2016 fèis programme

The SKYE Festival

July and August 2016 in venues in south Skye

25 years

organised by SEALL - Skye Events for All

An t-Iuchar ‘s An Lùnastal san Eilean Sgitheanach

www.skyefestival.scot

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01471 844207

Festival tickets ~ Oifis na Fèise

The Isle of SKYE

Make your reservation and only pay on the night.

The Festival Office at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig - in the courtyard in the campus above the road.

Online

www.skyefestival.scot

to 4pm each day, then at the door

Email

info@seall.co.uk

Call us

01471 844207

Write to us

SEALL Office, Sleat, Skye, IV44 8RQ

Facebook SkyeFestival At the door

spare tickets on sale at the door from 30 minutes before the start.

Payment

Cash or cheque. Sorry no cards

Tickets Types / Ticeadan Adults

All adults who do not qualify for a discount under ‘Student’

Student

Student card, those on the SMO Short Course at the College, disability card (and carers), those on income support.

Young People Over 10 and not yet students Under 10

Usually free

OAPs

We keep our adult prices low and so do not offer reductions to OAPs

Festival Friends The Skye Festival is just part of SEALL’s annual programme of over 70 events. You can get great discounts, and support our voluntary work, by becoming a Member. £30/ year gets you £2 off the top price.

Season Ticket Holder £120 / year gets you into most events for free.

These do not apply to the Fringe Events.

Kyleakin

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Kyle Broadford

Kylerhea Ord Tarskavaig

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Ardvasar Hall

The Stables, Clan Donald Skye Ardvasar

Talla Dhuisdeil Talla Dearg Isleornsay

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig

Armadale

The Venues ~ Tallachan Sabhal Mòr Ostaig - Scotland’s Gaelic College, is in south Skye, 13 miles south of the junction of the Mallaig A851 at Broadford and 2 miles from the ferry in Armadale. It has the Festival’s main venues: TDC, the main hall - is the largest venue with raked seating, within the main College Campus, between the road and the sea.

An Talla Mòr - is the cèilidh space in the old stone farm-building above the road, at the Tarskavaig road junction.

Seòmar Chruinneachaidh - is the meeting room in the upper part of the campus SkyeSpace - the TV studio in the Fàs building Ionad Iain Nobail - the new campus building opposite the main College gate.

Various other venues are listed: Ardvasar Hall - in the middle of Ardvasar village Tarskavaig Communities Hall - on the west coast Talla Dhuisdeil - overlooking Isleornsay Bay Talla Dearg - the art gallery next to Isleornsay Hotel Rubha Phoil - above Armadale Pier Tormore Community Forest - 2 miles s. of Ardvasar

Welcome to our Award-winning Festival Welcome to 2 months of summer events. This year we celebrate 25 years since The Skye Festival or Fèis an Eilein was started.

Originally a two-week festival, we resurrected the event in 2014 as one of the best small-venue festivals in Scotland, and received the award of the Highland Community Initiative of the Year in 2014.

The Festival is organised by SEALL - Skye Events for All - one of Scotland’s leading rural touring promoters, and we work closely with Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Scotland’s Gaelic College.

SEALL offers you a programme of over 30 events, with some of the top names in Scottish Traditional Music, a visit from the Circus, a week of Jazz with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland, a concert from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, some great Gilbert and Sullivan Chairperson Eileen Armstrong and Festival Director Duncan MacInnes and other light opera, and the pop-up 'Tosta' Festival Village from the Basque country.

We also work with the community of Sleat who provide Charity Cafés, House Parties, Cèilidhs, Exhibitions and environmental days.

Fàilte don Fhèis Chliùitich againn Fàilte ort do 2 mhìos de thachartasan samhraidh am-bliadhna agus sinn a' comharrachadh 25 bliadhna bho chaidh Fèis an Eilein a chur air chois.

'S e fèis cola-deug a bh' ann an toiseach agus nuair a bheothaich sinn an tachartas a-rithist ann an 2014 mar aon de na fèisean as fheàrr ann an tallachan beaga an Alba choisinn sinn an duais Iomairt Choimhearsnachd na Bliadhna sa Ghàidhealtachd 2014.

'S e SEALL - Skye Events for All - a bhios ag eagrachadh na fèis is e air aon de na buidhnean chuirmean dùthchail as fheàrr an Alba, agus bidh sinn ag obair gu dlùth le Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Colaiste Ghàidhlig na h-Alba.

Tha còrr is 30 tachartasan air prògram SEALL, anns a bheil cuid den luchd-ciùil thraidiseanta as fheàrr an Alba, tadhal leis an t-siorcas, seachdain ceòl jazz le Orcastra Jazz Oìgridh na h-Alba, cuirm le Scottish Chamber Orchestra, beagan Gilbert is Sullivan agus opera aotrom eile agus Baile Fèis TOSTA à Dùthaich nam Basgach.

Bidh sinn cuideachd ag obair cuide ri muinntir Shlèite airson na cafaidhean carthannais, Cèilidhean Taighe, Cuirmean Ciùil, Taisbeanaidhean is làithean àrainneachd a chur air dòigh.

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The Main Programme The main events of the Festival are organised

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Festival Fringe events are organised by various community groups and individuals in Sleat, and include:

Tickets for all these events can be reserved directly from the website, or at the door, and are eligible for Membership discounts.

* Charity Cafés in Ardvasar Hall * Community Cafés in Tarskavaig Hall * ‘Made in Sleat’ Exhibition in Duisdale

Details of how to reserve Fringe tickets, if needed, are given in each entry.

* Art Galleries in Isleornsay * Sunday afternoon sessions in Am Praban Bar * Guided walks with the Highland Countryside Ranger Service

The Festival is Child Friendly Freagarrach do Chlann

* Rick and Pam’s House Concerts in Armadale * Monday Gaelic quizzes * Wednesday open Music Sessions * Thursday Cèilidh dances Many of these are free entrance and some require advanced bookings. Details are given with each event.

The Fèis office can always give you more information.

Nearly all our events are Family Friendly. We welcome children to concerts (even those with a bar!) to start getting a taste for our wonderful traditional music and other concerts.

Most evening events are planned to last 2 to 2.5 hours, but you can leave early if needed.

In addition these events will be particularly suitable for young people:5 & 6 July

‘Tosta’ Festival Village afternoon

8 - 11 July

Let’s Circus in Kyleakin

10 and 24 July Tormore Forest events 18 July

‘Cèilear’ concert & cèilidh dance

24 July

Tormore family volunteers

12 & 13 August ‘Spin It To Gold’ Family Musical 14 August

Tormore Forest conservation

20 August

African dance workshop

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Art Galleries and Crafts Talla Dearg, Isleornsay

The Art Gallery, next to Hotel Eilean Iarmain and overlooking the harbour of Isleornsay, is open for a summer season of artists. The exhibition space, once the village shop, is now Talla Dearg, or the Red Hall. http://eileaniarmain.co.uk/gallery-an-talladearg-2016/ Gallery is open 10 am to 6 pm 10 m gu 6 f Saturday, 23 to Saturday 30 July, 10 am – 5 pm Disathairne, 23 gu Disathairne 30, An t-Iuchar, 10 m – 5 f

Friday, 10 June to Wednesday, 6 July Dihaoine, 10 An t-Ogmhios - Diciadain, 6 An t-Iuchar

Talla Dhuisdeil, Isleornsay

William Swann is a professional artist who lives on Skye. He paints en plein air in all weathers with oils, capturing the light and atmosphere of his beautiful surroundings.

