The SKYE Festival. + FRINGE events. July and August 2016 in venues in south Skye. An t-iuchar s An Lùnastal san Eilean Sgitheanach

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1 The SKYE Festival July and August 2016 in venues in south Skye 25 years organised by SEALL - Skye Events for All An t-iuchar s An Lùnastal san Eilean Sgitheanach + FRINGE events

2 Festival tickets ~ Oifis na Fèise Make your reservation and only pay on the night. Call in The Festival Office at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig - in the courtyard in the campus above the road. Online to 4pm each day, then at the door info@seall.co.uk Call us Write to us SEALL Office, Sleat, Skye, IV44 8RQ Facebook SkyeFestival At the door spare tickets on sale at the door from 30 minutes before the start. Payment Cash or cheque. Sorry no cards Tickets Types / Ticeadan Adults All adults who do not qualify for a discount under Student Student Student card, those on the SMO Short Course at the College, disability card (and carers), those on income support. Young People Over 10 and not yet students Under 10 Usually free OAPs We keep our adult prices low and so do not offer reductions to OAPs Festival Friends The Skye Festival is just part of SEALL s annual programme of over 70 events. You can get great discounts, and support our voluntary work, by becoming a Member. 30/ year gets you 2 off the top price. Season Ticket Holder 120 / year gets you into most events for free. These do not apply to the Fringe Events. The Isle of SKYE Broadford Ord Tarskavaig Ardvasar Hall SLEAT Kylerhea Talla Dhuisdeil Talla Dearg Isleornsay The Stables, Clan Donald Skye Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Ardvasar Armadale A851 Kyleakin The Venues ~ Tallachan Sabhal Mòr Ostaig - Scotland s Gaelic College, is in south Skye, 13 miles south of the junction of the A851 at Broadford and 2 miles from the ferry in Armadale. It has the Festival s main venues: Kyle TDC, the main hall - is the largest venue with raked seating, within the main College Campus, between the road and the sea. An Talla Mòr - is the cèilidh space in the old stone farm-building above the road, at the Tarskavaig road junction. Seòmar Chruinneachaidh - is the meeting room in the upper part of the campus SkyeSpace - the TV studio in the Fàs building Ionad Iain Nobail - the new campus building opposite the main College gate. Various other venues are listed: Ardvasar Hall - in the middle of Ardvasar village Tarskavaig Communities Hall - on the west coast Talla Dhuisdeil - overlooking Isleornsay Bay Talla Dearg - the art gallery next to Isleornsay Hotel Rubha Phoil - above Armadale Pier Tormore Community Forest - 2 miles s. of Ardvasar

3 Welcome to our Award-winning Festival Welcome to 2 months of summer events. This year we celebrate 25 years since The Skye Festival or Fèis an Eilein was started. Originally a two-week festival, we resurrected the event in 2014 as one of the best small-venue festivals in Scotland, and received the award of the Highland Community Initiative of the Year in The Festival is organised by SEALL - Skye Events for All - one of Scotland s leading rural touring promoters, and we work closely with Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Scotland s Gaelic College. SEALL offers you a programme of over 30 events, with some of the top names in Scottish Traditional Music, a visit from the Circus, a week of Jazz with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland, a concert from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, some great Gilbert and Sullivan and other light opera, and the pop-up 'Tosta' Festival Village from the Basque country. We also work with the community of Sleat who provide Charity Cafés, House Parties, Cèilidhs, Exhibitions and environmental days. Fàilte don Fhèis Chliùitich againn Fàilte ort do 2 mhìos de thachartasan samhraidh am-bliadhna agus sinn a' comharrachadh 25 bliadhna bho chaidh Fèis an Eilein a chur air chois. Chairperson Eileen Armstrong and Festival Director Duncan MacInnes 'S e fèis cola-deug a bh' ann an toiseach agus nuair a bheothaich sinn an tachartas a-rithist ann an 2014 mar aon de na fèisean as fheàrr ann an tallachan beaga an Alba choisinn sinn an duais Iomairt Choimhearsnachd na Bliadhna sa Ghàidhealtachd 'S e SEALL - Skye Events for All - a bhios ag eagrachadh na fèis is e air aon de na buidhnean chuirmean dùthchail as fheàrr an Alba, agus bidh sinn ag obair gu dlùth le Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Colaiste Ghàidhlig na h-alba. Tha còrr is 30 tachartasan air prògram SEALL, anns a bheil cuid den luchd-ciùil thraidiseanta as fheàrr an Alba, tadhal leis an t-siorcas, seachdain ceòl jazz le Orcastra Jazz Oìgridh na h-alba, cuirm le Scottish Chamber Orchestra, beagan Gilbert is Sullivan agus opera aotrom eile agus Baile Fèis TOSTA à Dùthaich nam Basgach. Bidh sinn cuideachd ag obair cuide ri muinntir Shlèite airson na cafaidhean carthannais, Cèilidhean Taighe, Cuirmean Ciùil, Taisbeanaidhean is làithean àrainneachd a chur air dòigh. Fèis an Eilein Page 3 The Skye Festival

4 The Main Programme The main events of the Festival are organised by SEALL. Tickets for all these events can be reserved directly from the website, or at the door, and are eligible for Membership discounts. Details of how to reserve Fringe tickets, if needed, are given in each entry. The Festival is Child Friendly Freagarrach do Chlann + FRINGE events Festival Fringe events are organised by various community groups and individuals in Sleat, and include: * Charity Cafés in Ardvasar Hall * Community Cafés in Tarskavaig Hall * Made in Sleat Exhibition in Duisdale * Art Galleries in Isleornsay * Sunday afternoon sessions in Am Praban Bar * Guided walks with the Highland Countryside Ranger Service * Rick and Pam s House Concerts in Armadale * Monday Gaelic quizzes * Wednesday open Music Sessions * Thursday Cèilidh dances Many of these are free entrance and some require advanced bookings. Details are given with each event. The Fèis office can always give you more information. Nearly all our events are Family Friendly. We welcome children to concerts (even those with a bar!) to start getting a taste for our wonderful traditional music and other concerts. Most evening events are planned to last 2 to 2.5 hours, but you can leave early if needed. In addition these events will be particularly suitable for young people:- 5 & 6 July Tosta Festival Village afternoon 8-11 July Let s Circus in Kyleakin 10 and 24 July Tormore Forest events 18 July Cèilear concert & cèilidh dance 24 July Tormore family volunteers 12 & 13 August Spin It To Gold Family Musical 14 August Tormore Forest conservation 20 August African dance workshop Fèis an Eilein Page 4 The Skye Festival

