Event Category: Music

We are delighted to host another Creative Scotland commissioned tour with nine musicians on stage using music and projected imagery to recreate an historical event – writer Neil Gunn’s 1937 voyage around the west coast of the Highlands, re-explored by composer Mike Vass. In 1937, Caithness-born Neil Gunn sold his house and quit his job… Continue reading Mike Vass In The Wake of Neil Gunn

Lyth Arts Centre welcomes a group of aspiring young musicians who have been attending weekly “jam sessions” at Thurso Youth Club facilitated by Highlife Highland Youth Work staff and local musician Andy Williamson. Andy has been mentoring them while they try out cover versions of some of their favourite chart numbers and write, perform and record their own songs.… Continue reading Youth Showcase – live concert by local musicians

Suitable for all ages – babies and toddlers welcome! The orchestra has been established this year as part of Lyth Arts Centre’s community development programme. Musicians are all 8/13 years old and come from the north and west Highlands. This mini fifteen minute concert is the culmination of their second day of rehearsal under the… Continue reading The Far North Youth Orchestra

Live Music and Buffet Supper – Rob Hall & Chick Lyall in a concert of new music Wednesday 17th August, 8pm, 3 hours including buffet, foyer event, live music, age 12+   We will be serving a summer evening buffet meal in the foyer (with seating restriced to 40 people) from 8pm onwards but you… Continue reading Rob Hall & Chick Lyall in a concert of new music

Music  Mairearad Green & Anna Massie in concert Monday, 18th April, 8pm, 2 hours including interval, age 12+ A gifted duo of young Scottish musicians presents a delightful evening of music using an array of instruments – accordion, pipes, fiddle and banjo. Mairearad Green, whose hometown is Achiltibuie in Wester Ross, has charmed the Lyth… Continue reading Mairearad Green & Anna Massie in concert

Music     Camerata Ritmata in concert – Friday 8th Oct. 8pm, 2 hours including interval, age 12+ Simon Thacker is a well-regarded Scottish guitarist and all-round musician, consistently pushing musical boundaries.  Recent projects have seen him accompanying soprano Claire Debono in popular classical songs, collaborating with Asian musicians to create The Nava Rasa Ensemble and directing… Continue reading Camerata Ritmata in concert

Music "Mr. McFall's Chamber with Michael Marra" – Wednesday 1st Sept. 8pm, 2 hours including interval, age 11+ The Scotsman referred to McFall’s Chamber as “the jewel in the Scottish musical crown, continually pushing the envelope of chamber group repertoire and style”. Their wide range covers classical/folk/jazz and now includes a remarkable tie-up with Scottish… Continue reading Mr. McFall’s Chamber with Michael Marra

Kakatsitsi World Music We welcome five musicians from Ghana, who are to spend two days here giving drumming workshops in schools. This evening performance will begin with a seated section and some participation by local children. After the interval, the seats will be cleared for dancing – irresistible when there’s vibrant live African music!  www.indigenouspeople.org.uk… Continue reading Kakatsitsi

Moshe's Bagel in concert Cabaret with Klezmer-inspired music

Carole Sutherland Saxophone Concert free but please book seats via the form. This is a Sunday matinee performance by participants of the Carole Sutherland Saxophone Course for friends, family and others. www.carolesutherland.co.uk