF Stu Brown 02 350SSJF Stu Brown 01 350 Drummer Stu Brown premiered a brand new set of music celebrating the work of the great cartoon composers of the 20th Century in Glasgow this Summer. Stu’s critically acclaimed sextet album, Twisted Toons – The Music of Raymond Scott, was one of Mojo Magazines top 10 jazz releases of 2009 and he now returns with scores by Carl Stalling (Looney Tunes), Scott Bradley (Tom & Jerry/Tex Avery), and Scott. Many tunes have never been performed live since they were originally recorded in the 40’s and 50’s, so this is a rare opportunity to experience it up close and in person in all its madcap glory. Stu Brown – drums/percussion Daniel Paterson – violin Brian Molley – woodwinds Martin Kershaw – woodwinds Tom MacNiven – trumpet Paul Harrison- piano/synth Mario Caribe – bass * * * * “Zany melodies, striking harmonies, breakneck rhythms and a kaleidoscope of styles… a major achievement”KENNY MATHIESON (THE SCOTSMAN) This is a joint FOTS record / SEALL production, following the remarkable success of the first Skye Swing Jazz Festival in 2013
Date: 02/11/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 39
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Skye Swing Jazz Festival Stu Brown 'Twisted Toons'
Description: The Stu Brown Sextet celebrates band leader, composer and inventor, Raymond Scott, whose wacky, hyper-animated, eyeball-popping ‘cartoon jazz’ is most widely recognisable for its use in the Looney Tunes cartoons and the antics of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Road Runner and the rest. “Wittily daft, exotic and swinging… Brilliant resurrection of 1940’s crackpot jazz” Mojo Magazine Followed by the Festival Club in Talla Mhòr.
Date: 01/11/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 62
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Skye Swing Jazz Festival Stu Brown 'Twisted Toons'
Description: The Stu Brown Sextet celebrates band leader, composer and inventor, Raymond Scott, whose wacky, hyper-animated, eyeball-popping ‘cartoon jazz’ is most widely recognisable for its use in the Looney Tunes cartoons and the antics of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Road Runner and the rest. “Wittily daft, exotic and swinging… Brilliant resurrection of 1940’s crackpot jazz” Mojo Magazine Followed by the Festival Club in Talla Mhòr.
Date: 01/11/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 62
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Skye and Lochalsh Orchestra
Description: Based in Broadford on the Isle of Skye, SLO is one of only three Scottish island-based orchestras. In spite of drawing from a population of just 12,500, covering an area of over 1000 sq. miles, we have most of the instruments required for a small classical orchestra so are able to perform a wide variety of music, from baroque to modern. Tonight's concert is conducted by Iain Roden and features Laurence Perkins, bassoon solo. Laurence is a frequent visitor to the adjacent Isle of Raasay and is principal bassoon player with the Manchester Camerata.
Date: 05/04/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 81
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Skye and Lochalsh Orchestra
Description: Based in Broadford on the Isle of Skye, SLO is one of only three Scottish island-based orchestras. In spite of drawing from a population of just 12,500, covering an area of over 1000 sq. miles, we have most of the instruments required for a small classical orchestra so are able to perform a wide variety of music, from baroque to modern.
Date: 01/04/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 109
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Skye and Lochalsh Orchestra
Description: Tchaikovsky: Gavotte from Suite no.1 Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition excerpts Fauré: Berceuse in Dolly Suite Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture Greig: Peer Gynt Suite excerpts Mancini: The Pink Panther "Over the years, the SLO have been gaining in confidence and competence. Prepared to tackle the biggest guns in the musical armoury they emerge with flying colours. West Highland Free Press www.slo-skye.org.uk Family ticket £12
Date: 02/04/11
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 83
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Skye and Lochalsh Orchestra & Schools orchestra
Description: The Skye and Lochalsh Orchestra,under the baton of Iain Roden, present an evening of wonderful music from the great composers of the Romantic era, including Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Richard Strauss and concluding with Schubert's masterpiece, the haunting, beautiful and unforgettable Unfinished Symphony. Reserve a ticket for last night's and tonight's concert and get £2 off.
Date: 19/03/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 68
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Skye and Lochalsh Orchestra Spring Concert
Description: Playing part of Stravinsky's 'Firebird Suite'; 'The Blue Danube' by J Strauss; Handel's 'Water Music'; 2 Dances from 'The Bartered Bride' by Smetena,; Fouré's 'Pavane' Op 50, and Haydn's 'Surprise Symphony'. SLO is an amateur orchestra, conducted by Iain Roden, the members of which reside on the Isle of Skye and its mainland neighbour, Lochalsh, a locale covering some 1000 sq. miles and with a population of about 12,500. Rehearsals are approximately fortnightly in term time and are held mainly in Broadford, which is the most central location. It gives concerts around the region, though mainly in Broadford and Sabhal Mor Ostaig, in Sleat, in the spring and just before Christmas. There is also a Skye & Lochalsh Schools' Orchestra the members of which are drawn from the area's primary and secondary schools, and some of these talented young players also play in the main orchestra. Find out more about the Orchestra on http://www.slo-skye.org.uk/ Making Connections: SLO is now a regular feature in SEALL's calendar
Date: 28/03/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 74
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Skye and Lochalsh Orchestra and the Island Chorus
Description: Based in Broadford on the Isle of Skye, SLO is one of only three Scottish island-based orchestras. In spite of drawing from a population of just 12,500, covering an area of over 1000 sq. miles, we have most of the instruments required for a small classical orchestra so are able to perform a wide variety of music, from baroque to modern, Under the baton of Iain Roden. The programme includes works by Haydn, Schumann, Berlioz, Vaughan William and Vivaldi - with a piano concerto performed by Chris Watkiss.
Date: 24/03/18
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 130
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Skye's World Music - Harald Haugaard
Date: 30/05/12
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 46
Type: Music World
Title: Skye's World Music - Budapest Café Orchestra
Date: 29/05/12
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 74
Type: Music World
Title: Skye's World Music - Budapest Café Orchestra
Date: 29/05/12
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 74
Type: Music World
Title: SkyeDance Youth Dance
Description: First established in 2003, the first Skyedance showcase was performed in June 2004 and was a sell-out hit, confirming the appetite and passion for dance on the Island. Performed by dancers from Skye and Lochalsh, the annual showcase continues to highlight the diversity and quality of instruction available. It brings together dancers from the regular Skyedance classes as well as providing a platform for all dancers and teachers of dance in the area. It has become a highlight for both the dancers and the wider public.
