2024
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Sun24Mar2024
Cowal Music Club
2.30pmDunoon Burgh Hall
195 Argyll Street
Dunoon, PA23 7DDJoy Dunlop at Cowal Music Club
Popular singer, musician and broadcaster, Joy Dunlop, with her five piece band, showcases Gaelic music and song in a contemporary way that always remains true to its roots.The band consists of Joy Dunlop (vocals), Ron Jappy (guitar), Mairi Marwick (fiddle), Gus Stirrat (bass) and Scott Jamieson (drums).
Joy was crowned Traditional Singer of the Year and Traditional Dance Competition at the 2015 Pan Celtic Festival. She was also five times nominated as Gaelic Singer of the Year, as well as winning the coveted Royal National Mòd Gold Medal and the Oban Times Gold Medal.
Through her singing, Joy showcases Gaelic music and song in a contemporary way that always remains true to its roots.
Tickets only £12. Buy online if you can here but they will be available on the door.
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Tue02Apr2024
Tartan Day Tattoo D.C. 2024
7:30pm-10:00pmRachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center 4915 Netherton Drive Alexandria, VA 22302
The Washington Tattoo invites you to experience the Tartan Day Tattoo D.C. 2024 – a spectacular evening of music and dance showcasing the very best of American and Scottish cultures, presented live on stage in a public theatre for the first time in the Washington DC area!
Immerse yourself in a captivating showcase that blends traditional and contemporary music and dance, bringing together the very best global talent for a once in a lifetime experience. The beat of drums, the skirl of pipes, stirring marches, and colorful highland dancers will inspire, entertain, and leave you feeling uplifted as we celebrate Tartan Day 2024!
Purchase tickets here.
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Thu04Apr2024
New York City Tartan Week Mòd - workshops & competition
11amThe Tailor Public House,
505 8th Avenue New York, NY 10018, United States
NYC Tartan Week, Isle of Harris Distillery, and An Communn Gàidhealach Ameireaganach are pleased to bring you the Second Annual NYC Tartan Week Mòd and Gaelic Workshop Presentations.
The deadline to register is March 18th at 12:00 a.m. Registration for the morning workshops is $40.00 and to compete in the afternoon is $30.00.
This event will be hosted by Mòd Gold Medalist and BBC Alba’s SpeakGaelic presenter, Joy Dunlop.
Not ready to compete? Join us in the morning for our worshops featuring conversational Gaelic and Gaelic Song.
Mòd Competition details:
Each performer will sing one song at the competition. There will be a choice of six prescribed Gaelic songs or you can submit a Gaelic song of your own choice.
Each singer will perform unaccompanied and must be able to sing without sheet music. The judges will score the live performances on both Gaelic and music and select the winning performance.
The winner will be crowned New York City Tartan Week Mòd Champion 2024 and win a prize of $250 from the NY Caledonian Club, an invitation to sing at the NYC Caledonian Club Ceilidh, and a free Weebox plus a12 month subscription to Weebox.
New York City Tartan Week is proud to partner with a number of Scottish Gaelic events throughout the week and we hope the Scottish and Gaelic speaking communities throughout North America and beyond will help continue to make NYCTW Mòd an annual event. Join us in your Clan tartan!
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Thu04Apr2024
George Washington's Mount Vernon Performance
2pm-4pmGeorge Washington's Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121Joy will join ‘The Washington Tattoo’ performers for a captivating showcase that blends traditional and contemporary music and dance, bringing together the very best global talent for a once in a lifetime experience. The beat of drums, the skirl of pipes, stirring marches, and colourful highland dancers will inspire, entertain, and leave you feeling uplifted as we celebrate Tartan Week 2024!
Purchase tickets here.
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Sat06Apr2024
Bryant Park - NYC Tartan Week Performance
10.50amBryant Park, New York, NY 10018, USA
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Sat13Apr2024
Isle of Coll Music Group - Joy Dunlop Trio
7.30pmAn Cridhe
Isle of Coll
Argyll
Joy Dunlop Trio – Isle of Coll Music Group
The Joy Dunlop Trio, comprising singer and step dancer Joy Dunlop, guitarist Ron Jappy and fiddler Mhairi Marwick, explores Scotland’s cultural links through exhilarating dance/music collaborations and beautifully arranged Scottish Gàidhlig songs.