5 Art Galleries and Crafts Talla Dearg, Isleornsay The Art Gallery, next to Hotel Eilean Iarmain and overlooking the harbour of Isleornsay, is open for a summer season of artists. The exhibition space, once the village shop, is now Talla Dearg, or the Red Hall. Gallery is open 10 am to 6 pm 10 m gu 6 f Saturday, 23 to Saturday 30 July, 10 am 5 pm Disathairne, 23 gu Disathairne 30, An t-iuchar, 10 m 5 f Talla Dhuisdeil, Isleornsay The third annual Made in Sleat exhibition in the beautiful old church next to the main road, overlooking Isleornsay bay. An exclusive exhibition showcases and sells the work of around 15 artists, makers and photographers living in Sleat. Blue Studio Gallery In the township of Tarskavaig, on the west coast of Sleat, with dramatic views of the Cuillins and even the Western Isles. Pictures with a Musical theme, and maybe even a tune, from artist Donald MacKenzie, on his fiddle. Free entry. Friday, 10 June to Wednesday, 6 July Dihaoine, 10 An t-ogmhios - Diciadain, 6 An t-iuchar William Swann Exhibition William Swann is a professional artist who lives on Skye. He paints en plein air in all weathers with oils, capturing the light and atmosphere of his beautiful surroundings. Saturday, 9 July to Tuesday, 23 August Disathairne, 9 An t-iuchar - Dimàirt, 23 An Lùnastal Pam Carter Exhibition Using oils, Pam concentrates on the quality of light found in Scottish coastal scenes. She is widely exhibited and is renowned internationally for her distinctive use of colour. Pam is Glasgow based. Thursday, 25 August to Wednesday, 14 September Diardaoin, 25 An Lùnastal Diciadain, 14 An t-sultain Gary Mahon Exhibition Gary is inspired by the colours and textures of the landscapes that surround him on Skye. He particularly loves the rugged, remoteness and beauty of the island. Potteries and Craft shops in Sleat There are three quality potteries in Sleat, and various other craft shops and galleries. And also... Elaine Smith Photography - 'Off the Hill', Duisdale, Isleornsay - Pop-up shop Landscape images in Scotland , 14-17, July and 3-5 August 12 noon to 4pm The Leather Shop - at the end of Armadale Pier - beautiful leatherwork, and fishing gear Fèis an Eilein Page 5 The Skye Festival

6 Bars, food and services ~ Deoch, biadh s buthan Bars All evening events have a bar, which will open 30 minutes before the event. Children are welcome, even in licensed premises. Charity Cafés in Ardvasar Hall Each Thursday 11 am - 2 pm Evening meals Plan your evening meals ahead. None of the event venues serve meals. Hotels in Sleat, (the closest are in Ardvasar and Isleornsay) bar meals. Also look in on The Pasta Shed on Armadale Pier and check out several cafés and restaurants in Broadford, Kyleakin, Kyle, and Portree, if you are coming a distance. Daytime food The Trading Post, Armadale Sleat Community Trust's shop and café The new community cafè behind the Post Office and petrol station, serves quality coffee, soups, hot rolls and cake - and of course is a place to catch up all the gossip and festival news! The Stables, Clan Donald Skye Restaurant at the entrance to Armadale Castle Gardens Sabhal Mòr Ostaig ~ Café Ostaig Visit Café Ostaig in the College campus above the road, for a good selection of soups, sandwiches and home baking - this is a good place to practise your Gaelic as well! For some fabulous home baking, light lunches and a very warm welcome there s nothing like dipping into one of the weekly Charity Cafés, hosted by different local and national charities. Rest your weary legs and support local causes by eating cake and talk to the Sleat community! Thursday 7 July - Hope and Faith School, Zambia Thursday 14 July - CHAS Thursday 21 July - Camuscross & Duisdale Initiative Thursday 28 July - Crossroads Care Thursday 4 August - Counselling Care, S and L Thursday 11 August - Friends of Broadford Hospital Thursday 18 August - Tormore Explore Thursday 25 August - Marie Curie Care and after the Festival Saturday 3 September - S and L Young Carers Saturday 10 September - to be confirmed Saturday 17 September - Sleat Parent Council Tarskavaig Hall Café Shops There is a general store in Ardvasar. The Trading Post, Armadale Shop, fuel and Post Office Sleat Community Trust owns and manages the community shop offering snacks, wholefoods and other gifts, with Post Office Services and petrol and diesel. MacGillivray Motors, Armadale for all garage services. Broadford has a bank and shops, including a late-opening Co-op. The petrol station in Broadford is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for fuel. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday From 8 July to 28 August from 2-5 pm The township of Tarskavaig must have the village hall with the best view anywhere in Scotland. Add to that some quality home-baking and it becomes a well recommended stop on the beautiful Tarskavaig - Ord loop road. Fèis an Eilein Page 6 The Skye Festival

7 Celebrating 25 years of SEALL and the Skye Festival SEALL was born from the very positive community response to a pilot programme of events in the early 1990s. A committee was set up (of course!) and SEALL s first event was on 11 May In 1992 the First Skye Festival was held in conjunction with the Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Short Courses, who needed a marquee for the fiddle and stepdance with Alastair Fraser, Buddy MacMaster and Harvey Beaton - long before the new buildings around the Campus today. The tent was free in the evenings - so we filled it with 14 nights of events. After 18 years we had a break - remember all of this is managed voluntarily - but in 2014 SEALL resurrected the Skye Festival as a two month programme of events. We will celebrate on Wednesday, 24 August at the Blazin' Fiddles Concert. A few highlights for SEALL and the Skye Festival: * Promoted 1,188 events * sold approximately 75,000 tickets in 25 years * SEALL at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is Venue of the Year * Had a Tartan designed for us! Bha SEALL stèidhichte air beachdan fàbharach sa choimhearsnachd air prògram thachartasan aig deireadh nan 80an is toiseach nan 90an. Chaidh (dè eile ach...) comataidh a chur air bhonn agus chùm SEALL a' chiad thachartas air 11 An Cèitean Chaidh ciad Fhèis an Eilein a chur air chois an com-pàirteachas le Cùrsaichean Goirid an t-sabhail Mhòir, aig an robh feum air teanta mòr airson na clasaichean fìdhleireachd is dannsa le Alasdair Friseal, Buddy MacMhaighstir agus Harvey Peutan - fada mus deach na togalaichean ùra spaideil a thogail. Cha robh duine sam bith a' cur an teanta gu feum air an oidhche mar sin lìon sinn e le cola-deug làn thachartasan. Bha sinn feumach air beagan fois an dèidh 18 bliadhna - cuimhnich gu bheil seo air a chur air dòigh gu saor-thoileach - ach ann an 2014 bheothaich SEALL Fèis an Eilein a-rithist le prògram thachartasan fad dà mhìos. Comharraichidh sinn seo Diciadain, 24 An Lùnastal aig cuirm le Blazin' Fiddles Mòran taing dhuibh uile! Rubha Phoil, Armadale Rubha Phoil, above Armadale Pier Visit the Eco-forest gardens. Pier Stores ~ Sleat's newest shop, stocking Highland Wholefoods and Fair Trade products, and fresh bread from Mallaig. Plus speciality teas from The Magic Tea-pot, locally grown herbs, CDs, gifts and quirky bits & bobs! Camping / Campadh There is also small campsite at Rubha Phoil. Please contact the Festival office about other wildcamping and overnight parking for campervans. Fèis an Eilein Page 7 The Skye Festival