Date: 17/06/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 72
Type: Performance Dance
Title: Sleat Events Gathering
Description: With another busy year coming up we want to make sure we all make the best use of visiting performers and local happenings. SEALL invites everyone involved in putting on events to get together for a conversation about what you plan to do. No matter how big or small, if you are planning performance events, charity events, cafés, dances, cèilidhs, walks, Talks and Literature, exhibitions, films, come along and find out what everyone else is up to – to swap ideas, develop your own and avoid those clashes! This is a drop-in session from 4.30pm to 6pm so come along to part or all of it.
Date: 06/02/18
Start Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, The Green Room
Audience Numbers: 15
Type: Community
Title: Small Halls Festival 'The Talk'
Date: 23/11/18
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Caroy House, Portree
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Snap Elastic Children's Theatre 'Puffin'
Description: Puffin by Snap Elastic Why do clouds multiply in inexplicable ways? Why do sand eels just disappear from the sea? In an uncertain world, a girl meets a puffin and a puffin meets a girl. This is the story of a girl and her friendship with a puffin. Through their friendship they learn how to deal with change, even climate change. Using music and movement Puffin explores our relationships with and our responsibilities to each other, wildlife and the world around us. A classic ‘girl meets puffin’ story for everyone 7+ Snap Elastic is a new, artist-led collaborative ensemble made up of theatre makers Alice Mary Cooper, Eszter Marsalkó and Claire Willoughby. Working across art-forms we create work that makes a real connection between the art and its audience as well as between audience members – sparking a healthy debate between peers, teachers, children and families. We aim to make our audience feel connected, present and important. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMO4GL_USPw&t=38s
Date: 14/11/18
Start Time: 1.45pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Theatre Family
Title: Sunday Jazz Lunch
Date: 01/09/13
Start Time: 12.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Sutherland, Green, Napier and Massie
Description: Four well-known faces on the Scottish traditional music scene come together, a night of slow airs, fast paced tunes and possibly some bizarre musical interludes. Adam, from Errogie on the south shores of Loch Ness, is one of Scotland’s most exciting fiddle players, leading a fiddle camp here at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig this week. He is joined by Hamish Napier, flute and whistle player. They both play in other bands, but together are known as 'Nae Plans', and with certainly 'nae plan' tonight they will present a very diverse, spontaneous and exciting set-list. Mairearad Green is one of Scotland’s top traditional music composers, from the Coigach peninsula of the Highlands. Renowned for her deft and lyrical accordion style, as well as her dextrous piping, Mairearad is in great demand as a performer and composer. She is joined by Anna Massie, guitar, who is also one of the 'Blazin Fiddles'.
Date: 22/08/17
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 185
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Svara Kanti - Simon Thacker
Date: 14/11/12
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 32
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Swing Jazz Dance Workshop
Description: A series of workshops leading up to the 2 Swing Jazz Festvail. Join a great crowd of all ages, and Lorainne McLucas for fun night of dance.
Date: 01/10/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Talla Dhuisdeil, Isleornsay
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Swing Jazz Dance Workshop
Description: A series of workshops leading up to the 2 Swing Jazz Festvail. Join a great crowd of all ages, and Lorainne McClLucas for fun night of dance.
Date: 08/10/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Talla Dhuisdeil, Isleornsay
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Tarskavaig Blues Band
Description: Out of one small crofting village comes an astonishing Blues Band. An artist on a fiddle, an ex-teacher on lead guitar, a Calmac ticket-collector on the harmonica make up just part of this remarkable local band who present a night of great music in a village hall with the best view in the World.
Date: 02/08/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Tarskavaig Hall
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: The 'Raasay Night'
Description: ELIZA ROSS’ RAASAY Workshops and performance A symposium and recital celebrating the music of Elizabeth Ross’s Original Highland Airs (1812). Sabhal Mor Ostaig and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland staff, students and guests recreate the early 19th century drawing room of Raasay House through workshops and performances of music and song from Ross’ collection, in association with the Musica Scotica Trust – an event not to be missed! Please check our website for times and details. GAELIC Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the Gaelic college on Skye and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland come together for two days of academic collaboration and concerts. This evening’s event includes pipers Decker Forrest from SMO and Josh Dickson from the RCS, playing on Highland pipes and Border pipes. Adults £14, Students/Members £12, Young People £7, Under 10s/Season Tickets £0
Date: 18/08/17
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 31
Type: Music Traditional
Title: The 'Two Duos' in Concert
Description: Aaron Jones from Old Blind Dogs on lead vocals, bouzouki, guitar; and Claire Mann on flute, fiddle, vocals; play longside their German friends Gudrun Walther on lead vocals, fiddle, accordion; and Juergen Treyz on guitar, dobro, vocals. High energy dualling fiddles with flute and accordion - tunes and songs from the Celtic and German traditions. "The spectacular ‘2Duos’, whose superb musicianship, wonderful tunes and songs and great stage presence made them one of the hits of the weekend. An inspired combination!"
Date: 20/07/10
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 87
Type: Music Traditional
Title: The Alistair McCulloch Trio
Description: The 'Alistair McCulloch Trio' annual Scottish tour has become a firm fixture on the folk music calendar. Featuring champion fiddler McCulloch, alongside former Capercaillie whistle wizard Marc Duff, and past Scottish folk musician of the year, Aaron Jones of Old Blind Dogs & The Kate Rusby Band on bouzouki, guitar and vocals, the trio has gained a formidable reputation for its dynamic concert performances. Alistair is fiddle tutor at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and recently published 'The Alistair McCulloch Collection Volume 2' of original music. Recently he has toured in the USA, Australia and New Zealand and in the 2015 MG ALBA Scottish Trad Music Awards was nominated in two categories. "One of the finest fiddlers and composers of his generation" Living Tradition Skye-based 'Harta' opens the evening with a delicious mix of Scottish and Scandinavian music, with Christine Martin on Nyckelharpa, Ross Calderwood on Scottish smallpipes, and Jack Evans, (ex-Easy Club, Cauld Blast Orchestra0 on Bouzouki/Whistles. Video: https://youtu.be/iqbQlLQO7HM https://youtu.be/Zq3dKXwdVsM
Date: 17/07/18
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: An Crùbh, Duisdale
Audience Numbers: 63
Type: Music Traditional
Title: The Alma Choir, USA
Description: In 2014 SEALL hosted a visit from the Alma College Choir, Michigan USA. The music department there has a long historical links with Scotland – they even run their own Pipe Band. We and they enjoyed the visit so much they are returning for another night of great singing. The choir’s reputation for excellence, its many traditions and its ambitious performing, touring and recording schedule attract a group of talented students for whom choral singing is an important part of their lives. About 20% of Alma Choir members are preparing for careers as professional musicians. The other singers are preparing for careers in fields from the sciences to business to education to the ministry. The thread that binds these students is the joy found in singing together.