The third annual ‘Made in Sleat’ exhibition in the beautiful old church next to the main road, overlooking Isleornsay bay.

An exclusive exhibition showcases and sells the work of around 15 artists, makers and photographers living in Sleat. www.madeinsleat.co.uk.

Free entry.

William Swann Exhibition

www.wjswann-art.com Saturday, 9 July to Tuesday, 23 August Disathairne, 9 An t-Iuchar Dimàirt, 23 An Lùnastal

Pam Carter Exhibition Blue Studio Gallery In the township of Tarskavaig, on the west coast of Sleat, with dramatic views of the Cuillins and even the Western Isles.

Pictures with a Musical theme, and maybe even a tune, from artist Donald MacKenzie, on his fiddle.

Using oils, Pam concentrates on the quality of light found in Scottish coastal scenes. She is widely exhibited and is renowned internationally for her distinctive use of colour. Pam is Glasgow based. www.pamcarter.co.uk Thursday, 25 August to Wednesday, 14 September Diardaoin, 25 An Lùnastal – Diciadain, 14 An t-Sultain

Gary Mahon Exhibition Gary is inspired by the colours and textures of the landscapes that surround him on Skye. He particularly loves the rugged, remoteness and beauty of the island. www.garymahon.com

Potteries and Craft shops in Sleat

There are three quality potteries in Sleat, and various other craft shops and galleries. And also . . .

Elaine Smith Photography - 'Off the Hill', Duisdale, Isleornsay - Pop-up shop

Landscape images in Scotland - 7 - 10, 14 - 17, 25 - 31 July and 3 - 5 August 12 noon to 4pm

The Leather Shop - at the end of Armadale Pier - beautiful leatherwork, and fishing gear Fèis an Eilein

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Bars, food and services ~ Deoch, biadh ‘s buthan Bars

Charity Cafés in Ardvasar Hall

All evening events have a bar, which will open 30 minutes before the event. Children are welcome, even in licensed premises.

Each Thursday 11 am - 2 pm

Evening meals Plan your evening meals ahead. None of the event venues serve meals. Hotels in Sleat, (the closest are in Ardvasar and Isleornsay) bar meals. Also look in on The Pasta Shed on Armadale Pier and check out several cafés and restaurants in Broadford, Kyleakin, Kyle, and Portree, if you are coming a distance.

Daytime food The Trading Post, Armadale

Sleat Community Trust's shop and café The new community cafè behind the Post Office and petrol station, serves quality coffee, soups, hot rolls and cake - and of course is a place to catch up all the gossip and festival news!

The Stables, Clan Donald Skye

Restaurant at the entrance to Armadale Castle Gardens

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig ~ Café Ostaig Visit Café Ostaig in the College campus above the road, for a good selection of soups, sandwiches and home baking - this is a good place to practise your Gaelic as well!

For some fabulous home baking, light lunches and a very warm welcome there’s nothing like dipping into one of the weekly Charity Cafés, hosted by different local and national charities. Rest your weary legs and support local causes by eating cake and talk to the Sleat community !

Thursday 7 July - Hope and Faith School, Zambia Thursday 14 July - CHAS Thursday 21 July - Camuscross & Duisdale Initiative Thursday 28 July - Crossroads Care Thursday 4 August - Counselling Care, S and L Thursday 11 August - Friends of Broadford Hospital Thursday 18 August - Tormore Explore Thursday 25 August - Marie Curie Care and after the Festival Saturday 3 September - S and L Young Carers Saturday 10 September - to be confirmed Saturday 17 September - Sleat Parent Council

Tarskavaig Hall Café Shops

There is a general store in Ardvasar.

The Trading Post, Armadale

Shop, fuel and Post Office Sleat Community Trust owns and manages the community shop offering snacks, wholefoods and other gifts, with Post Office Services and petrol and diesel.

MacGillivray Motors, Armadale for all garage services.

Broadford has a bank and shops, including a

late-opening Co-op. The petrol station in Broadford is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for fuel.

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Wednesday, Thursday and Friday From 8 July to 28 August from 2 - 5 pm

The township of Tarskavaig must have the village hall with the best view anywhere in Scotland. Add to that some quality home-baking and it becomes a well recommended stop on the beautiful Tarskavaig - Ord loop road.

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Celebrating 25 years of SEALL and the Skye Festival SEALL was born from the very positive community response to a pilot programme of events in the early 1990s. A committee was set up (of course!) and SEALL’s first event was on 11 May 1991.

In 1992 the First Skye Festival was held in conjunction with the Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Short Courses, who needed a marquee for the fiddle and stepdance with Alastair Fraser, Buddy MacMaster and Harvey Beaton - long before the new buildings around the Campus today. The tent was free in the evenings - so we filled it with 14 nights of events.

Bha SEALL stèidhichte air beachdan fàbharach sa choimhearsnachd air prògram thachartasan aig deireadh nan 80an is toiseach nan 90an. Chaidh (dè eile ach ...) comataidh a chur air bhonn agus chùm SEALL a' chiad thachartas air 11 An Cèitean 1991.

Chaidh ciad Fhèis an Eilein a chur air chois an com-pàirteachas le Cùrsaichean Goirid an t-Sabhail Mhòir, aig an robh feum air teanta mòr airson na clasaichean fìdhleireachd is dannsa le Alasdair Friseal, Buddy MacMhaighstir agus Harvey Peutan - fada mus deach na togalaichean ùra spaideil a thogail.

Cha robh duine sam bith a' cur an teanta gu feum air an oidhche mar sin lìon sinn e le cola-deug làn thachartasan.

After 18 years we had a break remember all of this is managed voluntarily - but in 2014 SEALL resurrected the Skye Festival as a two month programme of events.

Bha sinn feumach air beagan fois an dèidh 18 bliadhna - cuimhnich gu bheil seo air a chur air dòigh gu saor-thoileach - ach ann an 2014 bheothaich SEALL Fèis an Eilein a-rithist le prògram thachartasan fad dà mhìos.

We will celebrate on Wednesday, 24 August at the Blazin' Fiddles Concert.