8 Regular events SMO Short Courses Most Mondays at 8 pm Diluain aig 8 f Skye Oidhche nan Ceist Gaelic Pub Quiz, music and banter A bilingual night where you can learn a bit of Gaelic or practice your own, and astound others with your general knowledge. Bar opens at 7.30 pm with the quiz getting going around 8pm. Free entry Oidhche nan Ceist oidhche de fharpais-cheist dàchananach, agus ceòl s craic na cois, le bar fosgailte bho 7.30f. Tha fàilte chridheil ro na h-uile, a bheil Gàidhlig agad gus nach eil! Le Cùrsaichean Goirid an t-sabhail Mhòir. An asgaidh Many Wednesdays at 8 pm Diciadain aig 8 f Skye Open music session An informal cèilidh Come along and see what might be going on. Bring an instrument or your voice, if you like. Listen, join in, take part or sit back. The bar opens around 8pm and from then, who knows what might happen! Free entry. Seisean-ciùil neo-fhoirmeil, saor an asgaidh le fàilte chridheil air a h-uile duine, oileanaich nan cùrsaichean goirid cho math ri muinntir Shlèite. Thoir leat ur n-ionnstramaidean, tog fonn is gabh òran! Bidh am bar fosgailte bho 8f, tha sin an dòchas ur faicinn ann. An Asgaidh. Some Thursdays at 9.30 pm Diardaoin aig 9.30 f Skye Cèilidh Dances with Tar the Croft Come along and join in a free Cèilidh dance. Earlier in the evening, students at the colleges Short courses will have their own cèilidh, but at around 9.30 pm the floor is cleared for everyone. Blair Douglas, recently the Musician in Residence at the Gaelic College and a leading accordion player, is joined by other band players. Free entry. Thig is gabh pàirt ann an Cèilidh nan Cùrsaichean Goirid, le Tar the Croft (Blair Dùghlas agus Iain Mac a Ghobhainn) a cluich tron oidhche. Saor an asgaidh, le bar fosgailte bho 9f agus dannsadh a tòiseachadh mu 9.30 f. Tha fàilte chridheil ron a h-uile duine. An Asgaidh Music in Am Pràban, Taigh Osda Eilean Iarmain - Isleornsay An enchanting, privately owned hotel of unique charm and character, renowned for its magical allure and Gaelic tradition. We host regular evenings of live traditional music and song in a friendly cèilidh atmosphere, where guests are welcome to bring along their instruments and join in the sessions! Sunday Roast 12 noon - 3 pm and pm Folk club session in Am Pràban, the bar 3-6 pm Some Fridays - Music in Am Pràban, the bar Fèis an Eilein Page 8 The Skye Festival

9 Sunday, 3, 14 & 24 July, 7 and 28 August 2:30 pm onwards Là na Sàbaid, 3 & 24 An t-iuchar, 7 & 28 An Lùnastal, aig 2.30 f Rubha Phoil, Armadale pier Rick and Pam s House Concert A laid-back afternoon of informal music Back by popular demand! A season of informal afternoon concerts at The Eco House just above Armadale Pier (park in the public carpark). Some beautiful live music in an intimate setting with renowned jazz trombonist Rick Taylor as your host. A glass of wine or soft drink will be included. Jazz, Classical, Folk and a wonderful line up of musicians with a special guest or 2. Seating is limited so booking is essential These are pay-what-you-like concerts with donations at the door. Friday, 10 June Friday 6 July, 10 pm 6 pm Dihaoine, 10 An t-ogmhios Dihaoine, 6 An t-iuchar, 10 m 6 f Talla Dearg, Isleornsay William Swann Exhibition see page 5 Sunday, 3 July, 2.30 pm Là na Sàbaid, 3 An t-iuchar, 2.30 f Rubha Phoil, Armadale pier Rick and Pam's House Concert Sunday, 3 July, 3 6 pm Là na Sàbaid, 3 An t-iuchar, 3-6 f Am Pràban, Isleornsay Folk club session Monday, 4 July, 8 pm Diluain, 4 An t-iuchar, 8 f 'Oidhche nan Cèist' see page 8 Wednesday, 6 July, 2 5 pm Diciadain, 6 An t-iuchar, 2 5 f Tarskavaig Hall Tarskavaig Community Café see page 6 + FRINGE events see above Thursday, 7 July, 11 am 2 pm Diardaoin, 7 An t-iuchar, 11 m - 2 f Ardvasar Hall Charity Café, Hope and Faith School see page 6 Thursday, 7 July, 9.30 pm Diardaoin, 7 An t-iuchar, 9.30 f Cèilidh Dance with 'Tar the Croft' see page 8 Saturday, 9 July - to 23 August, 10 am 6 pm Disathairne 9 An t-iuchar 23 An Lùnastal, 10 m 6 f Talla Dearg, Isleornsay Pam Carter Exhibition see page 5 Sunday, 10 July, 11 am 6 pm Là na Sàbaid, 10 An t-iuchar, 11 m - 6 f Tormore Community Forest Tormore Explore Events 2 miles south of Ardvasar. Either park at the Forest entrance and walk up the rough new woodland path to the Fank, or drive up to the Fank (forest road) and walk down. 12 noon - a short dedication of the memorial seat on Suidhe Annabel, next the Fank. 2 4 pm - guided walks up and down the new path. All afternoon - fire for a BBQ and games in the Fank. Sunday, 10 July, 3 6 pm Là na Sàbaid, 10 An t-iuchar, 3-6 f Am Pràban, Isleornsay Folk club session Monday, 11 July, 8 pm Diluain, 11 An t-iuchar, 8 f 'Oidhche nan Cèist' see page 8 Fringe listings continue on page 15 Fèis an Eilein Page 9 The Skye Festival

10 Festival Village ~ Baile na Fèis Sabhal Mòr Ostaig 'Tosta' is a collaboration between 7 minority language communities of Europe s Atlantic coast, brought to Skye from Donastia / San Sebastian, the Basque country capital, and City of Culture The village, on two lorries, unfolds with a stage, exhibition hall, a radio shack, and a programme of events with music, art and language. Tuesday 5 July 12 noon The Festival Village * The 'Talkdrome' help and information * Exhibition and talk from the Artists in Residence * Workshop and origami flotilla of paper boats * Drawing workshops, all ages (in Gaelic no previous language or art experience necessary) * Multilingual Quiz * Gaelic for beginners * Graffiti art * Gaelic Film Shorts * Radio shack * The House Band * Open mic stage * We plan to have food availalable on site. Free Entry 7.30pm Basque band 'Oreka Tx' 'Oreka Tx' from the Basque Country specialise in playing the Txallaparta, tuned wooden blocks hit with sticks by two players working together. Harkaitz Mtnez. de San Vicente and Igor Otxoa formed Oreka Tx in 1997 as part of the resurgence of Basque traditional music. With the Basque musician and composer Kepa Junkera they have earned a Latin Grammy. Adults 10, Student 8, Young People 5, Under 10s Free 10 pm - Midnight Festival Club Informal late night bar and international chat in An Talla Mhòr. Free Entry 'S e co-obrachadh eadar-nàiseanta a th' ann an 'Tosta' a tha stèidhichte air coimhearsnachdan mhion-chànanan air costa Eòrpach a' Chuain Siar, air a thoirt a dh'alba à Donastia /San Sebastian, a tha na phrìomh bhaile ann an Dùthaich nam Basgach agus na Chathair Chultarail na h-eòrpa Bidh am baile agus a charago cultarail a' nochdadh à soithichean mòra carago le àrd-ùrlar, taisbeanadh, talkdrome, bùth rèidio agus prògram de thachartasan is bùithtean-obrach an asgaidh ann an ceòl, ealain is cànan. Dimairt 5 An t-iuchar meadhan-latha Baile na Fèis * 'Talkdrome' airson an fhiosrachaidh gu lèir * Ealain, Taisbeanadh is còmhradh leis an Luchdealain Eadar-nàiseanta * Bùithtean-obrach tarraing dhealbhan, a h-uile aois (sa Ghàidhlig! às bith comasan cànain no ealain) - cruthaich ealain dhan charago chultarail * Bùth-obrach agus cabhlach origami * Farpais-cheist ioma-chànanach * Gàidhlig dha luchd-tòiseachaidh * Còmhlan na Fèis * Àrd-ùrlar fosgailte * Filmichean goirid Gàidhlig * A' bhùth rèidio An Asgaidh 7.30f Còmhlan Basgach 'Oreka Tx' Tha ceòl 'Oreka Tx' à Dùthaich nam Basgach stèidhichte air Txallaparta, blocaichean fiodha gleusta a bhios dithis chluicheadairean a' bualadh le bioran is iad ag obair còmhla. Chuir Harkaitz Mtnez. de San Vicente agus Igor Otxoa Oreka Tx air chois ann an 1997 an lùib ath-bheothachadh ceòl nam Basgach. Tha iad air Grammy Laidinneach a ghlèidheadh an com-pàirteachas leis an neachciùil is sgrìobhaiche-ciùil, Kepa Junkera. Inbhich 10, Oileanaich 8, Daoine Òga 5, Fo 10 An Asgaidh Fèis an Eilein Page 10 The Skye Festival