Date: 08/05/18
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 56
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: The Alma College Choir
Description: Based in Michigan, USA, Alma College has very strong Music Department and long historical links with Scotland - they run their own Pipe Band. This student choir is visiting the Highlands to sing a wide variety of songs -- sacred, classical, Spirituals and American and Scottish folk songs and brush up their Gaelic for this event!.
Date: 06/05/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 82
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: The Angus Nicolson Trio with Duncan Overmeer
Date: 17/08/12
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 120
Type: Music Traditional
Title: The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk - Catherine Wheels
Date: 29/09/12
Start Time: 18:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 19
Type: Theatre Family
Title: The Banana Sessions
Date: 18/02/12
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 39
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: The Bevvy Sisters
Description: Celebrating their tenth anniversary this year - A lusciously harmonious marriage of vintage Americana, classy original songwriting and finger-licking instrumental work, the much loved Bevvy Sisters’ sound centres on the spellbinding vocal chemistry between co-lead singers Heather Macleod, Gina Rae and banjo-wielding Cera Impala. Guitarist David Donnelly completes the core quartet – complementing the ladies with bassy backup vocals. “Imagine The Andrews Sisters with Switchblades” FATEA “As sweet and sublime as a Michelin-starred dessert” FRUK
Date: 05/08/16
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 57
Type: Music Jazz
Title: The Big Sound Jazz Band and Lianne Carroll
Description: The National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland (NYJOS) is one of Scotland’s foremost youth jazz ensembles. Under the direction of Malcolm Edmonstone and Andrew Bain, NYJOS provides students with the opportunity to study and perform jazz at the highest possible level, with respected professional musicians from the UK and beyond. Tonight The Big Sound Jazz Band, with guest vocalist Lianne Carroll, launches the Summer 2013 Scottish Tour.
Date: 18/07/13
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 115
Type: Music Jazz
Title: The Boy Who Touched the Sun
Description: Colin MacLeod, the multi-talented songsmith behind The Boy Who Trapped The Sun, provides calming musical soundscapes with new album Fireplace. Colin returns to SMO after supporting KT Tunstall in August.
Date: 04/12/10
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 18
Type: Music Contemporary
Title: The Campbells of Greep
Date: 04/05/12
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 67
Type: Music Traditional
Title: The Cast Ewe Cèilidh Band
Description: A Cèilidh Dance with the Cast Ewe Band. Come and meet community members coming together from all over the Highlands and Islands for the North West Energy 2010 Conference organised by Slet Renwables Ltd.
Date: 03/03/10
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 80
Type: Ceilidh
Title: The Chaimbeul Family piping concert
Date: 17/08/16
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 99
Type: Music Traditional
Title: The Cèilidh Trailers
Description: Each year, through our area’s junior Fèis an Earraich, a group of young musicians and singers are brought together to head out around the community with a series of concerts and cèilidhs. The quality and ability is exceptional and many of them go on to further studies and make a living from their performing. Tea and cake will be provided.
Date: 07/07/18
Start Time: 16:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 19
Type: Ceilidh
Title: The Dime Notes
Description: “Inspired” – SUNDAY TIMES “Lovingly curated examples of great music from the ancestral repertoire of jazz” – JAZZ DA GAMA “Swings from start to finish” – JUST JAZZ “Laid-back swing and clever interplay makes their music feel fresh and vibrant” – JAZZ SOCIETY OF OREGON The Dime Notes dig back into the blues-drenched sounds of clarinet-driven 1920’s New Orleans jazz, unearthing a repertoire of stomps, blueses, and forgotten gems of the era from musicians such as Johnny Dodds, Jelly Roll Morton and Red Nichols. The band grew out of a duo project with Chris Barber’s long-time clarinetist David Horniblow and American pianist Andrew Oliver, who arrived in London in 2013 and met David at a gig. They got together to play some Jelly Roll Morton tunes and began a weekly residency at an east London cocktail bar, working on a repertoire of obscure 1920s tunes. After a year or so, the duo expanded with the addition of the unstoppable pulse of London’s finest rhythm guitarist Dave Kelbie and young bassist Tom Wheatley, who added a new dimension and depth to the band, which quickly became popular both at clubs and swing dances in London. Since the release of their debut album on Lejazzetal Records in 2016, the band has toured extensively in the UK, with appearances at festivals and theatres throughout the country as well as in France and the Netherlands. Their album has received positive reviews from the press both nationally and internationally, and will be re-released in France in partnership with Fremeaux in 2018. They have partnered with the award-winning Scottish bean-to-bar chocolate company IQ Choc to create the Dime Notes signature Espresso-Kick chocolate bar, and 2018 will see the band touring in England, Scotland, Germany, France, Hungary, Moldova, France, and Canada. The Dime Notes present a fresh take on a timeless style, emphasizing the propulsive grooves and sultry melodies which made early jazz revolutionary, controversial, and wildly popular.
Date: 28/10/18
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Jazz
Title: The Donald Black Band
Description: Donald Black with Donnie MacKenzie, guitars, and Suzanne Houston, keyboard. “firmly established as the instrument’s foremost exponent in Scottish traditional music.” Scotland on Sunday Enjoy a pre-concert meal, and book on 01471 844774.
Date: 24/08/13
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 43
Type: Music Traditional
Title: The Donnie Munro Band
Description: All tickets from Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Reception only - on 01471 888000 SEALL is pleased to support this event to raise funds for Budhmòr Skye and other projects.