A few highlights for SEALL and the Skye Festival: * Promoted 1,188 events * sold approximately 75,000 tickets in 25 years

Comharraichidh sinn seo Diciadain, 24 An Lùnastal aig cuirm le Blazin' Fiddles

* SEALL at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is Venue of the Year

Mòran taing dhuibh uile!

* Had a Tartan designed for us !

Rubha Phoil, Armadale Rubha Phoil, above Armadale Pier Visit the Eco-forest gardens.

Pier Stores ~ Sleat's newest shop, stocking

Highland Wholefoods and Fair Trade products, and fresh bread from Mallaig. Plus speciality teas from The Magic Tea-pot, locally grown herbs, CDs, gifts and quirky bits & bobs!

Camping / Campadh

There is also small campsite at Rubha Phoil.

Please contact the Festival office about other wildcamping and overnight parking for campervans.

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Regular events SMO Short Courses Most Mondays at 8 pm Diluain aig 8 f

Some Thursdays at 9.30 pm Diardaoin aig 9.30 f

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (An Talla Mòr) Skye

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (An Talla Mòr) Skye

Cèilidh Dances with ‘Tar the Croft’

‘Oidhche nan Ceist’ Gaelic Pub Quiz, music and banter A bilingual night where you can learn a bit of Gaelic or practice your own, and astound others with your general knowledge. Bar opens at 7.30 pm with the quiz getting going around 8pm.

Free entry Oidhche nan Ceist – oidhche de fharpais-cheist dàchananach, agus ceòl ‘s craic na cois, le bar fosgailte bho 7.30f. Tha fàilte chridheil ro na h-uile, a bheil Gàidhlig agad gus nach eil! Le Cùrsaichean Goirid an t-Sabhail Mhòir.

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Come along and join in a free Cèilidh dance. Earlier in the evening, students at the colleges Short courses will have their own cèilidh, but at around 9.30 pm the floor is cleared for everyone. Blair Douglas, recently the Musician in Residence at the Gaelic College and a leading accordion player, is joined by other band players.

Free entry.

Many Wednesdays at 8 pm Diciadain aig 8 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (An Talla Mòr) Skye

Open music session An informal cèilidh Come along and see what might be going on. Bring an instrument or your voice, if you like. Listen, join in, take part or sit back. The bar opens around 8pm and from then, who knows what might happen!

Free entry.

Thig is gabh pàirt ann an Cèilidh nan Cùrsaichean Goirid, le ‘Tar the Croft’ (Blair Dùghlas agus Iain Mac a’ Ghobhainn) a’ cluich tron oidhche. Saor an asgaidh, le bar fosgailte bho 9f agus dannsadh a’ tòiseachadh mu 9.30 f. Tha fàilte chridheil ron a h-uile duine.

An Asgaidh

Seisean-ciùil neo-fhoirmeil, saor an asgaidh le fàilte chridheil air a h-uile duine, oileanaich nan cùrsaichean goirid cho math ri muinntir Shlèite. Thoir leat ur n-ionnstramaidean, tog fonn is gabh òran!

Bidh am bar fosgailte bho 8f, tha sin an dòchas ur faicinn ann.

An Asgaidh.

Music in Am Pràban, Taigh Osda Eilean Iarmain - Isleornsay An enchanting, privately owned hotel of unique charm and character, renowned for its magical allure and Gaelic tradition.

We host regular evenings of live traditional music and song in a friendly cèilidh atmosphere, where guests are welcome to bring along their instruments and join in the sessions!

Sunday Roast 12 noon - 3 pm and 5.30 - 9 pm Folk club session in Am Pràban, the bar 3 - 6 pm Some Fridays - Music in Am Pràban, the bar Fèis an Eilein

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Sunday, 3, 14 & 24 July, 7 and 28 August 2:30 pm onwards Là na Sàbaid, 3 & 24 An t-Iuchar, 7 & 28 An Lùnastal, aig 2.30 f Rubha Phoil, Armadale pier

Rick and Pam’s House Concert

A laid-back afternoon of informal music

Back by popular demand! A season of informal afternoon concerts at The Eco House just above Armadale Pier (park in the public carpark). Some beautiful live music in an intimate setting with renowned jazz trombonist Rick Taylor as your host.

A glass of wine or soft drink will be included.

Jazz, Classical, Folk and a wonderful line up of musicians with a special guest or 2.

Seating is limited so booking is essential 01471 844369 These are ‘pay-what-you-like’ concerts with donations at the door.

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Friday, 10 June – Friday 6 July, 10 pm – 6 pm Dihaoine, 10 An t-Ogmhios – Dihaoine, 6 An t-Iuchar, 10 m – 6 f Talla Dearg, Isleornsay

William Swann Exhibition

Cèilidh Dance with 'Tar the Croft' see page 8

see page 5

Saturday, 9 July - to 23 August, 10 am – 6 pm Disathairne 9 An t-Iuchar – 23 An Lùnastal, 10 m – 6 f Talla Dearg, Isleornsay

Sunday, 3 July, 2.30 pm Là na Sàbaid, 3 An t-Iuchar, 2.30 f Rubha Phoil, Armadale pier

Rick and Pam's House Concert

Pam Carter Exhibition see above

Sunday, 3 July, 3 – 6 pm Là na Sàbaid, 3 An t-Iuchar, 3 -6 f Am Pràban, Isleornsay

Folk club session Monday, 4 July, 8 pm Diluain, 4 An t-Iuchar, 8 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (An Talla Mòr)

'Oidhche nan Cèist'

see page 8

Wednesday, 6 July, 2 – 5 pm Diciadain, 6 An t-Iuchar, 2 – 5 f Tarskavaig Hall

Tarskavaig Community Café see page 6

Thursday, 7 July, 11 am – 2 pm Diardaoin, 7 An t-Iuchar, 11 m - 2 f Ardvasar Hall

Charity Café, Hope and Faith School see page 6

Fèis an Eilein

Thursday, 7 July, 9.30 pm Diardaoin, 7 An t-Iuchar, 9.30 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (An Talla Mòr)

see page 5

Sunday, 10 July, 11 am – 6 pm Là na Sàbaid, 10 An t-Iuchar, 11 m - 6 f Tormore Community Forest

Tormore Explore Events

2 miles south of Ardvasar. Either park at the Forest entrance and walk up the rough new woodland path to the Fank, or drive up to the Fank (forest road) and walk down.

12 noon - a short dedication of the memorial seat on Suidhe Annabel, next the Fank.

2 – 4 pm - guided walks up and down the new path.

All afternoon - fire for a BBQ and games in the Fank.

Sunday, 10 July, 3 – 6 pm Là na Sàbaid, 10 An t-Iuchar, 3 - 6 f Am Pràban, Isleornsay

Folk club session Monday, 11 July, 8 pm Diluain, 11 An t-Iuchar, 8 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (An Talla Mòr)

'Oidhche nan Cèist' see page 8

Fringe listings continue on page 15

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Festival Village ~ Baile na Fèis Sabhal Mòr Ostaig

'Tosta' is a collaboration between 7 minority language communities of Europe’s Atlantic coast, brought to Skye from Donastia / San Sebastian, the Basque country capital, and City of Culture 2016.