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Mon03Jun2024
Joy Dunlop Trio
7.30pmThe Oak Room, The Rockfield Centre, Oban, PA34 5DQ
With an exquisitely expressive voice and a deep connection to the traditions of the Scottish Highlands, Joy Dunlop is “long established as one of the finest Gaelic singers on the current circuit.” (Songlines) Her singing career is the result of a life–long fascination with Scotland’s traditional music and has led her all over the world; from major Celtic festivals, to touring the UK, Europe, Canada, USA, China, Japan and New Zealand.
Through her singing, she showcases Gaelic music and song in a contemporary way that always remains true to its roots. Five times nominated as Gaelic Singer of the Year, she has also won both the coveted Royal National Mòd Gold Medal and the Oban Times Gold Medal and is the only person to be crowned both Traditional Singer of the Year & Traditional Dance Champion at the Pan Celtic Festival. She’s released three highly acclaimed solo albums, Caoir, Dùsgadh and Faileasan and also, Dithis; a duo album with her brother Andrew. Joy is also the driving force between ‘Gaelic/Gaeilge supergroup’, LAS and has featured on a range of collaborative albums.
A popular television & radio broadcaster, Joy is involved with a wide range of music, current affairs and light entertainment programmes. With her trademark poise and depth of knowledge, Joy’s warmth and enthusiasm have made her increasing in-demand in television and radio broadcasts alike; from presenting the weather on both BBC Scotland & BBC Alba, to fronting SpeakGaelic; a wide-ranging, multi-faceted learning brand, offering the most comprehensive approach to learning Scottish Gaelic in a generation. She also presents the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year competition and has hosted well known music programme Travelling Folk. Joy is also the creator and co-host of the popular Scottish Gaelic and Irish podcast ‘A-nunn ’s Anall’.
Performing with Joy will be guitarist Ron Jappy, and fiddlers Mhairi Marwick. Together, they will explore Scotland’s cultural links through exhilarating dance/music collaborations and beautifully arranged Scottish Gàidhlig songs. The result is music deeply grounded in authenticity and tradition, yet infused with the energy of a new generation; all lit up with the passion and power of Joy’s shimmering voice.
Tickets available in advance here, or on the door.
Registered carers free when accompanying paid ticket holder.
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Sat08Jun2024
Féile na Gealaí - Joy Dunlop Band
All day eventRathcarran, Co. Meath, C15 VX08, Ireland
‘S e fèis chiùil a th’ ann am Féile na Gealaí a bhios a’ comharrachadh cultar co-aimsireil na Gaeilge. ‘S ann ann an Ráth Chairn ann an siorrachd Meath a thèid a cumail gach samhradh, a’ taisbeanadh a h-uile seòrsa ciùil agus iomadh seòrsa tachartais tron deireadh-sheachdain. ‘S e fèis champachaidh a th’ inntele daoine bho air feadh na h-Èireann agus na h-Alba a’ tighinn còmhla gus pàirt a ghabhail innte. ‘S urrainn do luchd-labhairt na Gàidhlig cuir a-staigh airson ticeadan an asgaidh tron cheangal seo!
Is í Féile na Gealaí féile cheoil agus ealaíona a dhéanann ceiliúradh ar chultúr chomhaimséartha na Gaeilge.
Is i nGaeltacht Ráth Chairn ghlas gréine na Mí a reáchtálófar an fhéile seo gach samhradh agus bíonn blaiseadh de gach genre agus gach cíneál imeachta faoin spéir ar fáil i rith na deireadh seachtaine.
Is féile champála í chomh maith agus tagann daoine ar fud fad na tíre, agus ó hAlbain, le bheith i láthair agus le seinnm ag an fhéile seo.
