The second year of the return of the renowned Bute Fest 2016 is upon us! Running from 29-31 July .
Featuring the stunning local talent of the island to artists from the mainland of national and international status in a range of music genres to excite seasoned festival goes from far and wide… with the campsite adjacent to the festival arena , means there is not far to go to get to the music!
While correct at time of printing PLEASE check with the festival for any amendments or alterations to the programme
Some of the artist appearing :-
Anabrese (local act) /Arc Altair / Baghdaddies / Bahookie / Bella Gaffney / Banshee / Beth Swan (local act) / Calum Ingram / Colonel Mustard& the Dejon /Cheryl Brown / Deer Leader / Gerry Cinnimon /Heron Valley /Idlewild / Jamie Flynn / Josephine Sillars / Kat Healy / Kelvin / Kung Fu Jesus / Layla A Templeton (local act) / Lemonhaze / Luck Factory / Macklin / Made as Mannequins / Mickes 9s / Mildred’s Dairy / Monticule / Mt Doubt / Nieves / Parker / Posable Action Figures / Raintown / Recreatopms / Rollin’ Drones /Rony Trio/ The Cut Throat Razors /The King Lot / The Magic Numbers /The Partick Monkeys / The Red Hearted Vibes (local act) / The Rezillos / The Scott Wood Band /The Sinsheimers / The Youth & Young / tinylittlerobots / Tom McRae / Tongues. / Tyler Nugent / Unkeepable /We Came From Wolves / Yoko Pwno
Also performing is Bella Gaffney a this years finalist in The Danny Kyle Open Stage at Celtic Connections in 2016 and here at the festival re her appearing a a finalist at the Cal Mac’s Culture Music event in King Tuts. She has had quite a year so far and was also booked by other Scottish festivals on the night, great to see her back up in Scotland
‘Looking for something to do with the kids this summer? Not only do Under 11’s go FREE to ButeFest 2016, but we also have a great family ticket deal for those of you with older youngsters too (I’ve double checked ‘older youngsters’…and it just about makes sense!)’
Workshops are also taking place – for our own Gillie Banks – How about learning Spinning ,weaving, dying and Scots Song in Dabbles in Scots Corner !
So go ‘doon the watter’ a the Fair! and support this wonderful festival on the lovely Isle of Bute
Again please check with festival before attending for any amendments of alterations to programme
Have a great festival ! Auntie Liz
