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Argyll and Bute has a wide variety of festivals across the area covering all musical tastes as well as traditional dance, poetry, drama, puppetry and visual arts. With so many artists living in the Ardfern and Craobh Haven area it has come to be known as “the Left Bank of Argyll”; it is therefore no surprise that there is a strong emphasis in the festival on the visual arts - this yearon display in the local hotel, cafe, church and homes. The Isle of Bute Poetry Festival has a strong emphasis on workshops in the primary and secondary schools, but in 2005 public events will also feature in Rothesay’s new Healthy Living Centre, and The Discovery Centre will be screening a film related to this year's theme "The Future". Argyll and Bute is one of the many areas in Scotland that takes part in the annual Puppet Animation Festival, featuring puppeteers from Britain and abroad performing in council venues, community halls and schools. One of the area's newest festivals, Helensburgh Blossom Festival, included Japanese dancing and calligraphy and drumming by Mugenko. The innovative Cowalfest (Argyll’s walking and arts festival) features this year an array of activity including workshops in a temporary arts centre, music, a gallery trail, story walks and the Windowshoppers Gallery - 62 shop windows in Dunoon will display work by local artists and well as artists from around the world. Eileen Rae, Arts Officer, Argyll & Bute Council
MID ARGYLL MUSIC FESTIVALWhen: 18-25 March 2006 The Mid Argyll Festival advances, promotes and encourages generally by means of the performing and competitive movement the study and practice of the art of music, speech and dance in all its branches.
PUPPET ANIMATION FESTIVAL (Argyll & Bute)When: April
CANTILENA FESTIVAL ON ISLAY
Cantilena Festival on Islay is mult-faceted. The Easter festival is normally 3-4 concerts of chamber music with piano involving 5 players. The much larger Summer festival has 16 musicians, 8 young musicians, 15 Primary Art students and 8 concerts. As at Easter, they are all different programmes. There is also a 5 day art course with an exhibition, 6 senior players and 10 Conservatorie students (Strings) from R.S.A.M.D. |
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 ISLE OF BUTE JAZZ FESTIVALWhen: 27 Apr - 1 May 2006
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 ISLAY FESTIVAL OF MALT & MUSICWhen: Last Saturday in May to first Sunday in June inclusive.
KINTYRE MUSIC FESTIVALWhen: June 2006 TBCWhere: Kintyre Tel No: 01586 551141 Competative music festival for 18 years and under for brass, woodwind, strings, voice, recorder, choirs,bagpipes, folk groups, ensembles and bands. |
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 BUTELIVE MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVALWhen: 14-17 July 2006 The ButeLive Music & Arts Festival is now in its third year. It runs from Friday to Monday in various venues on the beautiful Isle of Bute, the main one being the wonderful 1938 built art-deco Pavilion in the main town of Rothesay. The festival is geared to suit all ages and tastes and truly has something for all the family, from concerts and theatre to magic and free pub gigs. The Isle of Bute is just off the West coast of Scotland and is reached by short ferry journeys from Wemyss Bay and Colintraive.
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ARDFERN & CRAOBH ARTS FESTIVALWhen: 29th July to 13th August 2006 An eclectic festival with a strong emphasis on art and involvement. Expect anything from over 15 stunning exhibitions to music, drama, poetry and even horse-riding! The location is stunning and the local businesses pull out all the stops to present their best food and hospitality. MULL OF KINTYRE MUSIC FESTIVALWhen: 17-20 August 2006 This four day event is held in Campbeltown, Argyll which is situated in the lovely area of Kintyre. MILLPORT COUNTRY & WESTERN FESTIVALWhen: 1-3 September 2006 A surreal weeken, when the town of Millport is decorated to resemble "Dodge City" and local traders make peace with Indian Chiefs. Lots of live country music, line dancing, parade, western re-enactment and family street entertainment. The most fun you'll have with your spurns on! ISLE OF GIGHA MUSIC FESTIVALWhen: 8-10 Sept 2006 A traditional scottish festival of music and dance with workshops and poetry. Takes place on the second weekend in September annually. TARBERT MUSIC FESTIVALWhen: 14-17 September 2006 This year is the festivals 20th anniversary and to celebrate there will be an extensive line up of musicians from across the country. |
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 BLACK BOTTLE ISLAY JAZZ FESTIVALWhen: 15-17 Sept 2006 Presenting the best jazz you can hear anywhere in Scotland in unusual and atmospheric venues throughout Islay
ISLE OF BUTE POETRY FESTIVALWhen: 3 & 4 October 2006
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 COWALFESTWhen: 6-15 Oct 2006 Cowal Walking & Arts Festival is a ten day event of walking and arts held on the Cowal Peninsula - a unique part of Scotland where the Highlands meet the Clyde coast. This fusion has created a rich diversity in landscape, wildlife, heritage, history, culture and art which can be explored and celebrated during Cowalfest.
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