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Linlithgow Folk Festival Association

Friendly Folk in Linlithgow!

Linlithgow Folk Festival

5th-9th September 2012


Folk Session at the West Port Hotel - Thursday 2nd February from 8.00pm

Our next Folk Session, on Thursday 2nd February, will be held at the West Port Hotel in Linlithgow from 8.00pm onwards.  A map showing the location of the West Port Hotel can be found here:  http://www.linlithgow.com/maps.htm (in block A2).

For your information, a list of all session dates in 2012 can be found on our sessions page.

Matt McGinnLinlithgow "Keeps Matt McGinn Singing!"

Fundraising for the 2012 Linlithgow Folk Festival will get underway on SATURDAY MARCH 10TH when fans will pay tribute to the memory of the late great Matt McGinn at an evening of songs and music in the Linlithgow Academy Theatre at 7.30pm.

The Glasgow singer, songwriter, poet and raconteur was Scotland’s undisputed “King of Folk ” in the 1960s and 70s. He died in 1977 at the age of only 49, but left behind some 500 songs, many of which have become classics. The annual tribute night in Linlithgow presents Matt's songs and stories in an innovative and exciting way, breathing new life into a marvellous body of work. 2012 marks the event's 10th anniversary and it has become the main fundraiser for the Linlithgow Folk Festival Association.

The 2012 show promises to be bigger and better than ever, with talent from throughout central Scotland performing their favourite Matt McGinn songs, stories and poems.

Tickets for the event, priced £9, can be obtained from:

Clips from some of the Linlithgow nights are now available on the official Matt McGinn website at www.mattmcginn.info.

MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2011

Linlithgow Folk Festival was one of four nominees for the Event of the Year award at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. Friends of the festival were kind enough to nominate us, and then vote for us.

The prestigious showcase event was held on Saturday 3rd December in Perth Concert Hall.

Unfortunately we didnt come home with the award. Well done to Orkney Folk Festival who came out on top. However, we are very happy that we were even considered for this award - and roll on next year!

The MG ALBA TRAD AWARDS ceremony will be shown on BBC ALBA at 10pm on Monday 5th December and repeated on Friday 9th December at 9pm (a 90 minute programme).

The full list of winners is here: http://www.scottishcultureonline.com/mgalbascotstradmusicawardswinners/

Voluntary Sector Gateway (West Lothian) Volunteer Awards 2011

We are delighted to inform you that the Linlithgow Folk Festival Association won the award for the Community Arts Volunteers of the Year at the Voluntary Sector Gateway (West Lothian) Volunteer Awards 2011.

The event was held at the Hilcroft Hotel in Whitburn on Wednesday 23rd November to celebrate volunteering across West Lothian. The picture opposite shows a few members of our committee with the winning trophy.

We are delighted to have won - though realise we will now need to put on an even BETTER Linlithgow Folk Festival in 2012!

 

 


The 2011 Festival - the best yet!

The 13th Linlithgow Folk Festival was the best yet!

For those of you who couldn't attend, you can find out what you missed by clicking onto the Festival page and having a look at our programme.

You might also like to look back at all the great times we had: see
linlithgowfolkfestivalphotos.shutterfly.com/2011folkfestival

Sessions

Come and join in our monthly Folk Music Sessions

Photo Gallery

View photos and videos of the 2011 Festival, previous Festivals and other LFFA Events.

Friends of Linlithgow Festival

Find out more about us and please sign up to our “Friends” listing if you wish to be kept informed of our news, and when tickets for our events throughout the year go on sale.  It costs nothing, but donations are always appreciated!

Linlithgow

This historic town is a Royal Burgh located in the central lowlands of Scotland - about 20 miles from Edinburgh and under an hour from Glasgow by train or car.  It is the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and the preserved ruins of the Royal Palace can be visited in a picturesque setting next to Linlithgow Loch.  The town has many other attractions and facilities for visitors, including a vibrant music culture.

See www.linlithgow.com for more.

Linlithgow Folk Festival Association (LFFA)

The Association has been active in the town for over 10 years and attracts many big names in the music industry throughout the year - especially during the main Folk Festival event, held annually during the second weekend in September.

The “Friendly Folk in Linlithgow" aim is:

“To develop traditional and contemporary music throughout West Lothian”

Everyone is welcome at our sessions, concerts and workshops…so why not come along and join in … we look forward to seeing you.