The village, on two lorries, unfolds with a stage, exhibition hall, a radio shack, and a programme of events with music, art and language.

Bidh am baile agus a charago cultarail a' nochdadh à soithichean mòra carago le àrd-ùrlar, taisbeanadh, “talkdrome”, bùth rèidio agus prògram de thachartasan is bùithtean-obrach an asgaidh ann an ceòl, ealain is cànan.

Tuesday 5 July 12 noon The Festival Village * The 'Talkdrome' help and information * Exhibition and talk from the Artists in Residence * Workshop and origami flotilla of paper boats * Drawing workshops, all ages (in Gaelic – no previous language or art experience necessary) * Multilingual Quiz * Gaelic for beginners * Graffiti art * Gaelic Film Shorts * Radio shack * The House Band * Open mic stage * We plan to have food availalable on site.

Free Entry

7.30pm

'S e co-obrachadh eadar-nàiseanta a th' ann an 'Tosta' a tha stèidhichte air coimhearsnachdan mhion-chànanan air costa Eòrpach a' Chuain Siar, air a thoirt a dh'Alba à Donastia /San Sebastian, a tha na phrìomh bhaile ann an Dùthaich nam Basgach agus na Chathair Chultarail na h-Eòrpa 2016.

Basque band 'Oreka Tx'

Dimairt 5 An t-Iuchar 12.00 meadhan-latha Baile na Fèis

* 'Talkdrome' airson an fhiosrachaidh gu lèir * Ealain, Taisbeanadh is còmhradh leis an Luchdealain Eadar-nàiseanta * Bùithtean-obrach tarraing dhealbhan, a h-uile aois (sa Ghàidhlig! – às bith comasan cànain no ealain) - cruthaich ealain dhan charago chultarail * Bùth-obrach agus cabhlach origami * Farpais-cheist ioma-chànanach * Gàidhlig dha luchd-tòiseachaidh * Còmhlan na Fèis * Àrd-ùrlar fosgailte * Filmichean goirid Gàidhlig * A' bhùth rèidio An Asgaidh

7.30f

Còmhlan Basgach 'Oreka Tx'

Tha ceòl 'Oreka Tx' à Dùthaich nam Basgach stèidhichte air Txallaparta, blocaichean fiodha gleusta a bhios dithis chluicheadairean a' bualadh le bioran is iad ag obair còmhla. Chuir Harkaitz Mtnez. de San Vicente agus Igor Otxoa Oreka Tx air chois ann an 1997 an lùib ath-bheothachadh ceòl nam Basgach. Tha iad air Grammy Laidinneach a ghlèidheadh an com-pàirteachas leis an neachciùil is sgrìobhaiche-ciùil, Kepa Junkera.

'Oreka Tx' from the Basque Country specialise in playing the Txallaparta, tuned wooden blocks hit with sticks by two players working together.

Harkaitz Mtnez. de San Vicente and Igor Otxoa formed Oreka Tx in 1997 as part of the resurgence of Basque traditional music. With the Basque musician and composer Kepa Junkera they have earned a Latin Grammy.

Adults £10, Student £ 8, Young People £5, Under 10s Free

Inbhich £10, Oileanaich £ 8, Daoine Òga £5, Fo 10 An Asgaidh

10 pm - Midnight Festival Club

Informal late night bar and international chat in An Talla Mhòr.

Free Entry Fèis an Eilein

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Baile na Fèis ~ Festival Village Sabhal Mòr Ostaig

'Tosta' opens for a second day of free events, music, quizzes, exhibitions, and human art.

Wednesday 6 July 12 noon The Festival Village

Bidh 'TOSTA' a' fosgladh Baile na Fèis a-rithist airson latha eile.

Didaidain 6 An t-Iuchar 12.00 meadhan-latha Baile na Fèis

* Music, exhibitions, workshops and lots more . . .

- see Tuesday Free Entry

* 'Talkdrome', Ealain, Taisbeanadh is còmhradh . . .

- faicibh Dimàirt

6.30 pm The Human Mosaic

Come and be part of a mammoth piece of artwork. You will be given a colour of the rainbow raincoat and umbrella! It will be filmed as part of an international piece for the final TOSTA village festival in The Basque Country as part of the ATLANTIKALDIA festival.

The more people the bigger the spectacle!

An Asgaidh

6.30 f 'The Human Mosaic'

Bidh a h-uile duine an sàs (thèid fhilmeadh gu h-àrd) ann an cruthachadh obair ealain mhòr! Thèid còta agus sgàilean air dath a' bhogha-froise a thoirt dhut! Thèid seo a chur an lùib film eadar-nàiseanta anns am bi gach dùthaich chom-pàirteachaidh an sàs agus thèid a thaisbeanadh aig baile fèis TOSTA mu dheireadh ann an Dùthaich nam Basgach mar phàirt den fhèis ATLANTIKALDIA. Thigibh ann, mar as motha an àireamh de dhaoine a th' ann, 's ann as fheàrr a bhios an sealladh!

An Asgaidh

Free Entry

8pm

8 pm

'Còmhlan Tosta'

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 performance.

Scotland - Rona Wilkie Fryslân - Marit Talens Ireland - Caoimhín Ó Fearghail Wales - Gwilym Bowen Rhys Galicia - Mónica de Nut Cornwall - Bec Applebee The Basque Country - Oreka TX

'Còmhlan TOSTA'

Tha 7 luchd-ciùil an lùib còmhlan TOSTA, coobrachadh eadar-nàiseanta làn ciùil anns a bheil neach-ciùil às gach dùthaich an sàs ann an TOSTA. Bidh iad a' cluich aig gach fèis TOSTA anns na dùthchannan a tha an sàs ann. 'S e seo a' cheathramh cuirm aca.

Alba - Rona Wilkie Frìoslann - Marit Talens Èirinn - Caoimhín Ó Fearghail A' Chuimrigh - Gwilym Bowen Rhys Gailìsia - Mónica de Nut A' Chòrn - Bec Applebee Dùthaich nam Basgach - Oreka TX Inbhich £10, Oileanaich £ 8, Daoine Òga £5, Fo 10 An Asgaidh

Adults £10, Student £ 8, Young People £5, Under 10s Free

10 pm - Midnight Festival Club

Informal late night bar and blether in An Talla Mhòr.

Free Entry TOSTA is supported by Sabhal Mòr Ostaig through the Arts Development Officer Fèis an Eilein

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Let’s Circus presents 'The Good Times Show' Friday 8 July Saturday 9 July Sunday 10 July *

doors at 7pm for a 7.30pm start

'The Magpie' Circus Tent in Kyleakin, next to the hall Returning to Skye in 2016, by popular demand!

