WORLD CEILIDH IS THE ONLY KNOCKENGORROCH FESTIVAL IN 2010 - YOUR ONLY OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY WHAT ONLY KNOCKENGORROCH CAN PROVIDE...DON'T MISS IT!

KNOCKENGORROCH WORLD CEILIDH 27TH - 30TH MAY 2010

KNOKENGARROCHE HIGH FIELD of THE GARROCH once, KNOCKENGORROCH CEILIDH MEADOW it is now, KNOCKENGORROCH awaits the return of old friends and new to our 24TH unique upland amazing WORLD CEILIDH. Once more the Deughside hills will ring to the sound of GREAT MUSIC, and thrill to the sight of DANCE and a MAGIC KALEIDOSCOPE of festival colour that will fill this greenfield to the full. On the banks of sweetwater of Deugh we bring back the world to Fairest Galloway

THE BEAT: True greats of British Ska, with three gold and platignum albums to their name, 30 years on they deliver in their own roots kicking style, with feeling and freedom of soul. Unite with Ranking Roger and The Beat on evergreen Knockengorroch Meadow

TREACHEROUS ORCHESTRA: A magnificent wall of fullsome sound, the awesome musicianship, audaciously sophisticated arrangements and earthy Glasgow roots of this 13 piece instrumental ensemble all combine to create a dazzling sound extravaganza

EAT STATIC: Legendary psychedlic trance pioneer Merv, founder member of Osric Tentacles, category defying child of the British rave scene spanning almost all forms of dance music- trance, techno, gabber, drum ‘n’ bass, garage, breakbeat, latin, world and jazz.

LUNASA: Masters of their craft - be spellbound by Ireland's supergroup, hottest acoustic driven Irish band on planet Knockengorroch

KING CREOSOTE: Fife’s cutting edge Fence Collective founder - bittersweet folk shanties with a doonhame edge of Scottish grit.

SKA CUBANO: The ultimate party band, 12 piece Ska Cubano brim with captivating melody, wit and scintillating Latin rhythm-fusion

BESH O DROM: A splendid flight of Hungarian and Middle Eastern wildness and joyous exuberance that hardly pauses for a breath.

KISSMET: Take a bhangra rock fusion roller coaster ride from East to West and let Kissmet’s feelgood music factor cast its spell ,

THE UKRAINIANS: Ukranian folk music collides with British punk pop! Breakneck rhythms and thrashing chords uplift the roving soul

SHEELANAGIG: Honing an innovative blend of folk, jazz and world music to perfection, back with infectious energy to wow.the hills .

DJ PATHAAN: BBC’s Asian network regular Pathan crosses the dance world divide: global beats, eclectic groove and Asian chill.

JESCA HOOP: A very special Californian singer/songwriter and her band – truly original sublime melodies, quirky licks and folky hooks.

DEN COLLECTIVE: Edinburgh based Afrobeat, groove, funk, tribal and dance styles that generate their own energetic music genre BABYLON ARABIC BAND:Ya Salam! Nafee Mohamed and his oud are back with the river-flowing music and songs of mother Iraq

LIMBO: Edinburgh new music night – Blackspring DJ’s and dynamic rising Scottish talent: Found, Meursault, Over the Wall, Withered Hand.

FLUTATIOUS: London 6 piece - soaring melodic flute accompanied by flying fiddle, atmospheric guitars, jazzy vibes and groovy beats

BANANA SESSIONS: Knockengorroch favourite Bananas return with their folk-pop fusion, totally unique and out there on their own.

BIG HAND: Ska a plenty when you need it most, the rude boys are back to get you jumping and to rock the green Bo-Airigh stage.

ZUB ZUB: Featuring more founder Ozric members, expect an eclectic blend of styles and genres including psytrance, techno and dub.

MUNGOS HI-FI SOUND SYSTEM: Mighty Mungo’s continue to push the campaign for dancehall reggae in Scotland and beyond.

SKETCH: 5 piece Celtic band fusing techno beats and tunes –band members include musicians from Shooglenifty and Peatbog Faeries

MORE HIGHLIGHTS: CAPTAIN SLACKSHIP'S MEZZANINE ALLSTARs, JOHN LANGAn BAND, TOWNHOUSE, DIGITALIS, KING ARTHUR's MEN, HAIGHT ASHBURY, MORE FROM JIM, Wierdstring, KELTRIX, SUPER COLOUR Play. ewan mclellan, Martyn Wheeler, DESI BRAVEHEARTS, ANDY PATERSON, DIGITAL JONES, THE MANIC SHINE, LORRAINE McCauley, MY LORD SOUND SYSTEM, KUCH KE, ABC Schmee, Babylon Arabic Band, and more to come !
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ALSO: TEPOOKA Fire SPECTACULAR, AL KHEMA Acoustic Sessions Tent.. Visit the TALLYN & OTHER WORKSHOPS: Drums, Capoiera, Festival Masons, Bodger’s Green, Felt making, Zines, Tibetan Prayer flags, Hula hooping,Graffiti art, Tribal belly Dance, Circus Skills and more ….
Many other attractions include our TIGTRI CHILDRENS TENT: creative workshops, Kids’ Percussion & Procession, Hot Tub, Late night Cabaret, Storytelling, Poetry, , Palace Cinema, Healing Area with massage and refexology, Tai Chi & Morning Yoga.

All this and global shopping, good food, not to mention the well-stocked FRAOCH Cabaret and SHIELING BARS, serving real Heather Ale and other favourites NEW this May-Knockengorroch’s own real ale- plus even more late-night entertainment…