THIS year’s Mull of Kintyre Music Festival promises yet again to have a musical line up that’ll please many tastes and age groups. While headlining at the Victoria Hall on Saturday August 23 with well known prolific artist Justin Currie of Del Amitri support act, Attic Lights introduces a new up and coming Glasgow band to Campbeltown audiences. Justin who will be appearing with his full band The Justin Currie Band, also tours as a successful solo artist.
Adding to the magic are Scotland’s top traditional band, Capercaillie who play their first gig in the Picture House on Saturday night also. This concert promises to be an unforgettable intimate experience and one the band are really looking forward to as it will also be their first acoustic performance at the Festival.
The Festival Ceilidh on August 22, also in the Victoria Hall and is a night that offers all the family an evening that goes with a swing. Skippinish, with accordionist Angus MacPhail from Tiree and piper Andrew Stevenson from Lochaber leading the band, have over the years built up a great reputation on the ceilidh scene. The concert set will be provided by Scottish band Bodega who were formed in 2005 and were voted best Traditional Act 2006.
Including tuition on Thursday, a Grand Parade, Doon the Green and the Festival Club on Saturday afternoon, along with champion brass and pipe bands the weekend promises to be packed with lots of fun. Anyone wishing to join the parade please phone 01586 552144, for an afternoon stall phone 01586 553339 or to take part at the tuition workshops contact 01586 552034. You can also email mokfest@hotmail.co.uk or visit the website at www.mokfest.com