11 Baile na Fèis ~ Festival Village Sabhal Mòr Ostaig 'Tosta' opens for a second day of free events, music, quizzes, exhibitions, and human art. Wednesday 6 July 12 noon The Festival Village * Music, exhibitions, workshops and lots more... - see Tuesday Free Entry 6.30 pm The Human Mosaic Come and be part of a mammoth piece of artwork. You will be given a colour of the rainbow raincoat and umbrella! It will be filmed as part of an international piece for the final TOSTA village festival in The Basque Country as part of the ATLANTIKALDIA festival. The more people the bigger the spectacle! Free Entry 8 pm 'Còmhlan Tosta' 7 musicians, an international collaboration full of music, one from each of the seven TOSTA regions. Together they are playing at each TOSTA festival organised in all the participating regions. Tonight is their fourth festival performance. Scotland - Rona Wilkie Fryslân - Marit Talens Ireland - Caoimhín Ó Fearghail Wales - Gwilym Bowen Rhys Galicia - Mónica de Nut Cornwall - Bec Applebee The Basque Country - Oreka TX Adults 10, Student 8, Young People 5, Under 10s Free 10 pm - Midnight Festival Club Informal late night bar and blether in An Talla Mhòr. Free Entry Bidh 'TOSTA' a' fosgladh Baile na Fèis a-rithist airson latha eile. Didaidain 6 An t-iuchar meadhan-latha Baile na Fèis * 'Talkdrome', Ealain, Taisbeanadh is còmhradh... - faicibh Dimàirt An Asgaidh 6.30 f 'The Human Mosaic' Bidh a h-uile duine an sàs (thèid fhilmeadh gu h-àrd) ann an cruthachadh obair ealain mhòr! Thèid còta agus sgàilean air dath a' bhogha-froise a thoirt dhut! Thèid seo a chur an lùib film eadar-nàiseanta anns am bi gach dùthaich chom-pàirteachaidh an sàs agus thèid a thaisbeanadh aig baile fèis TOSTA mu dheireadh ann an Dùthaich nam Basgach mar phàirt den fhèis ATLANTIKALDIA. Thigibh ann, mar as motha an àireamh de dhaoine a th' ann, 's ann as fheàrr a bhios an sealladh! An Asgaidh 8pm 'Còmhlan TOSTA' Tha 7 luchd-ciùil an lùib còmhlan TOSTA, coobrachadh eadar-nàiseanta làn ciùil anns a bheil neach-ciùil às gach dùthaich an sàs ann an TOSTA. Bidh iad a' cluich aig gach fèis TOSTA anns na dùthchannan a tha an sàs ann. 'S e seo a' cheathramh cuirm aca. Alba - Rona Wilkie Frìoslann - Marit Talens Èirinn - Caoimhín Ó Fearghail A' Chuimrigh - Gwilym Bowen Rhys Gailìsia - Mónica de Nut A' Chòrn - Bec Applebee Dùthaich nam Basgach - Oreka TX Inbhich 10, Oileanaich 8, Daoine Òga 5, Fo 10 An Asgaidh TOSTA is supported by Sabhal Mòr Ostaig through the Arts Development Officer Fèis an Eilein Page 11 The Skye Festival

12 Let s Circus presents 'The Good Times Show' Friday 8 July Saturday 9 July Sunday 10 July * 'The Magpie' Circus Tent in Kyleakin, next to the hall Returning to Skye in 2016, by popular demand! 'Let s Circus' - the Circus that runs away to join you! The travelling troupe of award-winning international circus artists bring a family show of amazing skills, comedy and laughter. The smallest travelling circus in Scotland they bring an authentic circus experience on an intimate scale within their beautiful Big Top The Magpie. Every day includes an optional circus school for kids and adults of ALL Ages. Show Tickets 10 for all ages above 5 years 4 years and under go free on laps or the floor * + possible Saturday and Sunday 1pm Matinee Show, depending on sales - look out for details - pre-booking essential Ringmaster Steve Cousins Your host and founder of Let s Circus, Steve invites you to run away with the circus for a few hours! Tickets on info@seall.co.uk check for changes on doors at 7pm for a 7.30pm start The Artists Witty Look (Japan) Witty Look are Daiki (he) and CHEEKY (she) and together they are multi-world-record-holding unicycle acrobats who perform tricks that nobody else in the world can do. Expect to be amazed and amused by their remarkable skills and crazy antics. Duo Oneface (Kenya) Moses and Francis are two of Kenya s top circus artists. Having trained in the Chinese Wuqiao Acrobatics school, they join Let s Circus for their first ever UK tour. Stunning acrobatics, Incredible Juggling and remarkable hat manipulation are just some of their skills - but can you tell them apart? The Balloonatic (Australia) On a voyage around the world in a balloon, The Balloonatic s comedy routine has been seen in nearly 20 countries. Laugh out-loud funny, you ll never look at a balloon the same way again. Frinzi (UK) The teenage aerial sensation perform aerial dance, trapeze and silk - a finely balanced act of strength, beauty and finesse. Fèis an Eilein Page 12 The Skye Festival

