Common Ground Scotland
Ayrshire, Scotland, 3rd - 10th August 2008

Common Ground Scotland will again be part of the 'Living Tradition Summer Schools' in 2008. The venue has changed since last year, we will no longer be using Glaisnock House. The new venue is in Dumfries & Galloway - it is a fabulous venue and despite the venue change being forced upon us, we anticipate it being a wonderful move. We will be making detailed announcements about the venue shortly. find our more about Living Tradition Summer Schools

Sunday 29th July:
'Welcome to Scotland'
A chance to meet and welcome some of our guests and tutors for the week ahead.
University Campus Ayr, Craigie, Ayr.
7.30 - 10.00. £10, £8 conc

Monday 30th July:
'Concert '
University Campus Ayr, Craigie, Ayr.
7.30 - 10.00. £10, £8 conc

Tuesday 31st July:
'Blues Night'
University Campus Ayr, Craigie, Ayr.
7.30 - 10.00. £10, £8 conc

Wednesday 1st August:
'Common Ground Folk Club'
Recreation of a typical night at a Scottish Folk Club with special guests.
University Campus Ayr, Craigie, Ayr.
7.30 - 10.00. £10, £8 conc

Thursday 2nd August:
The Common Ground Gospel Concert
With The Common Ground Gospel Choir and guests
7.30 - 10.00. £5 VENUE TO BE CONFIRMED

COMMON GROUND FESTIVAL WEEKEND
Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th August

There will be a full programme of concerts, ceilidhs and sessions throughout the Festival Weekend at University Campus Ayr and at some venues within the town of Ayr. Weekend Tickets for all events £40. Individual tickets from £5. (Late Night Extras and 'The Sunday Farewell' are restricted to season ticket holders only.)

Friday 3rd August:
Common Ground Festival Weekend
CEILIDH
with The Common Ground Allstar Ceilidh Band and special guests.
University Campus Ayr, Craigie, Ayr.
7.30 - 10.00. £10, £8 conc

Saturday 4th August:
Common Ground Festival Weekend
'Celebrity Concert'
VENUE t.b.c.. 7.30 - 10.30.
Tickets £15, £10 conc

Sunday 5th August:
Common Ground Festival Weekend
Festival Farewell
Farewell performances by various artists.
The Abbotsfrod Hotel,
From Lunchtime until late evening there will be a 'garden party', sessions and a mini concert with buffet food at lunchtime and teatime.
Tickets £20

LATE NIGHT EVENTS

Each Evening - 29th July to 5th August Common Ground Scotland The Kitchen Ceilidhs and Late Night Extras. Season Ticket holders only

WORKSHOPS and MASTERCLASSES
Each Day - 30th July to 3rd August Common Ground Scotland

A wide range of workshops including guitar, fiddle, whistle, banjo, Scots and Gaelic singing, Gospel Choir, songwriting, clarsach, piano, Gaelic language, visual arts, a special course on Non Violence and our dialogue session 'In Search of Common Ground'. Advanced booking is advised. Attendance over the whole week is encouraged but people may attend individual workshops or masterclasses. Class registration is at University Campus Ayr on Sunday 29th July from 2.00 to 4.30.

A Children's programme is available for the children of adult participants. We cannot cater for children whose parents are not on site.

The Ayrshire Management Centre, University Campus Ayr, Craigie, Ayr. Mornings 9.00 - 12.15 Afternoons 1.30 - 4.45

SEASON TICKETS: Workshop, all concerts and informal activities for the whole week - Sunday 29th July to afternoon of Friday 3rd - are covered by an adult season ticket priced £135. The Children's programme is free to children of participant adults. Individual workshops are £10. Short courses also available.

Late Session: "The Stovie Sessions"

BOX OFFICE: A box office at Common Ground will be open during the event. Tickets may be booked by phone on 01563 551408. There is an on-line booking facility at www.commongroundscotland.com

 

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