'Let’s Circus' - the Circus that runs away to join you!

The travelling troupe of award-winning international circus artists bring a family show of amazing skills, comedy and laughter.

The smallest travelling circus in Scotland they bring an authentic circus experience on an intimate scale within their beautiful Big Top ‘The Magpie’.

Every day includes an optional circus school for kids and adults of ALL Ages.

Show Tickets £10 for all ages above 5 years 4 years and under go free on laps or the floor

* + possible Saturday and Sunday 1pm Matinee Show, depending on sales - look out for details - pre-booking essential

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'The Circus School' and a Community Cèilidh Circus School Session

Friday, 8 July Saturday, 9 July and Sunday, 10 July, 4 - 6pm All tickets £5

Seating Arrangements The Magpie tent is a small and intimate venue with seating for 150 people. All children are seated on the floor whilst adults and the less mobile are sat on benches www.letscircus.com

Circus School for kids and adults of ALL ages where the artists will pass on skills such as trapeze, tight wire, hula hoop, juggling, acrobatics and loads more. You can't be too young or too old!

Monday, 11 July, 7.30 pm Diluain, 11 An t-Iuchar, 7.30 f

Community Cèilidh and Dance '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. Outdoor footwear is vital!

Performers include 'Cèilear' - the talented young adult musicians coming together as part of Fèis an Earraich.

Plus guest performers and an open mic session for all-comers to take to the stage.

Adults £10, Student £ 8, Young People £5, Under 10s Free

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Tuesday, 12 July at 8 pm Dimàirt, 12 An t-Iuchar, aig 8 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, (SkyeSpace, Fàs building)

Cape Breton concert Shelly Campbell and Calum MacKenzie Cape Breton, and particularly Mabou, in eastern Canada, 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’.

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.

Adults £12, Student £ 10, Young People £6, Under 10s Free

National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland

Wednesday, 13 July at 8 pm Diciadain,13 An t-Iuchar aig 8 f

Saturday, 16 July at 8 pm Disathairne, 16 An t-Iuchar aig 8 f

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Sèomar Chruinneachaidh

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NYJOS - Jazz and Film night

Big Band Jazz Concert

The Jazz Ambassadors, led by Skye Jazz resident Rick Taylor, present a programme of jazz followed by a screening of ‘Round Midnight’ (1986, 15, 2 hours 13 mins)

National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland

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. The story of Dale Turner, a famous tenor saxophone player in Paris in the 1950s Adults £8, Student £ 6, Young People £4, Under 10s Free Fèis an Eilein

NYOS Jazz Orchestra (The National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland) is Scotland’s foremost youth jazz ensemble that performs throughout the UK at high profile jazz venues and festivals. They finish their week’s residency on Skye with a major ‘big band’ concert with some great songs from Leanne Carroll and Ian Shaw.

Adults £14, Student £ 12, Young People £7, Under 10s Free

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Monday, 18 July at 7:30 pm Diluain, 18 An t-Iuchar aig 7.30 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (An Talla Mòr)

‘Cèilear’ concert & cèilidh dance Young players from Skye and Lochalsh Come along and join a concert and cèilidh dance with ‘The Cèilidh Trailers’, the 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.

Monday, 18 July at 1 pm Diluain, 18 An t-Iuchar aig 1 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (TDC main hall)

‘Rhum Plants’

Tha fàilte chridheil ron a h-uile duine.

Mangonel Theatre lunchtime comedy The Island of Rum (or Rhum as it was once spelled) is a National Nature Reserve but once, (and still?) a place of botanical intrigue!

Adults £9, Student £ 7, Young People £5, Under 10s Free

‘A fast-paced comedy from the dry seed of botanical fraud ... massively energetic’ (WhatsOn-North) Performed by Mangonel Theatre - emerging talent developing in the Highlands. 50 minutes.

Come along to the College cafeteria from 12.30 pm and buy yourself a light lunch before the show.

Adults £9, Student £ 7, Young People £5, Under 10s Free

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Thursday, 14 July, 11 am – 2 pm Diardaoin, 14 An t-Iuchar, 11 m - 2 f Ardvasar Hall

Charity Café, CHAS

Fergie MacDonald’s Cèilidh leading button accordion player

see page 6

A night of button box and accordion music celebrating the esteemed Fergie MacDonald of Acharacle, who has entertained in dance halls and cèilidhs for 60 years. He is joined by Addie Harper Jr, Robert Nairn and other guests. Hosted by fiddle player Alan Henderson.

Sunday, 17 July, 3 – 6 pm Là na Sàbaid, 17 An t-Iuchar, 3 - 6 f Am Praban, Isleornsay

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Tuesday, 19 July at 8 pm Dimàirt, 19 An t-Iuchar aig 8 f

Adults £12, Student £ 10, Young People £6, Under 10s Free

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Thursday, 21 July at 8 pm Diardaoin, 21 An t-Iuchar aig 8 f

Scottish Chamber Orchestra The String Section 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, filtered 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.

Friday, 22 July at 7:30 pm Dihaoine, 22 An t-Iuchar aig 7.30 f Saturday, 23 July at 7:30 pm Disathairne, 23 An t-Iuchar aig 7.30 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (TDC main hall)

Inner Sound ‘Iolanthe’

‘The Gondoliers’ 2015

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (TDC main hall)

Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Inner Sound, the area’s legendary Gilbert and Sullivan opera company, bring their acclaimed production of ‘Iolanthe’. With some young semiprofessional 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.

Tonight the 24-strong string section returns to the Skye Festival with a programme including:

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.

Bartók - Rumanian Dances

Adults £12, Student £ 10, Young People £6, Under 10s Free

Greig - Two Elegaic Melodies, op 34 Britten - Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge Dvorak - Serenade with Stephanie Gonley Director/Violin

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Adults £16, Student £ 14, Young People £6, Under 10s Free

Wednesday, 20 July, 8 pm Diciadain, 20 An t-Iuchar, 8 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (An Talla Mòr)

and then go up to the free Cèilidh dance!

Open music session

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Thursday, 21 July, 11 am – 2 pm Diardaoin, 21 An t-Iuchar, 11 m - 2 f Ardvasar Hall

Charity Café, Camuscross & Duisdale Initiative see page 6

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Cèilidh Dance

Saturday, 23 to Sat 30 July, 10 am – 5 pm Disathairne, 23 gu Disathairne 30, An t-Iuchar, 10 m – 5 f Talla Dhuisdeil, Isleornsay The third annual ‘Made in Sleat’ selling event in the beautiful old church next the main road, overlooking Isleornsay bay.

An exclusive exhibition showcases the work of around 15 artists, makers and photographers living in Sleat. www.madeinsleat.co.uk. Free entry.

Come along and join in a free Cèilidh dance. Earlier in the evening, students at the colleges Short courses will have their own cèilidh, but at around 9.30 pm the floor is cleared for everyone. Blair Douglas, recently the Musician in Residence at the Gaelic College and a leading accordion player, is joined by other band players.