Date: 19/02/11
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Music Traditional
Title: The Kelvin Ensemble Orchestra
Description: The Kelvin Ensemble was founded in 1991 by a group of students at Glasgow University. This provided musicians from across the University with the opportunity to perform classical music concerts under the direction of professional conductors. Hebrides Overture - Mendelssohn Symphony no 8 - Schubert Barber of Seville Overture - Rossini Symphony no 6 - Beethoven In its first 10 years the Ensemble specialised in chamber music and was recognised as one of Scotland's leading non-professional chamber orchestras. Due to a size increase of over three times, the Ensemble now performs symphonic works rather than chamber music, but has continued to have the goal of allowing as many university students as possible the opportunity to perform orchestral music.
Date: 01/06/17
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 76
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: The LMPA Winter Show
Description: LMPA Musical theatre pupils present their Winter Show 2014. The performances will include songs and dances from much loved shows and films such as Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Beauty and the Beast. A great treat to get you in the holiday spirit and be wowed by the young talent of Skye and Lochalsh.
Date: 17/12/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 82
Type: Performance Dance
Title: The LMPA Winter Show
Description: LMPA Musical theatre pupils present their Winter Show 2014. The performances will include songs and dances from much loved shows and films such as Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Beauty and the Beast. A great treat to get you in the holiday spirit and be wowed by the young talent of Skye and Lochalsh.
Date: 18/12/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 103
Type: Performance Dance
Title: The London Lasses and Peter Quinn
Date: 14/08/12
Start Time: 21:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 68
Type: Music Traditional
Title: The Long Notes - Jamie Smith
Date: 10/07/12
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 87
Type: Music Traditional
Title: The Michael McGoldrick Band
Description: A vituoso performer on flute, whistles and pipe, Michael has played with many of the most exciting bands in Celtic music - Lunasa, Capercaillie, Flook and the Afro-Celt Sound System - some of them in Sleat before now. He is joined by Colin Farrell, fiddle, who, like Michael, is from Manchester of Irsh parents. Tony Byrne, guitar, hails from Dublin and Paddy Kerr is from Galway. "Flawless and utterly comfortable - one of the hottest properties around."
Date: 21/10/10
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 107
Type: Music Traditional
Title: The Miranda Wright Singers
Description: A showcase of young vocal talent from Durham University, who, under Miranda's tutelage pursue a career in classical singing. A night of classical composers alongside lighter numbers by Rodgers and Hammerstein.Miranda Wright began her studies with Ann Lampard (now living on Skye) at the Junior Royal Academy of Music and later at the Royal Northern College of Music, before singing professionally various operatic roles.
Date: 12/04/11
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 49
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: The National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland
Description: As one of Scotland's foremost youth jazz ensembles, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland represents the wealth of innovation and skill possessed by Scotland's talented young jazz musicians. Iain Bellamy was a key member of 'Loose Tubes' in the 80s and has enjoyed a diverse and stellar rise to be amongst the world's finest creative musicians. NYJOS has held a Summer Music School at Sabhal Mòr for the last three years, bringing us a unique chance to hear quality jazz on a large scale.
Date: 15/07/15
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 150
Type: Music Jazz
Title: The North Shore Celtic Ensemble
Description: Hailing from Vancouver, Canada the North Shore Celtic Ensemble is a one-off, experimental youth ensemble. With a unique style and repertoire drawing on- Celtic, jazz, classical, folk, French Canadian and more- making for a spirited no-boundaries experience for both player and audience. Led by Canadian artists Claude Giguère and Jay Knutson, over the past 30 years they’ve worked to craft NSCE into an ensemble which both nurtures young celtic and folk talent whilst encouraging experimental and innovative ways of approaching the genre. One of Canada’s most renowned youth music organisations, NSCE has toured extensively across North America and Europe and arrive in Skye fresh from a residency at the Aberdeen International Youth Festival. “With strings, percussion and wind instruments, Canada’s North Shore Celtic Ensemble capped off the evening in grand fashion, bringing the audience to their feet with their spirited new takes on tradition”- Glasgow Herald
Date: 08/08/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 73
Type: Music World
Title: The Poozies traditional concert
Description: A long overdure return visit from this leading wonen's traditional group who we first promoted in 1993. The Poozies first burst onto the folk scene in 1991, when folk music wore elaborately patterned woolly jumpers and was only seen in dingy back rooms and very late at night on BBC2 – yet from the word go they were breaking out and happily exploring the musical universe. The folk scene was then, as now, very male-dominated and so it was a conscious decision back then to be an ‘all-female’ band. The name came from a den of iniquity frequented by Robert Burns, called Poozie Nancy’s, and there is some debate amongst the four founder members as to whether the now-obvious meaning of ‘Poozie’ was realised back then… but the feeling now is that it’s pretty rock and roll!! The Poozies are Mary Macmaster on vocals and Camac electro-harp, Eilidh Shaw on fiddle and vocals, Sarah McFadyen on fiddle, banjo and vocals, and Tia Files on guitar, fiddle, vocals and stompbox. The evening will start with a set from the Traditional Music Students of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig.
Date: 12/05/18
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 81
Type: Music Traditional
Title: The Reading Room
Description: SEALL is delighted to work with The Skye Reading Room to bring their first event to Sleat. Local and visiting poets and writers are invited to one the regular open mic sessions, this time in the cafeteria of the new Community Hub, An Crùbh, Duisdale just south of Isleornsay. The evening, hosted by Francis Mitchell, will be friendly, welcoming and highly entertaining. We offer 5-minute slots. A free evening and refreshments are available. Open Mic Sessions are run by The Skye Reading Room to promote local and visiting authors, poets and writers, though a regular programme of meetings throughout the year across Skye. Whatever your experience as a writer you’ll enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the evenings. Come along, share your work, and bring your friends.
Date: 16/03/18
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: An Crùbh, Duisdale
Audience Numbers: 12
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: The Royal Conservatoire Concert
Description: Young traditional music students from all Scotland and the UK go out on tour to bring us a selection of traditional and contemporary songs and tunes.
