The internationally-renowned Boys of the Lough www.boysofthelough.com will headline Yn Chruinnaght Inter-Celtic Festival this July with the very finest Celtic music from Ireland and Scotland. The line-up for the 30 year old festival also includes Breton duo Vincendeau/Felder www.myspace.com/vincendeaufelder on fiddle and accordion, hammered dulcimer, fiddle and guitar from Cornwall’s Leski www.myspace.com/leskikernow and an intriguing modern take on traditional Welsh song from 9Bach www.9bach.com.
The very best artists from Manx trad circles will be there, too, including The Mollag Band, Scammylt, Caarjyn Cooidjagh, David Kilgallon, Manx dancers and many more!
The festival has online ticket sales and programme details at: www.ynchruinnaght.com where you’ll find the veritable bargain that is the festival pass – for a mere ?30 you can catch two gigs at the Centenary Centre and dance your heart away at a ceili!
If you’ve never been to Yn Chruinnaght before, get a flavour of the festival on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=se9tmZ4CA4s
This year, all events will be in Peel from Wednesday 17 until Sunday 21 July and the festival is supported by the Manx Heritage Foundation, IOM Arts Council, Manx Telecom and local businesses. Tickets will be in normal Centenary Centre outlets soon but online ticket sales start now!
Photo - 9Bach
