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It is a unique blend and fusion of musicians, folklorists and storytellers representing the best musical flavours and stories of our shared humanity. GABO’s philosophy is sharing the ripple effects of joy in communal music, storytelling and group bonding—a great source of mutual energy exchange that brings people together on a fair playing ground where every soul’s desire can be fully realised through music. In Gabo’s world; no one is left out feeling isolated, unappreciated, unrelated or unloved. We are never alone because we all belong to a shared experience of music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1629290167813-BTGCU18SLDVGMV1Y4J6I/SolasFestival2018-237.jpg Wee Solas 2021 - SILENT DISCO: Silent Knights 10pm Get down and join the amazingly fun Silent Disco, grab your headphones and pick between 3 channels of great tunes simultaneously, you decide! Expect some great music spanning the decades with a few guilty pleasures thrown in! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1628776110519-E6ZZ6Y0W6VQJX99D30G7/26187582499_c4db4aeac3_k.jpg Wee Solas 2021 - PANEL DISCUSSION: Climate: reflecting on what lies ahead 2:10pm Pre pandemic, the climate crisis and what it means for us seemed top of the agenda. How do we now re-engage with the emergency – in a way that reflects what we have learnt over the last 18 months? With Glasgow’s COP on the horizon, we will hear from a group of individuals with perspectives we can all learn from, and can even add our own, as we prepare to ‘meet the moment’. Featuring: Kat Jones (Stop Climate Chaos Scotland), Luke Devlin (Centre for Human Ecology), Susie Townend (Scotland’s Climate Assembly), Stephen Watt (Young Christian Climate Network) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1628775637817-91R3LTHKTEX4IIZWYP6M/Woods+-+26-08-19-5.jpg Wee Solas 2021 - MUSIC: Suzanne Butler 5:30pm Catherine Amirpour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1629287911291-2CJA0IFQDGIULILVHWZY/Sean+Wai+Keung+photo+%28credit+Angela+Legg%29.jpg Wee Solas 2021 - POETRY: Sean Wai Keung 7:20pm Sean Wai Keung will perform poetry from his debut collection 'sikfan glaschu' (Verve Poetry Press, 2021), a book of poems about food, migration, community and family. The Scotsman described 'sikfan glaschu' as "joyful, earnest and offering unexpected poignancies from everyday life". Sean has worked on community food-related projects and performances with organisations including the National Theatre of Scotland, Tramway and Summerhall.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1628772978906-FI6BZYNGVW5PKKERH8SZ/IMG_4061.JPG Wee Solas 2021 - MUSIC: DLÙ 7:45pm Donna Garcia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1628773258914-0QQ2IFH85UKJDIBRKNQI/Djana+Gabrielle+Photo.jpg Wee Solas 2021 - MUSIC: Djana Gabrielle 1:25pm Todd Smith https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1628780479778-KFL3G38LOYCTQC503Q83/Solas+Yoga2+Ludo.jpg Wee Solas 2021 - WORKSHOP: Yoga with Fee 12:45pm & 3:10pm Bring your yoga mat or join us on the grass for a yoga session suitable for all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1629292811494-1GJL8QCNC4AB07ZLHXNX/alex+renton.jpg Wee Solas 2021 - TALKS: Alex Renton 4:30pm Journalist and investigative writer Alex Renton will give a talk on his new book, ‘Blood Legacy: reckoning with a family’s story of slavery’. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1628775293063-XN05NCGXJ5ZQCETPN8TW/starbirdstoryteller.jpeg Wee Solas 2021 - STORYTELLING: Mara Menzies 12:30pm Bonnie Sanchez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1629287695910-RRUCNRBFIKJ8GI6IR3JG/Go+Live+Summer+Fun+Day+Motherwell+19.jpg Wee Solas 2021 - PERFORMANCE: Think Circus 4:55pm Judith Sanchez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1628781042728-50XMMCHVI2SSHKY1S454/37931135532_5090681c72_k.jpg Wee Solas 2021 - REFLECTION: Meditative Meander 3:15pm A slow meander through the grounds, reflecting on what the past 18 months have meant for each of us. Can we begin to see the little seeds that are taking root in our lives? Some music, some readings and plenty of quiet, with material from Christian and other traditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1629360468181-O6EU8ND4PJ5ZX0A4VGJA/instinctively+wild.jpeg Wee Solas 2021 - WORKSHOPS: Instinctively Wild - Shelter Building 2:45pm WORKSHOPS: Instinctively Wild - Shelter Building 2:45pm Come a create amazing shelters with your family group in the beautiful grounds of the festival! Instinctively Wild is a social enterprise specialising in reconnecting people through nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1626875910646-N8FXGND2I4JD4N9QTGXQ/Randolphs+leap.jpg Wee Solas 2021 - MUSIC: Randolph’s Leap 9:10pm Robert Sung https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1629291119900-HLL24E69LIGGPEQGFZ6E/Go+Live+Summer+Fun+Day+Motherwell+19.jpg Wee Solas 2021 - PERFORMANCE: Think Circus 5:25pm Think Circus’ small team of performers, facilitators and creators is based in Leith, Scotland. They are brought together by a belief that playfulness, connection and quality are really important and have been collectively creating circus for over a decade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1628777557625-GQEDF471MBK9AS3RE27Q/Solas+Yoga2+Ludo.jpg Wee Solas 2021 - WORKSHOP: Yoga with Fee 12:45pm & 3:15pm Bring your yoga mat or join us on the grass for a yoga session suitable for all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1629293411865-7OCTGPAI6BN66AD58GIC/Dr+Peggy+Brunache+by+Kirsty+Anderson.jpg Wee Solas 2021 - TALKS: Dr Peggy Brunache 3:45pm Scotland and Slavery: Forgetting, Remembering, Restoring the Past for a Better Future with historian and archaeologist Dr. Peggy Brunache. More than a decade after Britain’s bicentennial commemoration of the 1807 Abolition Act to end the Transatlantic Slave Trade, Scotland still struggles to reconcile her colonial past. The resurgence of Black Lives Matter movement and its global expansion is forcing the Scottish public to acknowledge Scotland’s roles in slave-based economies. This talk will be an interactive discussion to (re)consider Scotland’s slaving past and its legacy on our present and future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1628776140491-VYJXTZ3LMKI1RA8NT3Q1/26187582499_c4db4aeac3_k.jpg Wee Solas 2021 - PANEL DISCUSSION: Post pandemic: nurturing the green shoots of new ways of being 2:15pm Emily Torres https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1628776851007-D9DHLT75GPCOF3UAWCFD/Brass+Aye.jpg Wee Solas 2021 - MUSIC: Brass, Aye? 5:55pm Brass, Aye? is an eclectic community brass band based in Glasgow. We first started out in February 2012 with a small group of twelve people. Our purpose was to give adult learners a supportive place to connect and play music together. Our music and make-up have evolved over the years, with fostering growth and creating joy at the heart of what we do. But like our music, our penchant for gold and shiny has evolved too. Once donned with a single golden t-shirt, we're now often found gilded head to toe. All complemented by bringing maximum funk + party wherever we go. Nine years on since we came into being, we have become a community of over thirty people coming together from all walks of life to share our music. Wherever you see us you can expect to hear everything from saxophone and trumpet to drums and tuba. Oh, and we'll be wearing gold. Did we mention that already? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1629291463392-D77QDOJMLVVXOIVYJQ6C/Leyla+Josephine_26_1.jpg Wee Solas 2021 - POETRY: Leyla Josephine 7:35pm Leyla Josephine is an artist originally from Glasgow, now residing in Prestwick. She is a performance poet, theatre maker, screenwriter, facilitator and project leader. Leyla graduated from The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2013 from BA Contemporary Performance Practice. In that same year, she started performing at spoken word nights and in the following year won The UK National Slam at The Royal Albert Hall ran by Hammer and Tongue. She has since then won The Commonwealth Slam 2014 andThe Loud Poets Grand Slam 2016. She was a finalist in the Roundhouse Slam 2017 and runner up for The Scottish Championships 2018. She has been lucky enough to perform her poetry in Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Ireland, The Czech Republic, Canada and in The US. Leyla has been on the same bill as Kate Tempest, Hollie McNish and Lowkey. Last year, she performed for the First Minister of Scotland and supported John Cooper Clarke on his Scottish tour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1628773387806-M37YWQYJ3AZAL7PUGN9Y/CreditJannicaHoney.jpg Wee Solas 2021 - MUSIC: Twelfth Day 4:40pm Why limit yourself to a label? That’s the mantra of Twelfth Day - Catriona Price and Esther Swift, two young Scottish virtuosos who offer a musically ground- breaking amalgam of chamber music, Scottish folk music, jazz-funk and electronica. Though Twelfth Day wear their rich and varied experience with pride – their folk roots, their classical training – this duo are more than a simple product, an exponent, of their practice. It is their inherent curiosity, their need to understand through experimentation, that compels them to create their unique, genre-bending music. Catriona and Esther challenge each other to challenge the listener. It can be heard in the way that they push their vocals far beyond the boundaries of what may be anticipated. It can be heard in the way the violin and harp surprise each other to drive the track somewhere new. It can be heard in the lyrics that invite to reassess, reimagine, reinterpret. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1629361688307-ZTBQRKNKO5B49HHEK6OE/tawona_in+performance.jpg Wee Solas 2021 - STORYTELLING: Tawona Sithole 12:30pm STORYTELLING: Tawona Sithole 12:30pm Join Tawona as he invites you to help bring stories to life. Based on the Ngano tradition, come prepared not to listen only, but to move, chant, learn new words, laugh in the story experience. All welcome, don’t forget to bring your fun side! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1629291071753-6NLYTFK7P640AW8I8UAP/IMG_9956.jpg Wee Solas 2021 - MUSIC: The Barrow Band 3:45pm Working all over the UK (and sometimes beyond!) but based in Scotland, The BarrowBand are a real band of multi instrumentalist/singing costermongers who are accompanied by an amazing, kinetic, magical fruit and veg barrow. The goal of the BarrowBand is to get the country eating more vegetables and fruit whilst having the most fun they have ever had! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1628774075245-K3N25V6B1Y4G3XXMVPHO/resized-image-Promo.jpeg Wee Solas 2021 - MUSIC: Fergus McCreadie Trio 8:10pm Anne Alexander https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1628777207602-D76F53UVSNYVG5I96SZ7/aref+and+friends.png Wee Solas 2021 - MUSIC: Aref Ghorbani & The Sky Band 1:15pm Aref is a Glasgow based classical Iranian singer, and facilitator of ‘Musicians in Exile’, a group that brings Glasgow’s asylum-seeking and refugee musicians together to make the music of their homelands. Although singers Midya and Aref first met in 2018, the Sky Band was formed during the lockdown when all the band members had their initial meetings and rehearsals online. Aref is a Persian classical singer and plays Setar, a traditional Persian instrument. 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Admiral Fallow (Copy) As a Glasgow band prone to self-deprecation, Admiral Fallow will probably wince at the plaudits their extraordinary third album, Tiny Rewards, has received. Heartbreakingly beautiful, sonically audacious and lyrically bewitching are words that spring to mind. The quintet, however, would more likely describe Tiny Rewards as a dozen songs from an 18-month experiment to do something different. In 2020, they will be releasing a much anticipated new album. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1582547605852-HN9U85ST9I55MSIDXPG4/Stanley+Odd+-+2015+Press+Shot+-+photo+by+Jannica+Honey.jpg Solas Music Hour 2 - Stanley Odd (Copy) Stanley Odd are an alternative hip hop band based in Scotland. Over the last eight years they have released three studio albums and three EPs to critical acclaim, breaking new ground in taking Scottish hip-hop to audiences around the UK and beyond. Champions of oddness and outsiderdom, their explosive live shows have earned them a loyal and ever-expanding fan-base. In 2020, they’ll be releasing a new album. Somebody once described them as Cerebral Geek Rap. Another person said that in a sane world they'd be bigger than Snow Patrol. Stanley Odd aren't that fussed about what bracket you want to stick them in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1582547388364-RKBMVH878ONN04R03MNG/Brighde+Chaimbeul++%28credit+-+Andy+Catlin%29-6946+2500px.jpg Solas Music Hour 2 - Brighde Chaimbeul (Copy) Winner of the Horizon Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2019 – Brìghde Chaimbeul is one of Scotland’s fastest rising stars. A native Gaelic speaker, her style is rooted in her indigenous language and culture, but draws inspiration from a variety of piping traditions such as from Cape Breton, Eastern Europe and Ireland. Her debut album 'The Reeling' has had an extraordinary response since its launch at a sold out Celtic Connections show at the start of 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1582547465770-QAIZ3S9H6M54DKQCTWUI/Iain+Morrison+promo.jpg Solas Music Hour 2 - Iain Morrison and Band (Copy) Iain Morrison is an award winning Musician & Songwriter from the Isle of Lewis. He is acclaimed as one of Scotland’s most innovative composers and has succeeded in taking the musical tradition of his upbringing and crafting it into very much his own sound. Iain is currently working on a new album for a Summer 2020 release. He will be performing at Solas with Joe Smillie (drums) & Pete Harvey (bass). His 2015 album, ‘Eas’ was chosen as Album of the Year on Radio Scotland’s Roddy Hart Show and nominated for Scottish Album of the Year 2016 at the SAY Awards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1582547671443-6JYSNSQ2VTMSW69YBUKL/Tinderbox+Orchestra+image+3.jpg Solas Music Hour 2 - Tinderbox Orchestra (Copy) Tinderbox Orchestra bring a 20 piece band to Solas festival with a spellbinding set of new music. Driven by an unshakeable desire to help young people grow in confidence through music, this pioneering collective work with hundreds of children & young people each year, bringing together a diverse range of influences and transforming preconceptions of what an orchestra looks and sounds like. “An Orchestral Revolution” Edinburgh Evening News “Spectacular” The Guardian “Rave culture meets the last night of the proms” The Herald "Personal Favourite” Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1582547607191-6Q5I89K710DLRD1A8K90/supa+press+2.jpg Solas Music Hour 2 - Supa & Da Kryptonites (Copy) Supa & Da Kryptonites are a high octane, award winning 10 piece band. Packed with a tight and tasy horn section, a chameleon style rhythm section, complemented with soulful female vocals and fronted by a socially conscious rudeboy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1583236667866-O45Q1ST61VNQW5JFSAVW/Carla+J.