Date: 04/04/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 39
Type: Music Traditional
Title: The Scottish Stepdance Company
Description: The Scottish Stepdance Company showcases traditional percussive dance from the Highlands, accompanying the intricate rhythms of the steps with tunes old and new. First formed in 1998, the group was revived in 2013 after a break of almost a decade with the new show Galloway to Gaidhealtachd, a sell-out at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Distilling centuries of tradition, they share stories, get your feet tapping, and stir the emotions with a unique blend of music, dance and song. With this show, they team up with Jed Milroy and Jo Jeffries to explore the links between the Scottish and old-time American traditions. Jed Milroy is a multi-instrumental performer, singer, songwriter and community musician. He has performed in a wide variety of bands including Bluegrass Cèilidh specialists ‘The Homecoming String Band’ and psychedelic rockers ‘The Aliens’. Edinburgh born Jo Jeffries sings and plays fiddle. Her musicality is shaped by her 10 years of experience as a contemporary dancer and choreographer. Jo and Jed play together as a duo and are also members of adventure folk pioneers, the ‘Whisky River Boat Band’. This collaboration marries Scottish stepdance, American flatfooting and songs and tunes of all kinds. It all unites in a vibrant show encapsulating the cream of several traditions and showcasing these talented musicians and dancers at their best.
Date: 26/08/15
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 30
Type: Music Traditional
Title: The Shoogle Project and Plan B
Description: Highly acclaimed dance company, plan B, invite you to join them for an explosive, toe-tapping, foot stomping night out! Featuring the highly infectious and energetic live music of Shooglenifty, the evening brings together these two dynamic forces in a meeting of music, dance, performance and a joint passion for really getting people moving.Part gig, part show, part Cèilidh, plan B and Shooglenifty will reinvent themeaning of a good night through this high-octane blend of the Shoogle’s renowned celtic-acid-croft music and plan B’s unique choreographic style. Brighten up these dark winter nights with a healthy dose of the plan B Shoogle!
Date: 03/11/11
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 88
Type: Performance Dance
Title: The Siobhan Miller Trio
Description: Two-time winner of Scots Singer of the Year, Siobhan Miller is widely regarded as one of the foremost vocalists in Scotland. Her soulful and stirring renewal of traditional song effortlessly stills and silences all spaces. Her debut solo album, Flight of Time was nominated for album of the year at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2015. A recipient of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award, alongside Jeana Leslie – with whom she went on to release two acclaimed albums and tour internationally, Siobhan is also a former member of folk group Salt House, whose album was heralded as “seamless” by The Guardian. Her style has been honed through collaborations and studies with many of Scotland’s top musicians. She is part of the all-star cast and a featured solo singer within Far Far from Ypres, directed by Ian MacCalman, has performed on Broadway, New York, and in 2014 was a guest singer with National Theatre of Scotland in their Alternative Burns production. She has been lauded as “the finest young interpreter of Scots traditional song” (Scotland on Sunday). ''assured and precise… Siobhan Miller’s vocals are bright and unforced." The Guardian "One of the finest young voices on the Scottish folk scene" The Scotsman Plus opening set from the RCS students
Date: 08/03/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 43
Type: Music Traditional
Title: The Skye Swing Jazz Festival 'Nosferatu'
Description: Graham Stephen, Chris Stout, Phil Bancroft, Ben play Graham's score for the 1922 black and white original Dracula film. No colours - everyone in black and white only. Award winning Guitarist and Composer Graeme Stephen tours his SilentSSJF GraemeStephen 350 Film SSJF Nosferatu 350Scores with some of the most adventurous and talented musicians in the UK. His scores take influence from Folk, Jazz and Classical music giving these classic films a fresh, exciting update. The group will perform Graemes score to a screening of the classic Silent Horror Film “Nosferatu”. “…..the contents of guitarist Graeme Stephen’s latest album offer further evidence of his mastery of sound, melody and feeling” – Herald Graeme is joined by Phil Bancroft – Saxophone, Ben Davis – Cello, Mario Caribe – Bass and Tom Bancroft – Drums
Date: 31/10/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Talla Dhuisdeil, Isleornsay
Audience Numbers: 47
Type: Film and Music
Title: The Skye and Lochalsh Orchestra
Description: The area's orchestra and schools' orchestra is growing and finding a new and exciting voice under the baton of inspirational teacher and ensemble leader Rick Taylor. www.slo-skye.org.uk
Date: 27/04/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 95
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: The Travelling Gallery - 'Are Teenage Dreams So Hard to Beat?'
Description: A rare visit from the Travelling Gallery to Skye for one day with a free entry art gallery. We were all young once but how have the dreams and realities of our adolescence changed over the generations? Are Teenage Dreams So Hard to Beat? In the age of the internet and Generation Z we will consider the contrasts of adolescence past and present as comparatively tame, nostalgic teenage magazines are exhibited next to the never-ending click bate of internet culture. Our teenage dreams will be suspended as the exhibition investigates our prolonged adolescence and why ‘teenage’ no longer just refers to the period between the ages of 12 and 20. With works from Arpita Shah, Alice Theobald and Holly White. Travelling Gallery would like to thank the Museum of Childhood, Edinburgh, for access to and loan from its wonderful collection. With thanks to Cafesia where you can go for quality coffee and food.
Date: 28/04/18
Start Time: 10:00:00
Venue: Broadford carpark at Cafesia
Audience Numbers: 123
Type: Exhibition
Title: The Wee Theatre Festival
Description: 5 short 15 minutes plays at an evening theatrical gathering. Expect a smorgasbord of theatrical delights. The 5 short plays in the evening are indoors. Tickets available below. 7:30pm welcome 7:45 The 'Kyleakin' play 8:15 The 'Raasay' play 8:45 The 'Fairy Bridge' play 9:15 The 'Dunvegan' play During the day, the Wee Theatre Festival is an exciting site-specific theatre event, taking place across locations on the Isle of Skye in partnership with SEALL. Each 15 minute play is specially written by Highland playwrights for the specific site. 10 am and 5 pm - Skaebost Island, Tote 11 am and 2.30 pm - Fairy Bridge, Waternish 1.30 pm - the Lump, Kyleakin 1 pm and 3 pm - Raasay Ferry Terminal, Sconser 2 pm and 4 pm - Dunvegan Castle 9:45 The 'Tote' play 10:15pm end These daytime shows have very limited capacity and tickets at £5 each are only available in advance from www.ticketsource.co.uk/playpieces Please wear appropriate clothing for this outdoor experience. See the plays from the Wee Festival 2015 on http://www.playpieces.co.uk/the-wee-theatre-festival-2015.html
Date: 17/09/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 76
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Theatre Discussion
Description: Come and join a free open discussion led by Sofiah MacLeod of the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign in Edinburgh, to explore personal reactions to the play, its political context, and what can be done to help bring a solution. An event arranged through Duncan MacInnes on 01471 844207 or dm@cali.co.uk. A free event and all welcome.
