The line-up for this year’s Yn Chruinnaght has been revealed as tickets go on sale for the annual event. The Yn Chruinnaght Celtic Gathering will be held from July 22 to 28 and will kick off with an opening night gig by trail-blazing Scottish/Manx band HEISK, featuring the island’s Isla Callister, and dazzling tunes from Elizabeth Davidson-Blythe and Daniel Quayle. There will also be a lecture about St Bridget’s role in Brittany, a concert celebrating the Celtic seasons, a giant ceili in Cathedral Isle of Man, a musical folklore tour of Peel, the compositions of Katie Lawrence, and grand finale from Scottish fiddle legend Duncan Chisholm.
Audiences will also enjoy Irish music and dance from The Len Collective and Céilí le Chéile, plus poetry and film, an artisan craft fair, sessions, displays and workshops, and ceili dancing from the Celtic nations. Peel lifeboat called out to assist yacht with engine problems Chance for aspiring Manx singers to work with top vocal coaches We asked people in the street what the Isle of Man TT means to them Music review: Scouse treasure continues renaissance with latest album release There will be plenty of free community events and family activities, as well as lunchtime sessions in Douglas. Established in 1978, Yn Chruinnaght Celtic Gathering is known for its small and friendly atmosphere and the fishing town of Peel is the ideal hub for the festival.
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