13 'The Circus School' and a Community Cèilidh Circus School Session Friday, 8 July Saturday, 9 July and Sunday, 10 July, 4-6pm All tickets 5 Seating Arrangements The Magpie tent is a small and intimate venue with seating for 150 people. All children are seated on the floor whilst adults and the less mobile are sat on benches Circus School for kids and adults of ALL ages where the artists will pass on skills such as trapeze, tight wire, hula hoop, juggling, acrobatics and loads more. You can't be too young or too old! Monday, 11 July, 7.30 pm Diluain, 11 An t-iuchar, 7.30 f Community Cèilidh and Dance 'The Magpie' tent stays up for a final night with a community cèilidh. Come along and join an assortment of musicians followed by a cèilidh dance. Outdoor footwear is vital! Performers include 'Cèilear' - the talented young adult musicians coming together as part of Fèis an Earraich. Plus guest performers and an open mic session for all-comers to take to the stage. Adults 10, Student 8, Young People 5, Under 10s Free Fèis an Eilein Page 13 The Skye Festival

14 Tuesday, 12 July at 8 pm Dimàirt, 12 An t-iuchar, aig 8 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, (SkyeSpace, Fàs building) Cape Breton concert Shelly Campbell and Calum MacKenzie Cape Breton, and particularly Mabou, in eastern Canada, is a stronghold of Scottish music traditions. Fiddler and pianist Calum MacKenzie is from a Gaelic-speaking family with South Uist connections - his brother Angus is part of Dàimh. We welcome this annual visit from Cape Breton tutors who are over at the Ceòlas Summer School. Born and raised in West Bay Road, Inverness County, Shelly Campbell has been playing traditional Cape Breton music for more than 20 years. Shelly s playing is powerful, lively and graceful and deeply rooted in the traditions she grew up listening to. Adults 12, Student 10, Young People 6, Under 10s Free National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland Wednesday, 13 July at 8 pm Diciadain,13 An t-iuchar aig 8 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Sèomar Chruinneachaidh NYJOS - Jazz and Film night The Jazz Ambassadors, led by Skye Jazz resident Rick Taylor, present a programme of jazz followed by a screening of Round Midnight (1986, 15, 2 hours 13 mins) Herbie Hancock s Oscar-winning score jazzes up this tribute to be-bop starring Dexter Gordon as a sax player and Francois Cluzet as the young man who idolizes him. The story of Dale Turner, a famous tenor saxophone player in Paris in the 1950s Adults 8, Student 6, Young People 4, Under 10s Free Saturday, 16 July at 8 pm Disathairne, 16 An t-iuchar aig 8 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (TDC main hall) Big Band Jazz Concert National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland NYOS Jazz Orchestra (The National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland) is Scotland s foremost youth jazz ensemble that performs throughout the UK at high profile jazz venues and festivals. They finish their week s residency on Skye with a major big band concert with some great songs from Leanne Carroll and Ian Shaw. Adults 14, Student 12, Young People 7, Under 10s Free Fèis an Eilein Page 14 The Skye Festival

15 Monday, 18 July at 1 pm Diluain, 18 An t-iuchar aig 1 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (TDC main hall) Rhum Plants Mangonel Theatre lunchtime comedy The Island of Rum (or Rhum as it was once spelled) is a National Nature Reserve but once, (and still?) a place of botanical intrigue! A fast-paced comedy from the dry seed of botanical fraud... massively energetic (WhatsOn-North) Performed by Mangonel Theatre - emerging talent developing in the Highlands. 50 minutes. Come along to the College cafeteria from pm and buy yourself a light lunch before the show. Monday, 18 July at 7:30 pm Diluain, 18 An t-iuchar aig 7.30 f Cèilear concert & cèilidh dance Young players from Skye and Lochalsh Come along and join a concert and cèilidh dance with The Cèilidh Trailers, the young talented traditional musicians from the area who have been brought together to play concerts, cèilidhs and dances, through Fèis an Earraich. Their quality will astonish you. Tha fàilte chridheil ron a h-uile duine. Adults 9, Student 7, Young People 5, Under 10s Free Adults 9, Student 7, Young People 5, Under 10s Free continued from page 9 Thursday, 14 July, 11 am 2 pm Diardaoin, 14 An t-iuchar, 11 m - 2 f Ardvasar Hall Charity Café, CHAS see page 6 Sunday, 17 July, 3 6 pm Là na Sàbaid, 17 An t-iuchar, 3-6 f Am Praban, Isleornsay Folk club session + FRINGE events Fringe listings continue on page 16 Tuesday, 19 July at 8 pm Dimàirt, 19 An t-iuchar aig 8 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (TDC main hall) Fergie MacDonald s Cèilidh leading button accordion player A night of button box and accordion music celebrating the esteemed Fergie MacDonald of Acharacle, who has entertained in dance halls and cèilidhs for 60 years. He is joined by Addie Harper Jr, Robert Nairn and other guests. Hosted by fiddle player Alan Henderson. Adults 12, Student 10, Young People 6, Under 10s Free Fèis an Eilein Page 15 The Skye Festival

16 Thursday, 21 July at 8 pm Diardaoin, 21 An t-iuchar aig 8 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (TDC main hall) Scottish Chamber Orchestra The String Section Join us as we journey through Europe, taking in the traditional tunes of the Romanian hills, set to music by Bartok, and the stunning Norwegian landscapes depicted in Grieg s Elegaic Melodies. Czech composer Antonin Dvorak s sunny Serenade presents one gorgeous tune after another, filtered with all the warmth and generosity for which this composer is so treasured. We end our journey with a homecoming to the emotional music of Benjamin Britten. Whether it s the soaring melodies in these works or the flying bows, energy and commitment of the SCO Strings, there s something to enjoy here for everyone. Tonight the 24-strong string section returns to the Skye Festival with a programme including: Bartók - Rumanian Dances Greig - Two Elegaic Melodies, op 34 Britten - Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge Dvorak - Serenade with Stephanie Gonley Director/Violin Adults 16, Student 14, Young People 6, Under 10s Free and then go up to the free Cèilidh dance! Reserve your seats ahead info@seall.co.uk check for changes on Friday, 22 July at 7:30 pm Dihaoine, 22 An t-iuchar aig 7.30 f Saturday, 23 July at 7:30 pm Disathairne, 23 An t-iuchar aig 7.30 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (TDC main hall) Inner Sound Iolanthe Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Inner Sound, the area s legendary Gilbert and Sullivan opera company, bring their acclaimed production of Iolanthe. With some young semiprofessional singers and a highly trained chorus of young and older local residents, Inner Sound is the only group regularly bringing quality G and S shows to the north of Scotland. Iolanthe - the story of the fairy Iolanthe banished from the fairy kingdom for 25 years for marrying a mortal. In true Gilbert and Sullivan fashion, a tangled plot develops and then unravels... But with good music and good humour, all ends well. Adults 12, Student 10, Young People 6, Under 10s Free continued from page 15 Wednesday, 20 July, 8 pm Diciadain, 20 An t-iuchar, 8 f Open music session see page 8 Thursday, 21 July, 11 am 2 pm Diardaoin, 21 An t-iuchar, 11 m - 2 f Ardvasar Hall Charity Café, Camuscross & Duisdale Initiative see page 6 The Gondoliers 2015 Fringe listings continue on page 17 Fèis an Eilein Page 16 The Skye Festival

