Far North meets Fun Fiddle

After the great success of last year, Far North and Fun Fiddle are joining forces for a day of learning for intermediate and advanced players.

We are excited to bring our two groups together again. Traditional music, community, fun, connection and learning are at the heart of our organisations and we look forward to a great day based on all of this and more!

We will be focusing on, Scottish Smallpipes (Key of A) and Fiddle, all day!

Brìghde hailing from the Isle of Skye has been making great waves in the traditional music scene. Developing her own style on the Scottish Smallpipes and pushing boundaries with her tunes and ability to mesmerise audiences around the world.

Sarah is a native Portobellian, and is no stranger to both groups, teaching for Fun Fiddle and also at Retreats for Far North. She has been steeped in traditional fiddle music form a young age and currently plays with the fiddle led Dance Band, the Bella MacNabs.

Fin also comes from a family of musicians and followed in his fathers foot steps, not just playing but also making pipes. He started teaching at the age of 18 and has played in many groups over the years including with his wife Sarah. They love the melody to take centre stage!

Aidan is a master of his instrument and can be seen and heard in many of Scotland's top bands, from early Blazin' Fiddles to the amazing Lau. He paired up with Brìghde a few years ago to produce her first album 'The Reeling' and they have been gigging as a duo ever since.

We will start the day by learning the tunes from the tutors of your own instrument before swapping over to learn from the tutors of the other instrument. In the afternoon, we can then use our set of tunes as the basis for the workshops where we will mix ourselves up to work with pipers and fiddlers in the same class. This year,we won't do the performances at the end of day.

• 9:30 ~10:40 Class 1
• 10:40 ~11:00 break
• 11.00 ~ 12:10 Class 2
• 12:10 ~12:40 Class 3
• 12:40 ~ 14:00 lunch
• 14:00 ~ 15:45 Class 4 (with a short break)
• 16:00 ~ 16:30 Playing Together Session

19:00 ~ 22:00 Evening House Concert and session, Portobello (Optional)

An intimate opportunity to listen to these wonderful duos in action and then a session to end the day.

Food:

The Potluck Lunch was lovely last year so we will do the same again this year. We hope to book Forrester's for Dinner for those who can join us.

Costs:

£80 full price for the full day (not including food)

Discounted (Young Person/Low Wage) £50

How to Book:

You will be able book through Eventbrite by paying a £10 non refundable deposit.

We will then be in touch for you to pay the remaining fee by BACS transfer.

Any queries or questions prior to registration please get in touch here or by emailing [email protected].

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Wash House, Portobello Community Centre, 3 Adelphi Grove, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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