Date: 21/02/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seòmar Chruinneachaidh
Audience Numbers: 6
Type: Talks and Literature
Title: Theatre Gu Leòr - 'Ceilidh'
Description: Fiadhaich, brais agus air a tiodhlaigeadh air a beul-fodha sna Hearadh, tha a' bhana-bhàrd Màiri Ruadh air èirigh às an uaigh le dìreach aon oidhche gus ciall shònraichte na cèilidh ath-bheòthachadh. Dealasach agus làn spionnaidh, tha i deimhinne nach bi a guth air a chasg a-rithist. Tha an dealbh-chluich ùr seo làn ceòl beò, òrain agus sgeulachdan le fo-thiotalan. Bidh e freagarrach do dhuine sam bith, Gàidhlig ann no às, fhad 's gu bheil iad deiseil airson cèilidh gun choimeas! Wild, outspoken and buried face down on the Isle of Harris, poet Màiri Ruadh is back from beyond the grave, with one last night to resurrect the true meaning of the cèilidh. She has fire in her belly and is determined never to be silenced again. Cèilidh is a new play full of live music, songs and stories. It is subtitled and suitable for anyone with or without Gaelic, but only those ready for a cèilidh like no other!
Date: 23/03/18
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 71
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Theatre Gu Lèor - 'Shrapnel'
Description: Adapted by Catriona Lexy Chaimbeul from Tormod Caimbeul's, (Tormod a' Bhocsair) seminal Gaelic novel, with animation, subtitles, live music and with anarchic humour. 'Shrapnel' is for Gaelic and non-Gaelic audiences alike. Set in the darkest depths of Leith, we follow a man on the run for a crime he did not commit, as he meets an array of extraordinary misfits, with the psychopathic former detective, Walter Shrapnel, never far behind. Ath-sgrìobhadh den nobhail leis an sàr sgrìobhaiche, Tormod Caimbeul, le dealbhachadh, fo-thiotalan agus ceòl, tha Shrapnel freagarrach airson fìleantaich agus luchd-ionnsachaidh air fad. Air a’ stèidheachadh ann an dorchadas Lìte, tha sinn a' leantainn aithrisear ’s e a' siubhail air feadh a' bhaile a’ coinneachadh ri iomadach charactar annasach agus a’ seachnadh a' phoileis bhrùideil, Walter Shrapnel. “Set in Edinburgh, in areas not unlike those featured in Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting...retains our attention right to the end of this astonishing story” Aonghas MacNeacail & Scottish review of books, 2009 Directed by Muireann Kelly, the cast includes many well know faces from Gaelic drama- Iain Macrae, Mairi Morrison, Artair Donald, Iain Beggs, Catriona Lexy Chaimbeul and Calum MacDonald In gaelic with english subtitles Suitable for 14+. The play last 1 hour 45 mins, including an interval. There will be a short Q&A after the show. The play will be available to buy at the venue in both English and Gàidhlig - published by Leabhraichean Beaga.
Date: 24/03/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 84
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Theatre Newfoundland 'Our Frances'
Description: An extraordinary new play celebrating the life and heroism of Frances Cluett, VAD. Fanny was born and lived in Belleoram, Newfoundland. In 1916, she joined the Volunteer Aid Detachment and was shipped overseas to London, ultimately serving for four years at the 10th General Hospital in Rouen, France. The play is inspired by her many letters to home, detailing the horrors and heartbreak she witnessed, and revealing how her humor and resilience captured the love and loyalty of all she encountered. https://youtu.be/KFUgNAaJR5g
Date: 20/10/18
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Type: Theatre Adult
Title: Tim Kliphuis Trio
Description: Award-winning violinist Tim Kliphuis is a legend in the gypsy world. His Trio with Nigel Clark (guitar) and Roy Percy (bass) perform “the most breathtaking instrumental show you’ll hear this year” – an exciting and profoundly musical blend of gypsy jazz, classical and folk music. The Tim Kliphuis Trio were founded in 2006, after meeting in a small Russian cultural café in Glasgow called Café Cossachok. Starting out with Grappelli jazz on their first tours in the Scottish Highlands - including SEALL - they quickly developed a personal sound including other styles and repertoire from classical and folk music. Tim Kliphuis combines dazzling perfection and complete musical freedom like no-one else in the world. Nigel Clark (guitar) has worked with some of the biggest names in jazz and pop throughout the last 15 years and has toured the world as a leader, sideman and accompanist. Roy Percy (double bass) has been a driving force in many bands since the 1980s. His unique bass slapping techniques, unrivalled in Europe, and his subtle dynamic feel make for a great range of emotions.
Date: 14/03/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 42
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Tim Kliphuis Trio
Date: 08/11/12
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Armadale, The Stables Restaurant
Audience Numbers: 40
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Tional - Primrose and Cormack
Description: Christine Primrose, Gaelic Singer of the year in 2009 amongst other accolades, is from Carloway, Lewis and now lives in Sleat. She is joined by Mod Gold Medallist, Arthur Cormack alongside Billy Ross, the Scots and Gaelic Singer from the folk group Ossian. Blair Douglas, also from Skye, is the renowned composer and accordion player. No doubt other performers will also take the stage.
Date: 06/08/13
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 100
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Tional - Primrose and Cormack
Description: SEALL works with the Short Courses at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig to bring you a variety of traditional music concerts each Tuesday over Easter and in the Summer. Featuring tutors at the Short Courses and various passing and invited (and possibly uninvited!) guests.
Date: 01/04/14
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 97
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Tional - Primrose and Cormack et al
Description: We launch the 2015 season of Tuesday traditional concerts with Christine Primrose, Gaelic Singer of the year in 2009 amongst other accolades, from Carloway, Lewis and now living in Sleat. She is joined by Mod Gold Medallist, Arthur Cormack alongside Billy Ross, the Scots and Gaelic Singer from the folk group Ossian; Iain Smith on guitar and Blair Douglas, the renowned composer and accordion player. Decker Forrest will lead off with a piping set. Find out more about Sabhal Mòr Ostaig and their week-long Short Courses on on http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/en/ Making Connections: At Easter and in July and August SEALL works with the Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Short Courses to provide weekly traditional music concerts.