+Easton+-+Brian+Sweeney+2018.jpg Solas Music Hour 2 - Carla J. Easton (Copy) Carla J. Easton is the indomitable Princess of DIY Pop with a Post-Punk Ethos, fast emerging as one of Scotland's significant voices and prolific writers from Glasgow’s rich musical landscape. Wondrous, synth-soaked and uncompromising symphonic pop, Easton started out writing in the now cult-like MySpace-kids FUTURISTIC RETRO CHAMPIONS before founding the Spector-esque Wunderkind Girl-Group TEENCANTEEN. A productive 2016 saw the release of 2 critically acclaimed albums – TeenCanteen's 'SAY IT ALL WITH A KISS' (Longlisted for the Scottish Album of The Year 2017) and her debut solo album 'HOMEMADE LEMONADE' released under the alias ETTE (Bandcamp's #4 Album of 2016). Championed by BBC6Music's Marc Riley, Easton has performed across many key festivals and showcases both in the UK and Internationally – The Great Escape, Kendal Calling, Xpo North, Festival No. 6, Indietracks, Wickerman, T in The Park, Electric Fields, POP! Montreal (Canada) and Indiefjord (Norway). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1583493388293-EATWIY6EXWU6U3QX8SBQ/42161639_1013815465486613_1162981795482828800_o.jpg Solas Music Hour 2 - Neu! Reekie! Takeover (Copy) Neu! Reekie! is a literary collective & art production house that curate and produce cross-cultural events in Edinburgh and the world over. Now in their tenth year programme, N!R! house a DIY record label and publishing house and specialise in creating one-off happenings with gusto, gumption and a pulsing social conscience. Known for take-overs in National Galleries and National Museums, festivals, especially for Solas, they are bringing prize winning poet Kathleen Jamie, cult Scottish indiepop band The Just Joans and one of Scottish Hip Hop's most exciting artists Empress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1582547433230-GJZN0O4U2DEXPJ3UWRFX/Enlight15.jpg Solas Music Hour 2 - Ewan MacIntyre Band (Copy) Cowboy campfire sounds immersed in soulful attire, Celtic grooves meets jazz bar crooning. A transatlantic music project from Scotland and Quebec combining lush string arrangements with intimate acoustic storytelling and guttural Scottish soul/ blues vocals. Led by puppeteer, musician and ex-lead singer of award winning Edinburgh collective Southern Tenant Folk Union, Ewan Macintyre has the rare ability to pen songs in a range of styles. The show smashes together worlds of traditional, classical and contemporary music, featuring Ewan Macintyre on guitar/ mandolin and vocals, Karine Bouchard on cello, Peter Menzies on fiddle & Alex Auldsmith on vocals and percussion. In 2014 Ewan ventured to Quebec where he created his first solo E.P. You Probably Look Better Naked Anyway (#3 national folk/ roots charts of Canada). This album spiraled into 4 cross Canada tours and tours in Europe, where he developed his sound and honed his skills as a band leader and songwriter. 4 years later and 1 album down the line 2020 will see the release of a brand new album, recorded over the course of the groups 2019 tour across Scotland, Nova Scotia and Quebec. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1582547393506-2PPFWQBSCLLBXRUIIR8D/DSF+C.jpg Solas Music Hour 2 - DOPESICKFLY (Copy) The lyrically explosive, musically diverse, eclectic Funk Neo Soul Rock Hybrid with hip pop twist known as DOPESICKFLY. Front man lead singer/poet ANT brings this collective together with his Soulful Poetic melodies. The Diverse Scottish members begin with Funk master Joe Djaelani on guitar with Malagueñas (Flamenco) flavour. Adrian Drums introduces the Jazz/Rock background, while Iona elevating a Neo Soul sound on bass Rehearsing original songs in the streets of Glasgow, Scotland, was the sound board and birth of the band. Since then, Dopesickfly have rubbed shoulders with some huge acts and supported the likes of Roy Ayers, Big Country, Kool & The Gang, Shaun Ryder's Black Grape, Sugar Hill Gang, Texas, Pronto Mama, Raleigh Ritchie, The Milk, Kobi Onyame and Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1582547434993-9FVTROA5P5N12RMV6AQL/HH2.jpg Solas Music Hour 2 - Hamish Hawk (Copy) A charismatic figure at the forefront of Scottish indie-pop, Hamish Hawk is an Edinburgh songwriter and frontman of Hamish Hawk & the New Outfit. Deft lyricism, irresistible melodies, and an emotional range that sets him apart from his contemporaries, Hawk shapeshifts effortlessly from pop songster to lilting crooner; from masterful storyteller to wild-eyed lunatic and back again, often within the confines of a single song. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1582547479433-IC79XKD2P12JIG00CFI7/Parliamo.jpg Solas Music Hour 2 - Parliamo (Copy) Already being hailed as one of Scotland’s most exciting prospects, Perth’s own Parliamo have seen their streaming numbers – and fans - steadily increase with each track released. Backed by radio here in the UK (6Music, Radio Scotland, Radio X) and over in the States via KEXP, their self-proclaimed brand of ‘underground pop’ is definitely hitting the mark – with key playlist support from the likes of Spotify bringing them to an even wider audience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1583233579481-2UV4LC8GLLAP5J8A4HXA/Kapil_BW_5.jpg Solas Music Hour 2 - Kapil Seshasayee (Copy) Kapil Seshasayee is a polymath, and a true original talent, both as a songwriter and as a soundsmith, a one man combination of Scott Walker, Mark Hollis, Arca and Richard Dawson. Combining Carnatic guitar ornamentations and stunning vocals with unorthodox instrumentation such as the aquaphone, Kapil manages to be truly experimental yet still accessible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1582547685582-ZBWXWI4K668TWT3ZOCN6/Twelfth+Day.PNG Solas Music Hour 2 - Twelfth Day (Copy) Catriona Price and Esther Swift, two young Scottish virtuosos are TWELFTH DAY, a musically groundbreaking amalgam of chamber music, Scottish folk music, jazz-funk and electronica. Esther and Catriona formed Twelfth Day whilst studying at the RNCM. They have released three highly acclaimed albums and have toured extensively in the UK, as well as in Canada, Germany and Sweden. Their new album Face to Face has been nominated in the Scottish New Music Awards 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1582547710174-UV91O18MSLFJB1MOKFUD/Zoe+Graham+1+%28by+Julian+Bailey%29+web+res.png Solas Music Hour 2 - Zoe Graham (Copy) There is an impressive maturity and attention to detail in Zoe Graham’s music that sets this accomplished young songwriter apart from her peers. On stage, you will find her either with band or fleshing out the instrumentation with loop pedals on solo outings. But when Zoe pares it back to just a vocal and acoustic guitar, as she does on the achingly poignant The Anniesland Lights, that is when you know you're in the company of someone very special indeed. Championed by Radio Scotland's Roddy Hart, Zoe Graham's understated charms will not stay below the radar for much longer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1583492755321-4MCYXR1FOMDD9X6OZDCC/Akrowa+UK+2.jpg Solas Music Hour 2 - Akrowa Uk (Copy) Be transported to Africa by dancer Adie Baako and drummer Thomas Annang. Adie and Thomas grew up on the Atlantic coast in Ghana and have a lifetime of music and stories to share. There was no electricity in their village, so singing, drumming and dancing was often the best way to entertain yourself. Whether the dance is designed to start a party, tell the stories of farmers and fishermen or honour ancestors, audiences of all ages will enjoy the infectious drum beats and spectacular dance moves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1582547308762-1AP68RA0Y4R11AL178U8/Awry.jpg Solas Music Hour 2 - Ceilidh with Awry (Copy) AWRY are a band based in Scotland who make fine, mirthy original music that fuses traditional acoustic instruments (mostly made from wood and metal) with powerful soundscapes (mostly made from electric) and the Gaelic language (mostly made from sound and sometimes paper)… AWRY have a reputation for being able to make people whirl like a dervish and dance like loons but also dream, drift and doodle… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1582547620932-YD95V4TIAZ69120QGRMZ/Woods+-+26-08-19-14.jpg Solas Music Hour 2 - Suzanne Butler (Copy) Suzanne Butler is a musician and songwriter from East Lothian, Scotland. She has been making music her whole life: her personal passion and chosen profession. She has been a Solas regular with Fischy Music and The Homecoming String Band - and is excited to share her new 'solo identity', accompanied her own band. 2020 is a big year for Suzanne, with a debut album scheduled for release this autumn on her own Limpet Records label. Look out for her debut single, I Was The First - out now! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1582547492615-UCAY68VAWL90VLPIT066/Silent+Knights+image+1+CREDIT+Stephanie+Gibson.jpg Solas Music Hour 2 - Silent Disco with Silent Knights (Copy) Get down and join the amazingly fun Silent Disco, grab your headphones and pick between 2 DJ's spinning tunes simultaneously, red channel v blue channel, you decide! Expect some great music spanning the decades with a few guilty pleasures thrown in! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1583235560669-YC25QZM2B6QRVHJTDWXX/Bruach.jpg Solas Music Hour 2 - Bruach (Copy) Local band, Bruach, played at last year's Solas Festival to great applause. Since then, they've gone from strength to strength, playing all over Tayside, including Perth Winter Festival and a sold out Hogmanay celebration. Alan Kemlo (formerly of Aerials Up) and John MacGregor (who supported the Humblebums) brought Bruach together as an excuse to play music in the Errol pub. The band includes a mix of folk and rock musicians. Vocal harmonies and a great mix of instruments combine to create a distinctive folk sound, walking the line between raw, rough, rustic folk and polished arrangements of traditional tunes. John (vocals) and Pheely on guitars, Adrian and Alan (vocals) on banjos, Sean on bass, Gordon on bódhran and percussion, and Davie (vocals) on mandolin and bouzouki. https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/solas-music-hour daily 0.75 2020-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1583233686199-45E2PXLOT2UE75ICYS2O/Admiral+Fallow.PNG Solas Music Hour - Admiral Fallow As a Glasgow band prone to self-deprecation, Admiral Fallow will probably wince at the plaudits their extraordinary third album, Tiny Rewards, has received. Heartbreakingly beautiful, sonically audacious and lyrically bewitching are words that spring to mind. The quintet, however, would more likely describe Tiny Rewards as a dozen songs from an 18-month experiment to do something different. In 2020, they will be releasing a much anticipated new album. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1582547605852-HN9U85ST9I55MSIDXPG4/Stanley+Odd+-+2015+Press+Shot+-+photo+by+Jannica+Honey.jpg Solas Music Hour - Stanley Odd Stanley Odd are an alternative hip hop band based in Scotland. Over the last eight years they have released three studio albums and three EPs to critical acclaim, breaking new ground in taking Scottish hip-hop to audiences around the UK and beyond. Champions of oddness and outsiderdom, their explosive live shows have earned them a loyal and ever-expanding fan-base. In 2020, they’ll be releasing a new album. Somebody once described them as Cerebral Geek Rap. Another person said that in a sane world they'd be bigger than Snow Patrol. Stanley Odd aren't that fussed about what bracket you want to stick them in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1582547465770-QAIZ3S9H6M54DKQCTWUI/Iain+Morrison+promo.jpg Solas Music Hour - Iain Morrison and Band Iain Morrison is an award winning Musician & Songwriter from the Isle of Lewis. He is acclaimed as one of Scotland’s most innovative composers and has succeeded in taking the musical tradition of his upbringing and crafting it into very much his own sound. Iain is currently working on a new album for a Summer 2020 release. He will be performing at Solas with Joe Smillie (drums) & Pete Harvey (bass). His 2015 album, ‘Eas’ was chosen as Album of the Year on Radio Scotland’s Roddy Hart Show and nominated for Scottish Album of the Year 2016 at the SAY Awards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1582547607191-6Q5I89K710DLRD1A8K90/supa+press+2.jpg Solas Music Hour - Supa & Da Kryptonites Supa & Da Kryptonites are a high octane, award winning 10 piece band. Packed with a tight and tasy horn section, a chameleon style rhythm section, complemented with soulful female vocals and fronted by a socially conscious rudeboy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1583236667866-O45Q1ST61VNQW5JFSAVW/Carla+J.+Easton+-+Brian+Sweeney+2018.jpg Solas Music Hour - Carla J. Easton Carla J. Easton is the indomitable Princess of DIY Pop with a Post-Punk Ethos, fast emerging as one of Scotland's significant voices and prolific writers from Glasgow’s rich musical landscape. Wondrous, synth-soaked and uncompromising symphonic pop, Easton started out writing in the now cult-like MySpace-kids FUTURISTIC RETRO CHAMPIONS before founding the Spector-esque Wunderkind Girl-Group TEENCANTEEN. A productive 2016 saw the release of 2 critically acclaimed albums – TeenCanteen's 'SAY IT ALL WITH A KISS' (Longlisted for the Scottish Album of The Year 2017) and her debut solo album 'HOMEMADE LEMONADE' released under the alias ETTE (Bandcamp's #4 Album of 2016). Championed by BBC6Music's Marc Riley, Easton has performed across many key festivals and showcases both in the UK and Internationally – The Great Escape, Kendal Calling, Xpo North, Festival No. 6, Indietracks, Wickerman, T in The Park, Electric Fields, POP! Montreal (Canada) and Indiefjord (Norway). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1582547433230-GJZN0O4U2DEXPJ3UWRFX/Enlight15.jpg Solas Music Hour - Ewan MacIntyre Band Cowboy campfire sounds immersed in soulful attire, Celtic grooves meets jazz bar crooning. A transatlantic music project from Scotland and Quebec combining lush string arrangements with intimate acoustic storytelling and guttural Scottish soul/ blues vocals. Led by puppeteer, musician and ex-lead singer of award winning Edinburgh collective Southern Tenant Folk Union, Ewan Macintyre has the rare ability to pen songs in a range of styles. The show smashes together worlds of traditional, classical and contemporary music, featuring Ewan Macintyre on guitar/ mandolin and vocals, Karine Bouchard on cello, Peter Menzies on fiddle & Alex Auldsmith on vocals and percussion. In 2014 Ewan ventured to Quebec where he created his first solo E.P. You Probably Look Better Naked Anyway (#3 national folk/ roots charts of Canada). This album spiraled into 4 cross Canada tours and tours in Europe, where he developed his sound and honed his skills as a band leader and songwriter. 4 years later and 1 album down the line 2020 will see the release of a brand new album, recorded over the course of the groups 2019 tour across Scotland, Nova Scotia and Quebec. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1582547393506-2PPFWQBSCLLBXRUIIR8D/DSF+C.jpg Solas Music Hour - DOPESICKFLY The lyrically explosive, musically diverse, eclectic Funk Neo Soul Rock Hybrid with hip pop twist known as DOPESICKFLY. Front man lead singer/poet ANT brings this collective together with his Soulful Poetic melodies. The Diverse Scottish members begin with Funk master Joe Djaelani on guitar with Malagueñas (Flamenco) flavour. Adrian Drums introduces the Jazz/Rock background, while Iona elevating a Neo Soul sound on bass Rehearsing original songs in the streets of Glasgow, Scotland, was the sound board and birth of the band. Since then, Dopesickfly have rubbed shoulders with some huge acts and supported the likes of Roy Ayers, Big Country, Kool & The Gang, Shaun Ryder's Black Grape, Sugar Hill Gang, Texas, Pronto Mama, Raleigh Ritchie, The Milk, Kobi Onyame and Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1582547434993-9FVTROA5P5N12RMV6AQL/HH2.jpg Solas Music Hour - Hamish Hawk A charismatic figure at the forefront of Scottish indie-pop, Hamish Hawk is an Edinburgh songwriter and frontman of Hamish Hawk & the New Outfit. Deft lyricism, irresistible melodies, and an emotional range that sets him apart from his contemporaries, Hawk shapeshifts effortlessly from pop songster to lilting crooner; from masterful storyteller to wild-eyed lunatic and back again, often within the confines of a single song. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1582547479433-IC79XKD2P12JIG00CFI7/Parliamo.jpg Solas Music Hour - Parliamo Already being hailed as one of Scotland’s most exciting prospects, Perth’s own Parliamo have seen their streaming numbers – and fans - steadily increase with each track released. Backed by radio here in the UK (6Music, Radio Scotland, Radio X) and over in the States via KEXP, their self-proclaimed brand of ‘underground pop’ is definitely hitting the mark – with key playlist support from the likes of Spotify bringing them to an even wider audience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1583233579481-2UV4LC8GLLAP5J8A4HXA/Kapil_BW_5.jpg Solas Music Hour - Kapil Seshasayee Kapil Seshasayee is a polymath, and a true original talent, both as a songwriter and as a soundsmith, a one man combination of Scott Walker, Mark Hollis, Arca and Richard Dawson. Combining Carnatic guitar ornamentations and stunning vocals with unorthodox instrumentation such as the aquaphone, Kapil manages to be truly experimental yet still accessible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1582547710174-UV91O18MSLFJB1MOKFUD/Zoe+Graham+1+%28by+Julian+Bailey%29+web+res.png Solas Music Hour - Zoe Graham There is an impressive maturity and attention to detail in Zoe Graham’s music that sets this accomplished young songwriter apart from her peers. On stage, you will find her either with band or fleshing out the instrumentation with loop pedals on solo outings. But when Zoe pares it back to just a vocal and acoustic guitar, as she does on the achingly poignant The Anniesland Lights, that is when you know you're in the company of someone very special indeed. Championed by Radio Scotland's Roddy Hart, Zoe Graham's understated charms will not stay below the radar for much longer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1582547620932-YD95V4TIAZ69120QGRMZ/Woods+-+26-08-19-14.jpg Solas Music Hour - Suzanne Butler Suzanne Butler is a musician and songwriter from East Lothian, Scotland. She has been making music her whole life: her personal passion and chosen profession. She has been a Solas regular with Fischy Music and The Homecoming String Band - and is excited to share her new 'solo identity', accompanied her own band. 2020 is a big year for Suzanne, with a debut album scheduled for release this autumn on her own Limpet Records label. Look out for her debut single, I Was The First - out now! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1583235560669-YC25QZM2B6QRVHJTDWXX/Bruach.jpg Solas Music Hour - Bruach Local band, Bruach, played at last year's Solas Festival to great applause. Since then, they've gone from strength to strength, playing all over Tayside, including Perth Winter Festival and a sold out Hogmanay celebration. Alan Kemlo (formerly of Aerials Up) and John MacGregor (who supported the Humblebums) brought Bruach together as an excuse to play music in the Errol pub. The band includes a mix of folk and rock musicians. Vocal harmonies and a great mix of instruments combine to create a distinctive folk sound, walking the line between raw, rough, rustic folk and polished arrangements of traditional tunes. John (vocals) and Pheely on guitars, Adrian and Alan (vocals) on banjos, Sean on bass, Gordon on bódhran and percussion, and Davie (vocals) on mandolin and bouzouki. https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/morning-yoga daily 0.75 2020-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1591875625932-LWGBBXMHMWYL2KOGT5PI/Yoga.jpg Morning Yoga https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/not-going-back-to-normal daily 0.75 2020-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1592402197206-AJRXXGPBQWK6UB52NF64/Untitled+design+%282%29.png Not going back to normal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1591957577007-5ZYLFRBZT4XD8I7EH4GT/Jess+Borough.jpg Not going back to normal - Jess Brough Jessica Brough is a writer, a psycholinguistics Ph.D. student at the University of Edinburgh and the founder of Fringe of Colour – a promotional platform, events producer and support network for people of colour at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1591957571472-7L3EFL2UTW48EMNAU3CL/david-greig.jpg Not going back to normal - David Greig David Greig is a Scottish playwright and theatre director. His work has been performed at many of the major theatres in Britain, including the Traverse Theatre, Royal Court Theatre, Royal National Theatre, Royal Lyceum Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company, and been produced around the world. David is currently the Artistic Director and joint-Chief Executive of the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1591957727740-GG6V17ZY3TK5MOCM05F1/hannah+lavery.jpg Not going back to normal - Hannah Lavery Hannah Lavery is an award winning poet, playwright and performer. Her poetry has been published by Gutter Magazine, The Scotsman Newspaper and others. In February 2020, she was named as one on BBC Writers’ Room Scottish Voices of 2020. In May 2020, her poem, Scotland, you’re no mine, was selected by Roseanne Watt as one of the Best Scottish Poems 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1591957554487-SMV8UVWAP5AUZJDGPNSX/Andy+wightman.jpg Not going back to normal - Andy Wightman MSP Andy Wightman is a Scottish Green Party Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Lothian region and a writer and researcher best known for his work on land ownership in Scotland. He is the author of Who Owns Scotland (1996) and The Poor Had No Lawyers (2015). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1591972859982-9WX5IP9ET619S5L56NLB/Mairi.jpg Not going back to normal - Mairi McFadyen Mairi McFadyen is an independent creative freelancer, writer and facilitator now based near Inverness. Her work engages with themes connecting culture, heritage, creative expression, land, ecology and hopeful futures. She works with The Shieling Project, a pioneer in place-based sustainability education, is a regular contributor to Bella Caledonia and is part of the new Enough! Collective. Organising around new narratives informed by practices and approaches in degrowth and decolonisation, Enough! seeks to demonstrate the credibility of economic alternatives for climate justice, building networks of solidarity here in Scotland and across the globe. www.mairimcfadyen.scot / www.enough.scot https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/tenx3 daily 0.75 2020-08-11 https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/storytelling-with-mara-menzies daily 0.75 2020-08-11 https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/tinderbox-orchestra daily 0.75 2024-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/614afac1-f18c-4450-8327-fd17d2fda6d9/tinderbox.jpg Tinderbox Orchestra - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/issey-illustrates daily 0.75 2020-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1597148772148-Z1ZYUKUP4F6H987IE200/solas+1.jpg Live Portraits with Issey Illustrates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1597148798880-UCEV58ANFSOBXCEEK7MV/solas+2.jpg Live Portraits with Issey Illustrates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1597148961305-J8FZLNZNVC1XGUECUMFO/solas+17.jpg Live Portraits with Issey Illustrates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1597148830796-MS98D6GQROQFIFR9ASSW/solas+3.jpg Live Portraits with Issey Illustrates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1597148953411-EPXY4LY8PS8A0M7W0P27/solas+16.jpg Live Portraits with Issey Illustrates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1597148999317-PSVDFRT10JKX92NDHJAY/solas+15.jpg Live Portraits with Issey Illustrates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1597149355296-AH1SPBWM13OSRDXF72Z0/solas+22.jpg Live Portraits with Issey Illustrates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1597149012320-M5EY2YFP7EBX3AQG9YP0/solas+12.jpg Live Portraits with Issey Illustrates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1597149057120-WALD6IXA3QIJE1C3UXFI/solas+11.jpg Live Portraits with Issey Illustrates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1597149057406-E9GZRN6S7Z70OVKXUVIQ/solas+10.jpg Live Portraits with Issey Illustrates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1597149100261-PT74WW647OEHOMQXXTQ9/solas+8.jpg Live Portraits with Issey Illustrates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1597149104503-MZP4US3MY8QFJ5L4I0PY/solas+7.jpg Live Portraits with Issey Illustrates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1597149148515-A594JWW3Q2JS6T7X27PT/solas+21.jpg Live Portraits with Issey Illustrates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1597149161320-D8FY5I1D3Q904JK4B9DI/solas+6.jpg Live Portraits with Issey Illustrates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1597149188639-8ID9TGS9YEMO5RRJDFRY/solas+4.jpg Live Portraits with Issey Illustrates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1597149396610-974JCGMEHKLLU9ORR9EN/thankyou.jpg Live Portraits with Issey Illustrates https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/padraig-tuama-blue-rose-code daily 0.75 2020-06-21 https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/virtual-ceilidh-with-awry daily 0.75 2020-06-21 https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/makeshiftsolas-2 daily 0.75 2020-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1592480281246-L82F1QYV0FLVC7YELINE/Solas+DAYTIME.jpg #makeshiftsolas (Copy) - Welcome to #makeshiftsolas19-21 June 2020 We will gather virtually from wherever we are on midsummer weekend to share in a programme of music, art and ideas - as Solas Festival has done for the past 11 years in a field in Perthshire. Set up camp in your living room/garden/bedroom and expect to be entertained, inspired and challenged. Full programme available here: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1591957253555-D8FU1MTLKCRIUGTIJYRD/10x3+v2.png #makeshiftsolas (Copy) - FRIDAY 19 JUNE, 7PM (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1591955386896-FHOUQI878ZCTGI3NXTQZ/Morning+Yoga.png #makeshiftsolas (Copy) - SATURDAY 20 JUNE, 9AM (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1591955377218-JZYLWV8Q8G9Y4U8CESMV/Mara+Menzies.png #makeshiftsolas (Copy) - SATURDAY 20 JUNE, 11.30AM (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1591955700524-92GNT1J49KN77ZYZY1Z3/Not+Going+Back+to+Normal+%281%29.png #makeshiftsolas (Copy) - SATURDAY 20 JUNE, 3PM (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1591955745496-DPVMLV2BKNU18OWZ7JGA/solas+music+hour.png #makeshiftsolas (Copy) - SATURDAY 20 JUNE, 6PM (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1591955748440-CVM03VSXAXROST7QQOD4/All+will+be+well.png #makeshiftsolas (Copy) - 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SUNDAY 21 JUNE, 7PM (Copy) https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/late-night-zoom-room daily 0.75 2020-06-21 https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/wintermorningyoga daily 0.75 2020-11-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1606132876916-FD9P3Q9CW12E9DMDX4EJ/Solas+Yoga+Luod.jpg Winter Morning Yoga https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/singing-workshop daily 0.75 2020-11-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1606133259711-D7ZFEN3I7WTD9IPEO3NI/2.jpg Singing Workshop https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/poems daily 0.75 2020-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1606139508036-MQJ3ZOH6FSE5E436JZA5/WIN_20200711_16_49_47_Pro+%281%29.jpg Poems - Alycia Pirmohamed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1606139546723-D6N3OLQ8NZSRBMFB33NX/_Canisia+Lubrin_BW__INSTAGRAM_bySamuelEngleking_.jpg Poems - Canisia Lubrin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1606139611276-FTOEN2L760MRKTVKHE0A/helencharman.jpeg Poems - Helen Charman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1606139619674-MU4ON3EN3POPWVW80MR1/parmar.jpg Poems - Sandeep Parmar https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/fireside-concert daily 0.75 2020-11-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1606142369063-3ZTPBTXM269HR5ZXH1PK/STNB+COVER+Photograph+by+Audrey+Bizouernesamall.png Fireside Concert https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1606142417491-OFE89354XE1MIOE32WG6/IMG_20201115_164205_resized_20201123_013032603.jpg Fireside Concert https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1606142559240-RUZYPP8IL8NJJ3K2BCJU/Lapwyng.jpg Fireside Concert https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/finding-community-in-trying-times daily 0.75 2020-11-26 https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/vacancies daily 0.75 2026-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/8b7b8088-f5d1-4545-bcc4-08898b201d4f/OctoberOpps.png Solas Festival Vacancies - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/volunteer-at-solas daily 0.75 2026-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/8b4f34eb-7194-48e8-bf26-cd29631a2919/Volunteers.jpg Volunteer at Solas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/literature daily 0.75 2023-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1685020952724-L15UI4RD0QUEGF5J3466/1S2C7852+credit+Simon+Murphy.jpg Talks & Literature - Ricky Ross - Sunday Musician and lead singer of Deacon Blue, Ricky Ross told The Herald recently that he had ‘started a new job’. His first memoir ‘Walking Back Home: Deacon Blue and Me’ has moved him into an unfamiliar territory of publishers, book launches and book festivals. With the next Deacon Blue All The Old 45s tour starting in September, Ricky will join Solas to talk about the memoir which revisits his formative years growing up in Dundee, his early forays into music and the beginning, extraordinary success, fall-out, and re-emergence of Deacon Blue. Ricky Ross formed Deacon Blue in Glasgow and 2022 sees the 35th anniversary of the release of their debut album, Raintown. A string of bestsellers followed it, leading to over 7 million album sales and hits including Real Gone Kid, Dignity and I’ll Never Fall In Love Again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1685008634806-6VV5BPXTCQTSMT0MTRN2/Screenshot-2022-12-14-at-14.16.09.png Talks & Literature - Gavin Francis - Saturday Doctor and Writer Gavin Francis is the author of eight books. The Lost Art of Convalescence explores how - and why - we get better, revealing the many shapes recovery can take, and the failure of modern lives to make adequate space for the process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1685007938952-I9TN3JKANZZAS62SIHCH/Merryn+Glover.jpg Talks & Literature - Merryn Glover - Saturday Merryn Glover is the award-winning author of fiction, drama, poetry and journalism. Australian by passport and brought up in South Asia, she has called Scotland home for 30 years and was the first writer in residence for the Cairngorms National Park in 2019. After several radio plays and two novels - set in India and the Highlands - her most recent book is The Hidden Fires: A Cairngorms Journey with Nan Shepherd in which she responds to The Living Mountain. Merryn will be in conversation with Pádraig Ó Tuama. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1685008063135-5VSY93JE58V354HYZZ2J/Katie+Goh.jpg Talks & Literature - Katie Goh - Sunday Katie Goh is a journalist, editor and author, who has covered culture and social issues for the Guardian, Dazed, gal-dem, VICE and BBC Scotland. Katie is the non-fiction editor for Extra Teeth literary magazine and was previously an editor at gal-dem and The Skinny. Her book of essays The End: Surviving the World Through Imagined Disasters was published by 404 Ink in 2021 and was shortlisted for the inaugural Kavya Prize. Her debut non-fiction book Foreign Fruit will be published by Canongate and Tin House in 2025. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1685008446457-NXBNAK8UICN6BX6U21X4/kirsty2.jpg Talks & Literature - Kirsty Logan - Sunday Kirsty Logan will be chatting about her latest work Now She is Witch, a queer medieval witch revenge quest. Also coming out this year is The Unfamiliar - a memoir of queer pregnancy and parenthood.Kirsty is also the author of two previous novels, three story collections, two chapbooks, a 10-hour audio play for Audible, and several collaborative projects with musicians and visual artists. Her books have won the Lambda, Polari, Saboteur, Scott and Gavin Wallace awards. Her work has been optioned for TV, adapted for stage, recorded for radio and podcasts, exhibited in galleries and distributed from a vintage Wurlitzer cigarette machine. Chaired by Katie Goh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1685008040609-0TTRXO2V746GTQLSE5G8/Padraig-O-Tuama.jpeg Talks & Literature - Pádraig Ó Tuama - Saturday Pádraig Ó Tuama is a poet and theologian from Ireland. His latest poetry collection is Feed the Beast. He presents Poetry Unbound from On Being Studios, a book from which: Poetry Unbound, 50 Poems to Open Your World, was published by Canongate in 2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1650028805031-9FCYYT9W9GWIBHY73WMX/Andy+Jackson+Headshot.jpg Talks & Literature - Perthshire 101 - Saturday Perthshire 101 is a fast-paced poetry show featuring a host of Perthshire’s finest poetic talents who will take you on a whistle-stop poetic tour of Scotland’s finest county. We’ve got the county covered from Broxden Roundabout to the Drumochter Pass, from The Murray Pie to Castle Huntly Prison! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1685008538947-2HUO8BASJQQZ01XZLYKZ/Esa-Aldegheri-foto-300x240-1.jpeg Talks & Literature - Esa Aldegheri - Saturday Esa Aldegheri’s non-fiction debut Free to Go is about an 18-month motorbike adventure. The story looks at different aspects of freedom and borders, interwoven with a tale of diminished liberties linked to motherhood, Brexit and pandemic restrictions. In conversation with Pádraig Ó Tuama. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1685528858012-5OIZTA5HQUA95PFZDDT4/How+can+faith+communities+rekindle+hope.png Talks & Literature - PANEL: How can faith communities rekindle hope? - Saturday What is the place of faith communities in modern-day Scottish life? This panel will discuss ways forward for faith-led groups in the current context and what could and has been done to engage with the needs and barriers facing the wider society. Jacky Close has worked within the Third Sector for over 20 years leading projects that primarily support people significantly impacted by poverty and inequality. Eilidh Harbison is the Head of Communications at Just Love UK, a charity that works to inspire and equip young Christians to pursue social justice with their whole lives. Sheikh Hassan Rabbani is a Scottish born Muslim Imam & Scholar. He is currently a University Chaplain and also works as a Relationship Counsellor. Kathy Galloway is a writer, activist and Church of Scotland Minister, the first woman to lead the Iona Community. Moderated by Frank Strang, Solas Festival Chair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1685529073634-1W4MJY8CSMWQJN8TWMIQ/The+Forgetting+Files.jpeg Talks & Literature - The Forgetting Files - Saturday & Sunday An interactive storytelling installation developed by writer and filmmaker Sam Gonçalves, exploring the shared space where stories happen. Come add your dot to our shared festival map and uncover the seemingly inconsequential moments of love, pain, insight and inspiration happening across the country. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1685530025326-UA1KY0408R1AZUBKAIP0/Lynne+Campbell.jpg Talks & Literature - Wimmen Folk of North East Scotland - Saturday Scotland's folk tradition has incredible women's stories woven into its songs, and our women Scots poets and songwriters bring the multifaceted realities of womanhood to life; work, motherhood, grief, love, sex and connection with nature. Expect Scots songs from female songwriters and poets from Aberdeenshire, Angus, Dundee, Fife and Perth. Lynne Campbell is a Scots folk singer and storyteller who dips into the Scottish tradition and creates shows based on the themes she finds there, connecting us with our past, present and future through folk music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1685631513501-WTR40VLX09OW9WVDK5N8/govscot+xlargethreecolumnssquare.jpg Talks & Literature - Jason Leitch in conversation with Gavin Francis - Sunday Jason Leitch came into the public eye in 2020, when he communicated public health messages through daily press conferences during the pandemic. From his memories of being a dentistry student in Glasgow, to reflections on the Scottish response to Covid-19, join the National Clinical Director of the Scottish Government in conversation with Scottish physician and writer Gavin Francis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1686001898947-T9MD0CD8ENVN8SB9LC8A/KatieAiles_Poetry_Credit-DaveVallis.jpg Talks & Literature - Katie Ailes - Saturday Katie Ailes is a poet, researcher, producer, and educator focusing on performance poetry. She works as a producer with I Am Loud Productions and has co-devised and performed spoken word shows with them across the UK. Her poetry has been published widely and her poem 'Outwith' was chosen as one of the Scottish Poetry Library’s Best of the Best Scottish Poems in 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1686001899848-G36LUHJL6V0RC822CQDI/ben+macpherson.jpg Talks & Literature - Can politics kindle hope? In conversation with Ben Macpherson MSP - Sunday At times our politics can feel hopeless, dominated by tribal points-scoring, exaggerated language and short-term opportunism. Surely, we can and need to do better. An exploration of ways of kindling hope in and through our politics with Ben Macpherson, MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith since 2016 and until March this year a Minister in the Scottish Government in several different roles. In conversation with Simon Barrow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1686002464591-9PVH8HWB3B154OFNA8IE/forgetting+files+%281%29.png Talks & Literature - Kathy Galloway - Saturday Kathy is a writer and activist, the first woman to lead the Iona Community. She is the author of over a dozen books on justice issues, spirituality and poetry. Returning to Solas, she will reveal to us the secrets of her hot-off-the-press book ‘This is who we are: a Scottish history’. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1686819415637-U4D6YID6FI4DG2ORFTIA/panel.png Talks & Literature - PANEL: Looking for Hope: How do things Change? - Saturday As we look into the many crises being faced across the country and beyond, this panel of change makers from a variety of backgrounds discuss where we can find hope. From civil rights, to climate, war and a sustainable local economy, the contributors will share an insight of their vision for a better world and what we need to actually bring about change. Pinar Aksu is a Human Rights and Advocacy Coordinator, a theatre maker and a PhD student. Suzanne Steel joined Social Flock in 2021.Janet Fenton is a founding organiser of Secure Scotland, challenging prevailing ideas of security that increase inequality and make everyone less safe. Fraser Stewart is a working-class researcher and activist from Forfar, who focuses on climate, energy and social justice. Moderated by Dave Close. https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/wellbeing-2023 daily 0.75 2023-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1654722425129-PNLOM4293MNHZO5Y82M5/image.png Wellbeing & Spirituality - Opening Circle with Mark Welcome to the rest and be thankful! A venue that will nurture your physical, emotional and mental health over the weekend. A session with a little meditation and chat to begin with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1654722578433-XC2SYTJTZ3ULH1RWN94R/DSC04148.jpg Wellbeing & Spirituality - Early Morning Yoga Shake off nights in the tent with some gentle Yoga with Mark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1651929310814-FIFBH9E529ZI0WY6NASA/I+Am++Jen+Wilson.jpg Wellbeing & Spirituality - Yoga Nidra with Jen Wilson Join me for this 40(ish) mins Yoga Nidra, guided meditation. Bring your pillow and blanket to get comfy and cosy while you are transported into a space of relaxation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1651929310535-KTL26HDHFV27S2JQUIFD/FB_IMG_1651066109505.jpg Wellbeing & Spirituality - Children's Yoga with Anna Whyte Fun filled session with yoga based movement activities, mindfulness practices, meditation and much more! Anna is a qualified Rainbow Yoga for children teacher and Youth Mindfulness teacher. In her weekly MAYA Yoga for Children class, now in its 7th year, she brings together and shares with children her interests in music, art, yoga and mindfulness (awareness) through a variety of movement based and meditative practices, as well as crafts, games and lively discussions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1651930080239-HPQARPDGTX9VBEFWYG7F/750_0826.jpg Wellbeing & Spirituality - Women's Circle with Sasha Ezzi-Irani This sisterhood circle is one of non-judgement, support, respect and compassion where we bring women together on an equal level to shake, empower, rest and nurture. There is something so powerful about bringing women together with the intention of creating a free, loving and supportive environment. Sasha will be integrating yoga, breathwork, mudra, mantra, shaking, tapping, free-flow movements and a deep healing lying down relaxation. All of these lovely connective and releasing practices balance expressive free fluidity with an inward stillness. We create space for us all to connect to our own inner voice & blood wisdom and to reflect, flow, release and dance with our energies to grow and heal. Most of all, we work towards freedom within. Perfect for anyone who wants to learn all things related to the moon, ritual, connecting to our feminine energy, our cyclical nature and empowerment, all in a supportive collective. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1654724828196-CE0K6P8GNW9B3CHCWHKF/image%2B%25281%2529.jpg Wellbeing & Spirituality - What are human microbiomes and why should I care about them?, Dr Sheena Fraser An introduction to human microbiomes, what they are, their importance and how we can manipulate them to enhance our health and wellbeing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1654723673976-N16NMEJ4MD77GTLKGCSF/image+%283%29.png Wellbeing & Spirituality - Yin Yoga with Jane Vickers You can expect a really slow, calming and nurturing class. We will be grounded on the mat, doing fewer poses and holding them for a longer period of time. We will go deeper into the connective tissue, releasing all tension with a focus on the shoulders and hips. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1654723859718-6MM00PIHPUUNGLPX0383/image+%284%29.png Wellbeing & Spirituality - Mindfulness with Tina Gilbert Introduction to mindfulness meditation, how to practice it, the benefits and a discussion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1654724278764-QFPTGEM0OKFS1PS063LS/12more%2Baudiencew+%282%29.jpg Wellbeing & Spirituality - Sound Journey with Mika Benjamin Join Mika as we journey through acoustic sound healing to clear the subconscious, relax the body, and bring stillness to the mind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1654724756258-NF6HXVTVURPE3AAB4Z00/image+%287%29.png Wellbeing & Spirituality - Kirtan with Dan Gronan In kirtan we get to experience the power of mantra and community all at once by chanting and singing aloud together with musical accompaniment. Although there are musical instruments, Kirtan is not a performance, and there is no audience. Think of it more as a co-creation where we’re ALL in the band! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1685530622118-8AJGNZNTM5TY61DIO1ZW/laura+wilson+DSC_3631.jpg Wellbeing & Spirituality - Radical rest as an act of hope with Laura Wilson - Saturday Alongside a seated yoga practice, Laura will offer you the opportunity to understand the effect chronic stress has on your nervous system and overall health and happiness. She will outline why rest is an essential part of wellness and will help you to re-define self care and the prioritisation of your own wellbeing as an act of service. Laura is the founding director of Edinburgh Community Yoga, a not-for-profit social enterprise with a focus on promoting accessible and inclusive yoga in underserved communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1686303807955-8CD5I4YE722C3PFON4VT/PHO_3165.JPG Wellbeing & Spirituality - AcroYoga with Mark Russell Life is better when you fly! Come join Mark for some partner and acroyoga fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1686303956861-7H1WJILM1JANSG1FD92F/Kelly+Ludwig.png Wellbeing & Spirituality - The Practice of Happiness with Kelly Ludwig During this session, we'll be exploring what makes us happy, what doesn't and why it matters. I'll be sharing some practical strategies and ideas to help you feel happier and experience more joy in your life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1686304019798-JAPNVQW6J5JCC8V7I5K2/Flow+Jane+Vickers.png Wellbeing & Spirituality - Vinyasa Flow with Jane Vickers You can expect dynamic flows to find freedom in movement. An intuitive session to allow for greater connection to self. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1686304169374-HUNGQYZWJLLSCQ30SHJ1/Nick+Constantine.png Wellbeing & Spirituality - The art of walking and running with Nick Constantine Both sessions begin with a western approach to the movement of walking and running and finish with an eastern consideration and application to the movement patterns. Run and walk with ease, balance, cultivating ‘good feeling with the ground’ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1686307875846-S76GO7142B13Z9W6FQBA/budd.jpg Wellbeing & Spirituality - Buddhist meditation with Ajahn Sujan Sujan, a Buddhist monk from Nepal and Abbot of the Varapunya Meditation Centre, will give a short introduction to Buddhism and Buddhist meditation. This will be followed by a guided meditation led by Sujan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1686307938627-IG723M4V9Y1G1WXP2ZVZ/mind.jpg Wellbeing & Spirituality - Mindfulness for Teens with Anna Mavromatidi Whyte If you are a teen and wondering what this Mindfulness thing is all about, join Anna at the Wellness Tent! Fun and treats guaranteed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1649368568406-Z6F4KVLDZ8WHPFP8H40C/12more%2Baudiencew.jpg Wellbeing & Spirituality https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1649368542185-VDM2ADP65JUH9XBFVTQ4/DSC04148.jpg Wellbeing & Spirituality https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1649367941170-ACYRBGUYU55B4COE7UDZ/Wellbeing+pic.jpg Wellbeing & Spirituality https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1649367919087-GNWMG7ZDJDRK30LBJD7J/DSC04151.JPG Wellbeing & Spirituality https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1649367939475-YK9PMISE55Q2CBGURWD2/DSC04169.JPG Wellbeing & Spirituality https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/children-families-2023 daily 0.75 2023-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1527709430387-4VWCO7QW5ZVDOHVDYJTM/Shelter-building.jpg Children & Families - Instinctively Wild - Saturday Learn to create shelters the ‘Bear Grylls’ way in this workshop. Have fun working in a family group to create a shelter to play in and connect with nature. Instinctively Wild is a social enterprise specialising in reconnecting people to themselves and others through an experience with nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1649370292687-WDGQVBDF7GU3VGU1SC5L/Independance+.png Children & Families - Indepen-dance workshops - Saturday & Sunday Indepen-Dance will be running a range of super fun, accessible and for all the family dance and movement workshops at Solas - come and join them on Saturday and Sunday morning at 10am at the main stage for a wakeup workshop, or at 2pm in the Hearth for another chance to exercise those dancing muscles! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1685005339214-ESHHF2YYNLWTY74AVZ1K/Dab+Hands.png Children & Families - The Dab-Hands - Friday Giving Solas Festival a big hand to open the gates on Friday are The Dab Hands. Three metres tall and lit like beacons, the puppets will bring fun, colour and dance music to the grounds. The hands are a little clumsy though, so please help them if you can, and give them a wee wave too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1685009269477-ZH7XJ8DPOWBR1WHJKR0H/BORN_TO_REWILD.jpg Children & Families - Colonel Mustard’s ‘Born to Rewild’ - Saturday Colonel John McMustard returns with his big wolf character in 'Born to Rewild'. Join Hunter & McMustard and their pal Rod the dog in a family friendly interactive gig theatre show with climate change and rewilding at its heart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1685009312765-71IB0283N5BH7NQ4YUFD/wee+storybox.jpg Children & Families - The Wee Storybox - Saturday & Sunday Join storytelling duo Wee Storybox for an interactive adventure filled with magic - you could be dancing with our fairies, or learning about the calamity of the cyclum-contiuum with our steampunk inventors! Immersive storytelling sessions led by larger than life characters include live singing, dancing and lots of fun. Perfect for sparking the creativity and imagination of children of all ages, but most suitable for children age 5+. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1685009575379-6BHIC3GJBVE3ZSA7G6PD/Gnawa+Family+Music+Workshop.jpg Children & Families - Gnawa Family Music Workshop - Sunday he workshop will be presented in four parts and will cover an introduction to Gnawa culture including a short performance by workshop facilitator Omar Afif. Join us for a Gnawa music workshop, learn old African songs, clapping & krakeb (metal percussion) rhythms. Led by Gnawa musician from Morocco, Gimbri (three-string guitar) player Omar Afif. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1685009647411-EBL8TIIRTL7IY7AV80PS/Sprog+Rock.jpg Children & Families - Sprog Rock - Sunday Sprog Rock is a live music experience for nursery and primary age children, At a Sprog Rock gig children and their friends & families share in a live gig experience (for lots of our audience, their very first gig) in a way that is comfortable and exciting for them, with a range of access points and a variety that hopefully has something for everyone. All of our songs are written with children during song-writing projects, and we love playing them! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1685009934943-U16ZBCEPB5CEXS0X1356/GlassChessSet2.jpg Children & Families - Chess - Saturday & Sunday Play and learn chess with our very own Grandmaster https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1685017994621-WCHD8MX9TJGPFZWXJFL6/08.jpg Children & Families - Clyde Built Puppet Theatre lyde Built Puppet Theatre will be bringing two family friendly shows to the festival. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1686304568546-JHFM3HB8W8P69PINUIZ9/kids+yoga.jpg Children & Families - Children's Yoga with Anna Whyte Fun-filled session with yoga-based movement activities, mindfulness practice, meditation and much more! Anna is a qualified Rainbow Yoga for children teacher and Youth Mindfulness teacher. She brings together and shares with children her interests in music, art, yoga and mindfulness through a variety of movement based and meditative practices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1686304648221-PYBA0ML0ESWS0PWDI4KD/Indepen-dance.jpg Children & Families - Indepen-dance: Young1z performance The Young 1’z are a class of young people with and without disabilities who go to weekly dance classes run by Indepen-Dance. 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Bystander Intervention Workshop with Fanny Riot Our fannies will be delivering a workshop on bystander intervention, equipping attendees with tools to confidently respond to situations of sexual violence, harassment and assault in a safe and effective manner. Our team have been trained by Good Night Out Campaign, and Rape Crisis Scotland, as well as our own personal backgrounds. This will be an open conversation, and we will only condone consent and respect. The workshop will be for 16 years + TW: Sexual violence, assault and misconduct https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1685999983377-F606TGLOA7LVUWLHNMGV/22.jpg Participate - Nature Journaling with Pete Carthy As a teen Pete became interested in landscape photography. He uses the Forest Schools model through his day job and dabbles in landscape photography, linocut, and now watercolour. He did some nature journaling during lockdown. He doesn't consider himself to be an artist, he just loves being out in nature. Join him in the grounds of Errol Park and try Nature Journalling for yourself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1686000088250-LZ7KW1CTGU2YP16J3BL5/Secure+Scotland+Coat+of+Peace+SOLAS+flyer++2.jpg Participate - Make Your Own Coat of Peace Traditionally Coat of Arms were developed to tell a story of family, values, ownership and allegiance. We will use collage, stencilling, stickering - and all the colours of the rainbow - to create our very own Coats of PEACE! This drop-in session is suitable for all ages. Delivered by Yaldi Arts for Secure Scotland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1649364754826-W95LIO0KN74WOLJHY9FY/Debra%2BSalem.jpg Participate - Singing workshop with Debra Salem - Sunday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1686002279752-UDGEJJQ7N3YB7OKXK0QA/forgetting+files.png Participate - The Forgetting Files An interactive storytelling installation developed by writer and filmmaker Sam Gonçalves, exploring the shared space where stories happen. Come add your dot to our shared festival map and uncover the seemingly inconsequential moments of love, pain, insight and inspiration happening across the country. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1685010257597-9D75PUS53P9CYT0LKAN6/Red+and+Black+Song+Club.jpg Participate - Political Song - Saturday & Sunday “A pamphlet, no matter how good, is never read more than once, but a song is learned by heart and repeated over and over.” Joe Hill, Union Organiser and Songwriter, 1913 Join Red and Black Song Club to sing and discuss the power of political song. No singing or musical experience necessary. Red and Black Song Club is Glasgow’s libertarian left choir celebrating songs of working class struggle, anti-fascism and resistance. Keeping the tradition of radical song alive! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1685010420938-FGWEDN4KB9DUAHBIBNLW/Verene+Nicolas.jpg Participate - Kindling Hope at Solas with Vérène Nicolas At this year’s festival we are embracing “Kindling Hope” as a theme to think about over the weekend, and discuss how we might take it forward into our lives after this weekend. Come along for a relaxed, participative session with Verene Nicolas, to meet fellow festivalgoers and talk about what gives hope and how we might kindle or rekindle it for our personal lives, our communities and our world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1686000128748-VK2QRYVW5AEUFHAWPIMU/cropped-interfaith-scotland-brand-revised-4.png Participate - Sowing Seeds of Hope What does Hope mean to you? Frances Hume from Interfaith Scotland hosts a session with speakers from four different faiths sharing what gives them hope in life.Those gathered will have an opportunity to ask questions and also share and reflect on what gives them a sense of hope and how they might sow the seeds of hope in their own lives and in the lives of others. All are very welcome to attend this friendly and informal session. Our speakers will be: Ajahn Sujan, Buddhist monk and Abbot Sheikh Hassan Rabbani, Imam and Muslim chaplain Jeremy Fox, honorary Baha'i Chaplain Nila Joshi, Hindu, Edinburgh Women's Interfaith Group https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1686002672224-7Q8Z6XTLHLI5O29ZNDXG/forgetting+files+%282%29.png Participate - 'Kindling Hope' Sacred Space We'll gather at an outdoor hearth for an hour to explore this evocative weekend theme through music, prayer, and some simple shared activities including breaking bread. This is for everyone; whether you're from a Christian background, another faith, or have no religious affiliation. Children welcome. Meet at the Hearth on Sunday at 10:30am and walk together to the chosen spot. Bring a small, dry twig to add to the fire. On Saturday there will be an open session from 4-4.30pm in the Tent of Hope for anyone who'd like to help prepare for Sunday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1686304948679-J4G0VXO3ELSAAYN2F1YW/meal.png Participate - Community Meal Our Community Meal will provide an opportunity for festivalgoers to meet each other (including our many New Scots friends), share stories, and eat together. Everyone is welcome! Pay what you can - taking place on Saturday at 2pm in the Tent of Hope. https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/tent-of-hope daily 0.75 2023-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1685018596992-8YG67U4I89BKSL06EDIO/307303897_434795871969300_8401130808086684414_n.jpg Tent of Hope & Hope and Anchor - Social Flock A platform for the people of Perth to support their community and uplift others. We will be running a variety of art activities in the Tent of Hope over the weekend for all the family, while drawing attention to issues such as the fast fashion industry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1685018799418-MRXC9LMEISIUNR1DTBBY/SS_Landscape_Logo_green.jpg Tent of Hope & Hope and Anchor - Secure Scotland Secure Scotland’ is a network of people and organisations that is challenging prevailing ideas of security. In place of practices that increase inequality and make us less safe, we want to link up those who think Scotland could look after all its citizens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1684262697066-ZW8HC5HJJ4RI6C0YAPBY/Vox+Liminis+Unbound+Group.jpg Tent of Hope & Hope and Anchor - Vox Liminis: Unbound Community Unbound is the ongoing creative community of Vox Liminis. They use their creativity and diverse experiences to make a positive change in the criminal justice system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1685018941772-31HC28LDPYZ3PL17EL77/Fanny+Riot+Digital+Logo+-+Transparent+Background+2+crop.jpg Tent of Hope & Hope and Anchor - Fanny Riot Fanny Riot, is a collective of self-identified women & nonbinary protest provocateurs. We use humorous and creative ways to be involved in activism & we protest issues like the climate emergency, for women’s, queer and trans rights/sexual health/body awareness and more. Come and chat to us! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1685019720874-U5SBTA19D5ZRTM93H5GO/cropped-interfaith-scotland-brand-revised-4.png Tent of Hope & Hope and Anchor - Interfaith Scotland Interfaith Scotland provides a forum for people from diverse religions to dialogue with one another on matters of religious, national and civic importance. Come and here more about their work in a special talk on Sunday at 2pm, in the Tent of Hope. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1686305306546-3IUD41GF3PTO8IDECUDT/laura+wilson+DSC_3631.jpg Tent of Hope & Hope and Anchor - Edinburgh Community Yoga Laura Wilson from Edinburgh Community Yoga will lead a session on 'Radical Rest as an Act of Hope' on Saturday at 12pm in the Tent of Hope. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/8f043b0a-ce42-4a2b-a7f2-a984adf28483/hope.png Tent of Hope & Hope and Anchor - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/cultectice daily 0.75 2023-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1684273065747-76MOHH2EPHAXNLUTEGMJ/Aref+and+Calum.png Cultectice https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/2024-festival-programme daily 0.75 2025-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1549451436993-TRQDNNZO77CY036EG9WU/37253133414_226df8a046_k.jpg Festival Programme 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1669383038716-9WW1M9NU1QB4P72K4V1L/TOP+PICKS-3.JPG Festival Programme 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1549450888012-8CEY0LDK7BBHX3F04AOO/37326564274_1b3a006fee_k.jpg Festival Programme 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1654722578433-XC2SYTJTZ3ULH1RWN94R/DSC04148.jpg Festival Programme 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/8a575b71-17fc-4092-87fa-986896031cf7/SKY05257-175.JPG Festival Programme 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1669383067539-JKJCPMJAVDC854Z0JQ9K/TOP+PICKS-14.JPG Festival Programme 2024 https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/music-2024 daily 0.75 2024-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716212141252-ZL0I0AZ6TGO4MNDXRALE/ANDO+GLASO+COLLECTIVE.png Music 2024 - 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Joshua Burnside https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716212135883-0RS8H706AIAJT2BQ4P9G/ALEXANDRA+SHRINIVAS.jpeg Music 2024 - Alexandra Shrinivas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716212173257-5D3SVQW5SIU5NT5J1CA6/niche+family+square+copy%281%29.jpg Music 2024 - The Niche Family https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716212164658-ZZ4EH5NN061VZS6GP1FD/ROSIE+H+SULLIVAN.jpg Music 2024 - Rosie H Sullivan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716212181972-8REIO0MS0O20XRAB1OTS/Terra+Kin+PR+shot%282%29.jpg Music 2024 - Terra Kin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716212535695-WS65FEJ0PHAQENV48ZQL/tom+small.png Music 2024 - Tom McGuire & the Brassholes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716286036364-V5LQ0C9OAAPMGQNNJUJ4/och.jpg Music 2024 - Och Vey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716286229755-ATZ4792WKZGKDMS2P7SS/jennys.png Music 2024 - Jenny Sturgeon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716286532303-M1X252J8GMTHJBUZZYDZ/tinderbox.jpg Music 2024 - Tinderbox Orchestra https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716286648141-6AY900G2ZPZH6RPGH1NL/tayside.jpg Music 2024 - Tayside Young Fiddlers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716286760145-UIW3R6HLN3RJ826HIA0J/vox.jpg Music 2024 - Vox Liminis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716286853224-HXNL59X1HOBSXX84WSKC/Inter.jpeg Music 2024 - Intercultural Youth Scotland Showcase https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716971690218-PKFZ6VN2HRR816LMWDRO/An+Dannsa+Dub.jpg Music 2024 - An Dannsa Dub https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716972245152-SPD3JPRRNDRFXPTPHHFH/GK+McGinty.jpg Music 2024 - GK McGinty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1717158127911-3NYCWI2AGNOG5UGYX8D8/Yuma.jpeg Music 2024 - Yuma https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1717160217771-T6Y8C9BJMNGJ2P7YPY5B/Rory+Butler.jpg Music 2024 - Rory Butler - Friday Rory Butler's childhood home had a recording studio run by his father. Unsurprisingly, music became his world. The Scottish singer-songwriter spent his twenties in East London, writing and performing. His debut album "Window Shopping" garnered critical acclaim in 2020. Now, Rory is set to release a new EP, with the stunning first single "Carefree" out now. Produced by Matt Ingram, the EP showcases Rory's beautiful songwriting and cements his status as an exciting new UK talent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1717160345762-M91K0NAKSD42J3V3266Q/Hamish+Napier+%282%29.jpg Music 2024 - Hamish Napier - Saturday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1717160599425-WSCDK2XI9BAYLFAI1R5V/image014.jpg Music 2024 - Late night folk session - Saturday https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/wellbeing-spirituality-2024 daily 0.75 2024-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1654722578433-XC2SYTJTZ3ULH1RWN94R/DSC04148.jpg Wellbeing & Spirituality 2024 - Morning Yoga, Mark Russell - Saturday Shake off nights in the tent with some gentle Yoga with Mark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1651929310535-KTL26HDHFV27S2JQUIFD/FB_IMG_1651066109505.jpg Wellbeing & Spirituality 2024 - Children's Yoga With Anna Whyte - Saturday Fun-filled session with yoga-based movement activities, mindfulness practice, meditation and much more! Anna is a qualified Rainbow Yoga for children teacher and Youth Mindfulness teacher. She brings together and shares with children her interests in music, art, yoga and mindfulness through a variety of movement based and meditative practices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1651930080239-HPQARPDGTX9VBEFWYG7F/750_0826.jpg Wellbeing & Spirituality 2024 - Yogic Breathing & Yoga Nidra with Sasha - Saturday Join Sasha for a moment of rest as we begin with some calming, grounding Yogic breathing, before we lay down on the earth and go deeper into relaxation. Yoga Nidra is a healing practice. As we rest, we drift between sleep and wakefulness, planting seeds of intention into the deep layers of our subconscious. As we awaken, these seeds continue to work their magic into our daily life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1654724828196-CE0K6P8GNW9B3CHCWHKF/image%2B%25281%2529.jpg Wellbeing & Spirituality 2024 - What Are Human Microbiomes And Why Should I Care About Them?, Dr Sheena Fraser - Saturday An introduction to human microbiomes, what they are, their importance and how we can manipulate them to enhance our health and wellbeing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1654723859718-6MM00PIHPUUNGLPX0383/image+%284%29.png Wellbeing & Spirituality 2024 - Mindfulness with Tina Gilbert - Saturday An introduction to mindfulness, what it is and the benefits to taking time each day to be mindful. There will be guided practice and discussion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1654724278764-QFPTGEM0OKFS1PS063LS/12more%2Baudiencew+%282%29.jpg Wellbeing & Spirituality 2024 - Sound Bath, Mark Russell Join Mark as we journey through acoustic sound healing to clear the subconscious, relax the body, and bring stillness to the mind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1686303807955-8CD5I4YE722C3PFON4VT/PHO_3165.JPG Wellbeing & Spirituality 2024 - AcroYoga with Mark Russell - Sunday Life is better when you fly! Come join Mark for some partner and acroyoga fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1686307938627-IG723M4V9Y1G1WXP2ZVZ/mind.jpg Wellbeing & Spirituality 2024 - Mindfulness For Teens With Anna Whyte - Sunday If you are a teen and wondering what this Mindfulness thing is all about, join Anna at the Wellness Tent! Fun and treats guaranteed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716215425500-PR0VYGO4UTWHT3WCB2NR/artofwalking.JPG Wellbeing & Spirituality 2024 - The art of walking and running with Nick Constantine - Saturday A workshop that combines eastern and western approaches to help bring more awareness to your walking and running. We are an animal that evolved to walk a lot and run a little. This workshop is designed to encourage ‘good feeling with the ground’. The session will include body sensing drills and mindful movement, Integrating anatomical and physiological overviews through a yogic lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716215428745-3CUYKXAULZX5YLPBDVOB/Elemental+Sasha.JPG Wellbeing & Spirituality 2024 - Elemental Prana Vinyasa Flow with Sasha Start the day well with flow Yoga. As we flow from posture to posture inline with the breath, we connect even deeper to ourselves and to the elements of nature around us. This practice opens and releases the physical body, clears the mind, shifts stuck energy and inspires inner creativity. All are welcome. Options will be offered for all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716215427171-A34ZB00KHSS57J6S1M72/Forest+bathing.jpg Wellbeing & Spirituality 2024 - Forest Bathing with Nature Happy - Saturday An introduction to Forest Bathing - nothing to do with water! An hour of sensory walking with Lindsey Gray of Nature Happy. For adults (16+) - join a short nature connection walk where participants will be invited to use their senses to hear, see, smell and touch nature around us. A quiet and calm hour to boost your wellbeing. 20 people max. Bring a sit mat if you have one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716215433695-3Q145XD3J557N5389QHT/indian+head+massage.jpg Wellbeing & Spirituality 2024 - Indian head massage: Suzy Berry - Saturday Looking for a way to de-stress loved ones and impress festival friends? Join this Indian head massage workshop to learn an ancient practice that reduces tension, improves circulation, and promotes well-being. Explore basics, meditation, grounding exercises, and hands-on techniques to practise on friends and help them relax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716215431072-1XK5HGNCQI7L9LO6CC7D/love+your+lymph.png Wellbeing & Spirituality 2024 - Love Your Lymph, Lymphatic Drainage Self Massage with Jen Wilson - Saturday Learn about the importance of your lymphatic system, how to administer a daily lymphatic drainage routine that you can add to your day to aid relaxation, support your immune system, reduce symptoms associated with inflammation (such as allergies, constipation, fatigue, brain fog, migraines, gas, bloating etc), to boost your health and well-being. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716215432937-U42KCZMJCHNMAV140OB9/ManagingStresswithkarenjenkins.jpg Wellbeing & Spirituality 2024 - Managing Stress with Karen Jenkins - Sunday During this session, we'll be exploring ways of managing stress and look at what causes it. There'll be time to reflect and share with others in the group. I'll also share some techniques that I've come across during my yoga studies and coaching practice; we'll try a few of these during the session. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716215435547-ATN23TKSJSHZ3VBDZ7NT/Nada+Nidra.png Wellbeing & Spirituality 2024 - Nada Nidra - The inner sound, and the state between waking and sleeping, Dan Gronan - Sunday Enter a serene state of awakened sleep through the practice of Yoga Nidra and sound. Explore guided breathing, chanting and vocal toning techniques to cultivate deep calm and equanimity. Yoga Nidra can be a deeply meditative experience which may bring insight, clarity, and emotional processing. This session features live ambient music and field recordings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716215436854-5L52P5WP7HO6SZ7YXSG1/The+Power+of+the+Breath.jpg Wellbeing & Spirituality 2024 - The Power of the Breath: Fiona Corr-MacLeod - Sunday We take approximately 25 thousand breaths per day, yet it's something we often don't give a second thought. This is an investigation into the power of the breath and how we can tap into our nervous system to restore calm and relieve stress. We will explore a variety of techniques that can help to harness the breath for improved health and wellbeing while deepening our connection to the present moment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716215443849-0PVQJUN8Y9KXWM5Y8JVE/yoga+for+mental+health.jpg Wellbeing & Spirituality 2024 - Yoga for mental health - Sunday We know yoga makes us feel good - but why and how does it work?! Laura will guide you through breath, movement and meditation practices whilst helping to uncover some of the physiology and neuroscience that helps us to understand the benefits of the practice for our mental health. Laura is a trauma-informed yoga teacher and therapist specialising in yoga for mental health. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716215446374-WGWYQ1YT86QU3EP36LTW/zest+for+life.png Wellbeing & Spirituality 2024 - Zest for Life with Corrinna - Sunday Relax and unwind body and mind with gentle mindful movement, self shiatsu massage and acupressure for health and wellbeing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716216117284-0HF752HMYMP55YLIL8CC/celtickirtan.png Wellbeing & Spirituality 2024 - Celtic Kirtan - Saturday Ancient Vedic mantras chanted with a mixture of traditional and modern instruments. The band consists of harmonium various percussion instruments and guitars along with vocals and the program takes the firm of chant and response by the audience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716285597172-QQ2Z5GW9CD2AO1GLREVV/Morning+Yoga+sasha.JPG Wellbeing & Spirituality 2024 - Morning Yoga, Sasha Ezzi-Irani - Sunday Wake up to some yoga with Sasha. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1717758855845-211LK56MRIPVBHYPYRS1/Morning+yoga.jpg Wellbeing & Spirituality 2024 - Ignation Meditation - Sunday Step aside from the bustle of the festival for a moment of calm reflection. Drawing on our rich heritage of Christian meditation, using ancient tools from Ignation spirituality, this session is led by the Methodist Church team (who can usually be found in the Hope and Anchor venue). Join as we as humans reconnect with our maker and with each other, through scripture and creativity. https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/tom-mcguire daily 0.75 2024-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/79c86b22-1a3b-44c8-8911-7e7a3756e28f/tom+small.png Tom McGuire & the Brassholes https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/an-dannsa-dub daily 0.75 2024-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/03a314a7-72a7-4bf3-ba76-4f931131dc58/An+Dannsa+Dub.jpg An Dannsa Dub https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/joshua-burnside daily 0.75 2024-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/f31b3320-064f-41da-ad49-dd06a15fa4ad/JOSHUA+BURNSIDE.jpg Joshua Burnside https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/brghde-chaimbeul daily 0.75 2024-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/5a1e915f-8074-48cb-93d3-4e680ca6386a/Brighde-Chaimbeul-by-Camille-Lemoine-12-crop-scaled%281%29.jpg Brìghde Chaimbeul https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/terra-kin daily 0.75 2024-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/35b29458-5974-40fb-9c7c-84992da585ca/Terra+Kin+PR+shot%282%29.jpg Terra Kin https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/rosie-h-sullivan daily 0.75 2024-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/71949b71-d192-4673-a37a-08174bfbbe54/ROSIE+H+SULLIVAN.jpg Rosie H Sullivan https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/hamish-napier daily 0.75 2024-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1717160345762-M91K0NAKSD42J3V3266Q/Hamish+Napier+%282%29.jpg Hamish Napier https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/jenny-sturgeon daily 0.75 2024-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/16ffd50e-5fa1-4ef1-ae87-57db5c641f31/jennys.png Jenny Sturgeon https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/the-niche-family daily 0.75 2024-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/9235248c-092f-4c99-b980-641ee2ec60b9/niche+family+square+copy%281%29.jpg The Niche Family https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/pippa-blundell daily 0.75 2024-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/ec94a4bb-ffb8-4352-8eed-7e166222dade/pippa+small.jpg Pippa Blundell https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/ando-glaso-collective daily 0.75 2024-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/baf1d57e-f161-4972-8d65-53e376cedee6/ANDO+GLASO+COLLECTIVE.png Ando Glaso Collective https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/evie-waddell daily 0.75 2024-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/06b3acff-5638-4d72-a83c-25d1e9b05ea1/Evie+Waddell+by+Elly+Lucas+%283%29.jpg Evie Waddell https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/parliamo daily 0.75 2024-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/548d3239-34db-4e08-bee6-ce301213ab2b/parlia.png Parliamo https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/grayling daily 0.75 2024-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/cc2aae1d-db81-4bce-bbf2-c70d1d9de677/grayling-sco-012v2full+res.jpg Grayling https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/g-k-mcginty daily 0.75 2024-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/96a962d6-c5fd-4336-ae64-68b5d49ec9ce/GK+McGinty.jpg G. 