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Tiree Fèis Back On
The Tiree Fèis is on again – thanks to a great response from the community. Fèis chair, Dr John Holliday had warned that the summer festival of traditional music was in danger of disappearing after 22 years because of a low turnout at the recent AGM. However, a reconvened meeting the next week gave the… »
And The Fun Continued…….
Preparations for the Music Festival began on the Thursday with a huge portable stage being erected in the grounds of An Talla. Further down the road at the Business Centre campers began arriving to pitch their tents in readiness for what turned out to be a memorable musical event. Over the two days over 1000… »
Local Tutors Power Fèis Thiriodh 2011
An Talla proved a spectacular venue for Fèis Thiriodh 2011 which came to a triumphant conclusion last weekend. 200 people packed in to the hall for the final ceilidh and dance to the largest and best dressed ceilidh band in Scotland, including Shona and Susan MacFadyen from Caolas. The seven classes for the 21st Fèis… »
Fèis Thiriodh 2011
Ar ceòl, ar cànan ’s ar dualchas – our music, our language and our culture. Pride in the rich traditions of Tiree is the theme of Fèis Thiriodh 2011 which starts this week. Stand out evenings are the night of traditional baking on a busy Thursday, which also brings us a shinty game and a… »
Charity single version of “On the Road” released on 2nd May!
Skerryvore are to release a brand new charity single version of their song ‘On The Road’ to support ‘Stephen’s Footstep Challenge’ with profits going to ‘Macmillan Cancer Support’ and ‘The Maggie Centre’. Please help us in supporting this great cause by downloading this special edition single, which will be available from iTunes on the 2nd… »
Tiree’s Got the X Factor
The Macdonald Brothers Launch The 2011 Tiree Music Festival X Factor finalists, The MacDonald Brothers, made waves on the Hebridean Isle of Tiree recently, swapping singing for surfing as part of the official launch for this year’s Tiree Music Festival (TMF). Flying to the western isle of Tiree, the brothers visited pupils at Tiree High… »
TMF 2011 – Early Bird Ticket Offer
TMF are delighted to confirm that the 2nd Tiree Music Festival will take place this year on the 23rd & 24th July. It will build on the massively successful first TMF and has already secured the booking of legendary celtic rock group WOLFSTONE along with many more acts to be confirmed over the coming months…. »
Santa came to call, and parties were had by all
The Senior Citizens party was held on Saturday 11 December and by all accounts all of our 90 guests had a very good time. The Guests were piped in, on arrival, by Colin MacKinnon, Balevuillin and then before dinner, the lovely cake made by Evelyn, was cut by Hugh MacLeod who recently celebrated his 95th… »
Triumph For Na Tirisdich At The Trads
Despite the appalling wintry conditions on the mainland, a number of Tiree residents made the journey to Perth Concert Hall to be at the 2010 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards on Saturday 4th December. This was the eighth annual award which was set up to celebrate all forms of traditional music in Scotland. Gordon… »
Your Vote Counts!
There are many different Tiree connected musicians / bands up for various awards at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2010 which is a phenomenal achievement for the island! Skerryvore, Trail West, The Skipinnish Ceilidh House and Gordon Connel have all been nominated. Also Rachel Walker of Skipinnish Records has been nominated as have… »