Date: 31/03/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 116
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Tom Allen - comedy
Description: Tom Allen is a comedian, writer and actor. He started as a stand up at the age of 22 and went on to win both 'So You Think You’re Funny' in Edinburgh and the BBC New Comedy Awards in the same year. He has honed his unique style of sharp, acerbic wit and camp, riotous storytelling by performing to audiences all over the UK and around the world. He recently made his first appearance on the BBC’s iconic Live at the Apollo.
Date: 27/06/18
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: An Crùbh, Duisdale
Audience Numbers: 106
Type: Comedy
Title: Tommy Smith's Youth Jazz Orchestra
Date: 16/09/12
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 48
Type: Music Jazz
Title: Tony McManus, guitar
Description: To find a unique voice on so ubiquitous an instrument as the acoustic guitar is quite an achievement: to do so within a centuries old idiom where the instrument has no real history is truly remarkable. Tony McManus has come to be recognised throughout the world as the leading guitarist in Celtic Music. From early childhood his twin obsessions of traditional music and acoustic guitar have worked together to produce a startlingly original approach to this ancient art. In Tony’s hands the complex ornamentation normally associated with fiddles and pipes are accurately transferred to guitar in a way that preserves the integrity and emotional impact of the music. Self taught from childhood, initially through listening to the family record collection, McManus abandoned academia in his twenties to pursue music full time. The session scene in Glasgow and Edinburgh provided the springboard for gigs around Scotland and a studio set for BBC Radio, frequently rebroadcast, began to spread the word. His ability to reach audiences unfamiliar with traditional music is remarkable- he is quite comfortable at predominantly classical events such as the Dundee and Derry Guitar Festivals (appearing six times between the two) the Uppsala Guitar Festival and even The Bogotá International Guitar Festival where he followed virtuoso Eduardo Fernandez.
Date: 07/10/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 67
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Toto Tales 'Tyi Wara'
Date: 14/05/12
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 20
Type: Theatre Family
Title: Traditional Concert - Hamish Napier, Patsy Reid
Description: Each Easter Sabhal Mòr Ostaig runs two weeks of Short Courses, mostly in Gaelic. But this week music is also on the menu, with Hamish Napier, converting the world to flute and whistle, Patsy Reid, on fiddle, and John Somerville, accordion. Other musicans, notably Stevie Fivey, on drums, and Ewan MacPherson on guitar and mandolin, will also come along. Together they make up the world-famous ‘The Cask Strength Ceilidh Band’ so later on the floor will be cleared and there will be dancing!
Date: 10/04/18
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 98
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Traditional Concert SMO Oileanaich
Description: At the end of term the talented students of the Sabhal Mòr Traditional Music Course make a public presentation as part of their end-of-year exams. Not only would they appreciate an audience to play to, they will give you an evening of oustanding and varied traditional music and singing. It is here wou will hear some of the new rising talent that no doubt will soon be on major professional stages soon.
Date: 07/05/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Traditional Family Cèilidh
Description: We start this year's Fèis an Eilein with a good old traditional Cèilidh. While a 'Cèilidh' in Gaelic is really a verb - you go and cèilidh with someone in their house - tonight's event is a bit more orgniased. But only just! Come along and enjoy a wide range of talent from the area with singers, musicians, and pipers, young and old. We know there will be lots of families and young people in the audience tonight.
Date: 07/07/15
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 134
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Traditional Family Cèilidh
Description: The opening concert of Fèis an Eilein 2018 celebrates the family Gaelic week at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, when parents of children who attend Gaelic medium primary schools get together to develop their language and cultural skills. We bring together an informal concert with various guests, young and old, for a family orientated night of song, dance and music. It will be bilingual so you do not need to be a Gaelic speaker to enjoy the evening. We end the night with some family dancing with Malin Lewis and Hector MacInnes. With rodachan and Angus MacKinnon, Mahon,
Date: 03/07/18
Start Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig,TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 53
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Traditional Music and Gaelic Song - Primrose and Fergie
Description: The opening concert of the Skye Festival / Fèis an Eilein is a stunnng night of great traditional music and Gaelic songs. Folk legend and Cèilidh King button box player Fergie Macdonald is joined by Robert Nairn and Wick accordionaist Addie Harper Jr. Mod Medallist Christine Primrose sings Gaelic songs from her native Lewis and from around the Hebrides.
Date: 01/07/14
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 107
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Traditional Music, Scots and Gaelic Song Concert
Description: Christine Primrose, Gaelic Singer of the year in 2009, amongst other accolades, is from Carloway, Lewis and now lives in Sleat. She is joined by Mod Gold Medallist, Arthur Cormack, alongside Billy Ross, the Scots and Gaelic Singer from the folk group Ossian; Iain Smith on guitar and Blair Douglas, the renowned composer, accordion player and Sabhal Mòr Ostaig's Musician in Residence. No doubt others will provide guest spots during the evening.
Date: 04/08/15
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 118
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Traditional concert with 'Dallahan'
Description: Dallahan are one of the fastest rising forces on the international folk circuit; heavily rooted in traditional Irish music, but with hugely diverse backgrounds and influences. They call on their mixed Irish, Scottish and Hungarian heritage to create a unique and seamless musical montage, drawing in influences from jazz, funk, pop and classical music. Dallahan will push and pull you along on a musical journey, artistically transcending from tender and delicate songs from Transylvania, to relentlessly punchy Irish dance tunes littered with funk grooves and everything in between. Dallahan's new release, 'Matter Of Time' showcases the sound that they have developed since their debut album's release. Having found their feet musically when conceiving the first album's material, they have expanded and developed their ideas, exploring more ambitious and artful musical avenues whilst maintaining the same open minded approach to traditional music. Hamish Napier Hamish is a multi-instrumentalist and composer from the Scottish Highlands, working in Glasgow's vibrant music scene. He has worked with Capercaillie’s Karen Matheson, Phil Cunningham, Martyn Bennett, Treacherous Orchestra and Eddi Reader. He has toured internationally with award-winning folk quartet Back of the Moon, and now more recently in 'Nae Plans' with Adam Sutherland.