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McGinty - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/tayside-young-fiddlers daily 0.75 2024-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/e607ffc5-4255-406c-a439-48d94f6f27dc/tayside.jpg Tayside Young Fiddlers https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/och-vey daily 0.75 2024-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/e8b6a359-0b81-4f9a-a3b9-f6d5b669ed45/och.jpg Och Vey https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/alexandra-shrivinas daily 0.75 2024-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/2b2ce4d0-3e12-4e53-989c-2522c1e468e6/ALEXANDRA+SHRINIVAS.jpeg Alexandra Shrivinas https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/music-broth-1 daily 0.75 2024-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716972468561-UG1Z28H4S7UK3CBCLDZ3/music+broth.png Music Broth https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/intercultural-youth-scotland-showcase daily 0.75 2024-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/97252a60-8c51-4108-981c-707cd1628aed/Intercultural+Youth+Scotland+Showcase.jpg Intercultural Youth Scotland Showcase https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/literature-2024 daily 0.75 2024-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716973510440-DT2HAZEOOCGGC5BUM6NW/CoverPic_w800.jpg Literature 2024 - "That's Entertainment" - Sunday Patricia Ace, Tim Turnbull and Andy Jackson read a selection of poems from the anthologies Split Screen and Double Bill, celebrating movies, TV and popular culture. Hear poems inspired by Star Trek, Strictly, It's a Wonderful Life, The Italian Job, James Bond and The Clangers to make you smile, laugh and even cry! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716973564990-R1Z8SWENJKUNUJN61L9A/Scots+Whay+Hae++A+Braidwood.jpg Literature 2024 - Scots Whay Hae - Saturday (Graeme Thomson) & Sunday (Catriona Child) Alistair Braidwood runs the website Scots Whay Hae! as well as hosting the accompanying podcast where he talks to some of the most interesting names involved in Scottish culture and the arts. Alistair will be in conversation with authors Graeme Thomson and Catriona Child. Graeme Thomson has written several critically acclaimed music biographies, including on Kate Bush, George Harrison, and John Martyn. His recent book is 'Themes For Great Cities: A New History Of Simple Minds'. Catriona Child is a Scottish novelist, author of four novels including 'Fade Into You' (2023) and 'Trackman' (2012), hailed for her fresh Scottish writing talent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716973661754-C15SKWMYLJESRXNQ878F/Harmony+In+The+Novacene.jpg Literature 2024 - Harmony In The Novacene: understanding the new evolving relationship with in A.I / Music - Sunday Join Christian McCabe, a multi-talented musician, producer, writer, and academic, for an insightful session on AI in music.Christian McCabe is a musician, producer, writer, and academic with a PhD in Artificial Intelligence & Music. He has produced chart-topping hits, collaborated with renowned artists, and chairs The Ivors Academy's Scottish Council. His research includes work on AI and the Arts, and his upcoming album 'Deep Fried Sunshine' showcases his innovative approach to music combining AI and creativity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716973711524-JV0CE1HAQMW17HT65L35/Scotia+Extremis+cover.jpg Literature 2024 - "Scotia Extremis" - Saturday Tayside poets John Glenday, Dawn Wood and Andy Jackson read a selection of poems from the acclaimed Scotia Extremis anthology, a treasure trove of poems featuring icons of Scottish popular culture. From The Alexander Brothers to The Proclaimers, from the White Heather Club to the People's Friend, from James Boswell to Archie Gemmill, experience Scotland in bright and entertaining verse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716973836514-3F4TJB2P2BIXBX4F4007/WELLCOME-gavin-francis-012-683x1024.jpg Literature 2024 - Assisted Dying - Sunday A discussion of proposed Scottish legislation around assisted dying: GP Dr Gavin Francis will chair a panel of Fiona McCormick (palliative care physician), Professor Ben Colburn (philosopher) & Louis Resnick (ethicist) to explore the questions, asking too how we can foster open dialogue about polarising issues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1717158398807-79O2IB6BOXKDGJH9KC6X/Sarah_Edit_-1%281%29.jpg Literature 2024 - On Making Wild Medicine with Sarah Jane Scouten - Saturday Sarah Jane Scouten is a Canadian/Scottish songwriter and herbalist living in rural Dumfries & Galloway. An avid forager, gardener and wild medicine-maker, she takes a special interest in native plants and health sovereignty. With 15 years experience as a touring artist, she brings a first-hand approach to musician's occupational health and herbal medicine. Come with your questions and ideas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1717158462348-VD7K4CI28T3IOXM37EJC/Steven+Vass.jpeg Literature 2024 - Let the Music Play - Saturday Steven Vass is the author of Let the Music Play: How R&B Fell In Love With 80s Synths, which tells the story of how everyone from Prince to Grace Jones to Sade seized on synths and drum machines to create a blueprint for modern music. Where most people associate early synth development with artists like Kraftwerk or Gary Numan, this book aims to set the record straight. Join Steven to hear about how he told the story, his favourite sounds, and some great tales and characters that crop up along the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1717158495228-JP689PMFAIG2BN1R65P8/Luisa+Hendry.jpeg Literature 2024 - Luisa Hendry - The Scottish Geologist - Saturday Luisa Hendry, known as @Scottishgeologist, is a passionate science communicator and senior engineering geologist sharing Scotland's geological wonders through her educational videos. Her @Scottishgeologist social media platforms have reached over 3 million people in the last 30 days, amassing nearly 380,000 followers in the past year by presenting Scotland's intricate geological history engagingly and inspiring future geologists and engineers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1717160772921-C4S4D5Q6SP0D7AW6PNF2/nick.jpg Literature 2024 - Inspiring Community Action for Climate and Justice - Sunday We’ll hear from different community groups fighting the climate crisis here in Scotland. Hosted by Nick Cullen, Climate & Migrant Justice Activist, find out how people are taking action for greener, fairer and stronger communities, and how you can get involved. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1717160809083-XUHEUPWAUKLEMMNNGL7A/JOhn+C.jpeg Literature 2024 - Navigating the Political Landscape: Insights from Sir John Curtice Ahead of the General Election - Saturday Sir John Curtice is a renowned British political scientist, serving as a professor of politics at the University of Strathclyde and a senior research fellow at the National Centre for Social Research. With a distinguished career focused on electoral behaviour and political and social attitudes, Sir John has been a prominent voice in the debate about Scottish independence. Join him for an insightful session on political discussion ahead of this year's general election, where he will share his expertise and perspectives on the current political landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1717160952718-6DFYHAQ4NV69VGPRZ2NI/Anahit-5.jpg Literature 2024 - Anahit Behrooz - Saturday Anahit Behrooz is an Edinburgh-based writer, editor, and journalist, and the author of BFFs: The Radical Potential of Female Friendship. She writes on film, literature, and cultural politics for publications like i-D, Little White Lies, and The Big Issue. As Books and Events Editor at The Skinny, Anahit brings extensive experience from her work with Bella Caledonia, and her coverage of major festivals such as Venice Film Festival and Edinburgh International Book Festival. She has also chaired events at prestigious venues, including The British Library and Glasgow Film Festival, and co-hosts The Skinny's film podcast, CineSkinny. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1717230042702-H51FZ4S1XUWU277L1IKR/BeFunky-collage.jpg Literature 2024 - Building and rebuilding healthcare in Palestine - Sunday In this session about health care in Gaza and the West Bank, three members of the Scottish Palestinian Health Partnership talk about working in the Palestine. Mhoira Leng, a physician, David Sedgwick, a surgeon, and Graham Bryce, a psychiatrist, will describe their experiences and what they’ve learned from Palestinian colleagues. There will be time for questions and discussion. The session will also describe ways of contributing healthcare in Palestine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1717758220060-E7ZNNMNR6X73I9SV5NCE/dove.png Literature 2024 - A service of recovery, for all human beings - Sunday Led by Strathclyde Inclusive Recovery Church (and the Hope and Anchor team ) rooted in the traditions of Christian faith and the Twelve Steps, offers a space for seeking, sharing and hoping in something bigger than ourselves. It offers a chance for all of us – to be honest about the struggles – and joys – of being human. Through storytelling, sharing, contemplation and prayer, it creates a healing moment of gratitude and community. https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/children-families-2024 daily 0.75 2024-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1527709430387-4VWCO7QW5ZVDOHVDYJTM/Shelter-building.jpg Children & Families 2024 - Instinctively Wild - Saturday Learn to create shelters the ‘Bear Grylls’ way in this workshop. Have fun working in a family group to create a shelter to play in and connect with nature. Instinctively Wild is a social enterprise specialising in reconnecting people to themselves and others through an experience with nature. Meet outside the Hearth before setting off into the wild! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1649370292687-WDGQVBDF7GU3VGU1SC5L/Independance+.png Children & Families 2024 - Indepen-dance workshops - Saturday & Sunday Indepen-Dance will be running a range of super fun, accessible and for all the family lego, drawing and dancing workshops at Solas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1685009934943-U16ZBCEPB5CEXS0X1356/GlassChessSet2.jpg Children & Families 2024 - Chess - Saturday & Sunday Play and learn chess with our very own Grandmaster. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1686304568546-JHFM3HB8W8P69PINUIZ9/kids+yoga.jpg Children & Families 2024 - Children's Yoga with Anna Whyte - Saturday Fun-filled session with yoga-based movement activities, mindfulness practice, meditation and much more! Anna is a qualified Rainbow Yoga for children teacher and Youth Mindfulness teacher. She brings together and shares with children her interests in music, art, yoga and mindfulness through a variety of movement based and meditative practices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716974406715-SCGPNRCWG5FLKXT9AEJS/Calum+James.jpg Children & Families 2024 - Calum James - kids magic show - Saturday Join us for a spectacular performance by Calum James, our award-winning magician and children’s entertainer! Known for his hilarious and captivating magic show, Calum has delighted audiences of all ages with his enchanting tricks and charismatic stage presence. Don’t miss this fun-filled experience that promises to leave both kids and adults in awe and laughter. Perfect for families looking to enjoy a magical experience at the festival! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1716974434696-KJXO58BNA76YOS5ZOXTF/Pom+Pom+Bloom.jpg Children & Families 2024 - Pom Pom Bloom - Saturday & Sunday Get crafty! Join this fun workshop where you can make your own DIY multi-colored pom poms, perfect for accessorising your outfits, decorating your space, and even using in various games. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this workshop is suitable for all ages and skill levels. Bring your creativity and imagination, and leave with your own colorful creations to cherish and enjoy. Don’t miss out on this hands-on, family-friendly activity! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1717145609079-VMTULTZOGG562JN3UJ98/Molly+Arbuthnot.jpg Children & Families 2024 - Molly Arbuthnott - Saturday Molly Arbuthnott is a Scottish teacher, author, and academic passionate about promoting children's literature. She has published twelve award-winning picture books crafting narratives based on important people in her life, teaching empathy, teamwork, and moral courage while collaborating with related charities. Molly will share one of her 11 award-winning picture books, immersing children in the story's sounds and actions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1717516178985-2N4N460VJAK4BS3SKMTO/Screenshot+2024-06-04+164849.png Children & Families 2024 - Nature Journaling with Pete Carthy - Sunday https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/participate-2024 daily 0.75 2024-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1685999983377-F606TGLOA7LVUWLHNMGV/22.jpg Participate 2024 - Nature Journaling with Pete Carthy - Sunday Pete uses the Forest Schools model through his day job and dabbles in photography, linocut, and watercolour. He did some nature journaling during lockdown and loves being out in nature. Join him in the grounds of Errol Park and try Nature Journalling for yourself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1717158835044-UTBCAYFEC0QDV2QO4DHZ/indepworkshop.png Participate 2024 - Indepen-Dance: A creative movement workshop - Sunday A creative movement workshop, where you will explore different dance styles and movements to fun and interesting music. Bring your mojo and come and boogie with us through exploration and creativity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1717160878386-GVTZ4DDRK03G8EG18W8C/Blueprints+Image1.jpg Participate 2024 - Vox Liminis presents Blueprint - Saturday What should crime, punishment and being welcomed back into community look like in Scotland? What do you want to see? A creative drop – in workshop developing ideas for a Utopian future. No idea too big or too small! