A powerful collaboration between science, music and theatre. Featuring contemporary Scottish singer and composer Frances M Lynch and Margaret Cameron (BBC singers), the show will entertain audiences across Scotland as it tours the country, engaging with local communities along the way. This evening performance will feature an array of Scottish superwomen of science, including local… Continue reading ECHOES – Scottish Superwomen Of Science
Event Category: Music
Adam Bulley & Chas Mackenzie (Wingin’ It) – Lyth Arts Centre
*** Note this event takes place in Lyth Arts Centre *** One of the most highly rated duo’s in the country, Adam Bulley & Chas Mackenzie deliver a fiery, energy fuelled array of acoustic music styles. Weaving effortlessly between Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Folk and Pop, they have performed on some of the biggest stages in the UK,… Continue reading Adam Bulley & Chas Mackenzie (Wingin’ It) – Lyth Arts Centre
Adam Bulley & Chas Mackenzie (Wingin’ It) – Reay Village Hall
*** Note this event takes place in Reay Village Hall *** One of the most highly rated duo’s in the country, Adam Bulley & Chas Mackenzie deliver a fiery, energy fuelled array of acoustic music styles. Weaving effortlessly between Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Folk and Pop, they have performed on some of the biggest stages in… Continue reading Adam Bulley & Chas Mackenzie (Wingin’ It) – Reay Village Hall
Auld Hat New Heids
Four of Scotland’s most famous musicians have teamed up to produce a show of Scottish songs now seldom heard but once the basis of the folk revival in the 1960’s and 70’s. At that time folk music was at its peak. In practically every town of any size there was a folk club packed with… Continue reading Auld Hat New Heids
Young Artists Showcase
This event will showcase some of the far north’s brightest young musical talents. All of them have a connection with Addie Harper Jr., having in many cases started their musical training with them. They are all highly talented on their instruments which include fiddle and accordion as well as classical violin and piano. Five talented young… Continue reading Young Artists Showcase
Caithness Handbell Celebration
Celebrating the Art of Bellringing in Caithness. This unique concert will bring together, for the first time, the three established bellringing teams in Caithness. The Caithness Handbell Ringers (musical director Katrina Gordon) will be joined by the Poltney Bellringers (musical director Lyn Ball) and members of the Castletown Primary School Bell Team (musical director… Continue reading Caithness Handbell Celebration
Horse McDonald – Careful
Gilded Balloon are proud to present the world premiere of Scottish singer-songwriter Horse McDonald’s autobiographical play, Careful – an inspirational story of her triumph over adversity through music. There are times in life when you need to be careful… Growing up gay in Lanark in the 70’s, When the reward is half a pack of… Continue reading Horse McDonald – Careful
Mairi Campbell: Pulse (the play) & Concert
Straight from her acclaimed run at Edinburgh Fringe Mairi Campbell brings her show Pulse to Lyth Arts Centre. A homecoming in viola, voice, movement, animation and storytelling, Pulse is the story of award-winning musician Mairi Campbell’s quest to heal cultural wounds. From classical training at London’s Guildhall, to love and danger in Mexico and discovering… Continue reading Mairi Campbell: Pulse (the play) & Concert
Summer Gathering – (Member’s Evening / Exhibition Preview)
A new format for an old event with an opportunity to preview this year’s summer exhibitions which includes a showcase of work from the Kilmorack Gallery. This year we are adding musical entertainment with two of Lyth’s favourite vocalists – Janet Seidel & Todd Gordon to round off the evening with songs on a summer… Continue reading Summer Gathering – (Member’s Evening / Exhibition Preview)
Jazz Extempore
An ongoing intercultural project which explores ways that traditional music heritage can enrich new musical composition. It was founded by guitarist Elvis Stanic (Croatia) and Andrea Vicari (London) who will spend a week at Lyth working with bass-player Mario Caribé (Brazil), reed-player Fraser Fifield and drummer Alyn Cosker (both Scotland). The week-long residency at Lyth… Continue reading Jazz Extempore