Free entry.

Thig is gabh pàirt ann an Cèilidh nan Cùrsaichean Goirid, le ‘Tar the Croft’ (Blair Dùghlas agus Iain Mac a’ Ghobhainn) a’ cluich tron oidhche. Saor an asgaidh, le bar fosgailte bho 9f agus dannsadh a’ tòiseachadh mu 9.30 f. Tha fàilte chridheil ron a h-uile duine. An Asgaidh Saturday 23 July, 9 pm - late Disathairne, 23 An t-Iuchar, 9 f Am Pràban Bar, Isleornsay

Folk Music, Alan Frew Sunday, 24 July, 11 am – 6 pm Là na Sàbaid, 24 An t-Iuchar, 11 m - 6 f Tormore Community Forest

Family Volunteer Day

Games, BBQ, and practical conservation work.

Sunday, 24 July, 2.30 pm Là na Sàbaid, 24 An t-Iuchar, 2.30 f Rubha Phoil, Armadale pier

Rick and Pam's House Concert

see page 9

Sunday, 24 July, 3 – 6 pm Là na Sàbaid, 24 An t-Iuchar, 3 - 6 f Am Pràban, Isleornsay

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Alastair Fraser’s 30th Fiddle Summer Camp Friday, 29 July at 8 pm

Dihaoine, 29 An t-Iuchar aig 8 f

Alasdair Fraser’s Mammoth Fiddle Concert

Cuirm Fìdhlearachd Alasdair Fhriseil

130 fiddlers and cellists in a traditional music extravaganza

130 fìdhlearan agus cluicheadairean cello ann an cuirm-ciùil thraidiseanta mhòr.

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.

Bidh Alasdair Friseal à Alba is California a' comharrachadh 30 bliadhna de na Sgoiltean Samhraidh Fìdhleireachd aig Sabhal Mòr Ostaig a tha ainmeil air feadh an t-saoghail.

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.

Tha e airson 's gum bi spòrs is dibhearsan gu leòr aig muinntir a' chùrsa agus an luchd-èisteachd aig cuirm na h-oidhche. An-uiridh, lìon còrr is 100 fìdhlear, 30 cluicheadair cello agus cluicheadairean corra ionnstramaid eile an talla airson ceòl air leth a chluich dha talla loma-làn.

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Ionaid Failte

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig foyer

With a wealth of talented tutors, including one of the most sought-after traditional cellists Natalie Haas, alongside Seylan Baxter, Ciarán Ó Maonaigh, Caitlín Nic Gabhann, Louise Douglas, Sarah Naylor, Adam Sutherland and Mairi Britton and other visiting musicians, who knows what might happen this year!

Cò aige tha fios dè thachras am-bliadhna nuair a bhios luchd-ciùil cliùiteach a leithid Natalie Haas, cuide ri Seylan Baxter, Ciarán Ó Maonaigh, Caitlín Nic Gabhann, Louise Douglas, Sarah Naylor, Adam Sutherland agus Màiri Britton nar cuideachd!

Adults £12, Student £ 10, Young People £6, Under 10s Free

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Thursday, 28 July, 11 am – 2 pm Diardaoin, 28 An t-Iuchar, 11 m - 2 f Ardvasar Hall

Charity Café, Crossroads Care see page 6

Friday, 29 July, 9pm - late Dihaoine, 29 An t-Iuchar, 9 f Am Pràban Bar, Isleornsay Trad Musicians Neil Ewart and Luc McNally

Tuesday, 2 August at 8 pm Dimàirt, 2 An Lùnastal aig 8 f

Sunday, 31 July, 3 – 6 pm Là na Sàbaid, 31 An t-Iuchar 3 - 6 f Am Pràban, Isleornsay

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (An Talla Mòr)

‘Routes’ Anne Martin & Jason Singh

Folk club session

Gaelic song, Indian beatbox 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.

Brìghde Chaimbeul

Monday, 1 August, 8 pm Diluain, 1 An Lùnastal, 8 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (An Talla Mòr)

'Oidhche nan Cèist'

see page 8

Wednesday, 3 August, 8 pm Diciadain, 3 An Lùnastal, 8 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (An Talla Mòr)

Open music session

see page 8

Thursday, 4 August, 11 am – 2 pm Diardaoin, 4 An Lùnastal, 11 m - 2 f Ardvasar Hall

Charity Café, Counselling Care, S and L

Radio 2 Young Folk Musician of the Year.

The concert opens with a set from this year’s Radio 2 Young Folk Award winner Brìghde Chaimbeul, who was raised in Sleat and now lives in Kyle.

Brighde is a truly astonishingly talented 17 year old piper.

Thursday, 4 August, 9.30 pm Diardaoin, 4 An Lùnastal, 9.30 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (An Talla Mòr)

She studies at St Mary’s Music School in Edinburgh and is joined by her sister Màiri, and Innes White.

Sunday, 7 August, 2.30 pm Là na Sàbaid, 7 An Lùnastal, 2.30 f Rubha Phoil, Armadale pier

Adults £12, Student £ 10, Young People £6, Under 10s Free

Cèilidh Dance with 'Tar the Croft' see page 8

Rick and Pam's House Concert

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Friday, 5 August at 8 pm Dihaoine, 5 An Lùnastal aig 8 f

Monday, 8 August at 7:30 pm Diluain, 8 An Lùnastal aig 7.30 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (TDC main hall)

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (An Talla Mòr)

The Bevvy Sisters Their 10th birthday tour Celebrating their tenth anniversary this year - a lusciously harmonious marriage of vintage Americana, classy original songwriting and fingerlicking instrumental work The much loved Bevvy Sisters’ sound centres on the spellbinding vocal chemistry between co-lead singers Heather Macleod, Gina Rae and banjowielding Cera Impala. Guitarist David Donnelly completes the core quartet – complementing the ladies with bassy backup vocals.

“The Andrews Sisters with Switchblades” FATEA “As sweet and sublime as a Michelin-starred dessert” FRUK Adults £12, Student £ 10, Young People £6, Under 10s Free

35 young traditional musicians from Vancouver.

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.

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“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 Adults £12, Student £ 10, Young People £6, Under 10s Free

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Tuesday, 9 August at 8 pm Dimàirt, 9 An Lùnastal aig 8 f

The 2015 Island Opera show ‘The Magic Island’

Friday, 12 August at 7.30 pm Dihaoine, 12 An Lùnastal aig 7.30 f Saturday, 13 August at 2:30 pm Disathairne, 13 An Lùnastal aig 2.30 f Saturday, 13 August at 7:30 pm Disathairne, 13 An Lùnastal aig 7.30 f

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Charlie Mckerron, fiddle, Traditional Fiddle Concert Charlie McKerron is joined by Marc Clements, guitar, and step-dancer Sophie Stevenson, along with some of last night’s North Shore Celtic Ensemble.