Ceannaich ticeadan an seo
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Thu20Jun2024
Joy Dunlop Trio
7.30pmContin Church
Strathpeffer
Ross-shire
IV14 9ESJoy Dunlop Trio in concert.
Contin Church – Scottish Charity number SCO11897Thurs. 20th June, 7.30pmTickets £10 (children 12 & under free)Tickets available locally from Contin Village Shop, Contin Filling Station, Strathpeffer Sweetie Shop, The Sports & Model Shop, Dingwall or Contin & Strathpeffer Churches -
Tue16Jul2024Fri19Jul2024
Fèis Phàislig
10am-4pmJohnstone High School
Beith Rd, Johnstone PA5 0JW
Join us this summer for 4 days of exciting music and arts workshops. Our Fèis Week offers tailored classes for young people aged 8-18 and is led by some of Scotland’s best traditional musicians and tutors.
Sign up now
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Fri19Jul2024Sun21Jul2024
Earragail Arts Festival
2pmArranmore Island
MODERN BARDS PRESENT
Cosán Árainn Mhór – Music & Poetry Trail on Árainn Mhór
Come and join us on a specially curated walk where you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy songs and poetry from Scotland and Ireland, whilst taking in the breathtaking views of Arranmore.
The approximately 1.5 hour walk will feature Irish and Scottish Gaelic writers Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhríde and Rody Gorman and musicians Diane Cannon and Joy Dunlop.
A free bus will be provided leaving from the MODAM facility at Leabgarrow (close to the pier) at 2pm returning from the walk in good time for the last boats. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the Irish summer.
For more information on Arranmore Island visit www.arainnmhor.com.
- Date: Saturday 27th July & Sunday 28th July
- Time: 2pm
- Location: Arranmore
- Venue: NA
- Admission/Cost: €15
More Info:
Please note that admission does not include ferry ticket, please book ferry directly with either www.thearranmoreferry.com or www.arranmoreferry.com
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Sat17Aug2024
Electric Picnic
9pmStradbally Hall, Co. Laoise
Joy Dunlop @ An Puball Gaeilge
9pm, 17/08/24
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Sat24Aug2024
Bute Highland Games
All dayThe Stadium
High Street
Rothesay
Isle of Bute
PA20 9BS
Fabulous Family Fun at our Traditional Highland Games – Come and Join the Fun!
The Bute Highland Games is back to being held on its usual date this year, on Saturday 24th August 2024. It promises to be an exciting day with running races for juniors and a 10K road race for adults, Highland Dancing Competition, wrestling plus the incredible skills of the Heavies – tossing the caber, our talented junior shinty athletes and the toe tapping, hand clapping thrill of the Pipe Bands. Something for everyone and great family fun!
“On behalf of the organising committee, I am absolutely thrilled to welcome Joy Dunlop as our 2024 Chieftain. We are very lucky to have someone as renowned as Joy is within the Gaelic community to join us for this year’s games.” Duncan McAlister, Chairman.
You will find plenty to watch, do and browse with a packed programme, various stalls, children’s activities, local produce and delicious food.
Book your tickets in advance to save time and money. Ten percent discount is available on all ticket prices to everyone booking through the on-line Eventbrite platform before midnight on 31st May 2024. Why not treat yourself to Patron tickets and enjoy the Patron’s tent, with complimentary tea, coffee & squash, a dedicated bar, facilities and seating.
Purchase tickets here – we look forward to welcoming you!
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Fri30Aug2024
Joy Dunlop Band - Fischhalle Cultural Centre
9pmFish Hall Harburg Event
Werner Pfeifer
Kanalplatz 16
21079 Hamburg
Phone: 040 30382128
Mobile: 0171 54 634 74
E-Mail: info@fischhalle-harburg.deCeltic Summer Night
Open air
The Joy Dunlop Band / Scotland
Photo © The Joy Dunlop Band
She is a journalist, television and radio presenter and an ambassador of the Gaelic language in her home country Scotland: JOY DUNLOP. In the music world, she is also celebrated as one of the best Gaelic singers. She sings the old Celtic songs with a crystal clear voice and transforms them with her band into a modern music of the 21st century. Century.