17 continued from page 16 + FRINGE events Thursday, 21 July, 9.30 pm Diardaoin, 21 An t-iuchar, 9.30 f Cèilidh Dance Saturday, 23 to Sat 30 July, 10 am 5 pm Disathairne, 23 gu Disathairne 30, An t-iuchar, 10 m 5 f Talla Dhuisdeil, Isleornsay The third annual Made in Sleat selling event in the beautiful old church next the main road, overlooking Isleornsay bay. An exclusive exhibition showcases the work of around 15 artists, makers and photographers living in Sleat. Free entry. Come along and join in a free Cèilidh dance. Earlier in the evening, students at the colleges Short courses will have their own cèilidh, but at around 9.30 pm the floor is cleared for everyone. Blair Douglas, recently the Musician in Residence at the Gaelic College and a leading accordion player, is joined by other band players. Free entry. Thig is gabh pàirt ann an Cèilidh nan Cùrsaichean Goirid, le Tar the Croft (Blair Dùghlas agus Iain Mac a Ghobhainn) a cluich tron oidhche. Saor an asgaidh, le bar fosgailte bho 9f agus dannsadh a tòiseachadh mu 9.30 f. Tha fàilte chridheil ron a h-uile duine. An Asgaidh Saturday 23 July, 9 pm - late Disathairne, 23 An t-iuchar, 9 f Am Pràban Bar, Isleornsay Folk Music, Alan Frew Sunday, 24 July, 11 am 6 pm Là na Sàbaid, 24 An t-iuchar, 11 m - 6 f Tormore Community Forest Family Volunteer Day Games, BBQ, and practical conservation work. Sunday, 24 July, 2.30 pm Là na Sàbaid, 24 An t-iuchar, 2.30 f Rubha Phoil, Armadale pier Rick and Pam's House Concert see page 9 Sunday, 24 July, 3 6 pm Là na Sàbaid, 24 An t-iuchar, 3-6 f Am Pràban, Isleornsay Folk club session Fringe listings continue on page 19 Fèis an Eilein Page 17 The Skye Festival

18 Alastair Fraser s 30th Fiddle Summer Camp Friday, 29 July at 8 pm Sabhal Mòr Ostaig foyer Alasdair Fraser s Mammoth Fiddle Concert 130 fiddlers and cellists in a traditional music extravaganza Alasdair Fraser of Scotland and California celebrates 30 years of visiting Sleat each summer to lead his internationally famous Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Fiddle Summer Schools. He wants tonight s concert to be an entertaining and fun extravaganza event for the course participants as well as the public. Last year he jammed in well over 100 fiddlers, 30 cellists and some soloists to entertain a full house of excited listeners. With a wealth of talented tutors, including one of the most sought-after traditional cellists Natalie Haas, alongside Seylan Baxter, Ciarán Ó Maonaigh, Caitlín Nic Gabhann, Louise Douglas, Sarah Naylor, Adam Sutherland and Mairi Britton and other visiting musicians, who knows what might happen this year! Dihaoine, 29 An t-iuchar aig 8 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Ionaid Failte Cuirm Fìdhlearachd Alasdair Fhriseil 130 fìdhlearan agus cluicheadairean cello ann an cuirm-ciùil thraidiseanta mhòr. Bidh Alasdair Friseal à Alba is California a' comharrachadh 30 bliadhna de na Sgoiltean Samhraidh Fìdhleireachd aig Sabhal Mòr Ostaig a tha ainmeil air feadh an t-saoghail. Tha e airson 's gum bi spòrs is dibhearsan gu leòr aig muinntir a' chùrsa agus an luchd-èisteachd aig cuirm na h-oidhche. An-uiridh, lìon còrr is 100 fìdhlear, 30 cluicheadair cello agus cluicheadairean corra ionnstramaid eile an talla airson ceòl air leth a chluich dha talla loma-làn. Cò aige tha fios dè thachras am-bliadhna nuair a bhios luchd-ciùil cliùiteach a leithid Natalie Haas, cuide ri Seylan Baxter, Ciarán Ó Maonaigh, Caitlín Nic Gabhann, Louise Douglas, Sarah Naylor, Adam Sutherland agus Màiri Britton nar cuideachd! Adults 12, Student 10, Young People 6, Under 10s Free Fèis an Eilein Page 18 The Skye Festival

19 continued from page 17 + FRINGE events Thursday, 28 July, 11 am 2 pm Diardaoin, 28 An t-iuchar, 11 m - 2 f Ardvasar Hall Charity Café, Crossroads Care see page 6 Tuesday, 2 August at 8 pm Dimàirt, 2 An Lùnastal aig 8 f Routes Anne Martin & Jason Singh Gaelic song, Indian beatbox Anne Martin, Gaelic singer from Kilmuir, Skye, and Jason Singh explore their connecting worlds by weaving Gaelic song, Beatboxing, Electronica and Indian Raga/Folk to produce an exciting, fresh and rooted creative performance. Music, conversation and song investigate the struggle for land, culture and identity experienced by the Highlanders of Scotland during periods of clearance, and in Northern India through partition. Brìghde Chaimbeul Radio 2 Young Folk Musician of the Year. The concert opens with a set from this year s Radio 2 Young Folk Award winner Brìghde Chaimbeul, who was raised in Sleat and now lives in Kyle. Brighde is a truly astonishingly talented 17 year old piper. She studies at St Mary s Music School in Edinburgh and is joined by her sister Màiri, and Innes White. Adults 12, Student 10, Young People 6, Under 10s Free Friday, 29 July, 9pm - late Dihaoine, 29 An t-iuchar, 9 f Am Pràban Bar, Isleornsay Trad Musicians Neil Ewart and Luc McNally Sunday, 31 July, 3 6 pm Là na Sàbaid, 31 An t-iuchar 3-6 f Am Pràban, Isleornsay Folk club session Monday, 1 August, 8 pm Diluain, 1 An Lùnastal, 8 f 'Oidhche nan Cèist' see page 8 Wednesday, 3 August, 8 pm Diciadain, 3 An Lùnastal, 8 f Open music session see page 8 Thursday, 4 August, 11 am 2 pm Diardaoin, 4 An Lùnastal, 11 m - 2 f Ardvasar Hall Charity Café, Counselling Care, S and L Thursday, 4 August, 9.30 pm Diardaoin, 4 An Lùnastal, 9.30 f Cèilidh Dance with 'Tar the Croft' see page 8 Sunday, 7 August, 2.30 pm Là na Sàbaid, 7 An Lùnastal, 2.30 f Rubha Phoil, Armadale pier Rick and Pam's House Concert see page 9 Fringe listings continue on page 21 Fèis an Eilein Page 19 The Skye Festival

