Folk stars Mànran to headline Keith TMSA festival
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Folk superstars Mànran have agreed to play the Keith Traditional Music & Song Association (TMSA) Festival next month.
The seven-piece band, who have been at the heart of the Scottish traditional music scene for over a decade, will headline the festival which is welcoming crowds again.
Festival chairman Kathleen Anderson said: "We are very excited to be back live and in-person.
"It’s been three years since we’ve been able to get together at the festival and we can’t wait.
"To have one of the best folk bands in the country playing this year is just fantastic.
"Mànran have performed to audiences all over the world and have won a stack of awards for their music.
"They are full of energy and are exceptional musicians.
"They really are a must-see and I know they are going to go down a storm in Keith."
Mànran have amassed a loyal fanbase worldwide, having played in over 30 countries across the globe.
Their many awards include International Artist of the Year, voted for at the Australian Celtic Music Awards.
The festival, which was first held in 1976, has been held virtually for the past two years due to the pandemic.
Held over the coming weekend of June 10-12, it will see concerts, ceilidhs, dancing, sessions, sing-a-rounds and competitions in various venues throughout the town.
Mànran will headline the Saturday night concert in the Royal Hotel (sponsored by Boogie Woogie, Connor Wilson Vehicles and Barbara Coutts Fiddle School).
The festival guest list also includes record Bothy Ballad champion of champions Joe Aitken, Shetland duo Peter Wood and Andy Kain plus the Steven Carcary Scottish Dance Band.
Kathleen said: "Preparations are going really well and everything is falling in to place nicely.
"Once again we are attracting the highest quality of musicians and singers – and there really will be something for everybody.
"We really hope that people will enjoy getting back to hearing, and taking part in, live music and song again.
Tickets for the Mànran Concert, priced at £20, are available to buy online at www.keithfestival.com/manran
Tickets for all events are available from Mither Tongue on Mid Street, and also from Sandy McCombie on 01542 882638.
For more information about what will be happening during the weekend go to www.keithfestival.com or follow the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/keithfestival