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (TDC main hall)

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.

‘Spin it to Gold’

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.

Adults £14, Student £ 12, Young People £7, Under 10s Free

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Following the success of last year’s production of ‘The Magic Island’ Island Opera presents a new family-orientated musical based on the story of ‘Rumplestiltskin’.

This original production will bring joy to your hearts and a smile to your face!

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Open music session

Thursday, 11 August, 11 am – 2 pm Diardaoin, 11 An Lùnastal, 11 m - 2 f Ardvasar Hall Charity Café, Friends of Broadford Hospital see page 6

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Wednesday, 17 August at 8 pm Diciadain, 17 An Lùnastal aig 8 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (An Talla Mòr)

The Skye Piping Society

Tuesday, 16 August at 8 pm Dimàirt, 16 An Lùnastal, aig 8 f

solo Highland and Small pipes

‘Tional’

A night of jigs, reels, slow airs, strathspeys and piobaireachd, with members and guests of the Skye Piping Society.

Gaelic and Scots Song supergroup

Adults £10, Student £ 8, Young People £5, Under 10s Free

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (TDC main hall)

Òrain is ceòl le sàr-chòmhlan Gàidhlig ùr an Eilein.

Tha iad aithnichte fa leth mar dhaoine a ghlèidh buinn òr a' Mhòid no mar bhuill ann an iomadh còmhlan cliùiteach. Tha iad cruinn còmhla a-nochd airson oidhche air leth de dh'òrain, ceòl is craic anns a' Ghàidhlig agus a' Bheurla Ghallta.

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 various bands. 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, pipe Iain Smith, guitar Blair Douglas, keyboards and accordion Adults £12, Student £ 10, Young People £6, Under 10s Free

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Thursday, 11 August, 9.30 pm Diardaoin, 11 An Lùnastal, 9.30 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (An Talla Mòr)

Cèilidh Dance with 'Tar the Croft' see page 8

Friday, 12 August, 9 pm - late Dihaoine, 12 An Lùnastal, 9 f Am Pràban Bar, Isleornsay

Trad Singer Kirsty Law Sunday, 14 August, 11 am – 6 pm Là na Sàbaid, 14 An Lùnastal, 11 m - 6 f Tormore Community Forest

Volunteer Conservation Day

Some practical conservation work. and BBQ Sunday, 14 August, 3 – 6 pm Là na Sàbaid, 14 An Lùnastal, 3 - 6 f Am Pràban, Isleornsay

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Saturday, 20 August Disathairne, 20 An Lùnastal Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (TDC main hall)

Bruce Ncube from Zimbabwe Bruce Ncube is a drum, music, dance and mbira teacher from Bulawayo, who returns to the UK for the summer to lead workshops teaching us dance and traditional songs from Zimbabwe.

Sunday, 21 August at 8 pm Là na Sàbaid, 21 An Lùnastal aig 8 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (TDC main hall)

2 pm Gum-boot dance workshop A very family friendly workshop in African dance.

If you remember visits in recent years from Black Umfolozi, the joy of African miners gum-boot dancers will have stuck with you. Wear your wellyboots (or whatever! - we will have some spare) and join in the fun. Suitable for all. 90 minutes long.

Adults £10, Student £ 8, Young People £5, Under 10s Free

7.30 pm Singing workshop

A celebration of Scottish piano music with Christopher Guild 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 201213. Christopher now combines performing and recording with extensive teaching commitments, at Junior Trinity in London and the Godolphin School in Salisbury.

After his visit to Kyle last year, we are delighted to invite Bruce onto Skye. His singing workshops are inclusive, emotionally charged and uplifting.

Every participant is invited to open their hearts and lungs wide, and enjoy singing beautiful, traditional songs in Zimbabwean languages, such as Shona and Ndebele. Suitable for everyone who just loves singing in groups. 2 hours.

“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.

Adults £14, Student £ 12, Young People £7, Under 10s Free

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Wednesday, 24 August at 8 pm Diciadain, 24 An Lùnastal aig 8 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (TDC main hall)

‘Blazin Fiddles’ and SEALL’s 25th Birthday party SEALL celebrates 25 years of top quality events in south Skye. Our first event was on 11 May 1991 but tonight is the official party!

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.

Blazin’ Fiddlers are Jenna Reid

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.

Bruce MacGregor Rua Macmillan Kristan Harvey all on fiddle Anna Massie, guitar/fiddle Angus Lyon, piano.

Adults £15, Student £ 13, Young People £8, Under 10s Free Charity Cafe in Ardvasar Hall

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Monday, 15 August, 8 pm Diluain, 15 An Lùnastal, 8 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (An Talla Mòr)

'Oidhche nan Cèist' see page 8

Thursday, 18 August, 11 am – 2 pm Diardaoin, 18 An Lùnastal, 11 m - 2 f Ardvasar Hall

Charity Café, Tormore Explore see page 6

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Thursday, 18 August, 9.30 pm Diardaoin, 18 An Lùnastal, 9.30 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (An Talla Mòr)

Cèilidh Dance with 'Tar the Croft' see page 8

Sunday, 21 August, 3 – 6 pm Là na Sàbaid, 21 An Lùnastal, 3 - 6 f Am Pràban, Isleornsay

Folk club session Monday, 22 August, 8 pm Diluain, 22 An Lùnastal, 8 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (An Talla Mòr)

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Tuesday, 23 August, 8 pm Dimàirt, 23 An Lùnastal, 8 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (An Talla Mòr)

Open music session

Rick and Pam's House Concert

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Thursday, 25 August – Wednesday 14 September 10 am – 6 pm Diardaoin, 25 An Lùnastal – 14 An t-Sultain, Talla Dearg, Isleornsay

Gary Mahon Exhibition

Sunday, 28 August, 2.30 pm Là na Sàbaid, 28 An Lùnastal, 2.30 f Rubha Phoil, Armadale pier

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Sunday, 28 August, 3 – 6 pm Là na Sàbaid, 28 An Lùnastal, 3 - 6 f Am Praban, Isleornsay

Folk club session

Thursday, 25 August, 11 am – 2 pm Diardaoin, 25 An Lùnastal, 11 m - 2 f Ardvasar Hall

Charity Café, Marie Curie Care see page 6

Thursday, 25 August, 9.30 pm Diardaoin, 25 An Lùnastal, 9.30 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (An Talla Mòr)

Cèilidh Dance with 'Tar the Croft' see page 8

Coming next . . .

SEALL’s events in late 2016 include Saturday 17 September

The Wee Skye Festival

Short day-time site-specific theatre pieces across Skye and an evening in Sabhal Mòr Ostaig.