20 Friday, 5 August at 8 pm Dihaoine, 5 An Lùnastal aig 8 f The Bevvy Sisters Their 10th birthday tour Celebrating their tenth anniversary this year - a lusciously harmonious marriage of vintage Americana, classy original songwriting and fingerlicking instrumental work The much loved Bevvy Sisters sound centres on the spellbinding vocal chemistry between co-lead singers Heather Macleod, Gina Rae and banjowielding Cera Impala. Guitarist David Donnelly completes the core quartet complementing the ladies with bassy backup vocals. The Andrews Sisters with Switchblades FATEA As sweet and sublime as a Michelin-starred dessert FRUK Adults 12, Student 10, Young People 6, Under 10s Free Reserve your seats ahead info@seall.co.uk check for changes on Monday, 8 August at 7:30 pm Diluain, 8 An Lùnastal aig 7.30 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (TDC main hall) 35 young traditional musicians from Vancouver. Hailing from Vancouver, Canada the North Shore Celtic Ensemble is a one-off, experimental youth ensemble. With a unique style and repertoire drawing on- Celtic, jazz, classical, folk, French Canadian and more- making for a spirited no-boundaries experience for both player and audience. Led by Canadian artists Claude Giguère and Jay Knutson, over the past 30 years they ve worked to craft NSCE into an ensemble which both nurtures young celtic and folk talent whilst encouraging experimental and innovative ways of approaching the genre. One of Canada s most renowned youth music organisations, NSCE has toured extensively across North America and Europe and arrive in Skye fresh from a residency at the Aberdeen International Youth Festival. With strings, percussion and wind instruments, Canada s North Shore Celtic Ensemble capped off the evening in grand fashion, bringing the audience to their feet with their spirited new takes on tradition Glasgow Herald Adults 12, Student 10, Young People 6, Under 10s Free Fèis an Eilein Page 20 The Skye Festival

21 Tuesday, 9 August at 8 pm Dimàirt, 9 An Lùnastal aig 8 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (TDC main hall) Charlie Mckerron, fiddle, Traditional Fiddle Concert Charlie McKerron is joined by Marc Clements, guitar, and step-dancer Sophie Stevenson, along with some of last night s North Shore Celtic Ensemble. Charlie has no difficulty filling major music venues so we are delighted and privileged to have him on stage this week while he tutors fiddle classes at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. He has been working in the traditional music scene since the early 1980s and is best known for his work with Capercaillie and Session A9. Charlie was brought up with the Northeast fiddle tradition, learning from his father and great uncle. Tonight he ll be joined by various other musicians for a great traditional concert. Adults 14, Student 12, Young People 7, Under 10s Free The 2015 Island Opera show The Magic Island Friday, 12 August at 7.30 pm Dihaoine, 12 An Lùnastal aig 7.30 f Saturday, 13 August at 2:30 pm Disathairne, 13 An Lùnastal aig 2.30 f Saturday, 13 August at 7:30 pm Disathairne, 13 An Lùnastal aig 7.30 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (TDC main hall) Spin it to Gold Island Opera family musical Island Opera is a group of young, talented, professional opera and musical singers, mostly recent graduates and students from The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, including Skye Soprano Rhona Coogan. Following the success of last year s production of The Magic Island Island Opera presents a new family-orientated musical based on the story of Rumplestiltskin. This original production will bring joy to your hearts and a smile to your face! CANCELLED Adults 12, Student 10, Young People 6, Under 10s Free continued from page 19 Sunday, 7 August, 3 6 pm Là na Sàbaid, 7 An Lùnastal, 3-6 f Am Pràban, Isleornsay Folk club session Monday, 8 August, 8 pm Diluain, 8 An Lùnastal, 8 f 'Oidhche nan Cèist' see page 8 + FRINGE events Wednesday, 10 August, 8 pm Diciadain, 10 An Lùnastal, 8 f Open music session see page 8 Thursday, 11 August, 11 am 2 pm Diardaoin, 11 An Lùnastal, 11 m - 2 f Ardvasar Hall Charity Café, Friends of Broadford Hospital see page 6 Fringe listings continue on page 22 Fèis an Eilein Page 21 The Skye Festival

22 Tuesday, 16 August at 8 pm Dimàirt, 16 An Lùnastal, aig 8 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (TDC main hall) Tional Gaelic and Scots Song supergroup Òrain is ceòl le sàr-chòmhlan Gàidhlig ùr an Eilein. Tha iad aithnichte fa leth mar dhaoine a ghlèidh buinn òr a' Mhòid no mar bhuill ann an iomadh còmhlan cliùiteach. Tha iad cruinn còmhla a-nochd airson oidhche air leth de dh'òrain, ceòl is craic anns a' Ghàidhlig agus a' Bheurla Ghallta. Gaelic, Scots songs and music from Skye s new Gaelic super-group. Individually they are all well known as Mod Gold Medallists and members of various bands. A great night of Gaelic and Scots song, music and good craic. Christine Primrose, Gaelic song Billy Ross, Gaelic and Scots song Arthur Cormack, Gaelic song Decker Forrest, pipe Iain Smith, guitar Blair Douglas, keyboards and accordion Adults 12, Student 10, Young People 6, Under 10s Free Wednesday, 17 August at 8 pm Diciadain, 17 An Lùnastal aig 8 f The Skye Piping Society solo Highland and Small pipes A night of jigs, reels, slow airs, strathspeys and piobaireachd, with members and guests of the Skye Piping Society. Adults 10, Student 8, Young People 5, Under 10s Free continued from page 21 Thursday, 11 August, 9.30 pm Diardaoin, 11 An Lùnastal, 9.30 f Cèilidh Dance with 'Tar the Croft' see page 8 Friday, 12 August, 9 pm - late Dihaoine, 12 An Lùnastal, 9 f Am Pràban Bar, Isleornsay Trad Singer Kirsty Law + FRINGE events Sunday, 14 August, 11 am 6 pm Là na Sàbaid, 14 An Lùnastal, 11 m - 6 f Tormore Community Forest Volunteer Conservation Day Some practical conservation work. and BBQ Sunday, 14 August, 3 6 pm Là na Sàbaid, 14 An Lùnastal, 3-6 f Am Pràban, Isleornsay Folk club session Fringe listings continue on page 24 Fèis an Eilein Page 22 The Skye Festival

23 Saturday, 20 August Disathairne, 20 An Lùnastal Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (TDC main hall) Bruce Ncube from Zimbabwe Bruce Ncube is a drum, music, dance and mbira teacher from Bulawayo, who returns to the UK for the summer to lead workshops teaching us dance and traditional songs from Zimbabwe. 2 pm Gum-boot dance workshop A very family friendly workshop in African dance. If you remember visits in recent years from Black Umfolozi, the joy of African miners gum-boot dancers will have stuck with you. Wear your wellyboots (or whatever! - we will have some spare) and join in the fun. Suitable for all. 90 minutes long. Adults 10, Student 8, Young People 5, Under 10s Free 7.30 pm Singing workshop After his visit to Kyle last year, we are delighted to invite Bruce onto Skye. His singing workshops are inclusive, emotionally charged and uplifting. Every participant is invited to open their hearts and lungs wide, and enjoy singing beautiful, traditional songs in Zimbabwean languages, such as Shona and Ndebele. Suitable for everyone who just loves singing in groups. 2 hours. Sunday, 21 August at 8 pm Là na Sàbaid, 21 An Lùnastal aig 8 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (TDC main hall) A celebration of Scottish piano music with Christopher Guild A piano concert of Scottish composers and music, with a lot of folk music and a particular emphasis on the work of the late, great Ronald Stevenson. Born in Scotland in 1986, Christopher Guild studied piano and violin locally before entering St Mary s Music School, Edinburgh aged 13. He took top honours in the Moray Piano Competition he remains the youngest winner to this day. Christopher entered the Royal College of Music in 2005 as a Foundation Scholar and studied for six years with Andrew Ball, gaining a First Class BMus (Hons), and the MMus and Artist Diploma with Distinction. He went on to be the Richard Carne Junior Fellowship in Performance at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance Christopher now combines performing and recording with extensive teaching commitments, at Junior Trinity in London and the Godolphin School in Salisbury. A naturally creative and innovatory musician... Such pianists are rare... He is a wonderful advocate for new music. - Royal College of Music, London Tonight s concert is made possible by an anonymous sponsor for the hire of the piano. Adults 14, Student 12, Young People 7, Under 10s Free Adults 10, Student 8, Young People 5, Under 10s Free Fèis an Eilein Page 23 The Skye Festival