A bit of electro, beats and rhythm, plus a driving bass, a traditional fiddle and the unmistakable voice of Joy merge into a modern interpretation of old Scottish music.
The JOY DUNLOP BAND is a live experience and the first time live in the Fischhalle Harburg!
http://www.fischhalle-harburg.de/veranstaltungen/
Purchase tickets here
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Sat31Aug2024
Celtic Summer Day Festival 2024 - Joy Dunlop Band
4pmGemeinde Brunsmark
Dorfplatz, Dorfstraße, 23883 BrunsmarkCeltic Summer Day 2024 is an open-air folk festival with a focus on contemporary and traditional Scottish-Irish folk music. It already took place in 2016 and 2019 with great response. The highlight is the award-winning singer “Joy Dunlop and Band” with a top cast. Audience favorite, “Outfield Westwood” from Fishing, is back again. Delicious food and Kilkenny on tap! Wheelchair accessible
Official website – https://brunsmark.de/unser-dorf/celtic-summer-day-2024.html.
Tickets are available from https://www.eventim-light.com/de/a/5c4760eefb8098000100de43/e/65d857e819d2a20bbe721f0b or via the link on the brunsmark.de website.
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Sun22Sep2024
Aon Sceal Festival
11amDriftwood
Uíbh Ráthach / Iveragh Peninsula, Co. Kerry.
Craoladh beò / Live recording of the bilingual podcast A-nunn ‘s Anall, with Joy Dunlop & Edel Ní Churraoin.
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Sat28Sep2024
Scottish Parliament 25th Anniversary Celebration
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Còisir Alba, conducted by Joy Dunlop, to perform an this private event on Saturday September 28th, to mark a quarter of a century since the Scottish Parliament was reconvened.
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Fri11Oct2024Fri18Oct2024
The Royal National Mòd
Oban, Argyll
More details to follow.
Further info – https://www.ancomunn.co.uk
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Fri25Oct2024
In/Visible Panel & Music Event
7-9.30pmErskine Arts
Kilpatrick Drive
Erskine
PA8 7AF
An evening of chat and music with special guests Davie Scott from the Pearlfishers, broadcaster and performer Joy Dunlop, and pop artist Rachelle Rienne, hosted by Colin Kelly. Exploring this year’s theme In/Visible, join us for meaningful discussion about mental health and live performances.
Pay What You Can £3/5/8/10
Book here.
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Fri08Nov2024
Coolish Festival - Joy Dunlop & Ron Jappy in Concert
7.30pmPeel Centenary Centre, Isle of Man, IM5 1HQ
BBC presenter and Scottish Gaelic singer Joy Dunlop is joined by guitarist Ron Jappy for a night of sparkling entertainment! With support from Manx Gaelic choir Un Choraa.
Cost: £12.50 / £5 under 16s – tickets at www.ynchruinnaght.com
Hosted by Yn Chruinnaght Celtic Gathering
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Sat09Nov2024
Coolish Festival - Workshops with Joy Dunlop
10.30am - 3pmPeel Methodist Church, Atholl Street, Peel, Isle of Man
10.30am – 11.30am: Come and try Scottish Gaelic!
Learn some useful phrases in this fun and interactive workshop for beginners with Joy Dunlop.
Venue: Guild Room11.45am – 12.45pm: Scottish Gaelic traditional song workshop with Joy Dunlop
Suitable for absolute beginners.
Venue: Peel Methodist Church1.30pm – 3pm: Manx and Scottish Gaelic Choral Workshop
Learn easy part-songs, with Joy Dunlop and Ruth Keggin Gell. Everyone is very welcome – you don’t have to have spoken or sung in Manx or Scottish Gaelic before! Grab a friend and join in!
Venue: Peel Methodist Churchhttps://www.learnmanx.com/features/cooish-manx-language-festival-2024-874797/
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Wed27Nov2024
Deasbad Nàiseanta nan Àrdsgoiltean
7pmScottish Parliament
Tuilleadh fiosrachaidh ri thighinn