Thursday, 8 September at 7.30pm Diardaoin, 8 An Sultain aig 7.30f

Tuesday 20 September

‘Mungo Park’ Dogstar Theatre

Beul na h-Oidhche gu Camhanaich

Travels in the Interior of Africa

Gaelic song concert with Mary Ann Kennedy This special Blas Festival Commission with Gaelic singer and Broadcaster Mary Ann Kennedy, takes you from dusk to dawn through some of the most well-known totems of Highland life – the constellations – although their Gaelic names and associated lore are not so well known.

It seeks to connect some of the oldest elements of Gaelic history with the newest aspects of space and science, celebrating an aspect of the modern world in which young Gaels exist today. www.blas-festival.com/ The Blas Festival hosts almost 50 concerts across the Highlands.

Fèis an Eilein

Sunday 25 September

Glasgow Phoenix Choir Thursday - Saturday, 20 -22 October

The Skye Swing Jazz Festival 3 nights of great music

Wednesday 2 November

‘From Gallop to Callop’ The iain MacFarlane Band in concert

+ Children's Theatre and other excitements . . .

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Learn a little Gaelic!

Bruidhinn Gaidhlig!

Thank you ~ mòran taing The Festival is organised by SEALL ~ ‘ Skye Events for All’ ~ the community-led promoter on Skye.

A bheil thu ag iarraidh beagan Gàidhlig ionnsachadh?

SEALL is a Company Limited by Guarantee with Charitable Status registered in Scotland SC 024859

Do you want to learn a bit of Gaelic?

SEALL Directors

Gaelic - traditionally the language of the Garden of Eden - is returning, through our Gaelic Medium Primary School, Bun Sgoil Shlèite or Sleat Primary School, and further education at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Scotland’s Gaelic College.

Eileen Armstrong Chris Pendlebury Duncan MacInnes Pam Allan

Gaelic is not (yet) used widely within the community, and not all Fèis helpers have Gaelic, but listen out!

Event Management Director

Duncan MacInnes

Administration

Alison Livingstone

Programme Layout MacInnes and Co

A first lesson!

Technical support

‘ch’ is the soft sound used in ‘loch’ ‘uh’ (in the phonetic) as in the slang ‘duh!’

Good morning

Madainn mhath Good afternoon

Feasgar math Oidhche mhath

mattin va faysker ma a-eechuh va

How are you?

Ciamar a tha thu? kimmer a ha oo?

I am well

Tha gu math ha goo ma It is beautiful today

Tha i brèagha an-diugh

Ha ee breea-uh ahn jooh I would like a ticket

Tha mi ag iarraidh aon tiocaid

ha mee gee-aree uh-n tiket How much is it?

Dè na tha e?

Hector MacInnes

Young Promoters Fionn Mckee Fiann MacLeod Benny Goodman Lillie Mehan

‘bh’ and ‘mh’ are pronounced ‘v’

Good night

Frances Macdonald Rosie MacDonald Kath NicLeoid (for SMO) Alastair MacAoidh (for SMO)

jay na ha e?

Adult

Inbheach

inavuhch

Adults

Inbhich

inaveech

Children

Clann

clown

SMO Short Courses Stephen McIlveney Martin MacLure Photos and images Rob Ware Graham MacPherson skye360 The Artists SEALL library Support team Thanks to all our wonderful Front of House volunteers and helpers - there are over 25 of you and you know who you are !

Bu toil leinn taing a thoirt do:VisitSleat & Sleat Community Trust The Trustees and Staff of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig.

All the performers.

Those not named who find themselves on stage as performers or ‘Fear no Bean an Taighe’.

All those who helped us out in moments of panic.

Other local organisers of the community venues All those who donated raffle prizes.

We applaud you ~ mòran taing a h-uile duine !

Did you enjoy that?

An do chord sin ribh?

Uhn duh chawhst shin ruhyv I enjoyed that

Chòrd sin rium Chawst shin rewhm

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The Skye Festival - main events ~ Fèis an Eilein An t-Iuchar

July Tuesday, 5

12noon & 7.30pm Dimàirt, 5

‘Tosta’ Festival Village

Wednesday, 6

12noon & 8pm

Diciadain, 6

‘Tosta’ Festival Village

Friday, 8

4pm & 7.30pm

Dihaoine, 8

Let’s Circus, ‘The Magpie’ tent

Saturday, 9

4pm & 7.30pm

Disathairne, 9

Let’s Circus, ‘The Magpie’ tent Let’s Circus, ‘The Magpie’ tent

Sunday, 10

4pm & 7.30pm

Là na Sàbaid, 10

Monday, 11

7.30pm

Diluain, 11

Cèilidh in ‘The Magpie’ tent

Tuesday, 12

8pm

Dimàirt, 12

Cape Breton concert

Wednesday, 13 8pm

Diciadain,13

Saturday, 16

Disathairne, 16

8pm

Jazz and Film night NYJOS Big Band Jazz Concert

Monday, 18

1pm

Diluain, 18

‘Rhum Plants’ lunchtime theatre

Monday, 18

7.30pm

Diluain, 18

‘Cèilear’ concert and cèilidh dance

Tuesday, 19

8pm

Dimàirt, 19

Fergie MacDonald’s cèilidh

Thursday, 21

8 pm

Diardaoin, 21

Friday, 22

7.30pm

Dihaoine, 22

Inner Sound ‘Iolanthe’

Saturday, 23

7.30pm

Disathairne, 23

Inner Sound ‘Iolanthe’

Friday, 29

8pm

Dihaoine, 29

8pm

Dimàirt, 2

August Tuesday, 2

Scottish Chamber Orchestra Strings

Alasdair Fraser’s Mammoth Fiddle concert

An Lùnastal

Gaelic song, beatbox & Radio 2 Young Musician of the Year

Friday, 5

8pm

Dihaoine, 5

Monday, 8

7.30pm

Diluain, 8

The North Shore Celtic Ensemble

Tuesday, 9

8pm

Dimàirt, 9

Charlie McKerron, fiddle concert

Dihaoine, 12

Friday, 12

7.30pm

Saturday, 13

2.30pm & 7.30pm Disathairne, 13

Tuesday, 16

8pm

Dimàirt, 16

Wednesday, 17 8pm

Diciadain, 17

Saturday, 20

Disathairne, 20

2pm

Saturday, 20

7.30pm

Disathairne, 20

Sunday, 21

8pm

Là na Sàbaid, 21

Wednesday, 24 8pm

Diciadain, 24

The Bevvy Sisters

‘Spin it to Gold’ family musical ‘Spin it to Gold’ family musical ‘Tional’ Gaelic concert The Skye Piping Society Dance workshops, Zimbabwe Singing workshops, Zimbabwe A celebration of Scottish piano music ‘Blazin Fiddles’ & SEALL’s 25th Birthday

details of the Fringe events are in the programme

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The Skye Festival or Fèis an Eilein is organised by SEALL

01471 844207 info@seall.co.uk www.seall.co.uk

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Ostaig . Sleat . Isle of Skye . IV44 8RQ

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