24 Wednesday, 24 August at 8 pm Diciadain, 24 An Lùnastal aig 8 f Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (TDC main hall) Blazin Fiddles and SEALL s 25th Birthday party SEALL celebrates 25 years of top quality events in south Skye. Our first event was on 11 May 1991 but tonight is the official party! We are delighted to welcome back the award winning Blazin Fiddles - some of the hottest contemporary fiddle players from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, with wonderfully sympathetic piano and guitar arrangements. And they are Blazin! - in the past decade no other band has quite captured Scottish fiddle music s variety, energy and sensitivity. Like rare single malts, each member of Blazin Fiddles draws the distinct flavour of music from their part of the Highlands and Islands. Adults 15, Student 13, Young People 8, Under 10s Free Blazin Fiddlers are Jenna Reid Bruce MacGregor Rua Macmillan Kristan Harvey all on fiddle Anna Massie, guitar/fiddle Angus Lyon, piano. Charity Cafe in Ardvasar Hall Reserve your seats ahead info@seall.co.uk check for changes on Fringe listings continued from page 22 Monday, 15 August, 8 pm Diluain, 15 An Lùnastal, 8 f 'Oidhche nan Cèist' see page 8 + FRINGE events Thursday, 18 August, 11 am 2 pm Diardaoin, 18 An Lùnastal, 11 m - 2 f Ardvasar Hall Charity Café, Tormore Explore see page 6 Thursday, 18 August, 9.30 pm Diardaoin, 18 An Lùnastal, 9.30 f Cèilidh Dance with 'Tar the Croft' see page 8 Sunday, 21 August, 3 6 pm Là na Sàbaid, 21 An Lùnastal, 3-6 f Am Pràban, Isleornsay Folk club session Monday, 22 August, 8 pm Diluain, 22 An Lùnastal, 8 f 'Oidhche nan Cèist' see page 8 Fèis an Eilein Page 24 The Skye Festival

25 + FRINGE events Tuesday, 23 August, 8 pm Dimàirt, 23 An Lùnastal, 8 f Open music session see page 8 Thursday, 25 August Wednesday 14 September 10 am 6 pm Diardaoin, 25 An Lùnastal 14 An t-sultain, Talla Dearg, Isleornsay Gary Mahon Exhibition see page 5 Thursday, 25 August, 11 am 2 pm Diardaoin, 25 An Lùnastal, 11 m - 2 f Ardvasar Hall Charity Café, Marie Curie Care see page 6 Thursday, 25 August, 9.30 pm Diardaoin, 25 An Lùnastal, 9.30 f Cèilidh Dance with 'Tar the Croft' see page 8 Sunday, 28 August, 2.30 pm Là na Sàbaid, 28 An Lùnastal, 2.30 f Rubha Phoil, Armadale pier Rick and Pam's House Concert see page 9 Sunday, 28 August, 3 6 pm Là na Sàbaid, 28 An Lùnastal, 3-6 f Am Praban, Isleornsay Folk club session Coming next... Thursday, 8 September at 7.30pm Diardaoin, 8 An Sultain aig 7.30f Beul na h-oidhche gu Camhanaich Gaelic song concert with Mary Ann Kennedy This special Blas Festival Commission with Gaelic singer and Broadcaster Mary Ann Kennedy, takes you from dusk to dawn through some of the most well-known totems of Highland life the constellations although their Gaelic names and associated lore are not so well known. It seeks to connect some of the oldest elements of Gaelic history with the newest aspects of space and science, celebrating an aspect of the modern world in which young Gaels exist today. The Blas Festival hosts almost 50 concerts across the Highlands. SEALL s events in late 2016 include - Saturday 17 September The Wee Skye Festival Short day-time site-specific theatre pieces across Skye and an evening in Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. Tuesday 20 September Mungo Park Dogstar Theatre Travels in the Interior of Africa Sunday 25 September Glasgow Phoenix Choir Thursday - Saturday, October The Skye Swing Jazz Festival 3 nights of great music Wednesday 2 November From Gallop to Callop The iain MacFarlane Band in concert + Children's Theatre and other excitements... Fèis an Eilein Page 25 The Skye Festival

26 Learn a little Gaelic! Bruidhinn Gaidhlig! A bheil thu ag iarraidh beagan Gàidhlig ionnsachadh? Do you want to learn a bit of Gaelic? Gaelic - traditionally the language of the Garden of Eden - is returning, through our Gaelic Medium Primary School, Bun Sgoil Shlèite or Sleat Primary School, and further education at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Scotland s Gaelic College. Gaelic is not (yet) used widely within the community, and not all Fèis helpers have Gaelic, but listen out! A first lesson! ch is the soft sound used in loch bh and mh are pronounced v uh (in the phonetic) as in the slang duh! Good morning Madainn mhath mattin va Good afternoon Feasgar math faysker ma Good night Oidhche mhath a-eechuh va How are you? Ciamar a tha thu? kimmer a ha oo? I am well Tha gu math ha goo ma It is beautiful today Tha i brèagha an-diugh Ha ee breea-uh ahn jooh I would like a ticket Tha mi ag iarraidh aon tiocaid ha mee gee-aree uh-n tiket How much is it? Dè na tha e? jay na ha e? Adult Inbheach inavuhch Adults Inbhich inaveech Children Clann clown Did you enjoy that? An do chord sin ribh? Uhn duh chawhst shin ruhyv I enjoyed that Chòrd sin rium Chawst shin rewhm Thank you ~ mòran taing The Festival is organised by SEALL ~ Skye Events for All ~ the community-led promoter on Skye. SEALL is a Company Limited by Guarantee with Charitable Status registered in Scotland SC SEALL Directors Eileen Armstrong Frances Macdonald Chris Pendlebury Rosie MacDonald Duncan MacInnes Kath NicLeoid (for SMO) Pam Allan Alastair MacAoidh (for SMO) Event Management Director Duncan MacInnes Administration Alison Livingstone Programme Layout MacInnes and Co Technical support Hector MacInnes Young Promoters Fionn Mckee Fiann MacLeod Benny Goodman Lillie Mehan SMO Short Courses Stephen McIlveney Martin MacLure Photos and images Rob Ware Graham MacPherson skye360 The Artists SEALL library Support team Thanks to all our wonderful Front of House volunteers and helpers - there are over 25 of you and you know who you are! Bu toil leinn taing a thoirt do:- VisitSleat & Sleat Community Trust The Trustees and Staff of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. All the performers. Those not named who find themselves on stage as performers or Fear no Bean an Taighe. All those who helped us out in moments of panic. Other local organisers of the community venues All those who donated raffle prizes. We applaud you ~ mòran taing a h-uile duine! Fèis an Eilein Page 26 The Skye Festival