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Following the concert David McEwan, who has been the festival secretary since the first year, 1979, made special mention of rotarian Jim Angus, who passed away last week and was a great supporter of the event.
The five youngsters, conducted by Mr MacCallum, 80, won section A for Rural Primary Choirs and the trophy donated by former Sheriff and Mrs Norman Milne.
‘We’re looking forward to some great and innovative music.’
TTF’s rise to prominence was swift and saw them move from headlining clubs to and raves within a period of two years.
Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham, embarking on their 31st year of performing together, have become a national institution with their incomparable mastery of fiddle and accordion.
The school-aged children are competing for 28 trophies in various piping, drumming, brass, woodwind, strings and vocal classes.
There will be a variety of performances from local and visiting musicians at the Festival Club, and organisers say it promises to be a great afternoon of music and song.
Following Carni-West, on Saturday afternoon, go ‘Up the Close’ to the new open air location as it moves to the grounds in Springbank Distillery’s Well Close.
Colonsay’s Donald MacNeill said that last year’s KSF had introduced him to Dyson Airblade hand dryers and he had begun a mission to photograph them on his travels.
Firm festival favourite, The Young Folk Night starts the events in the Heritage Centre on Thursday August 9.