Date: 11/04/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 125
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Traditional family concert
Description: The opening concert of the 2017 Fèis an Eilein takes place during the family Gaelic week at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, when parents of children who attend Gaelic medium primary schools get together to develop their language and cultural skills. Joy Dunlop, Gaelic singer and stepdancer will be joined by various guests, young an old, for a family orientated night of song, dance and music. You do not need to be a Gaelic speaker to enjoy this evening! Eleanor Wood MC Sandy Cameron, Finly cameron, Ruairidh Buxton - Pipes - refused a fee! Rodachan MacKinnon £10 y Angus MacKinnon £10 y Emily MacDonald £10 y Eva Mahon £10 y Oisin ? - visitor n Sleat Dancers x3 £30 y Joy Dunlop £40 y Loudon MacAoidh £100 y Seamus Boyle £40 y Ciaran Whittle £40 n ***** Dancings
Date: 04/07/17
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 100
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Unpacked Theatre 'Robin and the Big Freeze'
Date: 10/02/12
Start Time: 19:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 110
Type: Theatre Family
Title: Veronica and Max: 'The Red Wine Serenaders'
Description: The Red Wine Serenaders, there are no better words that define them! This is a musical project born about three years ago featuring a talented combo of musicians who passionately play country blues and ragtime, hokum, jug band and rural music from the 20s and 30s. Veronica Sbergia and Max De Bernardi, originators of the project, like to keep this precious musical heritage alive faithfully reproducing its original sound whilst playing it a modern twist. They use acoustic instruments such ukulele, washboard, kazoo, resophonic guitars and doublebass to convey their passion for this music. Veronica & The Red Wine Serenaders are the winners of the European Blues Challenge 2013. "Good time blues is alive and well and residing in... Milan, Italy. A band with a mission" - Folk & Roots Magazine
Date: 24/04/17
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 30
Type: Music World
Title: Westward the Light - Josie Gaitens
Description: Plockton on 11 Oct Westward The Light is a remarkable new band, a collaboration between piano/fiddle duo Charlie Grey and Joseph Peach (BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award Finalists 2017), viola player Sally Simpson (Catriona Hawksworth and Sally Simpson, the Fika Collective), and guitarist and vocalist Owen Sinclair (Tanara, Inyal). The band’s formation is the result of years of collaboration in a range of settings, extending back to their school days at Plockton National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music. Westward The Light offers a platform for the members of the group to combine their expansive knowledge of Scottish Folk style, ethos and culture, portraying the themes that are significant in the traditional music of Scotland, but isolating and expanding on them to create a new expression of an age-old sound 2018 is the year in which the quartet will bring their experience and approach together to create a permanent fixture. On fiddle, viola, vocals, piano, and guitar, the quartet creates a sound reflective of upbringings immersed in the nature and landscapes of Scotland. Elements of tunes are highlighted and explored by the varied instrumentation of the group, and the audience is taken on an aural journey of Scottish sentiment, weather, culture and modernity.
Date: 10/10/18
Start Time: 7.30f
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Wild Bird Theatre 'Dreich House'
Description: 15 year old Ruby is unceremoniously dumped at Dreich House, on a wintry Scottish night, for an 'Adventure activity holiday for children that nobody loves'. She finds 5 other younger children and a baby in the hands of the wicked Lord Boltfast. But the children gang together with their considerable talents to outwit the house owner and stop a major crime. The children are all on film, the story-teller is on stage. A dark and fascinating show suitable for older primary school children and over. Adults will enjoy it!. Lasts around 75 minutes with an interval. www.dreichhouse.com
Date: 17/01/13
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 23
Type: Theatre Family
Title: Young Northern Sinfonia
Description: 41 young players - Young Sinfonia is the prestigious regional youth orchestra based at Sage Gateshead made up of around 40 players and trained by visiting conductors and members of Royal Northern Sinfonia. Young Sinfonia brings together outstanding young string, wind, brass and percussion players from the North of England. Members are aged 13-19 and play at the standard of grade 7/8 and above. Over the past few years the orchestra has been conducted by international figures such as Garry Walker, Ainars Rubikis, Nicholas Kraemer and Jurjen Hempel and been joined by distinguished soloists such as Howard Shelley, and Mark Simpson, as well as providing concerto opportunities for its members. Young Sinfonia perform concerts in venues across the Northeast and also far and wide on international tours. In 2014 they formed a partnership with the Solingen Youth Orchestra who visited the North East before Young Sinfonia spent a week in Germany playing repertoire by Dvorak and Mendelssohn. Programme choices reflect their close partnership with Royal Northern Sinfonia, covering 350 years of classical music from Bach to Butterworth. Young Sinfonia are delighted to spend this year’s Easter residency with conductor Justin Doyle on the Isle of Skye and perform Beethoven’s third symphony at the Sabhal Mor Ostaig. Entry by donation in aid of Skye and Lochalsh young Carers
Date: 02/04/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 30
Type: Music Classical and Opera
Title: Young Traditional Musicians of the Year concert
Description: The Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland head to Skye with the finalists of the BBC Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2015. Of special interest to us is fiddler and piper Seamus O’Baoighill who lives in Sleat. with Claire Hastings, song and 2015 winner Robyn Stapleton, song and 2014 winner Ainsley Hamill, song (Gemma Donald, fiddle) Heather Downie, clarsach Ryan Young, fiddle with accompanist Anna Massie of Blazin’ Fiddles.
Date: 13/12/16
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Music Traditional
Title: Young Traditional Musicians of the Year in Concert
Description: The Young Trad Tour 2010 is a showcase for the cream of the new generation of Scottish musicians and as well as being highly talented solo performers, the sound they create as a band is energetic, dynamic and full of promise for the tradition they carry. There’s a real powerhouse of Scottish fiddling in this band led by this year’s winner Daniel Thorpe, who, along with last year’s winner, Ruairidh MacMillan create an unforgettable twin fiddle sound. Beautiful Gaelic airs and clarsach tunes from Mairi Chaimbeul from Skye and Hannah Phillips from Glasgow. From the Irish tradition comes Paddy Callaghan on accordion and harp (Glasgow) And not forgetting the big sound of the Highland pipes played in his inimitable style by Lorne MacDougall from Argyll joined this year by fellow piper, Kyle Warren from Helensburgh.
Date: 29/09/10
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 68
Type: Music Traditional
Title: ‘The Poet and The Maiden’
Description: To celebrate the release of his new album, ‘The Poet and The Maiden’, Rick Taylor and 'One Heck of a band!'. Joining Rick on stage will be a couple of Peatbog Faeries, an Old Blind Dog, a local choir, an infamous ‘Moothie’ player and the entire Angus Nicolson Trio to name but a few.
Date: 17/04/10
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 150
Type: Music Jazz