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1717161130225-CETWPZ8E7VOJPURLAIRM/wills.png Participate 2024 - Indepen-Dance: Wakeup with Wils - Saturday This is the perfect way to start your morning! Get yourself awake with great music, moves and fun. This will be a high energy class to wake up your senses and explore the morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1717759213058-NXN40ROOIFJ4S4E401SN/230px-Eric_Liddell.jpg Participate 2024 - The Great Chariots of Errol Race - Saturday It's 100 years since the last Paris Olympics when - as immortalised in Chariots of Fire - Eric Liddell won gold after refusing to run on a Sunday. Come and join us as we mark the moment by running 100 yards across the festival field, heads back and with Vangelis' epic tune blaring to wake the sleepy heads. All ages and abilities are welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1717759333461-NCZ4PXFIT42GE29C6WX6/Yarn_Mandala_-_geograph.org.uk_-_5381848.jpg Participate 2024 - Yarn Mandalas - Saturday Join Therese Muskus and Karen & Mel Shewan for an interactive mandala session, including some poetry readings. We will need about 20 volunteers to make a large mandala on the ground, using coloured yarns. There will also be the opportunity to make small individual mandalas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1717759482824-BRFMX32PXH5NK3132PZ4/297266309_431286652367352_3730670047186867660_n.png Participate 2024 - Music Broth Joining us at the festival will be Music Broth, Scotland's Loudest Library! Explore their gazebo filled with an array of instruments, from the familiar to the unusual. Try your hand at playing, with a team on hand to guide you and even provide tips on instrument maintenance. It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in music and discover the joy of music accessibility https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1717760696292-B9G7H2RO9YPZ2JCK2ZZ8/WhatsApp+Image+2024-06-06+at+21.00.07_5ba67ee5.jpg Participate 2024 - Singing workshop with Debra Salem - Saturday Come and join Debra Salem and Craigie Choir as they teach “Justice and Reason”, an original song inspired by the Suffragettes and commissioned for the opening of the new Perth Museum. https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/hope-and-anchor-2024 daily 0.75 2024-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/55cbeb02-c7d2-4831-9275-4bd3e4a7b3a0/handa.png Hope and Anchor 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/yuma daily 0.75 2024-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1717158127911-3NYCWI2AGNOG5UGYX8D8/Yuma.jpeg Yuma https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/rory-butler daily 0.75 2024-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/65661a40-8400-4f1d-8dbb-b7528445aeec/Rory+Butler.jpg Rory Butler - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/late-night-folk-session daily 0.75 2024-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/feabd020-27eb-4a5c-a747-614ab6719e1b/latenightfolk.png Late night folk session https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/a-human-touch-for-the-peoples-of-the-middle-east daily 0.75 2024-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1717757293112-FP56PL1FOMB7Q8DC0OCR/dove.png A Human Touch For the Peoples of the Middle East - Prayers for peace Prayers for peace, including at the prayer stations set up round the estate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1717757329989-I13XS7GXI3IZETPTR2RF/dove.png A Human Touch For the Peoples of the Middle East - A Vigil for Peace - Saturday The peoples of Palestine and Israel have faced unimaginable losses in recent months. 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Meditation - Divider https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/retreat-meditation-info-moksha daily 0.75 2025-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57bf309d46c3c410fdf9cc34/1478013836645-IO4ONWE6GLYQX6TKFACP/image-asset.jpeg Retreat - Meditation - Info PACKAGE 1 - FULL SIZE W/ SHARED BATH Features: Shared Bath, Ocean Views, Air Conditioning, Modern Suite, Full Size Bed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57bf309d46c3c410fdf9cc34/1478013853031-VYB2E243A7SQKUJTSG9M/image-asset.jpeg Retreat - Meditation - Info PACKAGE 3 - QUEEN SIZE W/ PRIVATE BATH Features: Private Bath, Ocean Views, Air Conditioning, Modern Suite, Queen Size Bed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57bf309d46c3c410fdf9cc34/1478014398339-333EW5QVFNBN0AJNW4CX/image-asset.jpeg Retreat - Meditation - Info PACKAGE 2 - KING SIZE W/ PRIVATE BATH Features: Private Bath, Ocean Views, Air Conditioning, Modern Suite, King Size Bed https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/story-moksha daily 0.75 2025-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57bf309d46c3c410fdf9cc34/1477665745598-R6P5Z7BWMIRFVY9R42OI/connect.jpg Our Story https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/request-moksha daily 0.75 2025-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57bf309d46c3c410fdf9cc34/1487777772741-P50TXT95V4Z8ZIV2RZOZ/Aro-Ha_0348.jpg Request https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/retreat-hm101-header-moksha daily 0.75 2025-05-06 https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/retreat-hm101-info-moksha daily 0.75 2025-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57bf309d46c3c410fdf9cc34/1478013836645-IO4ONWE6GLYQX6TKFACP/image-asset.jpeg Retreat - 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/music2026 daily 0.75 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1773661180771-HU72GWICDMT92IH9GKYF/_DSF4663.jpg Music - Project Smok Project SMOK is the indie-trad trio of Ali Levack, Ewan Baird and Pablo Lafuente, whose nonconformist and progressive style has set them apart since their formation in 2017. Known for their ability to effortlessly blend traditional Scottish and Irish music with contemporary new-age pop influences, Project SMOK are at their most comfortable when pushing boundaries, making listeners stop and re-evaluate their musical expectations. They do away with perceived genre limits from the first note. The close-knit group transitions effortlessly between the innovative, explosive and emotive, drawing outside inspiration from indie pop, to more time-honoured West Coast styles of playing. Their tunes are built around the distinctive whistle playing & piping of Ali Levack, winner of the BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year award in 2020. With Ewan Baird’s fierce bodhrán playing and Pablo Lafuente’s nuanced guitar style, the trio effortlessly blends their styles into a powerful and dynamic sound. Throw in instrumental virtuosity, blistering drive, infectious rhythm and a delicate sensitivity and you have the unique and thirst-quenching sound of Project SMOK. In addition to their high energy live performances, the band’s eclectic discography has solidified their place at the forefront of the traditional music scene, amassing over 15 million streams worldwide. Blending innovation with their fearless and distinctive style, Project SMOK continues to push the boundaries of modern traditional music. Their seamless fusion of genres captivates new audiences, making traditional music more accessible to those who might not have explored it before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1773661336618-6X52C79TJNHEDXEAQYU8/rura_promo_001_4468x3351.jpg Music - RURA RURA are a multi award-winning act and one of Scotland’s most sought-after folk bands. With five heralded albums, RURA affirm their position as one of Scotland’s leading instrumental groups. Their exquisitely rugged yet refined blend of fiddle, Highland pipes, flute, bodhrán and guitar has won a devoted following in many corners of the globe, amongst audiences and critics alike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1773661423946-33JWT8XWCVGKHYFMK1P7/f569fc75_RachelSermanni-GaelleBeri-090.png Music - Rachel Sermanni Rachel Sermanni is a Scottish based singer/songwriter that makes the mundane moments mystical. She brims with dreamy indie-folk pop that speak of the struggle and desire to Flow, to love, to live, to feel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1773661475429-WENTBR5NZZSG43G4MFCC/RamTajam.jpg Music - RamtaJam RamTajam is the expression of a multi-coloured musical journey encompassing Folk, African, Celtic, Funk and AfroBeat influences all blended into the sound of an acoustic 6 string Banjo with some touches of harmonica and a genuine street music attitude that brings together sounds from across the world in an eclectic mix of music that transcends genres and borders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1773661535979-9THDBVHNTS8TNGX1EFPK/joe.png Music - Joe H Henry Red River Métis singer-songwriter Joe H Henry possesses a voice described as "as powerful as a freight train," a potent instrument that delivers his blend of early rhythm and blues, soul, and alt-country, enriched by folk-inspired lyrical depth. Drawing from a life encompassing experiences from a homeless train-hopping youth to a homesteading father of five, Henry's songwriting is thoughtful and his storytelling captivating, forging a strong connection with diverse audiences. This depth of experience resonates in every line he sings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1774000640874-AQGOBAOSCKBS0W7JQ960/AdamHolmes01.webp Music - Adam Holmes Adam’s 8 albums, Heirs and Graces (2012), Brighter Still (2015) Midnight Milk (2017) Dreamweaver (2020) Hope Park (2022) The Voice of Scotland (2023) Songs For My Father (2024) and Survival (2025) have cast an impressive shadow across the UK Folk Scene and gained him Scottish Album of the Year Nominations (in 2014, 2017 and 2018) and BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Nominations. His songs have featured widely on BBC Radio 2 and Radio 3, BBC Scotland, Edith Bowman’s BBC Scotland Quay Sessions show and Virgin Radio, amongst many others. You may have heard Adam’s songs in the TV show Outlander, Hallmark Movies or on the BBC. More recently Adam gained a global audience when one of his songs gained half a million followers and hundreds of millions of streams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1774000760372-I1BU4YZ28J8FK8RW32W6/000003.webp Music - Bee Asha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1774000800585-3PF84ZVH9UJ5QQ16AFUO/last+rainbow.png Music - Last Rainbow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1774867285826-8LN231O06KJ5IN3NM7QC/mairi.jpg Music - Mairi Sutherland Mairi Sutherland is a contemporary folk singer-songwriter and artist, blending her visual art with her songs to create a deeper insight into the themes and moods of her music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1774867463088-ASKLO8674R99GBSULBE2/Euan-Stamper_small-1-1024x683.webp Music - Euan Stamper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1774867585434-PONL40P8JCDDUEX2MBPO/4FD8BD3F-8EB9-4C97-A467-19292D5080FF_1_201_a-1234x1536.jpeg Music - Rachel Groves Band Rachel Groves is a lever harpist and composer from Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Rooted in Scottish traditional music, she draws on influences from jazz, classical and global folk music styles as vehicles to explore the rich textural and rhythmic possibilities of the instrument. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1774867932974-G0W4GZNPG9804ZVP6DPM/disc.jpg Music - Discobobulator A nostalgic selection of disco, electro, dance floor classics, rave bangers and guilty pleasures. This Scottish born and bred DJ now resides in Bristol and regularly DJs at festivals and club nights across the country - from Shetland to the West Country, from Glastonbury to underground basement raves - bringing her own brand of certified belters to the dance floor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1774868088036-MR5F7RJ4VZVOFLMBFAI7/FRAS.png Music - FRAS FRAS have stormed their way through the West coast of Scotland and beyond with their iconic pipe heavy sound. A thundering five piece from na Garbh Chrìochan of box, flute, pipes, guitar and drums. FRAS blend old melodies and original tunes to create a crashing wave of highland music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1774868264414-JC17BE4U4XSM2SUUJLYI/Screenshot+2026-03-30+at+11-57-35+Malin+Lewis+%E2%80%94+Malin+Lewis.png Music - Malin Lewis Trio Malin Lewis (they/them), the pioneering queer bagpiper, fiddler, instrument maker and composer, released their highly anticipated debut album Halocline in May 2024 on Hudson Records. Drawing its name from the visible layer of water formed between saltwater and freshwater, the stunning body of work symbolises Malin’s existence as a trans person in a space of inspiration and individuality between a binary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1774868430833-8B505L7KMDOJ9NPLNANS/zoe.jpg Music - Zoe Graham https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1774868556666-OVILI2VC6ADZYS1YJDIL/yvonne.jpg Music - Yvonne Lyon Yvonne is among the UK’s brightest and best singer/songwriters. Her most recent album Growing Wild is her tenth solo studio release, further demonstrating her ability to deliver engaging original material with fresh imagination. Yvonne consistently combines poignant lyrics with strong, creative melodies demonstrating a voice that can be both fragile and intense. https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/literature-2026 daily 0.75 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1774947928168-LGO0AFS5EULV5265QQ7Y/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_emblem.svg.png Literature 2026 - Footie Friday To mark Scotland’s long-awaited return to the football men’s World Cup we will be looking at our national game from a variety of angles. As we prepare to enjoy (?) the crucial first match on the big screen, we will hear from football-mad poets Stephen Watt and Hamish MacDonald, writer Ron Ferguson, and from pioneers of women’s football Rose Reilly and Julie McNeill to debate the key issues facing the game, with other speakers including David Scott of anti-sectarian activists Nil By Mouth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1774948021231-Q03Q8YGKFXYUVNX0X1HT/yvonne.jpg Literature 2026 - Nurturing the next Paolo Nutini Solas will have a particular emphasis on encouraging new talent. With the involvement of Yvonne Lyon and others, we will debate the impact of recent developments such as broadcasting decisions and the emergence and blossoming of new creative talent in Scotland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1774948122381-CAV3OZTZKMV0GC9UI7AX/Scottish_Parliament_Building.jpg Literature 2026 - The Scottish Parliament: hearing from the newbies A range of brand new MSPs from different parties will give their perspectives on their first month and their hopes for the five years ahead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1774948237612-QWE0GUXKKPSV7RHIHNS7/bring.jpg Literature 2026 - Bring Together Bring Together – an organisation working on the integration of refugees into Scottish society will talk about their journey from the Ukraine to the UK, and the challenges of being a modern refugee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1774948395816-TDM7QWQBC0DM8I6LRONQ/hugh.jpg Literature 2026 - Hugh McMillan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1774948600183-YG43PRL3F57RMA1HX51M/Screenshot+2026-03-31+at+10-16-31+Instagram.png Literature 2026 - Biff Smith https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2e742d29f18758df54a18b/1774948664033-EYVU05BX4S0WEEPTJ88F/472827122_1454017078850681_2599574523007305073_n.jpg Literature 2026 - Angie Strachan